Letters Covid-19 situation spiralling out of control? The country had over 3,000 corona virus positive cases for second day on Thursday. That the situation is highly... Updated 28 Nov, 2020 03:49am
The lost art of losing gracefully In American politics, Democrat William Jennings Bryan is reported to have started it all in 1896 with a telegram ... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Economic satire: episode IV: Money in the bank "What would you call a neoliberal, someone who vehemently supports free markets, but at the same time is employed by... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Battle of the billionaires: Bezos, Ambani gun for India retail supremacy Jeff Bezos and Mukesh Ambani, two of the world's richest men, face a turning point in a battle for preeminence in... Updated 28 Nov, 2020 03:57am
Suspected North Korean hackers targeted COVID vaccine maker AstraZeneca Suspected North Korean hackers have tried to break into the systems of British drugmaker AstraZeneca in recent ... Updated 28 Nov, 2020 03:59am
Samsung launches official eStore in Pakistan KARACHI: Samsung Pakistan brings its customers an all-new shopping experience. The tech giant rolled out their... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
'Dacoits' killed in Karachi 'encounter' KARACHI: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Javed Akbar Riaz has said that men killed in Karachi shootout were... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
COAS advocates technological upgradation ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday said that technological upgradation was ... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Chairman reviews performance of NAB operations ISLAMABAD: Former Justice Javed Iqbal, chairman NAB chaired a meeting to review performance of Operations and... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Partly Facetious: Rat food possibly sent from her own kitchen? "The former First Daughter was given rat food while she was in jail." "She was in jail after her conviction - she... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
PMC Act, 2020: HEC forms body for smooth transition to regulatory framework ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has constituted a Transition Committee with representation of... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Veterinarians inform IHC: Kaavan to be shifted on 29th, two brown bears on December 6 ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Friday that two brown bears of Islamabad's Marghazar Zoo... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Middle East Four dead as rival protesters clash in southern Iraq NASIRIYAH, (Iraq): Four people were shot dead and dozens wounded in Iraq's south on Friday, medics said, in clashes... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
2020 Trump says he will leave office - if Biden victory is confirmed WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Thursday for the first time that he would leave the White House if Joe Biden... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Middle East Saudi-led coalition bombs Yemen rebel sites after Aramco attack SANAA: The Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen bombed rebel camps including in the capital Sanaa on Friday,... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
South Asia Indian police clash with farmers for second day NEW DELHI: Indian police fired tear gas and water cannon on Friday in a second day of clashes with farmers marching... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Europe French officers detained after fury over beating video PARIS: French authorities on Friday detained four officers suspected of beating and racially abusing a black music... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Germany hits million cases as Russia links up with India for vaccine BERLIN: Germany, once a beacon of hope in Europe's coronavirus nightmare, logged its one millionth case on Friday,... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Bolsonaro says won't take virus vaccine BRASÍLIA: Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro has said he will not take a vaccine against the coronavirus even after it... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
CIA officer killed in Somalia WASHINGTON: A CIA officer was killed in combat in Somalia in recent days, US media said Thursday without releasing... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Tobacco sector: 'Levying health tax will negatively hit collection' LAHORE: Health tax to be levied on the tobacco industry, being lobbied for by the anti-tobacco sector, is destined ... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Anti-polio drive hit by Covid-19: Buzdar LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, while administering anti-polio drops to the children at CM Office on... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
654 fresh Covid-19 cases, 22 deaths in Punjab LAHORE: Out of 18,198 tests conducted across Punjab during the last 24 hours, as many as 654 were tested positive of... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Begum Shamim Akhtar's funeral today LAHORE: While PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shahbaz were released from Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
SAPM for preparing and modifying health guidelines LAHORE: Terming adoption of standardized procedures for diagnosis and treatment of any disease as a "right ... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Differences emerge after PU Senate approves restructuring LAHORE: A clear divide among the Punjab University faculty emerged on Friday on the restructuring plan approved by... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Atrocities in IIOJK: OIC states urged to use economic clout to rein in India ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday urged the OIC member states to use their political... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
KMC makes Metro-NIPA road motorable KARACHI: Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's Works Department reconstructed a road between Metro and NIPA and made it... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
SHC dismisses petition seeking to postpone MDCAT 2020 KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday dismissed the petition of students to postpone the Medical and Dental... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Exchange Pakistanis elected to ACCA global council KARACHI: A long-serving champion of public health and the hospice movement, Mark Millar, has been appointed ... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Positivity ratio soars: Ulema taken on board to ensure SOPs: NCOC ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Friday was apprised that the National Positivity ... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Fishermen released from Indian prisons get warm welcome KARACHI: Fishermen on Friday received a big welcome at the country's largest fish harbour on their arrival from... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Covid-19 claims 12 more lives: Sindh CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that the coronavirus claimed 12 more lives, and 1,423 new... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Award of advertising contract: AC to indict Gilani, others on December 21 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Islamabad on Friday fixed December 21 for indictment of former prime minister ... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
NA panel approves 'The Transplantation of Human Organ and Tissues (Amendment) Bill, 2019' ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination,... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Illegal appointments case: Indictment of co-accused on December 22 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Friday fixed December 22 for indictment of co-accused in illegal appointments... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Music icon Cher meets PM ISLAMABAD: The US celebrity singer, Cher, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at Islamabad today, said a press... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Three grant-in-aid agreements signed with Germany ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan and the Government of Germany signed three grant-in-aid agreements with a... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Members of Parliament, Saudi Shura: Special body to resolve issues of Pak emigrants: Qaiser ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser said that a special committee of both members of Pakistani... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
PDM Multan rally: Punjab government arrests opposition workers for defying Covid-19 ban ISLAMABAD: Several political workers from opposition parties were arrested in Multan on Friday after Punjab... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 27, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (November 28, 2020).... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
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 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (November 27, 2020).... Published 28 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 Friday... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 28 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 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Exchange PSX hit by selling pressure: BRIndex100 rally stalls KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday closed on a negative note due to selling pressure as investors opted to... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
PM nominates Barrister Khalid as G-B CM ISLAMABAD: Weeks after getting a clear majority in Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA) elections 2020, ... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Recruitment of CEOs of PSEs: Establishment Division asked to select panel of headhunting firms ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has directed the Establishment Division to select a panel of headhunting firms for... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Mutual Funds Capital market: Hafeez to set up body to resolve taxation issues ISLAMABAD: In a major move to attract investment in the stock market, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Khaqan Murtaza made CAA DG ISLAMABAD: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Friday announced the appointment of Flight Lieutenant Khaqan Murtaza ... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Export of leather canvas or textile footwears: Duty drawback rates enhanced ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has considerably enhanced customs duty drawback rates on the export of... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Energy KE removes 570 'illegal' connections KARACHI: K-Electric on Friday claimed to have removed 570 illegal connections from different locations. Officials... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Energy Oil prices post weekly gain ahead of OPEC+ meeting NEW YORK: Oil prices were mixed on Friday but posted a fourth straight week of gains ahead of an OPEC+ meeting early... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Commodities Gold dives below $1,800 in NY NEW YORK: Gold slumped 2%, breaking below the key $1,800 support level to a near five-month trough on Friday, as... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Grains Arabica coffee futures surge LONDON: Arabica coffee futures rose sharply on Friday, boosted by concerns about dry weather in top producer Brazil,... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Commodities Palm oil climbs over 3 percent KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose over 3 percent on Friday, reversing early losses to end up 1.5% this... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures surge NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose on Friday, supported by a strong weekly exports sales report from the US ... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Commodities Copper touches 7-1/2-years peak LONDON: Copper stormed to its highest in 7-1/2 years on Friday as speculators joined industrial users in buying ... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Grains Paris wheat steady on US holiday PARIS: Paris wheat futures ticked higher on Thursday, steadying after a day-earlier slide in light trading as a US... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 102,496 tonnes of cargo comprising 56,950 tonnes of import cargo and 45,546 tonnes... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (November 27, 2020).... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Cotton & Textile Business activity remains stable on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Friday. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman told that market volume... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Grains Thai rice prices jump to two-month high HANOI: Rice export prices in Thailand jumped to their highest in over two months this week on soaring container... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 6.823... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Grains Import of 300,000MT of wheat: PASSCO moves summary to ECC LAHORE: The Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation Ltd (PASSCO) has moved a summary which is likely... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Commodities Gold prices up KARACHI: Gold price on Friday increased by Rs 300 per tola on the local market, traders said. This increase of Rs... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Energy Transmission network: SNGPL seeks Rs139m to complete work in Karak ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) has sought Rs 139 million to complete the ongoing... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Aaj TV - Saturday'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 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (November 27, 2020).... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (November 27, 2020)... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (November 27, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 27, 2020).... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (November 27, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 28 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 Friday (November 27, 2020).... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Currency THE RUPEE: PKR above 160 on open market KARACHI: On Friday, PKR went down against USD in both interbank and open markets going above 160 in open market.... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (November 27, 2020).... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (November 27, 2020)... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (November 27, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (November 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (November 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (November 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,400.8293... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (November 27, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (November 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meesaq Fund Rates on Friday (November 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,166.0685 Bid... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 27, 2020). ========================... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 27, 2020). ========================... Published 28 Nov, 2020 03:04am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points