The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 2, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (December 3, 2020).... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
First quarter of fiscal year 2020-21: Sindh's zero utilization of funds in several areas KARACHI: Sindh government released Rs38.46 billion in the first quarter of this fiscal under the category of the... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Covid-19 claims 6 more lives, infects 1,983 in Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that six more patients of COVID-19 died lifting the death... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Europe UK approves Covid-19 vaccine in world first LONDON: Britain approved Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday, jumping ahead of the rest of the world in the race... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Europe Italy offers free virus vaccines, starting with doctors ROME: Italy will give all its citizens free vaccinations against coronavirus starting with doctors and care home... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Climate goals need 6 percent yearly fossil fuel cuts: UN PARIS: Oil, gas and coal production must fall six percent a year in order to limit catastrophic global warming, the... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
US attorney general says no evidence of decisive election fraud WASHINGTON: The US attorney general rejected Republican claims of significant voter fraud in the presidential... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Europe EU agrees to new sanctions regime for rights abuses BRUSSELS: EU envoys agreed on Wednesday on a new mechanism to punish human rights abuses around the world by... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Asia Thai PM wins crucial legal battle, angering protesters BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha survived a legal challenge Wednesday over his living arrangements ... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Europe Kiev records warmest autumn in 140 years KIEV: Kiev this year experienced its warmest autumn in nearly 140 years, Ukraine's central geophysical observatory... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Europe Bild newspaper tops half a million online paid subscribers FRANKFURT AM MAIN: Germany's biggest-selling newspaper, Bild, topped half a million online subscribers, it said... Published 03 Dec, 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 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 03 Dec, 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 03 Dec, 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 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (December 2, 2020).... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Negotiations with UK underway to bring back Nawaz: Shahzad ISLAMABAD: Advisor on Interior and Accountability Shahzad Akbar on Wednesday said that negotiations were underway... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: What did Adam Smith suggest? "I reckon this is an example of true love." Updated 03 Dec, 2020 03:30am
Naek tells SC bench: Conspiracy hatched by accused to kidnap, kill Daniel ISLAMABAD: The Sindh prosecution alleged that a conspiracy was hatched by the accused to kidnap and kill Daniel... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Several prominent PML-N loyalists not visible in PDM meetings ISLAMABAD: Several prominent Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) loyalists with a long term association with the... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
'Some leaders want to create Libya-like situation' ISLAMABAD: The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony, Maulana Tahir Ashrafi, on Wednesday... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Stocks FTSE 100 jumps LONDON: The exporter-laden FTSE 100 index jumped on Wednesday as the sterling weakened on doubts of whether a trade... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Stocks Australian shares little changed SYDNEY: Australian shares ended little changed on Wednesday as optimism over a quarterly economic recovery was... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Stocks S&P, Nasdaq end at record highs NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indexes closed at record highs on Tuesday, with investors betting a... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Stocks Wednesday's early trade: Wall Street slips as monthly private payrolls disappoint NEW YORK: Wall Street fell on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq retreating from the record levels hit ... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Stocks China shares flat BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China stocks erased earlier gains to end nearly flat on Wednesday, with gains in property stocks... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Stocks European stocks flat MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares erased session losses to close flat on Wednesday on an over 1% surge in London... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Stocks Japan shares go up TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average closed at a 29-1/2-year high on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes of a US stimulus... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Stocks Saudi index ends lower, others gain • Egypt's Juhayna Foods down on chairman arrest DUBAI: Saudi shares retreated for a second straight session on... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
'Increasing population, pollution badly affecting health, environment' HYDERABAD: The Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Mohammed Abbas Baloch has said that parks are the only ... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
First-ever research study on plastic waste management launched ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's first ever research study (baseline scoping study) for plastic waste management/recycling... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Khaqan calls for changes in system before next elections LAHORE: Former Prime Minister and PML-N senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has called for bringing changes in the... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
30 more die of Covid-19 in Punjab LAHORE: With increase in the number of fresh corona cases, the positivity rate of Covid-19 has also jumped up; as ... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Shehbaz, Hamza get extension in parole for a day LAHORE: The Punjab government has extended parole of the PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shahbaz ... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Public welfare projects worth billions launched: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Wednesday that the government has launched numerous public ... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Sugar mills: DCs directed to inspect sugarcane procurement LAHORE: Cane Commissioner Punjab Muhammad Zaman Wattoo has directed the deputy commissioners of all the districts to... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Minister for bringing down sugar prices within 24 hours LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Trade and Industries Mian Aslam Iqbal directed the authorities concerned to launch... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Khusro Bakhtiar case: SC approached against IHC verdict ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been approached on Wednesday against the verdict of the Islamabad High Court (IHC)... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rich tribute paid to Dr Allana, Leghari HYDERABAD: Speakers on Wednesday recalled the outstanding and lifelong contribution of former faculty members of... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
MNA Bharwana meets Punjab Assembly Speaker LAHORE: Ghulam Bibi Bharwana MNA met with Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvez Elahi at his residence here... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
CDWP approves four projects worth Rs16.02 billion ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved four projects at the cost of Rs16.02 billion and... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
UK deputy HC visits CSS Corner at Frere Hall KARACHI: British Deputy High Commissioner Mike Nithariankis has said that youth aspirants for civil service should... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
PM to announce development package for Sindh soon: PTI leader KARACHI: Senior Vice President Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Karachi, Mahmood Moulvi has said that Prime Minister... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Royal Military College Australia: Pak Army cadet declared best foreign national Military Cadet KARACHI: Cadet Muhammad Haris Mairaj of Pak Army declared overall best foreign national Military Cadet at passing ... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
DOW 'Molecular Pathology Lab': First lab to receive Quality Certificate from NIH KARACHI: Dow University of Health Sciences 'Molecular Pathology Lab' has become the first lab in Pakistan to receive... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Mandviwalla's motion against NAB chief: Senate session being requisitioned ISLAMABAD: Senate session being requisitioned to take up privilege motion moved by Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Qureshi phones Nigerian FM, condemns terrorist attack ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday telephoned his Nigerian counterpart Geoffrey Onyeama,... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Sugar cane subsidy reference: AC asks NAB to submit report on assets of accused ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Wednesday asked the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to submit its report... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
President says welfare of special persons very important ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the welfare of special persons and making them active members of the... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Post-arrest bail: Hamza Shehbaz files plea in SC for early hearing ISLAMABAD: Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly Hamza Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday filed an application in ... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
'Companies spent a lot of money on roundabouts' KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has expressed its grave concerns over the... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Four Lyari gangsters get jail sentence KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court in Karachi sentenced four men to jail for possession of explosives, arms, and... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Toshakhana case: Various documents produced before court ISLAMABAD: A prosecution witness, while testifying before the Accountability Court in Toshakhana case involving... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Non-admission of patients in hospitals of Islamabad: Senate body receives complaints, says Malik ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior Senator A Rehman... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Minister urges Telecom Foundation to establish more schools ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT Syed Aminul Haque on Wednesday directed the Telecom Foundation (TF) to establish... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Development of young entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship is now extensively being promoted and focused in business courses in academia. This is a much... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Informal feminization of textile sector Just as researchers have highlighted the phenomena of feminization in agriculture in Pakistan, there is a phenomenon... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
G-B's status Gilgit-Baltistan and adjoining areas called Northern Areas have been given, albeit provisionally, the status of a... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Letters 'Transforming' Karachi This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "Projects under Karachi Transformation Plan: Planning ministry for... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.Banks Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest KARACHI: Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (December 2,... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.SBP 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 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Forex Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling) KARACHI: The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday ... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (December 2, 2020).... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (December 2, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 2, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 2, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 2, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 2, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 2, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 2, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 2, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 2, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 2, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (December 2, 2020). ==================================== ... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (December 2, 2020)... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Another fall versus $ KARACHI: On Wednesday, PKR fell against USD in both interbank and open markets going above 160 in both. It also fell... Published 03 Dec, 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 Wednesday (December 2, 2020).... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (December 2, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 2, 2020).... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.Pakistan Economic Indicators Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Wednesday (December 2, 2020).... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (December 2, 2020). ======================================= ... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (December 2, 2020)... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Aaj TV - Thursday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time). Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Commodities Gold price surges KARACHI: Gold price on Wednesday mounted further by Rs 1600 per tola on the local market, traders said. Now, the... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate remains unchanged KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Wednesday. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman told that market volume... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (December 2, 2020).... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Commodities CBOT corn futures fall CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures fell on Tuesday after reaching their highest since June 2019 a day... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 145,497 tonnes of cargo comprising 111,303 tonnes of import cargo and 34,194 ... Published 03 Dec, 2020 03:04am