Cotton & Textile Cotton futures slip NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures edged lower on Friday due to a stronger dollar, although a recent bullish federal ... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:16am
China offers to work with Biden, warns of new 'McCarthyism' WASHINGTON: China's top diplomat on Friday offered cooperation on key priorities of President-elect Joe Biden,... Updated 19 Dec, 2020 03:39am
Two dead as super cyclone levels Fiji villages SUVA, (Fiji): Super cyclone Yasa flattened entire villages as it tore through Fiji, aid agencies said Friday, with a... Updated 19 Dec, 2020 03:39am
Letters Grim taxation challenge This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "General's 'general law' vs 'special law'" carried by the newspaper... Updated 19 Dec, 2020 03:45am
Once again electric utility up for sale - I Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) (now K-Electric) has an interesting history. In 1913, it was formed as a... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Bad vision Undoubtedly, there is someone out there who is far worse than I, when it comes to catching up on reading all the... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Insurers, drugmakers sail into unknown with Covid vaccine rollout Speedy global delivery of COVID-19 vaccines by air and sea in ultra cold conditions will lead to a jump in cargo... Updated 19 Dec, 2020 03:39am
Central bankers comb for crypto clues as Bahamas launches 'Sand Dollar' It didn't seem like a revolution. A botanical green smoothie and a snapper fish burger, it was. In a Bahamas... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Punjab records 831 fresh coronavirus cases, 31 deaths LAHORE: The positivity rate of Covid-19 remained 5.39-percent, as out of 15395 tests conducted across the province... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Mega-money laundering case: Statement of prosecution witness completed ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Friday completed recording of statement of another prosecution witness who... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Six tourist spots: CM launches Rs830 million roads infrastructure LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Friday laid the foundation stone of roads infrastructure improvement... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
PSM and PIA: PPP will not allow privatisation, says Nafisa ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) secretary information Dr Nafisa Shah said the 'selected'... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The criticality of legal opinions "I respect Aitezaz Ahsan's legal opinions and...." Updated 19 Dec, 2020 03:41am
State land will be recovered from mafia at all costs: minister LAHORE: Punjab Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Cooperatives Minister Raja Basharat said that state land will be... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
'Land grabbing' case: ACE arrests PML-N ex-parliamentary secretary Mudassar Nahra LAHORE: The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab on Friday arrested PML-N ex-parliamentary secretary for... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
PAC lashes out at Nadra for charging weapon licence fee without approval ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has become a central player in a number of... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Open merit admissions: KU to receive online applications till 24th KARACHI: The online applications for the open merit admission in the master and bachelor programmes for the academic... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Dense fog to engulf Punjab, upper Sindh in next 24 hours KARACHI: A dense foggy weather is likely to engulf plains of Punjab and upper Sindh on Saturday, the Met Office has... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Stocks BoP becomes market maker for debt securities on PSX KARACHI: An agreement was signed between PSX and BoP on Friday at PSX trading hall whereby BOP becomes the first ... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
KMC's seasonal plantation to kick off today KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Friday said Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is going to launch... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
South Asia India PM defends farm reforms as protests grow NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday his government was a victim of "lies and conspiracy" as ... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Google AI team demands ousted black researcher be rehired and promoted WASHINGTON: Members of a prestigious research unit at Google have sent a letter to the company's chief executive... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
VP Pence prepares for jab as Moderna vaccine nears US approval WASHINGTON: US Vice President Mike Pence prepared to roll up his sleeve for a public coronavirus jab on Friday as ... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Asia Singapore 'hawker' culture gains UN recognition SINGAPORE: Once seen as lowly members of Singaporean society, cooks in the city-state's bustling "hawker" centres ... Updated 19 Dec, 2020 03:40am
Russia launches UK telecom satellites into space MOSCOW: A Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Vostochny cosmodrome in Russia's Far East on Friday carrying 36 UK... Updated 19 Dec, 2020 03:38am
Rashid inaugurates Jazz Drive-In Cinema ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid inaugurated The Jazz Drive-In Cinema today at F-9 Park, Islamabad, said a... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rs320.24 billion released for PSDP projects against Rs650 billion ISLAMABAD: The federal government has released Rs320.24 billion (49.27 percent) for various ongoing and new... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
ICAP, Unilever Pakistan organise National Finance Olympiad KARACHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), in collaboration with Unilever Pakistan, is... Updated 19 Dec, 2020 03:34am
Objection raised by benamidar: NAB submits reply to AC ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday submitted its reply before the Accountability Court... Updated 19 Dec, 2020 03:36am
New rules for social media: IHC issues notices to federation and PTA ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday issued notices to the federation and the Pakistan Telecommunication... Updated 19 Dec, 2020 03:36am
Ilma University faculty writes for int'l journal KARACHI: Ilma University has stepped into the green zone having published an article analyzing the relationship... Updated 19 Dec, 2020 03:36am
Covid-19: Over 1,073 nationwide deaths in 17 days ISLAMABAD: The country has reported over 1,073 deaths due to Covid-19 in 17 days of Dec, data released by the... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rashid advises opposition to adopt a middle way ISLAMABAD: The Interior Minister, Sheikh Rashid, on Friday warned the opposition to adopt a middle way out, as the... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Pakistan for well-being, welfare of migrants ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has urged the international community to show greater solidarity by strengthening cooperation to... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Sindh to repair faulty fire engines: minister KARACHI: Sindh Information and Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the provincial... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Climate Change Resilience Forum launched HYDERABAD: Nature conservationists have formed a 'provincial forum on climate change resilience' on Friday to lead... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Foreign funding case: Decision may put PML-N, PPP in hot water ISLAMABAD: Repercussions of foreign funding allegations levelled against ruling PTI by PML-N vice president Maryam... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (December 18, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (December 19, 2020).... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (December 18, 2020).... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: No change vs USD KARACHI: On Friday, PKR remained unchanged against USD in interbank market while showing slight fall in open market... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (December 18, 2020).... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local Updated 19 Dec, 2020 03:53am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.PSX Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
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 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
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 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.BR Index KSE-100 Index falls: BRIndex100 flat KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a mixed trend and closed on a negative note as investors opted to... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Massive cyberattack grows beyond US, heightening fears WASHINGTON: A devastating cyberattack on US government agencies has also hit targets worldwide with the list of... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
New Zealand draw first blood in Pakistan T20 series AUCKLAND: New Zealand cruised to a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the first Twenty20 international at Auckland's... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Cement dispatches witness big decline in November ISLAMABAD: Cement dispatches witnessed a massive decline of 21.29 percent in November 2020 compared to October 2020 ... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Sehat Sahulat Programme launched ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched Sehat Sahulat Programme (health insurance cards) for 1.2 million... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Attack on Charlie Hebdo ex-offices: France detains four people of Pakistani origin PARIS: French authorities this week arrested four people of Pakistan origin suspected of links to the meat cleaver... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
MoF proposes eight-member BoD for ZTBL ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance is said to have proposed eight-member Board of Directors for Zarai Taraqiati Bank... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
At least 15 children killed in east Afghanistan bomb blast GHAZNI, (Afghanistan): At least 15 children were killed when a motorbike laden with explosives blew up near a... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rawal Dam issue: NA panel considers possibility of summoning agencies' personnel ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly panel on Friday considered possibility of summoning representatives of intelligence... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
14 ECP Karachi officials removed ISLAMABAD: ECP on Friday announced to have removed from job its 14 officials, saying inquiries against two senior... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Energy DISCOs' profitability depends on timely tariff notification by NEPRA LAHORE: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Mujahid Pervaz Chattah has said that... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Energy GGPL 'virtual pipeline': Accord inked for LNG shipment across country GWADAR: Pakistan Gas Port Limited, Al-Qasim Gas and Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited have formed a special purpose... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Commodities Gold down in New York NEW YORK: Gold prices slipped on Friday after three days of gains as the dollar's rebound offset support from hopes... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Energy Oil at 9-month high above $52 NEW YORK: Oil hit a nine-month high on Friday and was headed for a seventh straight weekly gain as investors focused... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Commodities Palm oil jumps nearly 2 percent SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose 1.9% on Friday as traders expect another month of subdued production and... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Commodities Copper pares gains LONDON: Copper pulled back after breaching the $8,000 a tonne level on Friday as some investors were cautious due to... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Grains CBOT corn futures rise CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures rose on Thursday on a strong weekly export report, traders said. The US... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Energy US natural gas futures slide on milder weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slipped on Thursday on forecasts for milder weather and lower heating demand next... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Energy European gasoline margins rise LONDON: Benchmark northwest European gasoline margins moved back into positive territory at around $1 a barrel after... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Grains Paris wheat higher as Russian exports seen slowing PARIS: Paris wheat futures rose on Thursday while physical premiums in western Europe held steady, with traders... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 139,312 tonnes of cargo comprising 94,647 tonnes of import cargo and 44,665 tonnes... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (December 18, 2020).... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Cotton & Textile KCA raises spot rate by Rs100 to Rs9850 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Friday has increased the spot rate by Rs 100... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 15.484... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Commodities Chinese steel futures rise on demand optimism MANILA: Chinese steel futures rose for a second straight session on Thursday, benefiting from a strong demand ... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Commodities CBOT soyabean futures rise CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures rose 1.5% on Thursday to a fresh 4-1/2-year high, supported by ... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Aaj TV - Saturday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) Updated 19 Dec, 2020 03:49am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (December 18, 2020)... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (December 18, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (December 18, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (December 18, 2020).... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (December 18, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (December 18, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (December 18, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 18, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (December 18, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,470.4555... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 18, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 18, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 18, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 18, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 18, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (December 18, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (December 18, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 18, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meesaq Fund Rates on Friday (December 18, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,201.0398 Bid... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 18, 2020). ========================... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 18, 2020). ========================... Published 19 Dec, 2020 03:02am
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