Details about 'PCB Awards 2020' unveiled LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced details of the PCB Awards 2020, which will be a recognition... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
Apple targets car production by 2024 and eyes 'next level' battery technology NEW YORK: Apple Inc is moving forward with self-driving car technology and is targeting 2024 to produce a passenger... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
Ufone reiterates commitment to ensure safety, security of customers ISLAMABAD: Pakistani telecom operator, Ufone reiterates its commitment to ensure the safety, security and happiness... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Trump, under pressure, signs $900 billion Covid relief bill WEST PALM BEACH, (United States): After delaying for nearly a week and under pressure from all sides, US President... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
South Asia Sri Lanka welcomes first tourists despite new coronavirus strain COLOMBO: Sri Lanka welcomed its first foreign tourists in nine months Monday even as a new deadlier strain of the... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
17 fishermen feared dead after trawler sinks in Arctic Russia MOSCOW: Seventeen fishermen were missing and feared dead on Monday after a Russian trawler capsized during a storm... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
Europe Russia expels Bulgarian diplomat MOSCOW: Russia on Monday said that it had expelled a Bulgarian diplomat in a tit-for-tat response after the EU and... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
Middle East Iran warns Israel not to cross Gulf 'red lines' TEHRAN: Iran warned Israel on Monday not to cross its "red lines" in the Gulf in the final days of Donald Trump's... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
Africa US criticises arrest of Reuters cameraman in Ethiopia NAIROBI: Ethiopian police arrested a Reuters cameraman last week and have held him in custody without charge, the... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
Sydney bans New Year crowds as Australian virus cluster grows SYDNEY: Plans to let thousands of frontline workers ring in the new year around Sydney Harbour were ditched Monday ... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
Europe Vaccine campaign grows alongside fears Covid spreading faster BRUSSELS: Belgium on Monday joined a growing list of countries to launch Covid-19 vaccination campaigns, while a new... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
Europe Croatia rattled by 5.2 magnitude quake ZAGREB: A 5.2-magnitude earthquake rattled central Croatia and Zagreb early Monday morning, the... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
Clifton, Schon Circle: Road construction, renovation under way: administrator KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Monday said that road construction and renovation is being carried out... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
PHC order of releasing 'terrorists' suspended by SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court suspended the Peshawar High Court's (PHC's) order to released a number of persons... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
Rebuilding Hyderabad infrastructure: All resources will be utilised: DC HYDERABAD: The Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad Fuad Ghaffar Soomro has assured that all available resources would be... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
2005-2006: Leases granted under forest policy cancelled: minister KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information, Local Government and Forests Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Monday said that ... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
PDM leaders to meet in Lahore on January 1 ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has convened its leadership-level meeting on January 1st, 2021 in... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
Drugs' price hike irks parliamentary body ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Monday expressed serious concerns over the massive increase in medicine prices,... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 11:02am
Sherani convenes 'expelled leaders' moot today ISLAMABAD: Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani has convened a meeting of the expelled leaders of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 11:04am
'Track-II dialogue' commences, claims Durrani ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) secretary general Muhammad Ali Durrani on Monday underscored ... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 11:06am
Removal of 'encroachments': MoD, CDA share plan with cabinet ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Capital Development Authority (CDA) are said to have shared a detailed plan... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 11:07am
Travel restrictions: Further extension on travellers from UK till January 4 ISLAMABAD: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Monday announced further extension in the coronavirus travel... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 11:03am
Intra-Afghan peace talks in Doha on January 5: 'Blaming Pakistan for failure may widen mistrust at crucial stage' ISLAMABAD: Senior Afghan officials continue to blame Pakistan for the Afghan government's failure to handle its... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 11:13am
Energy KE's rain mitigation efforts continue across city KARACHI: In continuation of planned infrastructure upgrades and systemic improvements to strengthen service delivery... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:25am
55 more succumb to Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: The coronavirus has claimed 55 lives during the last 24 hours, said the National Command and Operation... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 11:06am
Blasphemous material on internet: LHC CJ irked by govt's failure LAHORE: Chief Justice Lahore High Court Muhammad Qasim Khan on Monday while hearing a petition against the... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 11:02am
Letters Modi idolises Hitler This apropos a Business Recorder news item "AJK President reminds Modi of fateful end of Hitler's adventurism"... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am
Trend in real wages Identification of the trend in real wages of different types of workers is perhaps the best way to determine the... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am
Workers' welfare fund - a disguised tax In my two articles on the subject I discussed the subject of Workers' Welfare Fund [WWF]. The thrust of these two... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am
Bolstered by pandemic, tech titans face growing scrutiny Accelerating the transition to an ever more digital existence, the coronavirus pandemic has tightened tech giants'... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am
Senate body passes two private members' bills ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice passed two private member bills on Monday including a bill... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
Bookme.pk partners with Telenor ISLAMABAD: Bookme.pk, a widely-used platform for booking tickets online, has partnered with Telenor, Pakistan.... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
Fixing minimum support price of wheat: NA body suggests to govt to review decision ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Monday recommended to the government to review its decision with respect to ... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
Buzdar says country is moving towards development LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Monday that the country is moving towards development and... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
Missing minor girl raped, murdered in Sundar LAHORE: A seven-year-old girl, who went missing on Sunday night, was found raped and murdered in Sundar area on... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am
G-B, Wapda chief discuss water, hydropower projects LAHORE: Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Chief Minister Muhammad Khalid Khursheed discussed water and hydropower projects in... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
LCCI membership to start from 1st LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday announced to start its membership from January 1st,... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
482 fresh cases,21 deaths reported: Positivity rate of corona cases remains 4.06pc in Punjab LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus cases remained 4.06% in Punjab, as out of 11,859 tests conducted during... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
Cold weather intensifies after fresh rain in Lahore LAHORE: Cold weather intensified with the latest spell of rain in the city on Monday. The city registered three... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
Sunflower sowing: Punjab govt to extend subsidy LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday announced to extend a subsidy to Rs 5,000 per acre to promote sunflower... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
Stocks Egyptian shares gain, Gulf stocks mixed • SABIC slips as it seeks Clariant chairman's ouster • Halwani Brothers jumps to a record high DUBAI: Egyptian... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
Stocks Japan shares near three-decade high TOKYO: Japanese shares rose in holiday-thinned trade on Monday towards the highest in nearly three decades as... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
Stocks European shares mark best close in 10 months • London markets shut for Boxing Day • Germany's DAX index ends at record high MILAN/FRANKFURT: European ... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
Stocks Monday's early trade: Wall Street at record levels after Trump signs bill • Tesla up on report of India entry next year • Stay-at-home stocks drop on vaccine cheer NEW YORK: Wall... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
Stocks Hong Kong stocks down HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks declined on Monday, dragged down by tech firms, amid regulatory concerns after China's... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
Stocks China stocks move higher SHANGHAI: China stocks closed higher on Monday, helped by strong industrial profit data that underscored a continued... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
Senate's vacant seat: ECP rejects Balochistan PA Speaker's plea to postpone election ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday rejected a request from Speaker Balochistan Assembly... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Kashmiri leadership in Indian jails: Pakistan concerned over deteriorating health condition ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday expressed deep concerns over deteriorating health condition of incarcerated Kashmiri... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Fire erupts on a vessel at East Wharf KARACHI: A minor fire incident occurred on the equipment installed on a vessel at East Wharf of Karachi Port Trust ... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
TEVTA, Dice Foundation to develop Pakistan's first electric vehicle LAHORE: Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) and Dice Foundation announced to develop... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Neither will PTI government resign nor assemblies be dissolved: Alvi ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that neither Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government will resign nor ... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Bilawal greets newly elected office-bearers of KPC, LPC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday felicitated newly elected office... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Providing free care to the needy "Can you define a rebel?" Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
LHC takes notice of remarks of CCPO LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice on Monday took notice of statements of Capital City Police Officer... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
'Investors' encouragement vital for revival of economy' LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Monday that the business community is playing a significant... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
'Total fish production in Punjab reaches 113,000 metric tons' LAHORE: The area under fish farms has reached 80,000 acres of land from 70,000 acres of land during the last two... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
Lebanese consortium qualifies for 'Lahore Master Plan' LAHORE: A Lebanese consortium, Dar Al-Handasah, has qualified for the preparation of new Lahore Master Plan 2050. It... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
Kashmir, adjoining areas: Light rain with snowfall likely today KARACHI: According to the Met Office a light rain with snowfall is expected in Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas on... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (December 28, 2020) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 29, 2020).... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 11:10am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Loss against USD KARACHI: On Monday, on start of the week, Pakistan Rupee lost value against USD in both interbank and open markets... Published 29 Dec, 2020 02:55am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (December 28, 2020).... Published 29 Dec, 2020 02:55am
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 29 Dec, 2020 02:55am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (December 28, 2020).... Published 29 Dec, 2020 02:55am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 29 Dec, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 29 Dec, 2020 02:55am
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 29 Dec, 2020 02:55am
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 29 Dec, 2020 02:55am
Rates.BR Index PSX gains 257.51 points: BRIndex100 edges up KARACHI: Despite foreign selling, Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a positive trend on the back of fresh... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:47am
PIA offers EASA to restrict EU operations to limited pilots KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is consistently beguiling the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:47am
PML-N's Adil Shah elected mayor of Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Pir Adil Gillani from Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) was elected as the Mayor of Islamabad on ... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am
Making affordable housing possible for all: PMRC signs agreement with leading banks KARACHI: Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Corporation (PMRC) on Monday signed a Master Guarantee Agreement with six... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am
Lawful activities of political parties: PBC urges govt to 'desist' from creating obstacles ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) urged upon the government and other concerned authorities to "desist" from... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am
Kohli, Perry named cricketers of the decade DUBAI: India captain Virat Kohli was named the ICC's male cricketer of the decade on Monday as Australia all-rounder... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:49am
After property scandal, Pope tightens money controls VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis has issued a new decree making charity funds more transparent and tightening controls on... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am
Cotton & Textile Cotton prices up NEW YORK: Cotton prices rose on Monday, aided by a rally in equity markets, as President Donald Trump's signing of a... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am
Commodities Shanghai copper gains HANOI: Shanghai copper prices advanced for a third straight session on Monday, as demand prospects improved after US... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am
Energy Oil prices little changed NEW YORK: Oil was little changed on Monday as optimism over the US stimulus package and the start of a European... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabeans lower CHICAGO: Chicago soyabean futures fell on Monday after touching new 6-1/2 year highs overnight ahead of contract... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold advances NEW YORK: Gold prices staged a comeback on Monday, after paring gains earlier, as investors celebrated US President... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am
Commodities Export of copper, aluminium: No decision yet to impose any RD: Dawood GUJRANWALA: Prime Minister's Advisor on Commerce and Industry Abdur Razaq Dawood has informed that government has ... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:48am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 4.633... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Commodities CBOT corn futures gain CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures posted modest gains, notching a tenth consecutive day higher on... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Energy China's Nov low-sulphur marine fuel exports rise BEIJING: China's exports of clean marine fuel in November rose from October, customs data showed on Saturday, as the... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Energy Asia's naphtha and gasoline rise on lower supplies SINGAPORE: Asia's naphtha and gasoline cracks gained on Thursday amid expectations of lower supplies, while trade ... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Commodities China's imports of Australian copper lowest since 2016 BEIJING: China's imports of copper concentrate from Australia plunged for a second month in November to the lowest... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Grains Thai rice prices hit 6-month high BANGKOK: Rice export prices in Thailand this week hit their highest in more than six months and Vietnamese rates ... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Commodities Canadian canola futures higher WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures rose on Thursday, resuming their march higher on oilseed supply concerns after... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 350,309 tonnes of cargo comprising 223,997 tonnes of import cargo and 126,312... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (December 28, 2020).... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Cotton & Textile Trade activity remains low on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Saturday. Market sources told that trading activity was low.... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Grains Asia's coffee markets dull amid holidays HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Asia's coffee export markets were dull this week with few deals clinched ahead of the ... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Mexican songwriter Armando Manzanero dies of Covid MEXICO CITY: Mexican singer-songwriter Armando Manzanero died Monday at the age of 86 after being hospitalized with... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
Energy 'KE owes Rs 122 billion to SSGC' KARACHI: SSGC would once again like to reiterate that the only GSA signed between SSGC and K-Electric was for 10... Updated 29 Dec, 2020 03:51am
Aaj TV - Tuesday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) Published 29 Dec, 2020 02:55am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (December 28, 2020).... Published 29 Dec, 2020 02:55am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (December 28, 2020)... Published 29 Dec, 2020 02:55am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (December 28, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 29 Dec, 2020 02:55am
Rates.Pakistan Economic Indicators Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Monday (December 28, 2020).... Published 29 Dec, 2020 02:55am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (December 28, 2020).... Published 29 Dec, 2020 02:55am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept