Lebanon can stretch reserves for six more months of subsidies: PM BEIRUT: Lebanon can ration $2 billion in reserves left for subsidies to last six more months, the caretaker prime... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Afghan troops, police abandon nearly 200 checkpoints to Taliban KANDAHAR: Afghan security personnel have abandoned nearly 200 checkpoints in restive Kandahar province in recent... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Ukraine plane crash: Iran allocates $150,000 for families of victims TEHRAN: Iran’s cabinet on Wednesday allocated $150,000 for the families of each of the 176 victims of a Ukrainian... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Statue of Lincoln and kneeling Black man removed from Boston WASHINGTON: A statue of Abraham Lincoln next to a kneeling, newly-freed slave was removed Tuesday in Boston by order... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Norway landslide buries homes, 12 still missing OSLO: A major landslide destroyed homes overnight in a village in Norway close to the capital Oslo, leaving 12 ... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Yemen airport blasts kill 26 as govt plane arrives ADEN: At least 26 people were killed Wednesday as explosions rocked Yemen’s Aden airport moments after a new unity... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Biden nominates first female deputy defense secretary WASHINGTON: President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated Kathleen Hicks to be deputy secretary of defense, ... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
First US Congressmember dies of Covid-19 WASHINGTON: A representative-elect from Louisiana died of Covid-19 Tuesday, the first member of the US Congress to... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
UK approves AstraZeneca-Oxford virus vaccine as pandemic surges LONDON: Britain on Wednesday became the first nation to approve the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Sale, lease of govt land: CS directs depts to expedite work LAHORE: The Punjab government has issued instructions to all the relevant departments to expedite work on... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Bailable arrest warrants for Aslam Raisani issued QUETTA: An accountability court in Quetta has on Wednesday issued bailable arrest warrants for former Balochistan... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
CPEC projects: ‘Oil and Gas Plan’ to be presented for approval at JCC meeting in Jan ISLAMABAD: The government has prepared an ‘Oil and Gas Plan’ for development projects under China-Pakistan... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:17am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 30, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (December 31, 2020).... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Hindu temple torched by mob in Karak PESHAWAR: Hundreds of people attacked and set fire to a Hindu temple in Karak on Wednesday, police and witnesses... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
2021: An optimistic outlook Civil unrest, environmental challenges are some of the major global concerns. Coronavirus is another big challenge ... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
PAC seeks performance audit of USC in one month ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday directed Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) to conduct a... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Decision to postpone operation to clear sector G-14 condemned ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the allottees of Sector G-14 on Wednesday strongly condemned the ... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Surface-to-air missile: Pakistan Navy conducts successful demonstration ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy on Wednesday conducted a successful demonstration of surface-to-air missile fire.The... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Senate passes condolence resolution over Kulsoom’s death ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the Parliament Wednesday set aside its scheduled business and passed a unanimous... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
BR staffer robbed KARACHI: Unknown robbers took away purse, office card, mobile phone and other valuables from one of the staff ... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Two additional IHC judges take oath ISLAMABAD: Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri and Justice Babar Sattar, newly-appointed additional judges of the... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Shortcomings in Ehsaas Programme’s digital system: BISP board to invite ‘ethical hackers’ ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Board on Wednesday decided to hold a ‘hackers’ competition’... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Peace in Afghanistan beneficial for entire region: Imran ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that peace in Afghanistan would be beneficial for the entire... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Two PML-N MNAs refuse to validate their resignations ISLAMABAD: In a major twist in opposition-led anti-government campaign under the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Frost likely in Punjab’s plain areas today KARACHI: Frost is likely to cover a few plain areas of Punjab during morning hours on Thursday, the Met Office ... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
LG polls in Punjab necessary under law before Feb 3: ECP ISLAMABAD: The ECP Wednesday said that holding local government (LG) elections in Punjab was necessary under the law... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Coronavirus death toll crosses 10,000 mark ISLAMABAD: The coronavirus death toll in Pakistan crossed the 10,000-mark on Wednesday with 55 new fatalities,... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Govt not afraid of long march by PDM: Senator Faisal ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Javed Khan of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday said that the... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Maulana Abdul Azad made new Ruet body chief ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday replaced Mufti Muneebur Rehman with Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad as the new... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
SC to hear setting up of 120 ACs across country from January 5 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) will hear setting up of 120 accountability courts all over the country from ... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Recovery of kids detained at brick kiln: IHC orders DC of Islamabad to nominate executive magistrate ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday directed the deputy commissioner (DC) Islamabad to nominate an... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Two truck drivers killed in separate incidents ISLAMABAD: Armed robbers shot dead two truck drivers in separate incidents in the capital city, and another gang... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: PM, establishment may not be on the same page “I am afraid I didn’t believe Maryam Nawaz’s version of events.” “How dare you! Are you a closet... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
HEC, Oxfam agree to collaborate ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan and Oxfam in Pakistan have agreed to collaborate for... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
SC orders Sindh govt to remove encroachments KARACHI: The Supreme Court’s Karachi Registry on Wednesday directed the provincial authorities to get rid of... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Alkhidmat undertakes health screening KARACHI: Paediatricians, otolaryngologists and general physicians under Alkhidmat orphan health care programme... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Development schemes of HDA, WASA: Hyderabad DC directs officers to expedite pace of work HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Muhammad Abbas Baloch has directed the concerned officers of WASA and... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Korangi, Nazimabad: KE removes illegal kunda connections KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) continued its drive against illegal connections across Karachi. In Korangi, KE... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
76,968 Pakistani workers returned since Covid-19 outbreak ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Wednesday that 76,968 Pakistani workers had returned back to... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
PPP to take up census, gas issues with MQM and GDA: Murtaza KARACHI: Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Advisor to Sindh CM on Information Wednesday said that Pakistan Peoples’ Party ... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Stocks China’s blue-chip, start-up indexes hit over 5-year high SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip index and start-up board ChiNext both hit their highest in more than five years on... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: Energy, material stocks push indexes up NEW YORK: US stocks rose on Wednesday, led by energy and material stocks, as investors bet on a strong economic... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Wall Street dips from record levels NEW YORK: US stocks edged lower on Tuesday in choppy trading after hitting record highs, as investors worried about... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Nikkei slips TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended lower on the last trading day of the year, retreating from a more than... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Stocks British stocks fall LONDON: British stocks ended lower on Wednesday, reversing early gains as fears over a fast-spreading new strain of... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
‘Fencing work in Gwadar stopped’ GWADAR: The fencing work in Gwadar was stopped on Wednesday on the orders of Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan.... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Cellular mobile operators miss most of KPIs: PTA ISLAMABAD: The cellular mobile operators have missed most of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set in their... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Govt ready for talks with opposition on all issues, says governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Wednesday that problems the world over are solved through... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Rural housing pilot project to start in four districts LAHORE: The Punjab Housing & Urban Development Department, under the Naya Pakistan Housing Program, has decided... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
626 fresh cases, 23 deaths reported: Positivity rate of Covid-19 remains 4.43pc in Punjab LAHORE: The positivity rate of Covid-19 remained 4.43 percent in Punjab, as out of 14112 tests conducted across the... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
NUST students win top prize at Huawei ICT Competition-2020 ISLAMABAD: Pakistani students have emerged as the champions of the Huawei ICT Competition Middle East 2020, winning... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Letters Mayorship of Islamabad Pir Adil Gillani of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has been elected the Mayor of Islamabad after defeating... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Intel has few good options as investor demands break-up Activist investor Daniel Loeb wants Intel Corp to consider splitting its huge chip manufacturing operations from its... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
How BioNTech-Pfizer won the vaccine race It was over breakfast on the wintry morning of January 24 that Ozlem Tureci and her husband Ugur Sahin decided, ... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Leadership, nation-building and ‘trysts’ with IMF — I: A classic case study of ‘missed opportunities...’ Nation-building requires visionary leadership with a strong sense of purpose and tenacity to succeed; unfortunately,... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
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 ... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Stocks Sao Paulo stocks record high SAO PAULO: Sao Paulo's stock exchange passed 120,000 points for the first time on Wednesday. The Ibovespa index... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Rates.BR Index PSX stages recovery: BRIndex100 rebounds KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a positive trend on the back of fresh buying, mainly by local... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Bank holiday KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed for public dealing on Friday, January 1, 2021, which... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:32am
Taxpayer’s profile: FBR extends deadline till March 31 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Wednesday extended the last date of submitting Taxpayer’s Profile by... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Seat of President: Tawab, Mangon tie in FPCCI elections KARACHI: Khalid Tawab of the United Business Group and Nasir Heyat Mangon of the Businessman Panel (BMP) on ... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Engro Polymer successfully undertakes IPO of preference shares KARACHI: Engro Polymer and Chemicals Limited has successfully undertaken the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of its... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Energy Japan, South Korea keep pushing for Vietnam coal plant TOKYO: Japan and South Korea are pushing ahead with a controversial coal plant in Vietnam and will provide $1.8... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 5,570. The traded value... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Commodities CBOT soyabean futures at 6-1/2-year highs CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures soared on Tuesday, reaching fresh 6-1/2 year highs despite ... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Grains EU wheat rises on support by Algeria tender PARIS: European wheat rose on Tuesday, supported by Algeria’s tender believed to be sourced in Europe and a ... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:05am
Commodities CBOT corn rallies to 6-1/2-year high CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures reached a new 6-1/2 year high in a 12-session rally on Tuesday,... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:05am
Commodities Canadian canola futures post fresh highs WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures rallied to new highs in most contracts on Tuesday on worries about global... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:05am
Energy US natural gas futures rise on warmer weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose more than 7% on Tuesday as traders covered short positions despite forecasts... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Chinese ferrous futures fall as cold wave hits demand BEIJING: Chinese ferrous futures fell on Tuesday, with benchmark iron ore slipping below the 1,000 yuan per tonne... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:05am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 155,336 tonnes of cargo comprising 111,212 tonnes of import cargo and 44,124 ... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (December 30, 2020).... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Cotton & Textile KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs50 to Rs10000 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Wednesday increased the spot rate by Rs 50 per... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Stocks UAE markets down after reports of new virus variant • Dubai index falls for third session in four • Abu Dhabi index down for second straight session • ... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:05am
Stocks European stocks down MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks ended a five-day winning streak on Wednesday as investors locked in recent gains,... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Commodities SAP offers solution to revive cotton crop in Pakistan LAHORE: The Seed Association of Pakistan (SAP) has appealed the federal government not to amend the seed enforcement... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Commodities LCCI calls for ban on copper export LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Tuesday urged the government to ban the export of... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
Energy Price of POL products may be increased ISLAMABAD: The federal government may increase the prices of petroleum products based on the working paper forwarded... Published 31 Dec, 2020 02:45am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Thursday, December 31, 2020 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 ... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (December 30, 2020).... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (December 30, 2020)... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (December 30, 2020). =======================================... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Rates.Pakistan Economic Indicators Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Wednesday (December 30, 2020).... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 30, 2020).... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (December 30, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (December 30, 2020).... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Strength vs USD rises KARACHI: On Wednesday, Pakistan Rupee continued to gain strength against US Dollar in both interbank and open... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (December 30, 2020).... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Rates Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (December 30, 2020).... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (December 30, 2020). ====================================... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 30, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Updated 31 Dec, 2020 03:06am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept