The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 7, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (January 8, 2021).... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:42am
Hazara coal miners: Protesters demand action against killers ISLAMABAD: The activists of civil society and Majlis-e-Wahdatul Muslimeen (MWM) on Thursday continued to mount... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:42am
NA panel defers four bills ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs on Thursday deferred all the four... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:17am
'Corona vaccine to become available in Pakistan very soon' LAHORE: Corona vaccine shall become available through a uniform policy in Pakistan very soon. This was stated by... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:42am
NAB's request for non-bailable arrest warrant for Abbasi turned down ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Thursday turned down the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)'s request to... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:42am
Qureshi phones Saudi, Qatari and Bahraini counterparts ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday telephoned his Saudi, Qatari, and Bahraini ... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:17am
Cane commissioner for action against 'middlemen' LAHORE: The Cane Commissioner Punjab has directed the district administration of the province to initiate a ... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:17am
Tribute paid to Syed Ibne Hassan Naqvi KARACHI: Many friends and relatives gathered in Gul-e-Rang Hall of Arts Council of Pakistan here on Thursday to pay... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:17am
Uzair Baloch gets clean chit in two cases KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Thursday acquitted Lyari gangster Uzair Baloch in two criminal cases for... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:42am
‘PTI to remain in power till 2023’ LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Dr Shahbaz Gill called on Governor Punjab... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:17am
Qureshi reiterates commitment to forge stronger Pak-Africa partnership ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to forging stronger... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:17am
Ramzan Sugar Mills reference: One-time exemption allowed to Hamza Shehbaz LAHORE: An accountability court here Thursday allowed one time exemption to leader of opposition in Punjab Assembly... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:17am
Daniel Pearl murder case: Accused request SC to clarify release order ISLAMABAD: The accused allegedly involved in the murder of Daniel Pearl prayed before the Supreme Court to clarify... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:43am
Pakistan Cricket Cup from today LAHORE: Following the completion of first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, which produced high-quality red-ball action, ... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:43am
England women's cricket team touring in October LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced England women's national cricket team will tour Pakistan... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:43am
OPPO gears up to launch Reno5 in Pakistan LAHORE: Global smartphone brand, OPPO, has been a pioneer in the smartphone sector. The brand is constantly bringing... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:43am
Asian nations toughen virus curbs as Europe fights new strain TOKYO: Countries in Asia stepped up their fight against the coronavirus on Thursday to suppress a contagion they had... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Officials punished as China logs highest daily virus cases since July BEIJING: Transport services were cut off to a city of 11 million people near Beijing on Thursday as local officials... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Tesla CEO Elon Musk now world’s wealthiest person NEW YORK: Elon Musk, the outspoken and envelope-pushing chief executive of Tesla, overtook Amazon boss Jeff Bezos to... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:47am
Ignore us at your peril, protesting India farmers warn govt KUNDLI, (India): Shouting anti-government slogans as they sat astride their tractors, thousands of farmers clogged ... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:29am
Pro-Brexit lobby group migrates its website to Europe DUBLIN: Pro-Brexit campaign group Leave.EU has migrated the registered office of its website to Ireland to maintain ... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:29am
Shanghai builds $900m hub in push to be eSports leader SHANGHAI: China has begun building a $900 million facility it hopes will be the envy of eSports and seal its push to... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:37am
PTCL signs partnership agreement with Avaya Holdings Corp ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Avaya Holdings Corp (NYSE: AVYA) have signed a... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:47am
Tech titans Alibaba, Tencent dive in Hong Kong on US ban fears HONG KONG: Shares in China's two biggest companies Alibaba and Tencent tumbled in Hong Kong on Thursday in response... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:47am
Ghana army moves to quell parliament clash ahead of swearing-in ACCRA: Ghanaian soldiers intervened in parliament to quell a clash between opposing parties in chaotic scenes... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:14am
Kim poses in military uniform with gun in new portrait SEOUL: North Korean state media have displayed an unprecedented portrait of leader Kim Jong Un in military uniform... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:14am
Worst still to come for French economy, says minister PARIS: The coronavirus crisis is likely to take an even bigger toll on the French economy this year than in 2020,... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:13am
New year, new economic woes for Cubans as prices surge HAVANA: Raisa Lemus had to return home to fetch extra money to finish her shopping, Arturo Sobrado was angered by ... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:13am
Telenor Pakistan joins hands with TPL Trakker ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan joined hands with TPL Trakker to provide its customers precise navigation solutions via... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:13am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (January 7, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (January 7, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (January 7, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
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 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information Published 08 Jan, 2021 02:48am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (January 7, 2020).... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Gains recorded against USD KARACHI: On Thursday, after markets closed, Pakistan Rupee recorded gains against US Dollar in both interbank and... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (January 7, 2020).... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.Pakistan Economic Indicators Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Thursday (January 7, 2020).... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:17am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Thursday (January 7, 2020) Published 08 Jan, 2021 02:48am
Covid-19 claims 17 more lives, infects 1,265 others: Murad KARACHI: As many as 17 more patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 3,670 and 1,265 new... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:52am
Pakistan reports 2,482 new cases of Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 2,482 new cases of Covid-19 and 50 deaths over the past 24 hours. According to the... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:52am
KMU, BKMC Swabi sign MoU PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar and Bacha Khan Medical Complex (BKMC) Swabi here on Thursday... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Bilateral ties with Pakistan: Bahrain Defence Force chief lauds steady progress ISLAMABAD: Com-mander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Axle Load Policy: CPEC panel for resolving issue of impediments in implementation ISLAMABAD: Parlia-mentary Committee on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has recommended that the Ministry... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:52am
South Punjab Secretariat: Punjab CS forwards revised document to CM LAHORE: In order to establish the South Punjab Secretariat, the Chief Secretary Punjab has sent a revised document ... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:16am
'Annual growth of PWDs more rapid than growth of normal persons' LAHORE: The current growth rate of Persons with Different Abilities (PWDs) in Pakistan is at 2.65 percent per annum... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Blood of people in Pakistan is cheap: Bilawal QUETTA: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that we are now dwelling in a Pakistan... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Maryam slams PM over not visiting Hazara community QUETTA: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif has demanded Prime Minister Imran Khan to... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:16am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Who is Wasim Akram Plus One? "The Khan has broken my heart and I no longer support him from the heart." Published 08 Jan, 2021 02:48am
Parliamentary secretaries: Sindh PA brings amendment to scale up perks, privileges KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Thursday passed an amendment to the existing law to scale up perks and privileges of... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:16am
SHC orders WASA to supply water to entire city HYDERABAD: The Sindh High Court has ordered the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) to ensure supply of water to all... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:16am
JIC formed to probe Mach incident QUETTA: The Balochistan government on Thursday constituted a Joint Investigation Committee to probe the tragic Mach... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Stocks DAX index breaches 14,000 points FRANKFURT AM MAIN: Germany’s blue-chip DAX 30 index crossed the 14,000-point mark for the first time ever on... Published 08 Jan, 2021 02:48am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 177,308 tonnes of cargo comprising 120,746 tonnes of import cargo and 56,562 ... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:15am
LHC suspends order of Ombudsperson LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday suspended an order of Ombudsperson appointing a local commission in a... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:45am
Country moving towards development, prosperity: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said the country is moving towards development and prosperity as the... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:44am
KMC directed to submit list of shops built against original plan KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Thursday directed the State department KMC to submit report on number... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:44am
Marshalling yard at Wazir Mansion may prove to be incredibly auspicious KARACHI: The establishment of a marshalling yard at Wazir Mansion railway station will be proved immeasurably... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:44am
Double medical seats for Fata students: NA panel expresses displeasure over PMC's refusal ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly's panel on Thursday took strong notice of the Pakistan Medical Commission's (PMC)... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:14am
Stocks Banks pull London stocks lower LONDON: Banking stocks led the FTSE 100 lower on Thursday as investors booked profits after gains of nearly 6% in ... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:13am
Stocks Nikkei hits 30-year high TOKYO: Japanese shares ended higher on Thursday, with the Nikkei touching a 30-year peak, powered by financials as ... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:13am
Stocks Dow, S&P surge NEW YORK: The Dow and the S&P 500 ended higher, soaring to all-time highs on Wednesday, as investors piled into... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:13am
Stocks Thursday’s early trade: Wall Street at record highs NEW YORK: Wall Street hit record levels on Thursday as market participants bet on more pandemic aid under a... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:13am
Stocks China’s blue-chip index ends at 13-year high SHANGHAI: China stocks extended gains into a sixth session on Thursday, with the blue-chip index settling at a... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:13am
Stocks European stocks climb MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks climbed for a second straight session on Thursday, as construction stocks gained on... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:10am
Stocks Major Gulf markets log weekly gains; Qatar leads day’s gains DUBAI:- Major Gulf shares ended the first trading week of the New Year on a high on Thursday and registered weekly... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:13am
Govt decides to reopen Rawal Dam, facilities for public ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to reopen Rawal Dam and allied facilities for the general public in two weeks... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:13am
FATF: challenges & solutions — I “Since June 2018, when Pakistan made a high-level political commitment to work with the Financial Action Task ... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:29am
Economic recovery with high risks ‘This edition of Global Economic Prospects makes clear, policymakers face formidable challenges – in public... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:29am
How security failures enabled Trump mob to storm US Capitol The bloody chaos inside the US Capitol on Wednesday came after the police force that protects the legislative ... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:28am
Letters ‘Raising a smart public sector’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed ‘Raising a smart public sector’ carried by the newspaper on Wednesday.... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:28am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (January... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (January 7, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (January 7, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (January 7, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (January 7, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,493.4008... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (January 7, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (January 7, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (January 7, 2020). ==================================== BR... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (January 7, 2020).... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (January 7, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (January 7, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (January 7, 2020)... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:18am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (January 7, 2020).... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:17am
Aaj TV - Friday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) Published 08 Jan, 2021 02:48am
Forex Forex reserves increase by $258m KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $258 million to stood at $20.512 ... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:17am
Commodities Gold loses Rs1300 per tola KARACHI: Gold on Thursday lost some ground on the local market, lessening by Rs1300 per tola, traders said. The... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate rises by Rs100 to Rs10500 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Thursday has increased the spot rate by Rs 100... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:15am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (January 7, 2020).... Updated 08 Jan, 2021 03:15am