ICC elects new prosecutor UNITED NATIONS: The International Criminal Court’s 123 member countries on Friday began voting in New York to ... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
China China’s Mars probe sends back video of Red Planet BEIJING: China’s space agency released video footage from its spacecraft circling Mars on Friday, two days after ... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
All hypotheses still open on Covid origins: WHO chief GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization said Friday that all hypotheses on the origins of the Covid-19... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.BR Index PSX in deep red: BRIndex100 remains bearish KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bearish trend and closed in deep red with very low trading activities due... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Letters ‘PM’s apparent simplicity’ This is apropos a letter to the editor “PM’s apparent simplicity” carried by the newspaper yesterday. The... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Energy sector There were times when our energy sector was rated in the region as one of the best performing and forward looking... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Challenges: role of NEC & NDC — II What happened after the maiden meeting of NDC is not made public nor has the progress of projects discussed in the... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Iran oil output faces race against time as US sanctions linger Iran’s oil reserves risk becoming stranded assets unless the new US administration eases sanctions that have left... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 119,003 tonnes of cargo comprising 93,625 tonnes of import cargo and 25,378 tonnes... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Senate elections: PPP, PML-N and PTI announce candidates' names ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), and the ruling Pakistan... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Army jawans too merit pay raise? "So the federal employees got their pay raise - 25 percent - which is well above the claimed consumer price index of... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Senate body passes amendment bill on wildlife ISLAMABAD: Amidst opposition from the federal government, the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change on Friday... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
'Road safety not high on agenda' KARACHI: National Business Group chairman and Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum president Mian Zahid... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Training of vaccinators: SHC directs govt to establish institute KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday ordered provincial government to establish an institute for training ... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Bid to smuggle heroin foiled KARACHI: The Drug Enforcement Cell (DEC) of the Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Airport, on Thursday foiled an... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Karachi is the city of Pakistan Navy, says Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Karachi is the city of the Navy. "I welcome you in... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Another doctor succumbs to coronavirus in Karachi KARACHI: Another doctor in Karachi succumbed to coronavirus on Friday. Professor Asadullah, the former head of the... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
10,000 people to get free vocational training LAHORE: The Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal (SW&BM) Punjab has entered into an agreement with private sector to... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Punjab CM briefs PM about core issues LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday and apprised him about... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Vandalism at IHC: IHC censures Chief Commissioner Islamabad, IG Police ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday censured the Chief Commissioner Islamabad and the Inspector General... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Minister reviews various projects under PPP mode ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar chaired a meeting to review... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Punjab reports 484 corona cases, 12 deaths LAHORE: The coronavirus positivity rate in Punjab remained 3.73%, as out of 12,955 tests conducted across the... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Broadsheet probe: IHC turns down petition against appointment of Justice Azmat ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday turned down a writ petition challenging the appointment of ... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Senate elections: PPP expresses reservations over schedule ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Friday, while expressing its reservations over the schedule for the... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (February 12, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (February 13, 2021).... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (February 12, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (February 12, 2021).... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Gains persist KARACHI: After market close on Friday, Pakistan Rupee almost imitated yesterday's behaviour in recording gains and... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (February 12, 2021).... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
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 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (February 12, 2021).... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (February 12, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
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 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (February 12, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (February 12, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 12, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (February 12, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,553.1251... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 12, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 12, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 12, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 12, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 12, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (February 12, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (February 12, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 12, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meesaq Fund Rates on Friday (February 12, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,227.8381 Bid... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 12, 2021). ========================... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 12, 2021). ========================... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (February 12, 2021). ========================== ... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (February 12, 2021).... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
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 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (February 12, ... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
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 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
FBR surpasses 7-month revenue target ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has surpassed the assigned revenue collection target of Rs2,550 ... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Industry showing strong growth, says Umar ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said the country’s large industry... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Foreign cos’ footprint to be deepened: Dawood ISLAMABAD: Abdul Razzaq Dawood, Advisor to the PM for Commerce has said that Pakistan is looking forward to ... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
FO optimistic about FATF moot prospects ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday expressed the hope for a positive outcome with regard to getting removed from the... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
NA panel briefed: Rs450bn being added to circular debt annually ISLAMABAD: The government said on Friday that annual Rs450 billion was being added to the circular debt on account ... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Nigerians win UK court OK to sue Shell over oil spills LONDON: The UK Supreme Court on Friday allowed a group of 42,500 Nigerian farmers and fishermen to sue Royal Dutch... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
‘Long-term planning is inevitable for development’ LAHORE: Long-term planning was inevitable for any country’s development, said Prime Minister Imran Khan at the... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
SPI records 0.81pc increase WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended February 11, 2021 recorded an increase of 0.81... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Chinese vaccine: govt issues emergency use authorisation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday approved China's CanSino Biologics Inc's (CanSinoBIO) COVID-19 vaccine for emergency... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
IHC judge recuses himself from hearing plea by Durrani ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Friday recused himself from hearing... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Appointment of DG in the past termed illegal: Parliamentary panel urges CAA to frame rules ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Friday observed that appointment of directors general Civil Aviation Authority... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
RDA, NPCs: SBP chief explains how new initiatives will benefit economy KARACHI: The Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr Reza Baqir elaborated that initiatives of Roshan Digital... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Month-on-month basis: Overall exposure levels of mutual funds decline slightly KARACHI: Overall exposure levels of both Islamic and conventional mutual funds declined slightly on a sequential... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Electronic mode of serving notice: FBR withdraws legal clarification of 2018 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has withdrawn a legal clarification of 2018 in which electronic mode ... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Fake accounts on Twitter, Facebook: Senate body asks FIA to launch crackdown ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Friday asked the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to ... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Four soldiers martyred in South Waziristan check-post attack RAWALPINDI: Four personnel of the security forces were martyred when terrorists attacked their check-post in South... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
6.4-magnitude earthquake hits several cities; no casualties KARACHI: The northern areas, including the federal capital and several cities in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, were... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Violations of AML/ CFT/CPF regulations: FIs allowed to file pleas within 120 days of sanctions KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed financial institutions for filing of appeal within 120 days of... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 7.191... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Commodities Canadian canola futures climb WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures climbed on Thursday, lifted in sympathy with soyabeans, but lagged the ... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Grains Turkey receives offers in 235,000 tonne of corn HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the first round of a tender from Turkey's state grain board TMO to buy 235,000... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Commodities Egypt gets offers in soyaoil, sunflower oil HAMBURG: The lowest offer in an international tender on Thursday from Egypt's state agency GASC to purchase at least... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Grains CBOT corn futures firmer CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures rose on Thursday, rebounding from two straight negative sessions on a... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Commodities CBOT soyabean futures rise CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures rose on Thursday, supported by demand from end users who viewed a... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (February 12, 2021).... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Cotton & Textile KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs100 to Rs11000 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Friday has increased the spot rate by Rs 100... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Commodities Copper dips as Lunar New Year halts Chinese buying LONDON: Copper prices dipped on Friday as Chinese buyers who had helped to fuel a scorching rally were absent during... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Energy Oil moves up on US stimulus hopes but demand fears persist • Brent, US crude on track for weekly gains NEW YORK: Oil prices edged higher on Friday, buoyed by hopes for a US... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Commodities Tokyo rubber futures fall TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures fell on Friday after Sino-US tensions prompted selling and as a pullback in oil ... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Commodities Gold slips, platinum rally pauses in Europe LONDON/ROTTERDAM: Gold slipped as the dollar rebounded on Friday while platinum took a breather after expectations ... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Energy Nepra's regional office established in Gwadar ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has established its regional office in Gwadar.... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Cotton & Textile Production of mere 5.6m cotton bales alarming: KCBF KARACHI: Chairman Karachi Cotton Broker's Forum and senior member of Cotton Advisory Committee of KCA Naseem Usman... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Aaj TV - Saturday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (February 12, 2021)... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (February 12, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (February 12, 2021).... Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am
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 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am