Aaj TV - Saturday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:42am
Parisians flee capital as new lockdown looms PARIS: Parisians packed inter-city trains leaving the capital on Friday hours ahead of a new lockdown in the French... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Twitter asks users to weigh in on rules for world leaders WASHINGTON: Twitter on Friday began a survey of global users about platform rules for world leaders while consulting... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
EU launches legal action against UK over Gibraltar tax BRUSSELS: Brussels launched legal action Friday to force Britain to recover 100 million euros in tax exemptions for... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Afghan president replaces security ministers in surprise shake-up KABUL: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani dismissed two leading ministers charged with the country’s faltering security... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Tanzania’s first Muslim female president calls for unity after Magufuli’s death DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania’s first female president Samia Suluhu Hassan on Friday called for unity after she was ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Bulgaria breaks up suspected Russia-linked spy ring SOFIA: Bulgarian prosecutors on Friday said six people had been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia, ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
WHO renews backing for AstraZeneca Covid jab GENEVA: The World Health Organization gave strong backing to the AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab on Friday, urging ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Overworked US bankers plead for maximum 80 hour work week NEW YORK: Overworked and stressed-out new hires at the Goldman Sachs investment bank are asking that their work week... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Estonian scientist convicted of spying for China TALLINN: Estonia has convicted a maritime scientist who also worked at a NATO facility of spying for China, ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Finland says Chinese hackers behind parliament attack HELSINKI: Finnish authorities said Friday they had traced a cyber attack against the country’s parliament last ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Huthi drones spark fire at Saudi refinery RIYADH: A drone strike sparked a fire at a Riyadh oil refinery Friday, in an attack claimed by Yemen’s Huthi ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Pentagon chief visits ‘Quad’ ally India with China high on agenda NEW DELHI: Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin arrived in India Friday for the first face-to-face meetings between New Delhi... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
North Korea cuts ties with Malaysia over US extradition SEOUL: North Korea severed diplomatic ties with Malaysia on Friday, abruptly ending a once-close relationship that... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Finland world’s happiest country despite pandemic HELSINKI: Covid-19 has done little to alter the ranking of the world’s happiest countries, with Finland at the top... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Joe Biden stumbles as he boards Air Force One WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Friday lost his footing and tripped multiple times while walking up the steps... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Tough talk at first face-to-face US-China meeting of Biden era ANCHORAGE: American and Chinese diplomats were to meet again Friday in Anchorage to discuss relations after a clash... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Seizure of house: AC defers hearing of Zardari’s plea ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Islamabad hearing multi-billion fake bank accounts case on Friday adjourned... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Industrialisation key to economic prosperity: NA speaker ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser said industrialisation was the key to economic prosperity and for... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Guterres tells Qureshi: Pakistan fundamental partner of UN ISLAMABAD: Calling Pakistan a “fundamental partner of the United Nations”, UN Secretary-General (UNSG) Anotnio... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Restaurants & hotels: ICT imposes ban on outdoor dining from 10pm ISLAMABAD: In wake of increase in number of coronavirus cases, the Islamabad capital administration (ICT) on Friday... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Transit Trade Agreement: Qureshi for early conclusion of Pak-Afghan talks ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emphasised the need for early conclusion of talks between... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
PPP slams PTI govt for taking over three key hospitals of Sindh ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPP-P) Central Information Secretary Shazia Atta Marri strongly... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Physical remand extended LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Friday extended the physical remand of three workers of PML-N Ghulam Abbas, Attiq... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Challenges being tackled through reforms: minister LAHORE: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Friday said that reforms were well on the way and... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
PDWP approves four more uplift schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved four development schemes worth over Rs34... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
PTI’s govt compromised on economic independence: PML-N LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal has blamed the PTI government for... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Corona positivity rate jumps to 11.80pc in Punjab LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has jumped up to 11.80 percent, as out of 15,818 Covid-19... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rs18bn released for 136 tehsil councils: CM LAHORE: On the direction of Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, secretary local government has released Rs18 billion... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
LARMIS employees demand regularisation KARACHI: Employees of Sindh Board of Revenue Project Land Administration and Revenue Management Information System... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Letters ‘District heating and cooling’ — I The subject topic, as covered in Business Recorder (BR) article (March 9), in quite some detail may be misleading to... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
China’s small tech firms step out of the shadows One firm’s loss is another’s gain. China’s smaller technology companies and investors are eager to seize the... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
US economy readies itself for take-off Struggling to get its vaccine campaign and economic recovery plan in gear, Europe can only watch with envy the... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Economic statecraft The concept of ‘economic statecraft’ is defined by Princeton’s Prof. David A. Baldwin as using economic means... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Agricultural biotechnology: PABIC, FCCU launch booklet ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Biotechnology Information Center (PABIC) Friday launched a booklet on the ‘Current Status of... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
LPG cylinders: Overcharging, less filling an offence: Ogra ISLAMABAD: Over-charging and less filling of LPG cylinders is an offence, said Oil and gas regulatory authority... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Irrigation dept directed to conduct survey of canals KARACHI: The provincial cabinet has directed the Irrigation Department to conduct a proper survey of its canals just... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Partly Facetious: Maryam possibly going inside jail “So a changing of the guard is imminent, again?” “The only guards that change in this country are private... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
QEC KMU Peshawar awarded by QAA HEC PESHAWAR: The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), Higher Education Commission, Pakistan has awarded Quality Enhancement... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Minister reviews Ten Billion Tsunami Tree Programme ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar and Special Assistant to... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
PBC flays govt for ‘pressurising’ ECP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) on Friday condemned the federal government for pressurizing the Election... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
PR to become profitable entity in 9 months: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati on Friday reiterated that Pakistan Railways would become a... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Educational institutions not for making money, says governor PESHAWAR: KP Governor Shah Farman said educational institutions are not for making money and stressed need for a ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (March 19, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (March 20, 2021).... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Value against USD lost KARACHI: On Friday’s market close, PKR lost value against USD in both interbank and open markets while going up... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (March 19, 2021).... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
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 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (March 19, 2021).... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
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 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
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 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.BR Index KSE-100 Index bounces back: BRIndex100 rebounds KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday remained under pressure after opening negative in first session. However, it... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
SECP tightens regulations for Modaraba sector ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has tightened regulations for the Modaraba... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
NRSP-APCL issues first electronic warehouse receipt KARACHI: The National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) Agri-Processing Company (NRSP-APCL) and Naymat Collateral... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Jul-Feb period: $7.21bn foreign debt incurred ISLAMABAD: Pakistan incurred foreign debt of $7.208 billion from multiple financing sources during July-February of... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Talks on concessional yen-based loans held ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Japan on Friday held specific discussions in economic areas to bridge the balance of trade... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Cotton & Textile PYMA demands import of cotton yarn from India KARACHI: Vice President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) & Senior Vice... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Gold prices up KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday gained some increase on the local market, traders said. The precious metal price grew... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Copper loses ground LONDON: Copper prices fell with global stock markets on Friday after a confrontation between Chinese and US ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Energy Oil prices up after sell-off driven by demand concerns LONDON: Oil prices rose slightly on Friday in a volatile trading session, following a big sell-off the previous day... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Gold down in Europe ROTTERDAM/LONDON: Gold prices inched lower on Friday as a rebound in US Treasury yields and a stronger dollar ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Boliden launches low-carbon copper products LONDON: Sweden’s Boliden said it has launched two “green” copper products this week, the first of its kind,... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Turkey receives offers in 115,000 T corn purchase tender HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the first round of a tender from Turkey’s TMO state grain board to buy ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Tunisia receives offers in 117,000 tonnes soft wheat tender HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in Thursday’s international tender from Tunisia’s state grains agency to... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Asia rice: India, Vietnam rates gain on robust demand; BD eyes NEW DELHI: Rice export prices rose for the Indian and Vietnamese varieties this week boosted by a pick-up in demand,... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Energy Asia Naphtha, Gasoline: Cracks gain on expectations for tighter supplies SINGAPORE: Asia’s naphtha crack climbed on Friday, buoyed by steady petrochemicals demand and expectations for... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Ukraine grain exports down KYIV: Ukraine’s grain exports have fallen by nearly 23% to 33.9 million tonnes so far this season, which runs from... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Energy China’s Jan-Feb gasoline exports jump BEIJING: China’s gasoline exports rose 30.1% year on year in the first two months of 2021, customs data showed on... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Argentina’s thirsty farm belt seen getting little rain over next two weeks BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s main farm region will receive little rain for the rest of this month, the Buenos Aires... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Commodities South Korean mills buy US wheat HAMBURG: A group of South Korean flour mills on Friday bought 38,000 tonnes of milling wheat to be sourced from the... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Venezuelan farmers seek permission to import diesel amid shortages CARACAS: Venezuelan farmers said on Thursday that they had asked the government to allow them to import diesel... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.BR Index Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 164,150 tonnes of cargo comprising 135,071 tonnes of import cargo and 29,079 ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (March 19, 2021).... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Cotton & Textile Official spot rate unchanged amid slow trading KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Friday. Market sources told that trading volume was thin because... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (March 19, 2021)... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (March 19, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (March 19, 2021).... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (March 19, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (March 19, 2021).... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (March 19, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.PSX Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (March 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (March 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (March 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,545.9527 ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (March 19, 2021). ... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (March 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am