IT, ITeS export remittances surge $1.98bn in 11 months ISLAMABAD: The IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) export remittances comprising computer services and call center... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Stocks PSX to open office in Peshawar PESHAWAR: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) will open its office in Peshawar next month to facilitate business and... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Promotion of shared objectives: Structured engagement with US sought ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood, on Friday, emphasised the need for structured engagement between... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Govt devising effective mechanism for SMEs: minister LAHORE: "The government is making efforts to provide a level-playing field for SMEs by devising business-friendly... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
CM reviews law and order situation LAHORE: While changes are taking place rapidly around the globe, the opposition has failed to change its negative... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Police beefs up security following Johar Town blast LAHORE: A high-level security meeting was held at the Police Lines Qila Gujjar Singh on Friday to chalk out a ... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Stocks SECP chief to unveil Year Book of NBFI, Modaraba Association KARACHI: The Eleventh Year Book of NBFI and Modaraba Association of Pakistan will be unveiled by Aamir Khan, ... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
NKATI protests against refusal to restore gas KARACHI: President North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry (NKATI), Faisal Moiz Khan has strongly ... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Grants, subsidies, loan write-offs: Sindh govt spent Rs146.88bn against release of Rs161bn KARACHI: Sindh government spent Rs146.88 billion on account of grants, subsidies, write-offs of loans, etc, against... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Several killed in Germany 'knife attack' BERLIN: Several people were killed and others injured on Friday in an attack in the southern German city of... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
USA Chauvin sentenced for George Floyd murder MINNEAPOLIS: A Minnesota judge sentenced former police officer Derek Chauvin to 22-1/2 years in prison on Friday for... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
UK's health minister 'sorry' after calls to quit LONDON: Britain's beleaguered Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Friday conceded he had "let people down" after... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Letters Narendra Modi a ‘viceroy’ India’s prime minister on Thursday held talks with political leaders from Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Power sector: Privatisation alone cannot fix burgeoning circular debt In the 1990s Pakistan started off on an ambitious multi-step power sector reforms programme. It was a long and... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Economic direction and role of government — II The overall economic policy, including that of the philosophy of Budget, must take into consideration the fact that... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
How to woo more and more Chinese investors The incumbent government – soon after it came to power following the 2018 general elections – set its priorities... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
APOTCA calls off strike ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Oil Tankers Contractors Association (APOTCA) has called off its countrywide strike, on... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Are we an enigma? "As I grow older I find Pakistanis are an enigma." "Are you mistaking our voting patterns with pledges that remain... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Stocks China stocks post weekly gain SHANGHAI: China stocks jumped on Friday to snap three straight weekly losses, powered by gains in heavyweight... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 111,548 tonnes of cargo comprising 87,360 tonnes of import cargo and 24,188... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Friday (June 25, 2021). ======================================= CONES CARDED... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (June 25, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (June 26, 2021).... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (June 25, 2021).... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Marginal fall vs $ KARACHI: On Friday, PKR experienced a slight fall in value against USD in both interbank and open markets. It ... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (June 25, 2021).... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
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 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (June 25, 2021).... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
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 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (June 25, 2021).... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
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 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.BR Index KSE-100 Index turns bearish: BRIndex100 slips KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a bearish trend due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
C/A deficit widens 236pc in May KARACHI: The country’s current account deficit accelerated 236 percent in May 2021 due to decline in exports and... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Five FC soldiers martyred in Sibi RAWALPINDI: Five soldiers of Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan embraced martyrdom on Friday while thwarting... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Toshiba shareholders oust chairman TOKYO: Toshiba Corp shareholders ousted the chairman of the board on Friday, delivering a powerful rebuke to the... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Swati-led body to investigate dry docking delay ISLAMABAD: The government has constituted a committee under the chairmanship of Railway Minister Azam Swati to... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Govt vows full compliance ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday, vowed to comply with the one remaining point on the Financial Action Task Force’s... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Anti-money laundering action plan now one more requirement: Pakistan remains on FATF grey list ISLAMABAD: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has announced to retain Pakistan on its “grey list” and given... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Fourth wave of Covid-19 could hit country in July ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Chairman, Asad Umar, Friday, warned of a fourth Covid-19... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Modi’s meeting with Kashmiri leaders a ‘drama’: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, while denying any backdoor diplomacy with India, Friday, confirmed... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Energy Power projects under CPEC: Minister says govt committed to timely completion ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar said on Friday that the government is committed to timely completion of... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Pakistan desires ‘civilised relationship’ with US: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Pakistan would want a civilised relationship with the US, which you... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Biden meets Afghan leaders as US troops leave WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden meets Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his former political foe, Abdullah... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Tarbela 5th extension E&M works: Wapda awards contract to HEIC-HEMC LAHORE: Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) on Friday awarded contract amounting to US$ 241.1... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Fire at China martial arts centre kills 18, mostly children BEIJING: A fire tore through a martial arts training centre in China during the early hours of Friday morning,... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Wheat flour millers end strike LAHORE: Following assurance from the federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tareen, flour millers on Friday announced to... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Commodities Gold rises in European trade AMSTERDAM/LONDON: Gold rose on Friday after sombre US inflation data tempered bets for early monetary policy... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Commodities Copper prices steady LONDON: Copper prices held steady on Friday after US President Joe Biden embraced a bipartisan Senate infrastructure... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Energy Oil set for fifth weekly gain on strong demand NEW YORK: Oil prices edged up on Friday, putting both benchmarks on track for a fifth consecutive week of gains on... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 8.297... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Commodities ICE canola futures rise in volatile session WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Thursday in a volatile session, extending their winning streak to... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Commodities South Africa’s 2020/2021 maize output seen up JOHANNESBURG: South African maize farmers are expected to harvest 7% more of the staple crop during the 2020/2021... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Commodities China’s sale of state zinc reserves is a well-timed trade LONDON: The inclusion of zinc in China’s sales of state metal reserves is testament to the market’s continued... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Energy Asia’s gasoline crack rises to over 6-week high SINGAPORE: Asian refining profit margin for gasoline climbed to its strongest level in more than six weeks on ... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Energy VLSFO crack recovers weekly losses but remains within range SINGAPORE: Asia’s 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) front-month crack firmed on Friday, climbing to a more... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Energy US natgas rises to fresh 29-month high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up to a fresh 29-month high on Friday on forecasts for hotter weather and... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (June 25, 2021).... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Cotton & Textile Volume of business satisfactory on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market on Friday remained stable. Trading volume was also satisfactory. Cotton Analyst... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Saturday, June 26, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (June 25, 2021)... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (June 25, 2021). ======================================= Offset ... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (June 25, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (June 25, 2021).... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (June 25, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (June 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (June 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,364.3674... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (June 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,581.7451 Bid... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,614.2703... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 476.3819... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 382.5209... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 2,074.0203... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (June 25, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
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 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (June 25,... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Forex Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling) KARACHI: The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on ... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (June 25, 2021).... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (June 25,... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
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 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
MSCI proposes putting Pakistan back into MSCI-FM KARACHI: Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has proposed to reclassify Pakistan into MSCI Frontier Markets... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rs26.46trn charged expenditure laid in NA ISLAMABAD: The federal government Friday laid Rs26.46 trillion of charged expenditure included in demands for grants... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Budget described as ‘hope for all tiers of society’ ISLAMABAD: While terming the budget for the next fiscal year as hope for all the tiers of society, Finance Minister... Updated 26 Jun, 2021 01:11pm
FBR finalises amendments ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) finalised amendments in the Finance Bill 2021 late Friday night. It is... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Tarin defends tax arrest clause but vows improvement ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin Friday categorically dismissed the Senate’s demand to abolish the powers... Updated 26 Jun, 2021 04:56pm
Revised procedure for computation of capital gains, tax on sale of shares unveiled FBR amends Income Tax Rules 2002 Capital loss carried forward and new rules notified Updated 26 Jun, 2021 01:07pm
Budgets July-May period: $12.135bn foreign loans incurred against budgeted $12.233bn ISLAMABAD: Pakistan incurred foreign debt of $12.135 billion from multiple financing sources during July-May of... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Industry Akhuwat disburses Rs150bn interest free loans FAISALABAD: The "Akhuwat" Pakistan has the unique privilege to launch and successfully handle the world's biggest... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Money & Banking BoP, PCRCL sign agreement LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab (BOP) join hands with Pakistan Corporate Restructuring Company Limited (PCRCL) to... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Budgets Punjab PA passes Finance Bill 2021-22 LAHORE: Punjab Assembly on Friday passed the Finance Bill 2021-22 with the majority. The session started two hours... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Industry Pharma sector: PCDA opposes induction in tax law KARACHI: Pakistan Chemists and Druggists Association (PCDA) has opposed the government move to induct of... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Budgets Sindh PA approves FY2021-22 budget with a majority vote KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Friday passed the next fiscal year budget 2021-22 with a majority vote, despite the... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Money & Banking Persons with disabilities: BOP, NOWPDP sign MoU KARACHI: NOWPDP held MoU signing ceremony with Bank of Punjab (BOP) to facilitate persons with disabilities, after... Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am