Rates PSX hit by profit-taking: BRIndex100 slips KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday remained under pressure and closed in negative zone due to selling in ... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
20 cricketers get central contracts for 2021-22 LAHORE: Pacer Hassan Ali and wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan have been offered Category-A contracts along with... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
153 fresh virus cases, 6 deaths: Covid-19 vaccine available at all vaccination centres LAHORE: The novel coronavirus pandemic is witnessing a declining trend in Punjab, as 153 fresh cases and six... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Revival of sick units: Issues to be discussed with SBP governor: FCCI chief FAISALABAD: A special meeting with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Reza Baqir will be arranged very soon to... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
People want strict accountability of corrupt, says Buzdar LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Friday that the people want the elimination of corruption and... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Assets beyond means case: NAB summons Buzdar’s principal secretary LAHORE: Expanding the scope of its investigation against Principal Secretary (PS) to the Punjab Chief Minister, ... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Promotion of FIA officials ISLAMABAD: The Minister of Interior notified the promotions of 66 assistant directors and 59 inspectors of the... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Pak-China Relations Steering Committee: Umar holds first meeting to discuss body’s scope, rationale ISLAMABAD: The 1st meeting of the newly-formed Pak-China Relations Steering Committee was held, on Friday, in... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
LHC judges turn down request to extend Saad’s detention LAHORE: A review board comprising three judges of the Lahore High Court on Friday turned down a request of the home... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Nadra starts drive for issuance of ARC ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have started a campaign for issuance of Alien... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
PM gave half of Kashmir, trying to conquer half left, claims PPP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leaders claimed that Prime Minister Imran Khan has given half of Kashmir,... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Initiative by Pakistan: UNGA recognises Islamophobia as emerging terror threat in revised GCTS ISLAMABAD: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in an initiative by Pakistan to recognize Islamophobia as an... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Zardari hospitalised KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman and former president Asif Ali Zardari has been shifted to... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
TDAP organises rice awareness seminar in Larkana KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Sukkur office organized an awareness seminar on rice at... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
FPCCI chief demands probe into gas crisis KARACHI: FPCCI president Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo demands that the government should investigate the incompetence and... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Sindh PA passes ‘The Sindh Employee Social Security (Amendment) Bill, 2021’ KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Friday passed “The Sindh Employee Social Security (Amendment) Bill, 2021” into ... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Gujjar, Orangi nullahs: Sindh to allot 80-square-yard plots to displaced people: Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that on the directives of Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Letters SBP’s intervention required State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has authorized banks to charge a fee of up to 0.1% with minimum of Rs 200 on IBFT... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
New Saudi airline plan takes aim at Emirates, Qatar Airways Saudi Arabia plans to target international transit passenger traffic with its new national airline, going... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
A critical appreciation of NEP — II National Electrical Policy (NEP) has been approved recently by CCI (Council of Common Interest) which is the final... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
China’s growing influence “There is only one system and one order in the world, that is, the international system with the United Nations at... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Delay in clearance of coal vessels causing loss of $25,000/day ISLAMABAD: The inordinate delay in clearance of coal vessels by the private handling terminals is inflicting... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
CSPA list: Pakistan rejects baseless inclusion ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Friday, categorically reject the “unsubstantiated and baseless” inclusion of Pakistan in... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Their mum’s statue “Princes William and Harry came together to unveil their mum’s statue despite, let me emphasize this, despite... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
EU launches new rule of law programme in KP, Balochistan ISLAMABAD: Today, the European Union and its partners launched a programme that aims to promote the rule of law and... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Industry Textile sector: Duty on import of 580 items reduced, exempted from 1st ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exempted/reduced customs duty on the import of 580 items of ... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Stocks China stocks fall most in 4 months SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip index closed nearly 3% lower to mark its worst day in nearly four months, as investors... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Stocks Friday’s early trade: S&P, Nasdaq hit record highs NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit record highs on Friday as strong monthly payrolls data bolstered... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Industry Canadian manufacturing growth hits 4-month low TORONTO: Canadian factory activity grew at the slowest pace in four months in June as material shortages persisted... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 195,666 tonnes of cargo comprising 121,028 tonnes of import cargo and 74,638... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 2, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (July 3, 2021).... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: PKR down KARACHI: On Friday, PKR went down at end of the week against USD in both interbank and open markets going below 158... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (July 2, 2021).... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
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 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (July 2, 2021).... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
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 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
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 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Rising food prices deepen the woes of world’s poorest PARIS: Global food prices are rising at their fastest rate in a decade, exacerbating the troubles of the world's ... Updated 03 Jul, 2021 10:39am
Pakistan receives 2.5m Moderna doses from US ISLAMABAD: A tranche of 2.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine donated by the United States arrived on... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Commodities Commodity prices worldwide: Increase will have inflationary implications for country: ministry ISLAMABAD: Increase in commodity prices worldwide will have inflationary implications for Pakistan, as the country... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
National security briefing: Govt, opposition trade barbs over PM’s absence ISLAMABAD: The government and opposition, on Friday traded barbs over Prime Minister Imran Khan’s absence from a... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Foreign flights cancellation: Govt mulls increasing PIA operations KARACHI: The government of Pakistan is mulling over increasing Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights in wake... Updated 03 Jul, 2021 10:31am
Incentives for auto industry: FBR issues details ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Friday, issued the details of the incentives provided to the auto... Updated 03 Jul, 2021 10:29am
EU’s planned digital levy to cover hundreds of firms BRUSSELS: A digital levy to be proposed by the European Commission in the coming weeks to fund its recovery from the... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
APNS demands Punjab govt withdraw ‘anti-press’ bill KARACHI: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has strongly condemned Punjab Privilege Bill 2021 passed by the... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
SHC lifts ban on TikTok KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday reversed its earlier order placing a ban on the popular short-form video... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Cement despatches increase by 20.12pc in 2020-21 LAHORE: Launch of construction activities under Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme and good Public Sector Development... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Outburst against CJP: SC turns down PPP leader’s apology, decides to frame charges ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court turned down the apology of Masood-ur-Rehman Abbasi, general secretary of Pakistan... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton futures gain NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose more than 1% on Friday buoyed by a weaker dollar and tracking an uptick in grains,... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Energy Oil prices little changed as OPEC+ talks drag on NEW YORK: Oil prices were little changed on Friday after OPEC+ ministers delayed an output policy meeting, with... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Commodities Gold gains in NY NEW YORK: Gold rose in early New York trade on Friday, climbing further up from a two-month trough hit during the... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Commodities Paris wheat consolidates after 3-week top PARIS: Euronext wheat came off a three-week high to end little changed on Thursday, as grain markets digested lower... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Commodities French wheat crop rating stable PARIS: Crop conditions for French soft wheat were stable in the week to June 28 while farmers made little progress... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Energy US natgas eases from 30-month high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures on Friday eased from a 30-month high ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend on... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Energy Asia fuel oil: HSFO cash premiums jump as bidding intensifies SINGAPORE: Cash premiums for cargoes of both grades of high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) jumped to multi-month highs on... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 7.799... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Commodities Ukraine grain crop may reach record high above 75m tonnes KYIV: Ukraine’s 2021 grain harvest could reach record volumes above 75 million tonnes thanks to favourable ... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Commodities Indian gold prices swing to premium as easing restrictions lure buyers BENGALURU: Gold in India this week was being sold at a premium for the first time in more than two months as demand... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Commodities Dalian iron ore set for second weekly fall MANILA: Benchmark Dalian iron ore fell on Friday, under pressure along with futures contracts for other steelmaking... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (July 2, 2021).... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Cotton & Textile Stability persists on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market on Friday remained stable and volume remained satisfactory. Cotton Analyst Naseem... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Saturday, July 03, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (July 2, 2021)... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (July 2, 2021). ======================================= Offset Paper... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (July 2, 2021).... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (July 2, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (July 2, 2021).... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (July 2, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (July 2, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (July 2, 2021).... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
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 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (July 2,... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
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 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (July 2, 2021).... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (July 2,... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
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 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Discos: Nepra allows PD to adjust tariff hike under QTA ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has allowed the Power Division to replace... Updated 03 Jul, 2021 10:42am
PSGP project: CCoE censures PD for inordinate delay ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has censured Petroleum Division for inordinate delay in... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Dry docking issue: SSGC’s perspective KARACHI: This is with reference to the recent statement of ENGRO Corp CEO related to the issue of dry docking of... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Situation will improve by Monday: energy minister ISLAMABAD: Forty percent of the Re-Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) supply system has been restored, whereas,... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Retailers possessing smuggled goods: FBR directs Collectors to take penal action ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Collectors of Customs to take penal action against the... Updated 03 Jul, 2021 10:42am
PM pledges incentives for overseas Pakistanis ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the government was committed to providing facilities and... Updated 03 Jul, 2021 09:52pm
SPI up 0.53pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended July 1, 2021 recorded an increase of 0.53 percent... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
RDs raised on import of various items ISLAMABAD: The government has increased regulatory duties on the import of mobile phones, tobacco, shampoos,... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
PM commends FBR for historic tax collection ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has commended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for achieving tax ... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Tarin says realisation of growth targets requires stability Pakistan has set a growth target of 6-7 % in the medium term New auto policy and 'Meri Gari Scheme' to be introduced as well, adds finance minister Updated 03 Jul, 2021 10:45am
US forces quit main base in Afghanistan KABUL: American troops pulled out of their main military base in Afghanistan on Friday, leaving behind a piece of ... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Industry Economic activities between Pakistan and UK: LCCI, Hounslow CCI ink MoU to increase cooperation LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Hounslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, UK has inked a... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Taxes ST collection on services: Punjab registers 62pc growth LAHORE: The Punjab government has registered a growth of 62 percent in collection of sales tax on services in the... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Money & Banking SBP deputy governor unveils commemorative stamp KARACHI: The Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Sima Kamil, unveiled a commemorative stamp of the... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Taxes FY2020-21: Hyderabad Customs surpasses assigned target HYDERABAD: Collectorate of Customs Hyderabad has succeeded in surpassing annual revenue targets assigned by the ... Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept