KP's 17 districts: ECP to hold LG polls for village/ neighbourhood councils on party basis ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday decided to hold local government elections for... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Minister inaugurates solarization project at Civil Hospital KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh on Wednesday inaugurated solarization project at Civil... Updated 05 Nov, 2021 07:53pm
'Ease of doing business' policy: Foreign investors being facilitated: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said the government was extending all possible support to foreign... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
UAF, HBL ink MoU FAISALABAD: University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and Habib Bank Limited have inked a Memorandum of... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Seats for students from FATA in colleges: NA body expresses concern over non-compliance ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) expressed serious ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
US businesses face Jan 4 deadline to get workers vaccinated WASHINGTON: Strict rules intended to push tens of millions of American workers into receiving vaccines against... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Xi warns on protectionism, calls for unimpeded vaccine trade SHANGHAI: Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for the smooth global trade in vacccines and other medical... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Power grids in five emerging countries to get investment support GLASGOW: Ukraine, Fiji, Colombia, Kenya and Mali will be the first countries to participate in an investment program... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
South Asia Taliban leader warns against infiltrators in the ranks KABUL: The supreme leader of the Taliban warned Thursday against the danger of turncoats and infiltrators in the... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Global CO2 emissions set to rebound to pre-Covid levels GLASGOW: Global CO2 emissions are set to rebound to pre-pandemic levels next year, according to an assessment... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Middle East Lebanon PM urges action to mend Gulf row BEIRUT: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati called on feuding politicians Thursday to take action to mend a ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Emirates to launch daily Dubai-Tel Aviv flights DUBAI: Emirates is to start daily flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv next month, the airline announced Thursday, in... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Developing countries need 10 times more money to protect themselves from climate change effects: UN GLASGOW: Developing countries need up to 10 times more funding to protect themselves from increasingly ferocious... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
US strike that killed 10 Afghans did not violate law of war, claims Pentagon WASHINGTON: A US drone strike in Kabul in August that killed 10 Afghan civilians was a tragic mistake but did not... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Call to introduce modern techniques in Info Department HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Divisional Information Director Sawai Khan Chhalgari has said the Information Department (ID) ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
‘Goods transporters facing problems due to TLP protests in Punjab’ KARACHI: Chairman United Goods Transporters Alliance (UGTA) Ghulam Yasin Khan has said that goods transporters have... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Wahab felicitates Hindu community on Diwali KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh Government Spokesman and CM Advisor on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Thursday... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
New Ehsaas Rashan initiative: Web portal to register families to open on 8th ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr Sania Nishtar... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
PBC hosts virtual session to discuss pathways to achieving decarbonisation of cement sector KARACHI: As the world leaders came together in Glasgow to discuss sustainability and growth without compromising... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Cabinet snubs MoNFS&R for levelling accusation against local tractor makers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has snubbed Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MoNFS&R) for ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Post of NTDC MD may go to Power Division officer ISLAMABAD: The Power Division is said to be weighing different options to give additional charge of Managing ... Updated 05 Nov, 2021 01:24pm
PIA chief meets Iraq Tourism Board chairman ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Chief Executive Officer Air Marshal Arshad Malik (retd) held a... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Underground water: Senate body concerned at non-availability of data ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources on Thursday expressed serious concerns on non-availability ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Oil pricing mechanism: LHC seeks details in response to plea LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Thursday sought details from the federal government on a... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
AGP discusses GSP+ status issues with EU members ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan, Khalid Jawed Khan, discussed matters relating to the GSP Plus status... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Sugar being sold at Rs130/kg in wholesale market, claims PBCMA KARACHI: Senior Vice Chairman Pakistan Biscuit and Confectionery Manufacturers’ Association (PBCMA) Raees Ahmed... Updated 05 Nov, 2021 01:00pm
Country’s leading hotels mark ‘Pink October’ ISLAMABAD: Hashoo Group, in collaboration with Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital and Cancer Research Centre, actively... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Pakistan refuses permission for Srinagar-Sharjah direct flight: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office, on Thursday, confirmed that Pakistan has denied permission of its airspace for ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Fake bank accounts case: IHC extends stay order against Zardari's indictment ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday extended stay order against the indictment of former president... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Senate body informed: 9,200 Pakistanis are in various countries' jails ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource was informed that a total of 9,200... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Tarin may become Senator after joint sitting of parliament ISLAMABAD: Federal government is planning to get Shaukat Tarin elected as a senator in order to appoint him as... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Kamyab Jawan Programme and Insaf Rozgar Scheme: President asks youth to get full benefit from schemes PESHAWAR: President Dr. Arif Alvi has stressed for the guidance and education of the people, particularly women and... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Rejection of nomination papers: Election tribunal issues notice to ECP LAHORE: An election tribunal comprising a judge of the Lahore High Court on Thursday issued notices to the ECP on... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
1,500 lecturers to be recruited: Sindh fixes sugarcane price at Rs250/40kg KARACHI: The provincial cabinet held under the chairmanship of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah here at CM... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The PM's address to the nation "I was saddened by The Khan's address." "The 120 billion rupee subsidy to 2 crore households out of around 3.5 ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
EU spells out its parliamentary team's areas of focus ISLAMABAD: The European Union (EU) said on Thursday that the main focus of its Parliamentary delegation was regional... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Punjab govt commences implementation of pension reforms LAHORE: To reduce the financial burden on the provincial treasury, the Punjab government has commenced ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Imran will complete his 5-year term as PM: Rashid LAHORE: Announcing his all-out support to Prime Minister Imran Khan, Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
3pc share in NFC for newly-merged tribal districts: Working group to visit provinces to resolve issue ISLAMABAD: The Working Group on Political Affairs of Special Parliamentary Committee on Development of erstwhile ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
LHC DB disposes of plea against detention of Saad Rizvi LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Thursday disposed of a petition against detention of the chief... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Former CDA chairman files acquittal plea in Park Lane case ISLAMABAD: Former chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Farkhand Iqbal, on Thursday, filed an acquittal... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
NCOC praises Punjab govt for 'leading' Covid-19 vaccination drive ISLAMABAD: National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) Chairman Asad Umar, Thursday, while appreciating the... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
ACCA celebrates 'Global Ethics Day' KARACHI: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Pakistan, Bangladesh, Middle East and Sri Lanka... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
500,000 additional doses of AstraZeneca received in Oct KARACHI: Pakistan received almost 500,000 additional doses of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca in October through... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
FATF: no respite for Pakistan Once again, our efforts towards the fulfillment of the agenda of Finical Action Task Force (FATF) have fallen short... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Climate change crisis and COP26 'Parties to the 2015 Paris Agreement pledged to limit global warming to well below 2°C and to pursue efforts to... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
As Fed kicks off taper, some investors seek to dial down risk Gertrude The Fed's well-telegraphed taper announcement has done little to soothe the nerves of some investors, who remain on... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Letters No solution in sight? - II One would have thought that at least for such critical issues, there will be consensus and political wrangling will... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Smog likely to engulf parts of Punjab KARACHI: Dry weather is likely to help harvest kharif crops in the country but may have a negative impact on air... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Stocks Indian stocks high in special Diwali session BENGALURU: Indian shares rose in a special one-hour “muhurat” trading session to mark the festival of Diwali on... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed higher on Thursday helped by rallies on Wall Street and other Asian markets, as investors... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Stocks Abu Dhabi leads most Gulf bourses higher; Egypt retreats DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday, with the Abu Dhabi index leading the gains,... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Stocks Wall Street posts gains after Fed unveils anticipated bond-buying ‘taper’ NEW YORK: US stocks gained on Wednesday, with major indexes hitting record highs, as the Federal Reserve said it ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Stocks European shares at record high LONDON: European shares rose for a fifth straight session on Thursday, hitting record levels, as the US Federal... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Stocks Frankfurt’s DAX hits all-time highs FRANKFURT: Germ-any’s bluechip DAX index closed above the 16,000 mark for the first time ever on Thursday, a day... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 4, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (November 5, 2021).... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (November 4, 2021).... Published 05 Nov, 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 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (November 4, 2021).... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (November 4, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 05 Nov, 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 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (November 4, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (November 4, 2021).... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Rates PSX closes in green zone KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed in the green zone on Thursday on rupee stability and improved ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Gold prices recover KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday regained its ground on the local market, traders said. The fresh increase of Rs2800... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
PM's package lacking economic logic EDITORIAL: The much trumpeted relief package announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday in a televised... Updated 05 Nov, 2021 08:58am
Amendments in NAO EDITORIAL: The manner in which the government has gone about amending the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO)... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Muslim prayer disruptions in India EDITORIAL: It is becoming increasing difficult for Muslims to fulfil their religious obligations in India ruled by... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Major commodities traders sue Brazil coffee farmers for defaults NEW YORK/LONDON: Commodities traders including Louis Dreyfus, Olam and Volcafe are pursuing legal action against... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Commodities New Covid-19 cases in Vietnam coffee belt may hamper new harvest SINGAPORE: Coffee harvesting in Vietnam may face at least a week’s delay as pandemic-related curbs and quarantine... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Japan rubber futures falls TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures fell on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve said it will start turning off the... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Energy Oil prices fall, reversing gains as Saudi TV reports looming output rise NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Thursday, reversing earlier gains in a volatile session after a report that Saudi... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Wheat, corn, soy sag as traders await US crop report CHICAGO: US grain futures stumbled on Thursday as traders adjusted positions ahead of a federal crop report next ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Aluminium prices plunge as China ramps up coal production LONDON: Aluminium prices fell sharply on Thursday as China said its coal output had shot up and would continue to... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Paris wheat steadies after pullback PARIS: Euronext wheat futures were little changed on Thursday, as a drop in the euro helped the market to steady... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Robusta coffee consolidates, focus on harvest delays LONDON: Robusta coffee futures on ICE were holding just below a recent 4-1/2 year peak on Thursday, underpinned by... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold rises in Europe LONDON: Gold prices gained on Thursday as US Treasury yields eased after the Federal Reserve announced a widely... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold up over 1pc NEW YORK: Gold prices were poised for their best day in three weeks on Thursday as the US Federal Reserve and the... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Commodities ICE canola futures slip WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures slipped on Wednesday to snap a three-day winning streak, as speculators ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Russia will set 6-month quotas for exports of nitrogen fertilisers MOSCOW: Russia will limit exports of nitrogen fertilisers and complex nitrogen-containing fertilisers for six months... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Asia rice: Supply constraints, higher rupee lift Indian rates to near 4-month high BANGKOK/HANOI/MUMBAI/DHAKA: Indian rice export prices hit their highest level since early-July this week supported ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Commodities China’s vegetable, grain supplies plentiful BEIJING: China’s vegetable production is “basically normal” and it has enough wheat to meet demand for one and... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Energy US natgas futures little changed ahead of storage report NEW YORK: US natural gas futures were little changed on Thursday as the market waited for direction from a ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 110,906 tonnes of cargo comprising 79,335 tonnes of import cargo and 31,571... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Commodities Ivory Coast 2021/22 cotton output forecast to be record 600,000 tonnes ABIDJAN: The forecast for Ivory Coast’s cotton output for the 2021/22 season has been revised up to a record... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 17.336... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (November 04, 2021).... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate gains Rs 200 amid selective buying KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Thursday increased the spot rate by Rs... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Money & Banking Yuan touches 1-week high SHANGHAI: China’s yuan touched a near one-week high on Thursday, reflecting broad dollar weakness in global ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Money & Banking Aussie edges up, kiwi leads on rate chatter SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars edged higher on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve began trimming... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Money & Banking Weak sterling boosts FTSE 100 LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 rallied on Thursday as the pound plunged following the Bank of England’s decision to... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Money & Banking Sterling falls 1pc LONDON: Sterling fell sharply on Thursday as the Bank of England left its main interest rate unchanged after ... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Money & Banking Dollar rebounds from post-Fed dip NEW YORK: The dollar rebounded on Thursday from a dip after the US Federal Reserve repeated it saw high inflation as... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Friday, November 05, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 GOL GAPPAIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 GOL GAPPAIN 06:55... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:39am