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Pakistan

Prime suspects of Lahore motorway gang-rape identified: IGP Punjab

Accused involved in heinous crime identified via DNA profiling, says Inam Ghani.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 09:38pm

Companies

Pfizer, BioNTech propose expanding COVID-19 vaccine trial to 44,000 volunteers

The initial target figure for the trial was up to 30,000 participants, which the companies said they expect to reach by next week.
The proposed expansion would allow the companies to enroll people as young as 16 and people with chronic, stable HIV, hepatitis C and hepatitis B.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 09:05pm

Sports

Serena out of Italian Open with Achilles problem

Williams' bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title ended with a defeat to Victoria Azarenka at the US Open.
I regretfully must withdraw from The Internazionali BNL d'Italia due to an Achilles strain," Williams, a four-times winner in Rome.

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 08:33pm

Exchange

Pakistan navy day: the day of an invincible navy

The Pakistan Navy Day is celebrated on 8th of September when Pakistan Navy launched its highly efficacious and...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 08:05pm

Europe

Belarus police detain dozens of protesters at anti-government rally

Maria Kolesnikova, 38, has emerged as a key opposition figure after others were either jailed or forced out of the country.
"Sveta is my president, Masha is my queen," read one of the slogans held up in the crowd.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 07:47pm

Sports

Spurs Women sign twice World Cup winning striker Morgan for 2020-21 season

Morgan, 31, joins the north London club from National Women's Soccer League side Orlando Pride where she spent four seasons.
Morgan joins fellow Pride team mates Shelina Zadorsky and Alanna Kennedy, who also joined Spurs on loan in August.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 07:45pm

Companies

AstraZeneca resumes trials of COVID vaccine halted by patient illness

The late-stage trials of the experimental vaccine, developed with researchers from the University of Oxford,
AstraZeneca, based in Cambridge, said it could not disclose further medical information.

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 07:45pm

Europe

Erdogan warns Macron not to 'mess with Turkey' over eastern Med

Erdogan urged Greece to "stay away from wrong" actions backed by countries like France in the disputed waters.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 07:31pm

Europe

UN chief calls on EU to share out migrants from Lesbos

Tensions rose on Lesbos on Saturday after hundreds of asylum seekers protested.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 07:01pm

Currency

Health sector needs complete transformation in Pakistan to meet needs of people: expert

30 to 35 percent of healthcare sector is comprised of public sector while around 10-15 percent healthcare needs of the people are being met by the charity hospitals.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:51pm

Sports

Tiger brings sore back and troubled game into US Open

Golf legend hoping to catch fire at a major where he hasn't managed a top-10 finish since 2010.

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 06:51pm

Money & Banking

Credit Suisse CEO urges end of cantonal banks' privileges

I consider cantonal banks with implicit or explicit state guarantees and tax privileges a major market distortion in the Swiss private sector.
A normal bank pays on average about 20% taxes and pays out 50% of profits to its shareholders.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:29pm

Sports

Osaka 'a Jesse Owens of Japan' for racial injustice stand

Osaka has worn a mask bearing the name of a different Black American in a powerful symbol of her support for the fight against racial injustice in the United States.
Muhammad Ali... put his career on the line in order to protest things that he thought were unjust or just wrong.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:22pm

Europe

Hungary daily coronavirus cases near 1,000, schools to stay open

The government's coronavirus task force said active cases reached 7,134, but Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
The health care sector is prepared to handle the next wave of the pandemic with more than 10,000 free beds.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:16pm

Europe

Johnson accuses EU of plotting food 'blockade' on UK

The EU is worried that post-Brexit Britain could undermine its own food standards, as well as rules on state aid for companies.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:17pm

South Asia

Five Indian nationals detained in China handed over: Indian army

Individuals will now be quarantined for 14 days as per COVID-19 protocol and will thereafter be handed over to their family members.
Bilateral relations have been unusually tense since a clash at a disputed border area in June that killed 20 Indian soldiers.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:14pm

Sports

Neymar seals Puma sponsorship deal

Neymar's last arrangement with Nike was reportedly an 11-year contract worth a total $105 million.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:13pm

Europe

No-deal Brexit would hurt Britain more than EU: Scholz

My assessment is that an unregulated situation would have very significant consequences for the British economy.
Europe would be able to deal with it and there would be no particularly serious consequences after the preparations we have already made.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:12pm

World

Afghan peace talks open with calls for ceasefire, women's rights

The government of US President Donald Trump, who is eager to claim an end to America's longest conflict as he seeks re-election.
We believe firmly that protecting the rights of all Afghans is the best way for you to break the cycle of violence.
My delegation are in Doha representing a political system that is supported by millions of men and women from a diversity of cultural.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:05pm

South Asia

Delhi summons top Indian Facebook official over hateful content

The committee has asked Ajit Mohan to appear before it on September 15 to determine the "veracity of allegations" made by the group.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:10pm

South Asia

China releases five Indians detained near Tibet

India and China have been embroiled in a series of deadly clashes and showdowns on their contested Himalayan border in recent months.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:07pm

Europe

Low turnout at new French 'yellow vest' protests

Authorities in past protest hotspot Toulouse banned the planned demonstration there, citing coronavirus restrictions.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:04pm

Middle East

Palestinians rally against Bahrain-Israel normalisation

The Gaza protest, attended by a few dozen, was organized by the ruling group Hamas.
We have to fight the virus of normalization and block all its paths before it succeeds, to prevent it from spreading.

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 06:05pm

Exchange

Egypt brokers negotiations for Israel-Hamas prisoner swap

Hamas demanded that Israel restore the freedom of all prisoners since their release under the last swap deal in 2011.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 06:01pm

Europe

Denmark welcomes doubts over Russia-Germany gas link

Environmental challenges and American sanctions have already hindered Nord Stream 2.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 05:59pm

Europe

Germany says UK to suffer if no Brexit deal, not EU

The EU has warned that the contentious legislation has "seriously damaged trust" between the two sides.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 05:56pm

Middle East

UAE daily coronavirus cases hit record high of 1,007

The UAE has so far recorded 78,849 novel coronavirus cases, including 399 deaths.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 05:54pm

Sports

Rodgers worried about squad depth

Leicester manager hoping to bring in new recruits before transfer window shuts.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 05:29pm

Europe

French police use tear gas as yellow vests return to Paris

Several hundred demonstrators gathered at two squares in Paris for authorised marches. One cortege set off without incident.
The renewed mobilisation of the yellow vests, named after motorists' high-visibility jackets that became the symbol of the movement.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 05:33pm

Africa

Ambulance hits landmine in southern Mali, killing six

It was not clear who was responsible for laying the mine, but the incident on Friday represented a first for the southern Sikasso region.
The ambulance had left Yorosso to bring a pregnant woman to Boura.

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 05:33pm

Sports

Australia to quarantine in Adelaide on return from Europe

The much anticipated four-Test tour by India around the new year is the highlight of the summer.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 05:27pm

Lahore motorway rape case: Rapist identified after DNA matches

The suspect whose DNA matched has been identified as a 25-year-old man from Bahawalnagar who raped a mother and daughter in 2013.

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 04:27pm

Sports

Pogba back in training

Midfielder is, however, doubtful for Man United’s season opener against Palace next weekend.

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 04:24pm

Money & Banking

SBP amends rules governing Primary Dealers

The PD will not be allowed to short sell a particular issue more than 5% of the target amount of each tenor

Published 12 Sep, 2020 03:27pm

World

China will release five Indian nationals detained at border: Global Times

The five were Indian intelligence agents dressed as hunters, the paper said, disputing claims that they had been kidnapped.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:59pm

Sports

Thiem sets up US Open final against Zverev

Austrian tops Medvedev 6-2 7-6(7) 7-6(5), German beats Carreno Busta 3-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 6-3 in semis.

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 02:59pm

Technology

Telenor Group to invest millions in network upgradation in Pakistan

The purpose of the capital is to further strengthen and expand the digital payment ecosystem in the country, Federal Minister for IT said.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:32pm

Life & Style

What's really behind the TV 'witch hunt' after Sushant Singh Rajput's death

Leading Indian TV channels, which are openly partisan, have offered PM Modi's flailing government a much needed reprieve by focusing on Rajput's suicide.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:02pm

Sports

Premier League returns today

The opening match of the campaign will be played between Arsenal and Fulham at the Craven Cottage, while Liverpool will take on returning Leeds United later in the day at the Anfield.

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 02:02pm

Business & Finance

Shaikh urges business community to avail benefits from govt policies

Shaikh said that the Coronavirus pandemic badly affected the country’s economy.

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 01:59pm

Life & Style

George R.R. Martin denied permission to build a castle library in his backyard

Neighbours objected to the project, which included a roof deck and an elevator tower.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 01:57pm

Sports

Billings' century in vain as Australia ease to victory over England in first ODI

A century stand between Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell and four wickets for spinner Adam Zampa helped Australia down world champions England by 19 runs.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 01:32pm

Pakistan

Despite being shot in head constable from Sindh Police kills, injures robbers

The bullet entered the side of the constable's head and went out.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 01:18pm

Business & Finance

Japan's Suga says ready to top up payouts to ease COVID-19 pain

He also repeated that Japan must focus on reviving the economy before considering ways to fix its tattered finances, ruling out another increase in the national sales hike for another decade.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 12:10pm

Money & Banking

Islamic Banking industry continues its upward trajectory

In terms of market share, the Islamic banking industry now stands at 15.3 percent and 16.9 percent, respectively in assets and deposits of the overall banking industry.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 11:09am

Afghanistan, Taliban begins historic peace talks today in Doha

The two sides will meet with the goal of bringing an end to nearly two decades of a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of combatants and civilians.

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 11:11am

Companies

Unilever South Africa takes further steps after 'racist' TRESemmé advert

The advert by its TRESemmé brand, was posted on drugstore Clicks Group's website last Friday, and described images of African black hair as "frizzy and dull," while a white woman's hair was referred to as "normal".

Published 12 Sep, 2020 10:49am

Business & Finance

UK economy extends recovery from COVID crash, growth seen fading

After shrinking by a record 20% in the second quarter, output expanded by 6.6% in July, slower than June’s monthly rate, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Friday.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 10:46am

Companies

Citigroup hires BofA executive to run institutional client group compliance

Jennifer Taylor will start as chief compliance officer for the ICG in December and will be based in the UK, according to a memo signed by Chief Compliance Officer Mary McNiff and ICG Chief Executive Officer Paco Ybarra.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 10:44am

Canada reports zero COVID-19 deaths for first time since March

Canada’s death toll from the pandemic stands at 9,163.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 10:42am

Companies

Tesla plans to export China-made Model 3s to Asia and Europe, say sources

The U.S. firm is expanding its manufacturing capacity in China to make Model Y sports-utility vehicles (SUVs) and adding lines to make more battery packs, electric motors and motor controllers.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 10:42am

Technology

China would rather see TikTok U.S. close than a forced sale

ByteDance has been in talks to sell TikTok's U.S. business to potential buyers including Microsoft and Oracle since U.S. President Donald Trump threatened last month to ban the service if it was not sold.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 10:00am

World

US backs release of Taliban who killed French, Australians

WASHINGTON: A US negotiator on Friday voiced understanding for Afghanistan's release of Taliban prisoners who killed...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:57am

Middle East

UN reaches deal to name new Libya envoy, coordinator

UNITED NATIONS: After more than six months of squabbling, the UN Security Council has agreed to name a new special...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:55am

Sports

10 HBL PSL matches: PCB announces new refund process of tickets

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced new refund process for those cricket fans who could not...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:54am

Life & Style

Aaj TV - Saturday's Program schedule

KARACHI: All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time). 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:54am

To the extent of amount already deposited: SC urged to ask Sindh govt or MDA to transfer leasehold rights to BTLK

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was urged to direct the Sindh government or Malir Development Authority (MDA) to...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:53am

COAS, US Centcom commander discuss Afghan peace process

RAWALPINDI: Commander US CENTCOM General Kenneth F McKenzie Jr on Friday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) ...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:53am

Unexplained absence of power secretary: Scheduled PPIB BoD meeting called off

ISLAMABAD: Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) on Friday called off a scheduled meeting of its Board of...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:52am

Affectees of NJHPP: Senate body seeks details of 'unimplemented agreement'

ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources on Friday sought details of "unimplemented agreement" ...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:51am

One candidate only for two seats: NA panel seeks amendment to Article 223

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body Friday passed a bill seeking amendment to Article 223 of the Constitution to limit...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:50am

Trump announces Bahrain-Israel 'peace deal'

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced Friday a "peace deal" between Israel and Bahrain, which becomes the...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:49am

ECP ordered to hold LG polls in Sindh within 120 days

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan to conduct local government elections...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:48am

Balochistan government asked to define uplift priorities

QUETTA: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday directed the Balochistan government to define priorities for the ...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:47am

Pakistan

Lahore BISE launches online tracking facility

LAHORE: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has introduced an online file tracking ...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:47am

Pakistan

Medical, dental colleges re-open on 15th

LAHORE: The public and private sector medical and dental colleges in Punjab will reopen on Tuesday (September 15)...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:45am

Pakistan

Nisar Memon appointed CEO of Pakistan Railways

LAHORE: The federal government has appointed Nisar Ahmed Memon as Chief Executive Officer/Senior General Manager...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:44am

Pakistan

Constitution of NEQS approved

LAHORE: The Environment Commission on Air & Water Pollution has approved constitution of the National...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:43am

Pakistan

Pakistan to attend huge 'Caucasus' drills

MOSCOW: Russia said on Friday it would stage massive military drills in the Caucasus in late September with troops...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:42am

Pakistan

Blasphemous website blocked, PTA tells SHC

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday ordered the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block all ...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:40am

Exchange

Over 137 percent rise in exports of tobacco recorded

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser's efforts for tobacco farmers over the last two years have yielded...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:39am

Business & Finance

UK virus-hit economy continues to recover in July

LONDON: The British economy continued to recover in July, expanding by 6.6 percent, a slower pace of growth than in...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:37am

Currency

Sudan declares economic emergency as currency plunges

KHARTOUM: Sudan has declared a state of emergency to avert economic downturn due to the dramatic fall of its local...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:36am

Business & Finance

UK agrees first major post-Brexit trade deal with Japan

LONDON: Britain on Friday said it had secured its first major post-Brexit trade agreement - a free trade deal with...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:35am

Currency

Big European states call for cryptocurrency curbs to protect consumers

BERLIN: Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands called on the European Commission to draw up strict...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:34am

262 detained containers: SC urged to announce judgment

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been prayed to announce judgment on 262 containers detained at the Karachi port...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:33am

Progress, prosperity of backward areas top priority: PM

QUETTA: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the progress and prosperity of backward areas along with the ...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:33am

Sale of plots allowed in three SEZs: SEZ status for Allama Iqbal Industrial City notified

ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister's Office, Board of Investment (BoI), being the secretariat for the apex SEZs approving...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:32am

SPI up 0.37 percent WoW

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended September 10, 2020, recorded an increase of 0.37...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:31am

Exchange

Public Offering Regulations: SECP may relax requirements for sell-off of government entities

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Friday announced that the Commission may relax...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:30am

Government keen to explore workable GIDC options

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh decided to form two...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:30am

Taxes

Public assets should be made revenue-generating entities: minister

LAHORE: The public assets should be made revenue generation entities instead of privatizing these and the Board of...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:16am

Opinion

Life without LVMH? How Tiffany might fare without the luxury giant

ARTICLE: LVMH, the world's biggest luxury group, has called off its $16-billion engagement to Tiffany. Wall Street...

Updated 12 Sep, 2020 03:03am

Opinion

Fear and frustration: Europe's wealthy keep wallets closed

ARTICLE: By this time of year, Ilene Steele, 63, would usually have several trips behind her: one to visit family in...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Exchange

'Foreign aid or export-led growth?'

LETTER: An article "Foreign aid or export-led growth" carried by Business Recorder has brought under sharp focus a...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

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 12 Sep, 2020 02:53am

World

Beijing to impose restrictions on all US diplomats in China

BEIJING: Beijing will impose "reciprocal restrictions" on all American diplomats on Chinese soil in response to ...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

World

Russia, China hackers targeting US vote, warns Microsoft

WASHINGTON: Microsoft said Thursday it thwarted recent cyberattacks from China, Russia and Iran targeting both...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Middle East

Iran deploys submarine, cruise missile in exercises

TEHRAN: The Iranian navy on Friday deployed homegrown military equipment including a submarine and a cruise missile...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Middle East

Thousands join Iraq's first weekly prayers since Covid-19

BAGHDAD: Thousands of supporters of Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr gathered at a mosque in east Baghdad on Friday for the...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Currency

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Currency

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 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

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 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment....

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Stocks

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Rates

Member to Member

KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (September 11, 2020)....

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

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 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Rates

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (September 11, 2020)....

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Currency

THE RUPEE: Gains value

KARACHI: On Friday, Pakistan Rupee gained value against USD in both interbank and open markets. It remained ...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (September 11, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (September 12, 2020)....

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

Pakistan welcomes intra-Afghan negotiations in Qatar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has welcomed the announcement to start the much-awaited intra-Afghan negotiations being held in...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

Collection of fees: Panel asks government to take action against private educational institutes

ISLAMABAD A parliamentary panel on Friday asked the government to take strict actions against those private...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

PPP condemns horrific incident of woman's gang-rape

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) strongly condemned the horrific incident of rape of a woman in front of her...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

Woman's gang-rape perpetrators deserve exemplary punishment: Senate body

ISLAMABAD: The gang-rape of a woman on a highway, which drew widespread condemnation on the social media, including...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

Dr Maha's post-mortem: Permission granted for exhumation

KARACHI: The judicial magistrate on Friday granted permission for exhumation of Dr Maha Shah's body and post mortem...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

No child allowed into school without mask: Ghani

KARACHI: Sindh minister for Education and Labour, Saeed Ghani on Friday said no child should be allowed to enter the...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

Minister terms gang-rape 'blind case with no significant evidence'

LAHORE: As Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat declared the gang-rape of a mother of three children a "blind case with...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

LHC directs EPA to take action against factories causing air pollution

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday directed the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to take action against the...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

Safdar's interim bail extended

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Friday extended interim pre-arrest bail of Capt Muhammad Safdar (Retd), ...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

PTI ticket holder joins PML-Q

LAHORE: Former MPA and PTI ticket holder Naveed Ashiq Dial called on Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Parvez Elahi and MNA...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

Presidency, Osaka Lighting ink MoU: CSR welfare system first introduced in State of Madina: President

KARACHI: President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi has appreciated Osaka Lighting's pledge to replace the lights in the...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

Sindh reports 271 new cases of Covid-19

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said one more patient of Covid-19 died overnight lifting the...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

About 80 percent work of Gwadar East Bay Expressway completed: Asim Bajwa

ISLAMABAD Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) on...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Opinion

Partly Facetious: Setback to tourism prospects?

ARTICLE: "I was devastated at the reaction of the man who holds the charge of Capital City Police Officer (CCPO)."...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

Plan submitted to bring 200 buses on roads: Shallwani

KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani on Friday said that he has submitted a plan before the Sindh...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Technology

Manufacturing of smartphones: PTA to soon issue licences, Senate panel told

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication was informed Friday that ...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

Violation of Covid-19 SOPs witnessed

ISLAMABAD: Contrary to the big claims of the district administration for taking strict action to ensure the...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

IHC CJ orders forensic audit of courts

ISLAMABAD: The chief justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday ordered the forensic audit of the IHC and the...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

FIR against Cynthia Ritchie: Malik files application at police station

ISLAMABAD: Senator Rehman Malik on Friday filed an application with station house officer Aabpara Police Station to...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

SSGC serves final notice to defaulting public hospitals

KARACHI: After serving numerous notices that were not complied, Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has finally decided...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

Sania examines Ehsaas Nashonuma Programme in South Punjab

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar on...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

Committee passes unanimous resolution against Lahore CCPO

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly's Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony unanimously passed on...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Technology

Telenor Pakistan wins four awards at AD Stars 2020

ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan has bagged four awards at the AD Stars 2020 for its Digital Birth Registration programme...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Exchange

Punjab govt committed to doing more for rice sector: minister

LAHORE: The Punjab government has been giving 50 percent subsidy on the micronutrients and is committed to...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

Baba Guru Nanak University: GCU VC gets additional charge

LAHORE: Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi, the Vice Chancellor of Government College University Lahore, has been given additional...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

Efforts being made to remove precious paintings of A J Shemza: NAAP

LAHORE: The National Artists' Association of Pakistan (NAAP) has claimed that "ill-intentioned" efforts are being...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

PILDAT launches 'Breaking Ground'

LAHORE: PILDAT formally launched the book 'Breaking Ground' authored by Ms Heidi Kühn, CEO and Founder, Roots of...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Opinion

Solutions based on creative thinking

ARTICLE: The incumbent government that has concluded 'business-as-usual' will not get the nation where PTI promised...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Opinion

Back to 2011

ARTICLE: It is getting frightfully boring to continue writing about the economy; sometimes the other option, writing...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

Farooqi arrested; high treason case registered against Absar

KARACHI: Bilal Farooqi, a senior journalist was allegedly taken into custody from his home in Karachi's DHA...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Pakistan

Journalist Bilal Farooqi arrested

KARACHI: Bilal Farooqi, a senior journalist was allegedly taken into custody from his home in Karachi's DHA...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Exchange

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 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Forex

Exchange rates: buying and selling

KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (September...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Libor

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (September 11,...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (September...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

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 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Libor

LIBOR interbank offered rates

LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (September 11, 2020)....

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Rates.KIBOR

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (September 11, 2020). ========================== KIBOR...

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Rates.JLI

JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 11, 2020). ========================...

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Rates.JLI

JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 11, 2020). ========================...

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Rates.JLI

JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates

KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (September 11, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,186.4904 ...

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Rates.JLI

JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 11, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

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Rates.JLI

JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND

KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (September 11, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

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Rates.JLI

JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND

KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (September 11, 2020). ======================== Offer ...

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Exchange

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System....

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Exchange

Proposed right issues

KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange....

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Exchange

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....

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Exchange

BOARD MEETINGS

KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange....

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Rates.BR Index

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (September 11, 2020). ==================================== BR...

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Mutual Funds

Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan

KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (September 11, 2020)...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (September 11, 2020)....

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Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (September 11, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate...

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Vegetable Oil

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (September 11, 2020)....

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Commodities

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Exchange

LME official prices

LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices....

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Cotton & Textile

Business remains bearish on cotton market

KARACHI: Business remained bearish on local cotton market on Friday. Market sources told that trading activity is...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton Spot Rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (September 11, 2020)....

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Rates.Ports

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 146,226 tonnes of cargo comprising 99,553 tonnes of import cargo and 46,673 tonnes...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday, PMEX traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 9.918 billion and...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Grains

CBOT corn lower

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended lower in rangebound trade on Wednesday as traders adjusted...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Commodities

Gold eases in European trade

NEW YORK: Gold edged lower on Friday on a lack of any further stimulus from the European Central Bank and the US...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Commodities

Palm oil ends two weeks of gains

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures logged their first weekly drop in three on Friday, as rising production and...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Energy

Oil steadies, heads for weekly loss

NEW YORK: Oil prices were little changed on Friday as equities markets eased in volatile trade and crude remained on...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Commodities

China demand, historically low stocks boost copper

LONDON: Copper prices rose on Friday as optimism about demand in top consumer China, a balanced market, historically...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Cotton & Textile

New York cotton

NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Energy

PD holds seminar on natural gas issues

ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division organised a national seminar to deliberate upon the issues of natural gas supply...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Commodities

Gold prices fall

Karachi: Gold declined by Rs500 to Rs114500 per tola on the local market, traders said on Friday. The precious ...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Energy

Pacra assigns 'AA+' rating for long-term to NTDC

LAHORE: Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has assigned initial entity rating of "AA+" for long-term and "A1+" ...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Exchange

Duty drawback on export of fans enhanced

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has enhanced customs duty drawback from 1.72 percent of the f.o.b ...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Fake flying licenses: Senate body seeks forensic report

ISLAMABAD: The Senate sub-committee on Aviation sought the forensic report on Friday, while summoning Rizwan Ahmed,...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Exchange

KSE-100 Index tumbles: BRIndex100 ends flat

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday closed on a negative note as investors opted to book profits on available...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Energy

PPL posts Rs 50.256 billion profit after tax in FY20

KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has posted unconsolidated profit after tax of Rs 50.256 billion in FY20 as...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Taxes

Transfers, postings in FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted 61 officials of Grade 19-20 with immediate...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Industry

APCAA proposes establishment of KTB for city's management

KARACHI: All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) has urged the authority concerned to establish Karachi...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Industry

NKATI seeks ban on imported children's garments

KARACHI: North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry (NKATI) president Nasim Akhtar has urged Prime Minister...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Industry

Car buyers, gas push US inflation upwards in August

WASHINGTON: The United States saw inflation climb slightly above expectations in August, driven by sales of used ...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Currency

Euro, Norwegian crown up in Europe

LONDON: The euro rose on Friday as traders noted European Central Bank policymakers' calm approach to the euro's...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Currency

Early trade in New York: Euro advances against dollar

NEW YORK: The euro rose for a third straight session against the dollar on Friday, with investors encouraged to push...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Currency

Brexit impasse sends sterling back to March lows

LONDON: Fears that Britain will end its post-Brexit transition period without agreeing any trading arrangements sent...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Money & Banking

Kiwi set for big weekly losses

SYDNEY: The New Zealand dollar was poised for its biggest weekly decline in more than two months on Friday, while ...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Industry

PTC, Telenor Microfinance Bank sign agreement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited has signed an agreement with Telenor Microfinance Bank on Friday to...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Industry

Marble industry: PCJCCI proposes setting up of Mineral Development Bank

LAHORE: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has proposed to set up a "Mineral Development...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Industry

Halal meat exports: Government urged to focus on large markets

LAHORE: The All Pakistan Meat Processors and Exporters Association (APMPEA) has urged the institutions working for...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Editorials

15,000 stuck containers

EDITORIAL: It seems an official or officials in some government department have bungled the post-lockdown reopening...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Editorials

Outrage in Pakistan

EDITORIAL: The whole country is very rightly outraged about the gang-rape that was perpetrated on the motorway the...

Published 12 Sep, 2020 02:43am

Business & Finance

FPCCI president appreciates govt support to women entrepreneurs

He said that FPCCI through its women standing committees and WCCIs across Pakistan were extending cooperation to the businesswomen in the country.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 12:27am

Pakistan

Aviation minister inaugurates Fatih School campus in Wah Cantt

Unfortunately, he said, during last 72 years no previous government gave any due attention to bring reforms in the education system.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 12:25am

Pakistan

Balochistan records 119 more COVID-19 cases

As many as 12272 affected patients had been recovered from the coronavirus so far while 145 deaths were recorded due to the deadly virus in Balochistan.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 12:21am

Pakistan

NHMP to provide experimental learning opportunities for teachers, students

He said that NHMP have prepared road safety curriculum from one class to intermediate class for students in both Urdu and English.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 12:19am

Energy

Petroleum Division to continue consultations for national strategy on gas issues

Otherwise, he expressed concern that the industry would face gas curtailments in the winters when the domestic demand increased more than double.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 12:17am

Pakistan

Commander US CENTCOM calls on COAS, discuss geo-strategic, Kashmir situation: DG ISPR

During the meeting, geo-strategic environment, regional security, Pak-US military cooperation including Afghanistan Peace Process.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 12:15am

Pakistan

NA Speaker seeks report from IG Punjab on rape incident

He also assured the Speaker for disciplinary action against the negligent police personnel.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 12:14am

Russian police seek to question Navalny in Germany

Germany said there was "unequivocal evidence" that he was poisoned with the nerve agent but Russia says its doctors found no trace of poison.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 12:08am

World

France says Covid crisis 'worsening', aims to avoid lockdown

The health ministry said 9,843 new coronavirus infections were recorded on Thursday, the highest number since large-scale testing began.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 12:05am

Africa

Amnesty urges Nigeria to release report on rights abuses

"Victims and the larger public in Nigeria deserve to see and scrutinise the findings," said Osai Ojigho, Nigeria director of Amnesty in a statement.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 12:03am

Trump, Biden vie to show leadership on 9/11 anniversary

But if the somber commemorations mark a "truce" of sorts on the campaign trail, it is likely to be a short-lived one, as was the case in 2016.

Published 12 Sep, 2020 12:00am

Previous Day

BR100
BR30
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KSE30
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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 2	278.35
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 2	278.15
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 3	160.90
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 3	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 3	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 3	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 2	3.62

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 2	7,483.24
Nasdaq / Jul 2	25,832.67
Dow Jones / Jul 2	52,900.07
India Sensex / Jul 3	77,938.16
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 3	69,243.68
Hang Seng / Jul 3	23,310.80
FTSE 100 / Jul 3	10,626.33
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 3	25,697.86
France CAC40 / Jul 3	8,469.11

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 2	17,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 2	367,572
Petrol/Litre / Jul 3	299.50
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 3	68.61
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 3	4,177.15
Diesel/Litre / Jul 3	311.47
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 3	77.12

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dewan Sugar / Jul 3 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.02 ▲ 1 (14.25%)
Ansari Sug. / Jul 3 Ansari Sugar Mills Limited(ANSM)	31.30 ▲ 2.85 (10.02%)
Dewan Farooque Sp. / Jul 3 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	29.88 ▲ 2.72 (10.01%)
Quantum Data Tech. / Jul 3 Quantum Data Technologies Limited(QTECH)	51.87 ▲ 4.72 (10.01%)
Tri-Star Power / Jul 3 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	16.49 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)
Mughal Energy / Jul 3 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	24.73 ▲ 2.25 (10.01%)
ARM Green Industries / Jul 3 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	64.13 ▲ 5.83 (10%)
Fateh Ind. / Jul 3 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	293.11 ▲ 26.65 (10%)
Frontier Ceramics / Jul 3 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	104.69 ▲ 9.52 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 3 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	179.23 ▲ 16.29 (10%)

Stock	Price
First Fid. Leasing / Jul 3 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	24.03 ▼ -2.67 (-10%)
Chashma / Jul 3 Chashma Sugar Mills Limited(CHAS)	132.02 ▼ -14.43 (-9.85%)
Nadeem Tex. / Jul 3 Nadeem Textile Mills Limited(NATM)	77 ▼ -7.49 (-8.86%)
UBLPakistanETF / Jul 3 UBLPakistan Enterprise ETF(UBLPETF)	30.78 ▼ -2.69 (-8.04%)
Mughal Iron & Steel(C) / Jul 3 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Ltd (C)(MUGHALC)	60 ▼ -5 (-7.69%)
Ellcot Spinning / Jul 3 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	115.50 ▼ -9.5 (-7.6%)
Shams Textile / Jul 3 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	42.51 ▼ -3.49 (-7.59%)
Javedan Corp.(Pref) / Jul 3 Javedan Corp.(Pref)(JVDCPS)	63.05 ▼ -4.81 (-7.09%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Jul 3 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	67.06 ▼ -4.87 (-6.77%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Jul 3 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	220 ▼ -14.17 (-6.05%)

Stock	Volume
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 3 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	72,926,913 ▼ -0.17
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 3 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	48,189,972 ▼ -0.71
TPL Properties / Jul 3 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	34,206,131 ▲ 0.37
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Jul 3 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	27,374,207 ▲ 2.43
Secure Logistics-Trax Group / Jul 3 Secure Logistics-Trax Group Limited(SLGL)	26,622,164 ▲ 0.29
F. Nat.Equities / Jul 3 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	24,962,056 ▲ 0
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 3 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	21,835,437 ▲ 0.12
Lotte Chemical / Jul 3 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	21,016,185 ▲ 0.99
Pak Reinsurance / Jul 3 Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited(PAKRI)	18,964,300 ▲ 0.39
P.T.C.L. / Jul 3 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	16,636,573 ▲ 1.39