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Taxes

'FBR's main target is economy growth rather than revenues'

LAHORE: "The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has realigned its strategy and is now focusing on growth of businesses...

Updated 27 Oct, 2020 02:53pm

Stocks

Wall St Week Ahead-More US companies offer earnings guidance despite pandemic

So far this quarter, shares of AT&T Inc, Verizon Communications Inc and Quest Diagnostics Inc have rallied after each company gave investors updated guidance.

Published 25 Oct, 2020 07:26pm

Stocks

Saudi index sees biggest fall since May

The kingdom's benchmark index slid 4.1%, its biggest intraday fall since May, with SABIC shedding 4.5% and oil giant Saudi Aramco losing 2.3%.

Published 25 Oct, 2020 07:21pm

Pakistan

Gold imports reduced by 73.04pc in first quarter

Imports of Aluminium wrought and worked reduced by 0.74%, worth $33,352 thousand as compared the imports valuing $33,599 thousand of same period of last year.

Published 25 Oct, 2020 07:04pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s earns $286 million from IT services' export

During the period under review, the computer services grew by 37.27 percent as it surged from US $162.300 million last year to US $222.790 million during July-August (2020-21).

Published 25 Oct, 2020 06:27pm

Pakistan

Cutlery export increases 17.68pc in 3 months

On month-on-month basis, the exports of cutlery rose by 15.94 percent during September 2020, when compared to the exports of US $ 8.287 million during August 2020.

Published 25 Oct, 2020 06:26pm

Pakistan

Opposition not cooperating with govt in legislation on national interest issues: Fawad

He said the opposition movement would be continued till the senate election.

Published 25 Oct, 2020 06:23pm

Middle East

Israeli cabinet ratifies deal on ties with UAE

The UAE in August became the third Arab state to establish relations with Israel following Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994.

Published 25 Oct, 2020 06:17pm

Middle East

Palestinian dies after confrontation with Israeli troops

Palestine Liberation Organization accused Israeli troops of "a monstrous act of brutality against a defenceless young man whose only crime was being Palestinian".

Published 25 Oct, 2020 06:14pm

Pakistan

PDM leaders blame govt for "bad governance", say it is time to change country's fate

Opposition says the days of the present government are numbered and soon the nation will get rid of it

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 06:14pm

South Asia

Malaysian king rejects PM's push for emergency powers

Under the constitution, the king has the power to declare a state of emergency if he is persuaded there is a grave threat to Malaysia's security.

Published 25 Oct, 2020 06:04pm

Europe

Frankfurt cancels Christmas market over virus spike

Germany is home to some 2,500 Christmas markets each year that kick off the festive season in late November and are much loved by locals and tourists alike.

Published 25 Oct, 2020 05:49pm

Pakistan

Four dead, several injured in Quetta blast

Police say an explosive device was planted in a motorcycle that exploded causing damage to one car and several motorcycles

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 05:50pm

Europe

Belarusians protest Lukashenko ahead of strike ultimatum

A dozen metro stations in the centre of Minsk were closed to deter demonstrators from gathering and mobile internet was restricted.

Published 25 Oct, 2020 05:44pm

Pakistan

Keel laying ceremony of MILGEM Class Corvette for PN held

PN spokesperson said that the corvette will be technologically most advanced platforms equipped with state of the art weapons and modern sensors

Published 25 Oct, 2020 03:24pm

Pakistan

PM condemns French president's anti-Islam remarks, says millions of Muslims hurt across the world

Imran says Macron could have put healing touch and denied space to extremists rather than creating further polarisation & marginalisation that inevitably leads to radicalisation

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:33pm

Pakistan

Fazlur Rehman, Maryam arrive at Ayub Stadium to address PDM gathering

The PDM will stage its third political power show against the PTI government in a bid to gather public support in its movement against the government

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:20pm

Pakistan

CM Buzdar inaugurates much-awaited Lahore Orange Line Metro service

Shahbaz Gill says Punjab government should declare a day of mourning today as it is a failed project

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 01:52pm

PDP's Jammu office attacked by mob after Mehbooba mufti's comments

A group of unidentified men forcibly hoisted the Indian tricolour at the Jammu office of the Peoples Democratic Party

Published 25 Oct, 2020 11:59am

World

Lee Kun-hee, who made S.Korea's Samsung a global powerhouse, dies at 78

The charismatic leader of Samsung Group and the country's richest person, grew it into South Korea’s biggest conglomerate

Published 25 Oct, 2020 11:43am

Pakistan

Orange Line Metro Train project all set to start operation

Punjab chief minister will visit Dera Gujran Orange Line Metro station today and formally launch the project

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 11:40am

World

Mixed Martial Arts: Dominant Khabib calls time on undefeated MMA career

Khabib wore down his opponent with his constant forward pressure before mounting Gaethje and locking him in a triangle choke that rendered the American unconscious to extend his record to 29 wins and no defeats

Published 25 Oct, 2020 11:31am

Pakistan

Coronavirus claims nine more lives taking death tally to 6,736

The figure of patients recovered from the virus has reached 310,491

Published 25 Oct, 2020 09:42am

Pakistan

Karachi AIG tests positive for Covid-19

KARACHI: Additional Inspector General of Karachi police Ghulam Nabi Memon has been infected with the novel...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 03:13am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 24, 2020) and the forecast for Sunday (October 25, 2020)....

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 03:13am

Pakistan

Afghan parliamentary delegation meets Senate Chairman Sanjrani

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has said that trade and economic links between Pakistan and...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 03:12am

Exchange

KP, Nangarhar governors join hands for polio eradication

PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shah Farman and Governor Nangarhar Province Afghanistan, Ziaul Haq Amarkhel,...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 03:12am

Pakistan

Armed forces extend best wishes to UN on 75th anniversary

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan armed forces have extended best wishes to the United Nations (UN) on its 75th anniversary,...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 03:11am

Pakistan

PM attends groundbreaking ceremony of Namal Knowledge City phase 1

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan attended, as Chief Guest, ground breaking ceremony of Namal Knowledge City ...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 03:10am

Pakistan

Imran Khan needs an NRO, says Maryam

LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz vice-president Maryam Nawaz said on Saturday there was a rule of law in the...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 03:10am

Pakistan

Doors for dialogue could not be closed in politics: Rashid

LAHORE: Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Saturday claimed that Pakistan People's Party would not accept those...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 03:10am

Pakistan

'Rule of law being ensured at all levels'

LAHORE: Interior Minister Brig Ejaz Shah (Retd) met with Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, here on Saturday...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 03:10am

Pakistan

Plots in Sector G-14: Allottees protest against occupation by land mafia

ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of allottees of plots in sector G-14 on Saturday staged a demonstration to protest against the...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 03:10am

Pakistan

Kashmir dispute: President urges UN to implement Security Council resolutions

ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi has urged the international community especially the United Nations (UN) to exercise...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 03:10am

Business & Finance

Hasty decisions affecting exports badly: PFVA

KARACHI: All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers & Merchants Association (PFVA) Saturday said...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 03:01am

Money & Banking

BOP and TEVTA sign MoU

KARACHI: In a first of its kind initiative in Pakistan, Chairperson TEVTA Ali Salman and Zafar Masud President and...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 03:00am

Money & Banking

Askari Bank announces Rs8.21bn post-tax profit

KARACHI: Askari Bank announced post tax profit of Rs 8.21 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2020,...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 03:00am

Currency

Easypaisa app becomes convenient for bank account holders

ISLAMABAD: Easypaisa, Pakistan's leading mobile payment service has come up with yet another convenience for...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 03:00am

Europe

EU border agency 'involved in illegal asylum pushbacks'

BERLIN: Europe's border security agency Frontex has been involved in several illegal "pushbacks" of asylum seekers...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:57am

Europe

France recalls Turkey envoy after 'unacceptable' Erdogan comments

PARIS: France on Saturday said it was recalling its envoy to Turkey for consultations after "unacceptable" comments...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:57am

World

Countries battle rising virus cases as WHO sees 'exponential' rise

PARIS: A number of countries tightened anti-coronavirus measures on Saturday, with France extending a curfew and...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:57am

World

Ethiopia summons US ambassador over Trump comments in dam dispute

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia on Saturday summoned the US ambassador over what it called an "incitement of war" between...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:57am

World

US State Department suspends all diversity training after Trump's directive

WASHINGTON: The US State Department has suspended all training programs for employees related to diversity and...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:57am

Industry

Sheikhupura chamber elaborates steps to boost industrialization

LAHORE: Increasing price of the land owing to mushroom growth of housing societies has been hampering...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:55am

Life & Style

Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule

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

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:53am

Industry

FPCCI elections: UBG nominates Khalid Tawab as its presidential candidate

LAHORE: The United Business Group (UBG) on Saturday nominated Khalid Tawab from Karachi as its candidate for...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:51am

Cotton

Govt urged to allow duty-free cotton yarn to reduce production cost

ISLAMABAD: Textile value-added sector has urged the government to allow duty-free cotton yarn to reduce cost of...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:51am

Clause 126F of ITO: FBR plea to deny benefit of exemption dismissed by SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has dismissed the Federal Board of Revenue's appeal to deny benefit of the exemption...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:51am

Defamation case: Court seeks reply from Shehbaz on PM's application

LAHORE: A sessions court on Saturday sought reply from Shehbaz Sharif in an application of Prime Minister Imran Khan...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:51am

SNGPL network: Petroleum Division says gas shortfall likely to deepen

ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) will face 370mmcfd shortfall, while the Sui Southern Gas...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:51am

Trade, economic affairs: Qureshi calls for optimal utilisation of Pak-Afghan synergies

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi emphasized the need for optimal utilisation of enormous synergies...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:51am

Trump votes in Florida a day after worst US Covid spike

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump cast his vote Saturday in Florida ahead of another punishing day with three...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:51am

Suicide bomber kills 18 in Kabul

KABUL: A suicide bomber struck near an education centre in the Afghan capital on Saturday, killing at least 18 ...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:51am

Loss to exchequer: AGP raises questions over Nepra's actions

ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has raised questions over National Electric Power Regulatory...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:51am

Editorials

Speedy disposal of cases

EDITORIAL: Alas speedy disposal of cases, the most basic requirement of any legal system, is something that our...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:49am

Letters

PDM rally in Quetta today

Pakistan Muslim League (N) vice-president arrived in Quetta on the eve of Pakistan Democratic Movement's (PDM')...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:48am

Exchange

Aviation in Pakistan

Keeping in view the safety and security of our country, the overflying, allowing foreign airlines to land and uplift...

Updated 25 Oct, 2020 02:45am

CCoE directs PD to utilize GIDC as per SC directives

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has directed the Petroleum Division to utilize GIDC as per...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Global dirty money watchdog revamps rules to battle weapons financing: US

WASHINGTON: A global dirty money watchdog on Friday agreed to revamp its standards to beef up monitoring of ...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Chief ministership of Punjab: PM reiterates confidence in role of Buzdar

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday reiterated his confidence in the role of Usman Buzdar as Punjab...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Grey list: Minister terms FATF decision 'diplomatic victory'

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar on Saturday termed the Financial Action...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

'Karachi incident': Govt describes it as 'pre-planned drama' by opposition

ISLAMABAD: The special assistant to the prime minister on political communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Saturday ...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Cotton

PM says optimistic about prospects for national progress

ISAKHEL: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said the time was not far off when the people would witness Pakistan...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Currency

Wheat: reduce the procurement

Last week the sub-committee on wheat of Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of Cabinet recommended an increase in...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Editorials

Sordid happenings

First things first. The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will be holding the third rally of its ongoing...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:34am

Bar council demands resignations of President, others

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) demanded immediate resignations of President Arif Alvi, Federal Law Minister ...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Cotton & Textile

Business remains firm on cotton market

KARACHI: Business remained stable on the local cotton market on Saturday. Market sources told that mills were...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Pakistan

'Cases of missing persons should be heard on a daily basis'

KARACHI: The Chairman of the Human Rights Committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Yaseen Azad, said ...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Pakistan

Crime rate on the rise in Capital

ISLAMABAD: Despite tall claims of the capital police high-ups, there is no letup in crimes in the city, as robbers,...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton Spot Rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (October 24, 2020)....

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Stocks

Leading investors in Ant Shanghai IPO submit bids in 68-69 yuan/share range

HONG KONG/SHANGHAI: Some large Chinese fund managers have submitted bids in the range of 68-69 yuan per share for ...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Energy

Govt may ban new imported fuel-based power projects

LAHORE: The federal government is considering a blanket ban on new imported fuel-based power projects, said Pakistan...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Grains

Quota of govt wheat for flour mills increased in Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab food department has increased the quota of government wheat for flour mills from 17,500 to 20,000...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Pakistan

Quetta rally would be successful: PPP leader

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Syed Nayyar Hussain Bukhari said that his party would not back down...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Grains

Prices of kitchen items further increase

ISLAMABAD: Prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed further hike during this past week against the preceding...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Pakistan

Preparations under way for PDM rally at Quetta's Ayub Stadium

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has deployed more than 4,000 security officials from police, Frontier Corps (FC)...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Pakistan

Indus River Dolphins: WWF-P to place satellite tags on three fresh water endangered species

KARACHI: In a bid to monitor the migration pattern, movement and behaviour of the Indus River dolphin, WWF-Pakistan...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Opinion

Indian farmers step up illegal fires as Delhi air crisis worsens

Delhi's smog crisis headed for a new toxic peak on Saturday but farmers are refusing to stop the stubble burning ...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Currency

Zimbabwe launches $-denominated stock exchange

HARARE: Zimbabwe has launched a second stock exchange to trade solely in foreign currency, state media reported...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

European buildings turn blue for UN's 75th anniversary

GENEVA: More than 150 monuments and buildings across Europe will be lit up blue on Saturday to mark the 75th...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

PDM all set to hold public rally in Quetta today

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is all set to hold its public rally in Quetta on Sunday (today)...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Pakistan

Karachi commissioner agrees on separate authority for industrial areas

KARACHI: While responding to a suggestion Commissioner Karachi Dr. Suhail Rajput said that establishment of a...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Pakistan

PML-Q's Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail joins PML-N

QUETTA: Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, a Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) member from Balochistan has announced...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Pakistan

Missing journalist Ali Imran Syed returns home

KARACHI: The news reporter of Geo News, Ali Imran Syed has returned to his home after almost a day-long ...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Editorials

Combating smog

EDITORIAL: With the arrival of winter months smog levels in Lahore and swathes of southern Punjab and upper Sindh...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

Industry

Automart: car prices in Karachi

KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (October...

Published 25 Oct, 2020 02:25am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 29	278.37
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 29	278.17
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 30	162.27
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 30	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 30	1.32
Euro to USD / Jun 30	1.14
SOFR % / Jun 29	3.64

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 29	7,440.43
Nasdaq / Jun 29	25,820.14
Dow Jones / Jun 29	52,182.74
India Sensex / Jun 30	76,689.39
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 30	70,294.96
Hang Seng / Jun 30	22,811.33
FTSE 100 / Jun 30	10,511.18
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 30	24,851.14
France CAC40 / Jun 30	8,402.62

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 29	17,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 29	367,743
Petrol/Litre / Jun 30	299.50
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 30	70.04
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 30	3,987.09
Diesel/Litre / Jun 30	311.47
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 30	77.02

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Gulshan Sp. / Jun 30 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	7.45 ▲ 1 (15.5%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jun 30 Blue-Ex Limited(BLUEX)	8.16 ▲ 1 (13.97%)
Dewan Textile / Jun 30 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	10.34 ▲ 1 (10.71%)
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 30 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	22.06 ▲ 2.01 (10.02%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Jun 30 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	12.41 ▲ 1.13 (10.02%)
Quetta Textile / Jun 30 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	16.58 ▲ 1.51 (10.02%)
Bawany Air Products / Jun 30 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	33.74 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)
J.A.Textile / Jun 30 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	40.56 ▲ 3.69 (10.01%)
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jun 30 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	31.43 ▲ 2.86 (10.01%)
Pak Stock Exchange / Jun 30 Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited(PSX)	53.74 ▲ 4.89 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Kohat Textile / Jun 30 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	172.47 ▼ -19.04 (-9.94%)
Saif Textile / Jun 30 Saif Textile Mills Limited(SAIF)	43.01 ▼ -3.86 (-8.24%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Jun 30 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	21.70 ▼ -1.68 (-7.19%)
Biafo Ind. / Jun 30 Biafo Industries Limited(BIFO)	133.86 ▼ -9.23 (-6.45%)
Dadex Eternit / Jun 30 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	96.54 ▼ -6.36 (-6.18%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / Jun 30 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	21.50 ▼ -1.32 (-5.78%)
Feroze 1888 / Jun 30 Feroze1888 Mills Limited(FML)	59.75 ▼ -3.48 (-5.5%)
Paramount Mod / Jun 30 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	12.79 ▼ -0.74 (-5.47%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Jun 30 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	23.98 ▼ -1.36 (-5.37%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Jun 30 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	9.48 ▼ -0.51 (-5.11%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	58,251,836 ▲ 0.81
Kohinoor Spinning / Jun 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	38,743,107 ▲ 0.24
Pak Stock Exchange / Jun 30 Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited(PSX)	24,056,099 ▲ 4.89
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jun 30 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	22,770,300 ▲ 2.86
Hascol Petrol / Jun 30 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	22,590,098 ▲ 1.72
Service Long March / Jun 30 Service Long March Tyres Limited(SLM)	22,410,222 ▲ 0.31
Sui South Gas / Jun 30 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	21,708,950 ▲ 1.25
Symmetry Group / Jun 30 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	19,420,901 ▲ 1.09
Sitara Petroleum Service / Jun 30 Sitara Petroleum Service Limited(SPSL)	18,546,830 ▲ 0.07
Al-Shaheer Corp / Jun 30 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	17,921,344 ▲ 0.07

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