News Archives for Latest - 2021-01-09

Business & Finance

SBP to launch world class ‘Raast’ payment system next week: Kamil

“From Monday onwards, the central bank will initiate a new payment system called ‘Rast’, as we believe this a right way forward for the country,” said Kamil.
Kamil informed that the upcoming payment system has been implemented in advanced countries i.e. UK and Australia.

Updated 11 Jan, 2021 03:29pm

Sports

Russian qualifier Gasanova stuns Pliskova in Abu Dhabi

The 21-year-old qualifier, ranked 292nd, had won her first-ever tour-level match in the opening round of the WTA 500 event to set up the clash with Czech Pliskova in her first meeting with a top 100 player.
"It was not me on the court," Gasanova told reporters amid continuous giggles. "I was so sure of myself. I'm really happy right now.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:41pm

South Asia

Indonesian navy: location of missing plane has been found

The coordinates have been found and have been given to all Navy vessels in the area.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:34pm

USA

Florida man photographed carrying Speaker's lectern in Capitol riot arrested by federal marshal

Adam Christian Johnson was arrested on a federal warrant and booked into the Pinellas County jail Friday night.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:31pm

USA

Cuba to collaborate with Iran on coronavirus vaccine

The allies are both under fierce US sanctions that exempt medicine yet often put foreign pharmaceutical companies off trading with them and as such they seek to be self-reliant.
Iran launched human trials of its first domestic COVID-19 vaccine candidate late last month, while Cuba has four candidates currently in trials although none yet in humans.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:28pm

Europe

Queen Elizabeth and husband receive COVID vaccines: palace

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh have today received COVID-19 vaccinations.
the vaccines were administered by a household doctor at the queen's Windsor Castle residence.

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 08:28pm

Pakistan

CM directs provision of rescue ambulances to prisons

The Chief Minister directed prisons’ department to identify land for the jail on such a location which was equally accessible to all the districts.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:24pm

Pakistan

22 polio cases reported in 2020 from Sindh: MPA Sharmila

She said that there were more than 3000 polio centers across Sindh through which Sindh Health department is providing service to the polio patients.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:23pm

Pakistan

PDM did not refrain from doing politics on Mach incident: Dr Firdous

She said the government and the nation was standing with the Hazara community.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:22pm

Pakistan

SHC order removal of encroachments from govt owned pastures in Tharparkar

The petitioners’ counsel said the Sindh government had set aside huge areas of land for grazing of the livestock.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:19pm

Europe

France to extend curfew as 'tough, necessary' measure

Castex also defended the government's vaccine rollout strategy, criticised in some quarters for its slow start.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:18pm

Middle East

Twitter removes Khamenei vaccine tweet for 'violating' rules

The Islamic republic has reported more than 1.2 million cases of the novel coronavirus, which have caused over 56,000 deaths.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:16pm

South Asia

India to start mammoth vaccination drive on January 16

The vaccine is to be free for the country's population of 1.3 billion.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:14pm

Sports

Ibrahimovic returns to AC Milan squad against Torino

Ibrahimovic scored 10 goals in six league games before picking up a thigh injury after scoring a double in a 3-1 win over Napoli.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:12pm

Middle East

Jordan approves China's Sinopharm Covid vaccine

China's Sinopharm says its vaccine has a 79 percent efficacy rate.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:09pm

Africa

US envoy visits W.Sahara after Morocco-Israel deal

Last year Morocco joined the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan in agreeing to normalise ties with Israel under US-brokered deals.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:09pm

Pakistan

Terrorists may target govt buildings in Karachi: warns KMC

KMC asked the concerned authorities to beef up the security of all the government buildings in the city and ensure checking of vehicles and people at the entrance. '
The corporation has also imposed a ban on the entry of unrelated persons and vehicles at the premises of the KMC office.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 08:08pm

Sports

India players allegedly suffer racial abuse from crowd in Sydney test: reports

India captain Ajinkya Rahane and other senior players spoke to the umpires at the end of the third day's play after quicks Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj complained of hearing racist slurs while fielding near the boundary rope.
"Cricket is a gentleman's game and these kinds of things are not allowed or accepted."

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:45pm

Europe

Irish health officials believe South African COVID-19 variant contained

Ireland this week reported an increasing presence of the variant first found in England. It was detected in 25% of positive cases that underwent further testing in the week to Jan. 3
The UK variant is of more concern to us purely because of the amount of virus that's on the island.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:43pm

South Asia

Missing Sriwijaya Air plane in Indonesia was in good condition

He also said the flight was delayed for 30 minutes before it could take off due to heavy rain.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:34pm

Pakistan

Digital economy a great hope for Pakistan's development: Cheng Xizhong

Digital technology heralds the beginning of a new era, and it will usher in broad prospects for development in the form of the digital economy.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:31pm

Companies

Moderna vaccine set to arrive in France as country steps up anti-COVID drive

Castex and Health Minister Olivier Veran visited a health centre in Tarbes, southwestern France, on Saturday as part of the government's campaign to accelerate France's vaccine rollout.
US-based Moderna said on Monday it would produce at least 600 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in 2021, up by 100 million doses from its previous forecast.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:31pm

Pakistan

Azerbaijan keen to promote bilateral trade with Pakistan

The envoy said that Pakistani pharma companies have huge potential in his country and they should set up manufacturing plants in Azerbaijan.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:29pm

Companies

Nio launches first electric sedan model as Tesla delivers China-built SUV

The launch of the ET7, at an event in China's western city of Chengdu, comes as rival Tesla started selling its China-made Model Y sport-utility vehicle.
Chief executive William Li said Nio's new battery technology will give the ET7 a drive range of over 1,000 kilometres (621 miles) between charges.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:26pm

Pakistan

Coronavirus claims another 21 lives: 600 new cases reported in Punjab

The Punjab health department has urged the masses to follow SOPs for their protection and cover their faces with masks.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:26pm

Pakistan

Footwear exports decrease by 8.66pc in 5 months

Exports of leather footwear decreased by 9.13 percent as it went down from $43.750 million last year to $48.147 million during the current year.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:25pm

Commodities

Egypt's Delta Sugar targets 330,000 tonnes of output this season

Delta has raised its production slightly in recent years as Egypt tries to expand output of sugar beet.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:24pm

Pakistan

Weekly inflation witnesses nominal increase of 0.06pc

The weekly SPI with base year 2015-16=100 is covering 17 urban centers and 51 essential items for all expenditure groups.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:23pm

South Asia

China calls for swift return of missing soldier held by India

The China Military Online, a news portal run by the military's official PLA Daily, said on Saturday the Chinese border guard went missing on Friday.
Tensions flared between China and India last June when a clash along the disputed Himalayan border led to the death of at least 20 Indian soldiers.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:20pm

Pakistan

Governor asks PDM leaders to forge unity against terrorism

He said the war on terror was not the war of the government or any single political party, it was the war of 220 million Pakistanis.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:17pm

Pakistan

5-day anti-polio, vitamin A drops drive kicks off in Neelum

The vaccination of polio and vitamin-A drops would be given at 30 Health centers besides, 8 transit points also has been set up in this regard.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:21pm

South Asia

Austria to roll out 5 million coronavirus tests for school pupils

Testing is the right answer to bridge the difficult months until the vaccine coverage is complete.
There will be parents who refuse," Fassmann told a press conference. "But overall this is an opportunity not only to open up the schools, but also to keep them open.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:12pm

Pakistan

Resources should be used for welfare of country: Azam Swati

He said that it is top priority to ensure the passengers and freight trains should reach their respective destinations safely on-time.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:16pm

Pakistan

PM Imran meets families of Machh victims

The meeting took place at the Sardar Bahadur Khan (SBK) Women’s University in Quetta.
PM Imran offered his condolence to the victims’ families.

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 07:17pm

Pakistan

Five-day anti polio drive to start from Monday

In the Hazara division, a foolproof security plan has also been finalized to ensure security of anti-polio teams.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:14pm

Pakistan

Pak exports to UK crosses US $ 1 billion in first 6 months of FY2020-21: Razak

In December 2020, these exports grew by 47 percent to US $ 189 million as compared to $ 129 million in December last year.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:13pm

Pakistan

Gold prices decrease Rs1300 to Rs113,300 per tola

The price of per tola silver decreased by Rs50.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:11pm

Africa

French warplanes fly over Central African Republic as vote tensions grow

Follows earlier French warplane mission on Dec. 23.
Tensions in Central African Republic over election.
Commission has declared President Touadera winner.
Other candidates have called for re-run.
Macron reiterates condemnation of Francois Bozize.

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 07:11pm

USA

Trump accuses Twitter of conspiring 'to silence me'

Apparently expecting such a move, Trump also put out his comments as a statement through the White House press office.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:09pm

USA

US sets new record with nearly 290,000 Covid cases in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins

The day before, the US had recorded a record of nearly 4,000 deaths in 24 hours.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 07:06pm

USA

Twitter permanently suspends Trump as presidency crumbles

Two days after Trump sent a mob of followers to march on Congress, his presidency is in freefall, with allies walking away and opponents sharpening their teeth.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:53pm

South Asia

China says WHO Wuhan visit preparations ongoing

The WHO previously said China had granted permission for a visit by a 10-person team.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:51pm

USA

Sinovac, AstraZeneca seek vaccine approval in Brazil

Brazil has the second-highest death toll in the pandemic after the United States, with more than 200,000 people killed by Covid-19.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:49pm

South Asia

Osaka seeks state of emergency as new Tokyo COVID-19 infections top 2,000

Kyoto and Hyogo was severe and the declaration of a wider state of emergency was being considered after a request from the cities' governors.
Tokyo reported 2,268 new daily coronavirus cases on Saturday.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:49pm

Pakistan

Sindh report over 1500 new COVID cases, 14 deaths in past 24 hrs

Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that cases to have emerged today are 50 per cent more than those diagnosed just a day ago.
He shared with media that 14,572 new samples were tested during the period which means the positivity ratio has reached 10 pc.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:49pm

South Asia

China enacts rules to counter 'unjustified' foreign laws

Government departments may also support people or firms that suffer significant losses from non-compliance with overseas rules.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:49pm

Europe

Russia reports 23,309 new coronavirus cases, 470 deaths

Authorities said 470 people had died, taking Russia's official death toll to 61,381.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:42pm

USA

An isolated Trump, cut off from Twitter, faces a new drive for impeachment

The resulting chaos, viewed with shock around the world, left a police officer and four others dead in its wake.
Twitter quickly deleted those posts and soon after suspended the Trump campaign account.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:36pm

Sports

Labuschagne, Smith steer Australia to ominous lead over India

Australia padded up again after taking eight wickets on day three to dismiss India for 244 in reply to the hosts' 338.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:34pm

South Asia

Iran bans foreign companies from testing COVID-19 vaccines on Iranians: president

Foreign companies wanted to give us vaccines so they would be tested on the Iranian people. But the health ministry prevented it.
Our people will not be a testing device for vaccine manufacturing companies," he added. "We shall purchase safe foreign vaccines.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:34pm

Africa

Cameroon separatists kill six at army post: government

More than 3,000 people have been killed and at least 700,000 have fled their homes since the separatists launched their armed campaign.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:32pm

World

Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air plane lost contact shortly after taking off

It was heading to Pontianak, the provincial capital of West Kalimantan.
Flight tracking showed the flight path ending off the coast just north of Jakarta after losing altitude.

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 06:34pm

Sports

Jadeja's hand injury piles on pressure on India bowlers

The 32-year-old was hit on his left thumb as he looked to defend a rising delivery from Australia quick Mitchell Starc.
It puts a little extra pressure on the other bowlers to come in and bowl more overs," Pujara told reporters.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:30pm

USA

US logs record virus caseload as millions in Asia enter new lockdowns

Almost 1.9 million people have now died from the virus, with new variants sending cases soaring and prompting the re-introduction of curbs.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:30pm

USA

New Covid-19 variant found in eight US states: official data

The strain has also been found in Colorado, Texas, New York, Georgia, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, in a total of 63 cases.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:30pm

Sports

West Ham's Lanzini donates to foodbank after COVID-19 rules breach

The 27-year-old Argentine had previously apologised after being pictured at a Christmas party along with Tottenham Hotspur's Erik Lamela, Giovani Lo Celso and Sergio Reguilon.
I thought a lot about my actions and I know I cannot change what happened but I've spoken to the club and the manager and want something good to come from it.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:24pm

South Asia

China tightens virus restrictions on new cluster ahead of Lunar New Year

Hebei has reported over 130 confirmed Covid-19 cases in the past week, with more than 200 more asymptomatic infections.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:26pm

Middle East

Qatar-Saudi border reopens after thaw

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt which also imposed an embargo on travel and trade.
They agreed to lift the restrictions at a GCC summit in the kingdom on Tuesday.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:23pm

Sports

Weakened West Indies face 'multiple' tests on Bangladesh tour

There has been no international cricket in Bangladesh since March and the cricket board is taking no chances.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:21pm

Europe

French president's wife tested positive for COVID-19 in late December

Europe 1 said Brigitte Macron tested positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 24. It said she presented no major symptoms and then had two further tests on Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 which proved negative.
President Macron himself tested positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 17

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:22pm

South Asia

North Korea's Kim calls US 'principal enemy'

Kim and Trump first engaged in a war of words and mutual threats, before an extraordinary diplomatic bromance.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:18pm

Sports

Spurs boss Mourinho to buy Marine raffle ticket

Cash-strapped Marine's hopes of generating revenue through the turnstiles were dashed when the Merseyside region was placed in Tier 3 of Britain's COVID-19 restrictions.
"I am buying," Mourinho told reporters. "If I win, I cannot do it (manage Marine) because we have our pre-season.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:12pm

Europe

Avalanche kills three at Russian Arctic ski resort

In spring 2019, seven climbers died in an avalanche in Siberia's Altai mountains.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:16pm

Europe

Snowstorm chaos hits Spain, with more forecast

Madrid's Barajas airport was shut down late Friday and hundreds of motorists were left stranded.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:13pm

Europe

French president's wife caught virus over Christmas

She tested positive after her husband President Macron went into isolation for a week after having tested positive himself on December 17.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:11pm

South Asia

India detains Chinese soldier at flashpoint border

India and China have disputed their frontier for seven decades and fought a brief war in 1962.
The two sides blame each other for the current standoff.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:11pm

Europe

Two die in Spanish storm, troops deployed to help motorists stranded by snow

The airport in Madrid was closed and skiers glided down Gran Via, normally one of the busiest streets in the capital.
Let's avoid travel and follow the instructions of the emergency services.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:06pm

Europe

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Saturday

At least 88,824,680 cases of coronavirus have been registered, of which at least 55,044,900 are now considered recovered.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:10pm

South Asia

Three arrested for murder of Afghan election activist

On December 23, gunmen ambushed Rasheed, who led an independent election monitoring organisation, in a southern suburb of the capital as he drove to work.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:09pm

South Asia

Indonesian plane feared crashed after losing contact

It was unclear how many passengers and crew were aboard Sriwijaya Air's Boeing 737-500.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:06pm

Europe

Large fire at Ireland's Port of Cork brought under control

Emergency services remain on site to monitor the area. Ship operations in Ringaskiddy (Deepwater Berth) have been suspended.
Images posted on social media by local residents showed a large cloud of black smoke coming from the port.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:00pm

Middle East

First Qatari vehicles cross border into Saudi after Gulf détente

It's good the crisis has been resolved, and the warm welcome we had, and the happiness we see in our brothers.
So far no flights have resumed between Qatar and the four Arab states. Qatar Airways on Thursday began re-routing some of its flights through Saudi airspace.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 05:55pm

Europe

UK's Sunak looking to delay tax rises

Sunak has also rejected calls to extend a temporary cut to taxes on property purchases, known as stamp duty, that is due to expire at the end of March.
But the truth is that no decisions have been taken this far in advance, not least given the amount of uncertainty in the current outlook.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 05:52pm

Europe

Greece submits bill on western territorial waters extension

Greece and Italy have already signed an agreement on maritime boundaries establishing an exclusive economic zone in the Ionian Sea.
This draft legislation confirms Greece's strategy of seeking agreements with neighbouring countries.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 05:48pm

South Asia

Iran will expel UN nuclear inspectors unless sanctions are lifted

Iran's Guardian Council watchdog body approved the law on Dec. 2 and the government has said it will implement it.
Iran said on Monday it had resumed 20% uranium enrichment at an underground nuclear facility.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 05:42pm

South Asia

Buildings shake as deep quake hits Taiwan, but no damage reported

The quake's epicentre was just off the coast of Yilan county, at a depth of 72.2 km (44.9 miles), according to the island's Central Weather Bureau.
Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates in the South China Sea and is prone to earthquakes.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 05:40pm

South Asia

India to start COVID-19 vaccination drive from Jan 16

India hopes to inoculate 300 million of its 1.35 billion people free of charge in the first six to eight months of this year.
Earlier in the day Modi said India would continue to export medicines, including vaccines, as companies have ramped up production.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 05:27pm

Pakistan

Machh massacre: PM Imran chairs high-level meeting to review law and order situation

During the huddle, PM Imran was briefed over the overall law and order situation of the province, as well as Machh.
The premier is likely to meet the families of Machh victims during his visit.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 05:17pm

Business & Finance

For the First Time, Pakistan’s exports to UK crosses $1bn mark

For Jul-Dec 2020, the exports to UK grew by 21 percent to USD 1,029 million as compared to USD 852 million in Jul-Dec 2019.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 04:47pm

Pakistan

Gul Ahmed Textile Mills accuses Railway police of occupying its storage area

Mill admin requested the Sindh Governor and the Railway Minister to issue order for returning the storage area of the factory and resuming the production process and leaving the dispute to the court to give its verdict on it.
Admin said that the GATM had purchased the land, bearing Survey Number (48, 49, 50 and 51) in Deh Khanto, measuring 43 acres, obtained in year 2003 vide two conveyance deeds.

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 04:48pm

Companies

Ghandhara Isuzu Plans on Launching MU-X SUV in Pakistan

The Ghandhara Isuzu is planning to launch MU-X SUV in Pakistan to compete with Toyota Fortuner.

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:58pm

Pakistan

Karachi’s mercury drops to 5.8º Celsius as cold wave persists

The wind speed may increase in the day, said a statement issued by Met office director.
Karachi had recorded its coldest night in last 12 years when the mercury dropped to 5.6°C on the new year night between Thursday and Friday.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 03:34pm

Perspectives

Deep Fakes

What are DeepFakes? Have you seen that video of Jim Carrey as Jack Torrance in “The Shining” or the Queen...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 03:11pm

Pakistan

PM Khan decided against visiting Quetta, upon aides' advice

After the slaughtering of 11 coal miners of the Hazara community in the Mach area of Balochistan last Sunday, Prime Minister Imran Khan's refusal to meet the bereaved families of the victims sparked controversy.
Background information from the Prime Minister's aides has revealed that he wanted to rush to Quetta soon after the incident, but was advised to wait until the situation normalised.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 03:06pm

Industry

Shell & K-Electric Partner to Develop Three EV Charging Stations in Karachi

Shell has signed a MoU with K-Electric to jointly develop the first three Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in Defense, Gulshan and Gadap.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 03:09pm

Business & Finance

SECP reforms lead to improvement in WB Ease of Doing Business Index

This improvement is primarily due to integration of SECP eServices with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Employees Old Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) at the Federal level and with Business Registration portals of Punjab and Sindh at the Provincial level, stated SECP report.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:32pm

South Asia

More than half of Indian Army under 'severe stress': Report

The Indian Army has been losing more personnel each year in suicides, fratricides and "untoward incidents", than in enemy action or combat, as soldiers face heightened stress.
There has been a marked increase in stress levels amongst personnel during the last two decades, due to both operational and non-operational factors.

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 02:33pm

Pakistan

PM Imran arrives in Quetta to meet families of Machh victims

During the visit he will meet relatives of the Machh victims to offer his condolence.
Shuhda Action Committee had announced to end protests across the country after the government accepted their demands.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:01pm

Pakistan

Fire at factory in Karachi’s SITE area injures multiple people

The fire erupted in a cylinder warehouse located in Haroonabad.
Sindh CM directed Karachi Administrator Laeeq Ahmed to ensure that the fire is put out immediately.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 01:56pm

Sports

PSL 2021 Draft: Franchises release retention list

Peshawar Zalmi released Hasan Ali ahead of the draft.
Karachi Kings and Islamabad United completed successful trade of their foreign players, Alex Hales and Colin Ingram.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 01:26pm

USA

Pelosi consults top general on curbing Trump’s military power, as House considers impeachment

Amidst mounting pressure for the removal of President Trump from office, House speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke to the nation's top military leader to curb the President's authority to take military action - at home and abroad.
In the aftermath of the chaotic events on Wednesday, in which the President urged thousands of his supporters to flock to the Capitol building, which resulted in an insurrection to repeal the results of the election; leaving five dead.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 01:06pm

Pakistan

Mach massacre: Coal miners laid to rest in Quetta's Hazara Town

The funeral prayers were offered nearly a week after the coal miners were killed by unidentified attackers on Sunday in Mach, Balochistan.
PM Imran Khan has left for Quetta to meet the families of the slain coal miners.

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 01:21pm

Business & Finance

IMF board, citing increased credit exposure risks, raises reserve target

The review, delayed by a few months to permit an assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, showed a significant increase in the fund’s credit exposure and related risk since the last review in 2018, compounded by the pandemic.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 12:42pm

Technology

Revolutionary changes await with arrival of next generation Wi-Fi

Experts have described the change as switching from a two-lane to eight-lane road that will change TVs, phones, routers, smartphones and other items, revolutionizing both the quality and quantity of Wi-Fi.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 12:00pm

Pakistan

Noorul Haq Qadri says Hajj will be more expensive this year

He said Pakistan’s Haj Directorate in Jeddah is in regular contact with the Saudi Hajj Secretariat and whether the kingdom will allow pilgrims this year.
He said they have requested the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination to put the pilgrims in the priority category for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 11:36am

Business & Finance

Hyundai says in early talks with Apple after electric vehicle tie-up report

The report comes weeks after Reuters reported that Apple was moving forward with self-driving car technology and was aiming to produce a passenger vehicle that could include its own breakthrough battery technology as early as 2024.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 11:35am

Business & Finance

World Bank chief, a Trump appointee, 'deeply appalled' by storming of Capitol

In a letter sent Thursday and seen by Reuters, Malpass expressed deep concern about Wednesday’s assault on the U.S. Congress and assured staff the bank was working to ensure their security.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 11:33am

Business & Finance

All COVID-19 vaccines to be available ‘free of cost’, says Fawad Chaudhry

"All Government-sponsored vaccination will be free of cost," Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry said in a series of tweets.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 10:52am

World

Google suspends Parler social networking app from Play Store; Apple gives 24-hour warning

Apple Inc on Friday also gave the service 24 hours to submit a detailed moderation plan, pointing to participants using the service to coordinate Wednesday’s siege of the U.S. Capitol building.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 10:51am

World

'Looking at possibilities of building our own platform', Trump says after Twitter account suspension

"Tonight, Twitter employees have coordinated with the Democrats and Radical Left in removing my account from their platform, to silence me," Trump tweeted from POTUS account.
The tweets were deleted almost instantly.

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 10:49am

Business & Finance

FBR constitutes committee to simplify Income Tax Return forms

The committee aims at simplifying the income tax return forms to the best possible extent besides developing the return forms that require least possible interventions on year to year basis.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 10:20am

World

Twitter permanently suspends Donald Trump's account

"After a close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence,” Twitter said in a statement.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 04:46am

Rates.Ports

Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim

KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 100,822 tonnes of cargo comprising 78,015 tonnes of import cargo and 22,807 tonnes...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:35am

Seth Abid dies

KARACHI: One of the richest persons of Pakistan Abid Hussain, who was widely known as ‘Seth Abid’ passed away on...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:35am

Pakistan

EPA initiates work on RRUDA

LAHORE: The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Wing of Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has initiated work on...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:35am

Pakistan

‘Museum on Wheels’ project: Tevta, Citizens Archives of Pakistan sign MoU

LAHORE: Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) and Citizens Archives of Pakistan joined hands...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:35am

Pakistan

Usama Satti murder case: Five cops dismissed from service

ISLAMABAD: All the five notorious cops of Islamabad Police involved in cold blood murder of a twenty-two-year-old...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:34am

Letters

‘True’ potential of exports

This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “‘True’ potential of exports discovered thru mapping effort”...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:33am

World

Test change for travellers to UK as virus cases mount

LONDON: All travellers to Britain will need pre-departure coronavirus tests, the government said Friday, as it tries...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:33am

World

2020 ties 2016 as hottest year on record

PARIS: 2020 has tied 2016 as the hottest year on record, the European Union’s climate monitoring service said...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:33am

World

Migrant channel crossings, attempts surge in 2020

LILLE: More than 9,500 migrants crossed or attempted to cross the English Channel from France to Britain last year, ...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:33am

World

Indian sari pioneer Satya Paul dies at 78

MUMBAI: Indian fashion designer Satya Paul, whose eponymous brand breathed life into the traditional sari,...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:33am

World

Three killed in Russia mid-air collision

SAINT PETERSBURG: Two light aircraft collided mid-air near Saint Petersburg on Friday killing three people, Russian...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:33am

Pakistan

Sindh considering plan to set up intercity bus service, PA told

KARACHI: The provincial government considers a plan to set up an intercity bus service, as one scheme is in the...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:33am

Pakistan

Minister visits QICT, PIBT and MYP

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Azam Khan Swati visited the Qasim International Container Terminal...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:33am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: A matter of ego?

“The lesson to learn for you and me is that once you are in power your hand is no longer on the pulse of the ...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:28am

Editorials

Industries: from sunset to sunrise

EDITORIAL: Interestingly, the best advice the prime minister has received so far about how to increase exports and...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:22am

Editorials

The GCC thaw

EDITORIAL: The kind of influence that the Trump administration retains over Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:22am

Opinion

Privatising PSEs only solution?

The incumbent government, in its third year in office, appears to have concluded that restructuring and turnaround ...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:22am

Opinion

FATF: challenges & solutions—II

This all is happening when Pakistan is facing a daunting challenge to come out of FATF’s grey list since 2018. The...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:22am

Opinion

US lawmakers say police downplayed threat of violence before Capitol siege

As the mob swarmed into the U.S. Capitol, Pennsylvania congresswoman Susan Wild took cover, squeezing into a tight...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:22am

Capital market tax reforms: FBR constitutes consultative body

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Friday constituted a consultative committee on capital market tax...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:22am

World

CO2 levels this year ‘50pc higher than 18th century’

PARIS: Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere will this year reach levels 50 percent higher than before the...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:22am

US reaffirms long-term commitment to security partnership

ISLAMABAD: The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to a long-term and mutually-beneficial security...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:22am

World

Six dead, nearly 50,000 evacuated in Malaysia floods

MENTAKAB, (Malaysia): At least six people have died and nearly 50,000 evacuated in Malaysia after monsoon rains...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:22am

Pakistan

Covid-19 claims nine more lives, infects 1,005 others: Murad

KARACHI: As many as nine more patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 3,679 and 1,005 new...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:20am

Pakistan

Naqvi resigns as opposition leader in Sindh PA

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Firdous Shamim Naqvi has resigned on Friday as Leader of the Opposition...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:18am

Pakistan

Scenes at Quetta sit-in by Hazara community moved me: Maryam

KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Friday said that the scenes at the...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:18am

SPI up 0.06pc WoW

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended on January 7, 2021, recorded an increase of 0.06...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:16am

Pakistan

Shell and KE to explore possibility of EVs charging network

KARACHI: Playing an active part in the government’s aim to promote the use of electric vehicles, Shell Pakistan...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:16am

Pakistan

Sindh Police (Amendment) Act 2019 challenged in SHC

KARACHI: The Sindh Police (Amendment) Act 2019 was challenged in the Sindh High Court (SHC) here on Friday with the...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:16am

MoC all set to finalise NFLP

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Communications (MoC) is all set to give final touches to the National Freight and ...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:15am

Mourners agree to conduct burials

KARACHI: After successful negotiations between the Balochistan government and the Quetta sit-in organisers, the...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:14am

Rates.LIBOR

LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar

KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (January 8, 2020)....

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

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 ...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

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 ...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (January 8,...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Forex

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Rates.LIBOR

LIBOR interbank offered rates

LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (January 8, 2020)....

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Rates.KIBOR

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (January 8, 2020). ========================== KIBOR...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Rates.EFU

EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Rates.EFU

EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Rates.EFU

EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Rates.EFU

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates

KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Rates.EFU

EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Rates.EFU

EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (January 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,492.3066...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Rates.BR Index

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (January 8, 2020). ==================================== BR...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Stocks

NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL)

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

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Rates

Member to Member

KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (January 8, 2020)....

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Rates

Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions

KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Rates

Revised Rates of Debt Securities

KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (January 8, 2020)....

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Rates.The Rupee

THE RUPEE: Loss against USD

KARACHI: On Friday, after markets closed on weekend, Pakistan Rupee recorded loss against US Dollar in both ...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (January 8, 2020)....

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (January 8, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate Rs...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Rates.Ports

Shipping Intelligence

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (January 8, 2020)....

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:13am

Rates.LME

LME official prices

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

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:11am

Rates.Bullion

Bullion Rates

KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (January 8, 2020)....

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:11am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 8, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (January 9, 2021)....

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:11am

Life & Style

AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Saturday, January 09, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:11am

Cotton & Textile

Trade activity remains stable on cotton market

KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Friday. Market sources told that trading volume was a little bit...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:11am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton Spot Rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (January 7, 2020)....

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:11am

Commodities

PMEX daily trading report

KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 7.725...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:10am

World

Europe vaccine effort gets boost as Asia battles clusters

LONDON: Europe rushed to bulk buy more coronavirus vaccine doses and approved more drugs on Friday, as millions in...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:09am

Pakistan

Bangladesh citizens: ‘All restrictions on Pakistani visa removed’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Ahmed Siddiqui called on the Bangladeshi State Minister ...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:09am

Pakistan

Punjab reports 18 deaths, 676 fresh Covid-19 cases

LAHORE: There is no let up in the spread of coronavirus, as Punjab has reported 676 fresh Covid-19 cases and 18...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:09am

Pakistan

India’s anti-Muslim policies: Pakistan urges global community to take notice

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Friday censured India’s discriminatory policies towards Muslims and other...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:09am

Sports

HBL-PSL 2021 gets underway from Feb 20

LAHORE: Karachi Kings will begin from where they finished their successful HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 campaign ...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:09am

Pakistan

PDM fulfilling enemy’s agenda, says Punjab CM

LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said the PDM is trying to fulfill the enemy’s agenda by spreading...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:09am

Pakistan

Minister inaugurates anti-polio drive

LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid and Chief Secretary Jawad Rafique Malik inaugurated Anti-polio...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:09am

World

Louvre visitor numbers plunge due to Covid restrictions

PARIS: The Louvre, the world’s biggest museum, suffered a drop in visitor numbers of over 70 percent last year as...

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 03:09am

Business & Finance

Turkey’s economy seen regaining some pace in 2021 after slump

ANKARA: Turkey’s economy is expected to emerge this year from a prolonged slump and grow as much as 4% annually,...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Money & Banking

Dollar holds above 2018 lows in Europe

LONDON: The dollar held above a 2018 low against other major currencies on Friday ahead of fresh US jobs data likely...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Money & Banking

Early trade in New York: Dollar retreats from weekly high

NEW YORKL: The dollar pulled back from a one-week high against a basket of major currencies on Friday after a dismal...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Commodities

Gold falls and set for weekly decline

MILAN/FRANKFURT: Gold fell below the key $1,900 technical level on ear Friday European trade and was on track for a...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Money & Banking

Bitcoin on record-setting spree, jumps 5pc on day

TOKYO/LONDON: Bitcoin jumped more than 5% on Friday to fresh record highs of $41,530, reversing losses from earlier...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Energy

Oil rises above $55

LONDON: Oil prices hit 11-month highs and were on track for a weekly gain on Friday, supported by Saudi Arabia’s...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Commodities

Copper slips from 2013 peak

LONDON: Copper eased away from close to eight-year highs on Friday as doubts grew over how much infrastructure...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Money & Banking

Sterling rises against weakening euro

LONDON: Sterling gained against a broadly weaker euro on Friday, making up some of the losses it sustained against...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Various sectors of economy: Baqir says ‘...but Covid-19 has also created opportunities’

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir Friday said that although the Covid-19 has derailed the...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Lakhvi sentenced to 15 years for terrorism financing

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Friday convicted a key leader of a banned outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Zakiur...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

COAS conferred Bahrain Order

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa was presented with the Bahrain Order (first class)...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Harmonization of GST: FBR, PRAs to sit together on 12th

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the provincial revenue authorities (PRAs) would sit together at ...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Captive power units: There must be no gas consumption on Sunday, industries told

KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has asked all export-oriented industries to reduce gas consumption of their...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Taxes

POS integration: FBR to resolve issues hindering smooth implementation

LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to finalize the issues hindering smooth implementation of Point of...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Energy

PTPL likely to file tariff modification plea with Nepra

ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Thermal Power (Pvt) Limited (PTPL) is expected to file tariff modification application with...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

Certain buildings: Cabinet directs ministry to recommend apt utilization

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Interior to give most feasible utilization of the...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Energy

Domestic consumers of Balochistan: Ogra to move summary to fix gas rates

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) would move a summary to fix gas rates for domestic consumers...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

World

Biden names final economic team picks

WASHINGTON: US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled his picks for commerce secretary, labour secretary and...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

World

Trump to skip Biden inauguration after presidency implodes

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced Friday he will skip Joe Biden’s inauguration in a final, unrepentant...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Commodities

Gold prices fall by Rs700

KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday went further down by Rs 700 per tola on the local market, traders said. A fall of Rs...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

Mach incident exposes real nature of Imran: minister

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information, Local Government, Forests and Religious Affairs Syed Nasir Hussain Shah...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

SITE body concerned at heaps of garbage and waste

KARACHI: Abdul Hadi, President of SITE Association of Industry, has expressed deep concern over heaps of garbage and...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

Swati visits Hutchison Ports Pakistan

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Railways, Azam Khan Swati, visited Hutchison Ports Pakistan. He was given a...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

World

Police officer’s death brings US Capitol unrest toll to 5

WASHINGTON: Flags over the US Capitol were lowered to half-staff Friday after the death of a police officer took to...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

World

Beijing threatens ‘heavy price’ if US envoy travels to Taiwan

UNITED NATIONS: China on Thursday warned the United States would pay a “heavy price” if its United Nations...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

‘Illegal trespassing by PR official and Railway police on GATM land’

KARACHI: Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited, incorporated on April 01, 1953 in Pakistan as a private limited company ...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

World

Hariri pays unannounced visit to Erdogan

ISTANBUL: Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri paid an unannounced visit Friday to Turkey for talks with...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

PM will visit Quetta as soon as Hazaras bury their martyrs: Rashid

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan would...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

PTI senator disassociates himself from Mandviwalla’s anti-NAB rhetoric

ISLAMABAD: Senator Mohsin Aziz from the ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday asked the opposition...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

Hamza Shehbaz: SC asks AC to furnish pending cases detail

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday hearing the bail plea of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader ...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

Malik urges PM to visit Hazara community

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior, A Rehman Malik...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

Anti-polio campaign to begin in Peshawar from 11th

PESHAWAR: “The seven-day National Polio Immunisation Campaign is set to be launched in Peshawar from January 11, ...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

Solidarity with Hazara community: Nawaz directs PML-N leaders, workers to participate in sit-ins

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former premier Nawaz Sharif has strongly endorsed ...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

PAC recovers Rs325bn till Dec 31

ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) recovered Rs325 billion till December 31, 2020, sources said. The...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Industry

Peaceful atmosphere essential for flourishing of businesses, industries: SCCI chief

PESHAWAR: The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry president, Sherbaz Bilour said that a peaceful atmosphere is...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

Services of NA additional secretary lauded

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Secretary Tahir Hussain remarked that legislation is the key parliamentary product, and...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Industry

Canada loses 62,600 jobs in Dec

OTTAWA: Canada lost more jobs than expected in December, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday, as employment...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Industry

PASPIDA delegation greets FPCCI chief

KARACHI: A delegation of Pakistan Automobile Spare Parts Importers and Dealers Association (PASPIDA) under the...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Hazaras upbraided for not burying their loved ones

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again appealed to the Hazara community to bury the victims of Mach ...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Money & Banking

IMF lowers China growth forecast to 7.9pc for 2021

BEIJING: The International Monetary Fund on Friday lowered its 2021 growth forecast for China to 7.9 percent,...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Business & Finance

US economy loses jobs as pandemic pummels restaurants, bars

WASHINGTON: The US economy shed jobs for the first time in eight months in December as the country buckled under an...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Export of Kinnow halts due to sit-in

KARACHI: Export of Kinnow has suspended due to sit-in of protestors at different places in Karachi. Exporter...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Rates.BR Index

Oil, banking scrips lead PSX gains: BRIndex100 extends rally

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying by local and foreign...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

‘Digital’ step to help contain inflation: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the digital system launched by the government to monitor...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Tanzania inks $1.3bn railway deal with Chinese firms

DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania on Friday signed a $1.3-billion (1-billion-euro) deal with two Chinese companies for ...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

H1 workers’ remittances post 25pc growth

KARACHI: Inflows of workers' remittances maintained a strong momentum and posted a healthy growth of some 25 percent...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

PM praises overseas Pakistanis for record Dec remittances

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday thanking the Overseas Pakistanis for yet another record-breaking ...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

CCIR approves merger of NHA into NPHA

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Institutional Reforms (CCIR) has approved the merger of the National Housing...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

Families want to bury bodies, claims Zaidi

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Friday claimed that the families of the Mach...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

Govt stands with bereaved families of slain miners: Ali Nawaz

He said that India was behind the Mach terror incident and also involved in proxy war in Pakistan to create issues of sectarianism.

Updated 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Rates.SBP

State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates

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

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

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 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Forex

Exchange rates: buying and selling

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

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Forex

Currency notes: exchange rates

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

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Rates.EFU

EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Rates.EFU

EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (January 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Rates.EFU

EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES

KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (January 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

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 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Rates.PSX

Clearing Schedule for T+2 System

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

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Rates.PSX

Proposed right issues

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

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Stocks

Last date of renunciation/payment

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

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Rates.PSX

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

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

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (January 8, 2020)...

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Commodities

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

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

Published 09 Jan, 2021 02:47am

Pakistan

PM started politics to improve life of weak segment of society: Info Minister

He further stated that government was making all out efforts to arrest the culprits behind the killing of coalmine workers of Much area of Balochistan.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 12:56am

World

WHO urges countries to stop making bilateral vaccine deals

World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus asked countries that have booked excess vaccine doses to "donate and release them to Covax immediately.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 12:54am

Pakistan

PDM long-march to end in futility: Governor Punjab

He said the opposition should adopt the course of negotiation instead of protest, because the issues could only be solved through dialogue.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 12:48am

Pakistan

Export to US touched $ 2,412 million during July-Dec, 2020

“I am happy to share that our exports to the US grew by 27 percent to $ 425 million in December 2020 as compared to USD 334 million in December 2019."

Published 09 Jan, 2021 12:44am

Pakistan

Resolution of issues among Gulf states to help in early finalization of Pak-GCC FTA

He also mentioned the quota of 100,000 work force offered by Qatar to Pakistan and said preparatory work in that respect was underway.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 12:40am

Pakistan

Govt trying to address grievances, demand of Hazara community: Jam Kamal

To a question about PM's visit to Balochistan, he said a negative impact was being created regarding Premier’s visit to provincial capital.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 12:37am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 23	278.41
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 23	278.21
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 24	161.63
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 24	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 24	1.32
Euro to USD / Jun 24	1.14
SOFR % / Jun 23	3.62

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 23	7,365.46
Nasdaq / Jun 23	25,587.04
Dow Jones / Jun 23	51,666.84
India Sensex / Jun 24	76,940.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 24	69,523.79
Hang Seng / Jun 24	23,277.20
FTSE 100 / Jun 24	10,427.32
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 24	24,651.10
France CAC40 / Jun 24	8,352.58

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 23	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 23	368,985
Petrol/Litre / Jun 24	299.50
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 24	72.83
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 24	4,088.29
Diesel/Litre / Jun 24	311.47
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 24	78.45

Stock	Price
Ghani Chemworld Limited (R) / Jun 24 Ghani Chemworld Limited Right(GCWLR)	8.01 ▲ 1 (14.27%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jun 24 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	10.07 ▲ 1 (11.03%)
Ali Asghar / Jun 24 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	57.61 ▲ 5.24 (10.01%)
Al-Shaheer Corp / Jun 24 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	12.20 ▲ 1.11 (10.01%)
Feroze 1888 / Jun 24 Feroze1888 Mills Limited(FML)	57.48 ▲ 5.23 (10.01%)
J.A.Textile / Jun 24 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	33.52 ▲ 3.05 (10.01%)
Sardar Chemical / Jun 24 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	77.07 ▲ 7.01 (10.01%)
Buxly Paints / Jun 24 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	251.72 ▲ 22.88 (10%)
Chashma / Jun 24 Chashma Sugar Mills Limited(CHAS)	101.19 ▲ 9.2 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Jun 24 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	111.29 ▲ 10.12 (10%)

Stock	Price
Int. Knit. / Jun 24 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	100.24 ▼ -11.14 (-10%)
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 24 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	22.28 ▼ -2.47 (-9.98%)
NIT PakistanXD / Jun 24 NIT Pakistan Gateway ETF(NITGETF)	37.25 ▼ -3.75 (-9.15%)
Aruj Industries / Jun 24 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	10.89 ▼ -1.05 (-8.79%)
Shams Textile / Jun 24 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	42.02 ▼ -3.28 (-7.24%)
Ellcot Spinning / Jun 24 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	112.35 ▼ -7.69 (-6.41%)
Imperial Limited / Jun 24 Imperial Limited(IML)	23.60 ▼ -1.42 (-5.68%)
Pakgen Power / Jun 24 Pakgen Power Limited(PKGP)	44.40 ▼ -2.45 (-5.23%)
National Silk / Jun 24 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	193.20 ▼ -9.8 (-4.83%)
Arctic Textile / Jun 24 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	37.30 ▼ -1.76 (-4.51%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	65,391,815 ▲ 0.14
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 24 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	65,127,482 ▲ 1.05
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	28,923,572 ▲ 0.02
Pak Elektron / Jun 24 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	24,084,263 ▲ 0.95
The Organic Meat / Jun 24 The Organic Meat Company Limited(TOMCL)	16,472,450 ▲ 3.04
Kohinoor Spinning / Jun 24 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	16,229,050 ▲ 0.17
Sui South Gas / Jun 24 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	15,726,000 ▼ -0.9
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 24 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	15,621,137 ▲ 2.35
B.O.Punjab / Jun 24 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	15,593,429 ▲ 0.29
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jun 24 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	14,212,504 ▲ 1.17