Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) has suspended Jan Achakzai the official spokesman of the party over harsh comments on Imran Khan, Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), party official said. When contacted Jan Achakzai, he confirmed that his party has suspe

Ambassador of France to Pakistan Philippe Thiébaud on Tuesday conferred the prestigious French award "Officier de la Légion d'Honneur" [Officer of the Legion of Honour] on renowned human rights activist and lawyer Asma Jahangir.

Jawed Ali Ghori elected unopposed President of Federal B Area Association of Trade & Industry (FBATI), Jawed Suleman Senior Vice President & Khursheed Ahmed Vice President announced in FBATI Executive Committee meeting held at Association office. Newly el

Incoming President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Vohra has suggested to the government to establish anti-smuggling directorate (ASD). Speaking at 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the chamber, he said smuggling was a

Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Chief Dr Tahir ul Qadri on Tuesday threatened rulers to quit this corrupt and cruel system as soon as possible otherwise, the sit-in movement will spread across the board and would be staged in every nook and corner of the cou

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan claimed on Tuesday that election tribunals have exposed massive rigging in the constituencies of Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique. Addressing his workers on

K-Electric in its press note has announced that the company will yet again exempt its customers from any loadshedding during the Eid holidays. Following its tradition, the company has exempted loadshedding during Eid for the last five years, and this year

US Soyabean stocks ended the 2013/14 marketing year much smaller than expected despite an upward revision to the prior year's crop, while corn stocks were larger than forecast, government data showed on Tuesday. The US Agriculture Department's wheat crop

The most-traded December copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange climbed 0.8 percent to 48,030 yuan ($7,820) a tonne on Tuesday, while ShFE zinc rose 2.5 percent as shorts took profits ahead of the holiday. Traders were squaring their books ahead

Copper slipped on Tuesday, on track for its steepest monthly loss since March, weighed down by a strong dollar and renewed signs of rising global supply and slack demand from China, where a factory survey was revised down slightly. The dollar reached a tw

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures rose on Tuesday, helped by gains in the Shanghai market, but ended the quarter with a near 13 percent loss, hurt by worries about demand in top consumer China. However, sentiment was hit on Tuesday as the dollar hovered near

Tuesday Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT.

Tuesday Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT.

US corn and soyabeans edged higher on Monday, rebounding from their multiyear lows reached earlier in the session as investors covered short positions ahead of a US Department of Agriculture Department due on Tuesday. Wheat futures also were higher at the

Malaysian palm oil futures rose to their highest in one-and-a-half months on Tuesday and recorded their biggest monthly rise in more than five years, as strong export demand and gains in Chinese soyoil markets lifted sentiment. Despite the swift recovery

ICE raw sugar futures dropped Tuesday in heavy, spread-related trade, and ICE cocoa eased but still notched a sixth straight quarterly gain driven by strong demand. Arabica coffee on ICE Futures US rose on lingering concerns over drought-related crop dama

Gold prices dropped on Monday after US consumer spending data pointed to a strengthening economy, but losses were limited as pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong added to worries about growth in China. "It's hard to see any major upside from here. From a m

Gold held steady above a nine-month low on Tuesday as Asian equities remained unsettled by political unrest in Hong Kong, but was poised to post its sharpest monthly loss since June 2013 as a rapid climb in the dollar dimmed its appeal. The precious metal

Gold fell to a nine-month low on Tuesday as the dollar climbed, with the metal set to post its sharpest monthly loss since June 2013 and the first quarterly loss this year on expectations of further gains in the US currency. Cash prices touched their lowe

US soyabeans fell on Tuesday, pressured by a record harvest, as traders shrugged off a US Agriculture Department report that showed domestic supplies shrank to less than a 10-day supply at the beginning of the month. Soyabean futures were headed for a 34

Gold fell to a nine-month low early on Tuesday as the dollar surged and commodities led by crude oil tumbled on expectations of further gains in the US currency. Spot gold prices touched their lowest since January 1 at $1,204.40 an ounce. Though gold mana

Cotton futures eased on Tuesday, seeing a huge loss in the third-quarter after recent statements from Beijing have confirmed traders' worries that a policy overhaul will hurt import demand in the world's largest textile market. The most-active December co

World oil prices tumbled to their lowest in more than two years on Tuesday, with US crude posting its biggest daily decline since 2012, as a drop in gasoline prices and end-of-quarter selling capped three months of steep losses. Oil prices in the United S

In order to facilitate Islamic Banking Institutions (IBIs), State Bank of Pakistan Tuesday announced that it is delaying the implementation of Shariah Governance Framework for three months. Now IBIs can implement Shariah Governance Framework from January

In order to facilitate Islamic Banking Institutions (IBIs), State Bank of Pakistan Tuesday announced that it is delaying the implementation of Shariah Governance Framework for three months. Now IBIs can implement Shariah Governance Framework from January

In order to facilitate Islamic Banking Institutions (IBIs), State Bank of Pakistan Tuesday announced that it is delaying the implementation of Shariah Governance Framework for three months. Now IBIs can implement Shariah Governance Framework from January

The man, who blew whistle on the sordid VIP culture in the country, has been sacked from job by his company that sent him home without assigning any reason. Arjumand Azhar became the bellwether of change by standing up to VIP culture and by videotaping th

The man, who blew whistle on the sordid VIP culture in the country, has been sacked from job by his company that sent him home without assigning any reason. Arjumand Azhar became the bellwether of change by standing up to VIP culture and by videotaping th

US prosecutors on Monday indicted a Pakistani man for marketing a StealthGenie application that could be used to secretly spy on calls, texts, and other activity on smartphones. Charges levelled against 31-year-old Hammad Akbar, 31, of Lahore, Pakistan, w

US prosecutors on Monday indicted a Pakistani man for marketing a StealthGenie application that could be used to secretly spy on calls, texts, and other activity on smartphones. Charges levelled against 31-year-old Hammad Akbar, 31, of Lahore, Pakistan, w

US prosecutors on Monday indicted a Pakistani man for marketing a StealthGenie application that could be used to secretly spy on calls, texts, and other activity on smartphones. Charges levelled against 31-year-old Hammad Akbar, 31, of Lahore, Pakistan, w

US prosecutors on Monday indicted a Pakistani man for marketing a StealthGenie application that could be used to secretly spy on calls, texts, and other activity on smartphones. Charges levelled against 31-year-old Hammad Akbar, 31, of Lahore, Pakistan, w

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 549 billion during first quarter (July-September) 2014-15 against Rs 481 billion in the corresponding period of 2013-14, reflecting an increase of 14 percent. According to the provisional f

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 549 billion during first quarter (July-September) 2014-15 against Rs 481 billion in the corresponding period of 2013-14, reflecting an increase of 14 percent. According to the provisional f

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 549 billion during first quarter (July-September) 2014-15 against Rs 481 billion in the corresponding period of 2013-14, reflecting an increase of 14 percent. According to the provisional f

Former army chief and President Pervez Musharraf's counsel on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to adjourn the hearing of federation's plea against Sindh High Court's (SHC) verdict. A five-member bench of Justice Nasirul Mulk has been constituted to hear on

Former army chief and President Pervez Musharraf's counsel on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to adjourn the hearing of federation's plea against Sindh High Court's (SHC) verdict. A five-member bench of Justice Nasirul Mulk has been constituted to hear on

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has felicitated his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang, on the 65th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. In a letter addressed to the Chinese Premier, PM Nawaz Sharif said that it gave him immense pleasure

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has felicitated his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang, on the 65th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. In a letter addressed to the Chinese Premier, PM Nawaz Sharif said that it gave him immense pleasure

Inflation in the world''s richest nations eased for the third straight month in August, the OECD said on Tuesday, dragged down by slowing price rises in Europe''s moribund economy. Consumer prices rose by 1.8 percent in the year to August in the 34 advanc

Inflation in the world's richest nations eased for the third straight month in August, the OECD said on Tuesday, dragged down by slowing price rises in Europe's moribund economy. Consumer prices rose by 1.8 percent in the year to August in the 34 advanced

Inflation in the world's richest nations eased for the third straight month in August, the OECD said on Tuesday, dragged down by slowing price rises in Europe's moribund economy. Consumer prices rose by 1.8 percent in the year to August in the 34 advanced

Bangladesh has sacked a top minister after his criticism of Hajj triggered protests by Islamists who declared him an apostate and set a 24-hour deadline to replace him. Abdul Latif Siddique, the country's telecommunications minister, who is in New York ac

Bangladesh has sacked a top minister after his criticism of Hajj triggered protests by Islamists who declared him an apostate and set a 24-hour deadline to replace him. Abdul Latif Siddique, the country's telecommunications minister, who is in New York ac

British fighter jets on Tuesday bombed an artillery post and an armed truck used by the Islamic State group in Iraq in the Royal Air Force's first strikes in the US-led air campaign. The defence ministry said two Tornado jets hit the post with a Brimstone

British fighter jets on Tuesday bombed an artillery post and an armed truck used by the Islamic State group in Iraq in the Royal Air Force's first strikes in the US-led air campaign. The defence ministry said two Tornado jets hit the post with a Brimstone

The weather report on Tuesday (September 30, 2014) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 01, 2014).

The Federal Government on Tuesday announced a three-day public holiday on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. According to a notification issued by Ministry of Interior here, October 6, 7 and 8 (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) will be observed as public holidays

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (September 30, 2014).

The Federal Government on Tuesday announced a three-day public holiday on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. According to a notification issued by Ministry of Interior here, October 6, 7 and 8 (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) will be observed as public holidays

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (September 30, 2014).

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) conceptually agreed to hold the next general elections 2018 through electronic voting machines, said Secretary Ishtiaq Ahmed in a media briefing on Tuesday. He said the commission requires at least two years for i

The following were Monday official prices.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) conceptually agreed to hold the next general elections 2018 through electronic voting machines, said Secretary Ishtiaq Ahmed in a media briefing on Tuesday. He said the commission requires at least two years for i

The following were Monday official prices.

The Supreme Court has been urged Tuesday to constitute a larger bench to hear the case of Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif and Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan disqualification from Parliament under Article 62 of the Constitution.

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (September 30, 2014).

Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Tuesday, where equities continued to move in upward direction with positive trend at the ISE amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 45.77 points as the ISE Te

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (September 30, 2014) and for Wednesday (October 01, 2014).

Bulls dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Tuesday, where equities continued to move in upward direction with positive trend at the ISE amid increase in index. ISE Ten Index showed an improvement of 45.77 points as the ISE Te

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (September 30, 2014)

Equities on Tuesday staged recovery on the Lahore Stock Exchange and registered gains under the lead of bluechips amid slightly decreased trading turnover. The LSE-25 index gained 52.63 points to close at 5163.28 against 5110.65 of Monday, while transacti

Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (September 30, 2014).

Equities on Tuesday staged recovery on the Lahore Stock Exchange and registered gains under the lead of bluechips amid slightly decreased trading turnover. The LSE-25 index gained 52.63 points to close at 5163.28 against 5110.65 of Monday, while transacti

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Tuesday (September 30, 2014).

Microsoft on Tuesday offered its first glimpse of its Windows 10 software that it hopes delivers a winning formula for powering tablets and smartphones, along with laptops and desktop computers. The US software colossus focused on its core business market

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (September 30, 2014).

Kurdish troops backed by warplanes battled the Islamic State group on three fronts in northern Iraq Tuesday, clawing back land lost to the jihadists in recent months. The peshmerga struck before dawn against the town of Rabia on the Syrian border, north o

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (September 30, 2014).

Officials from Afghanistan and the United States on Tuesday signed a long-delayed security agreement to allow American troops to stay in the country after the end of the year, filling a campaign promise by new President Ashraf Ghani. National security adv

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (September 30, 2014).

Officials from Afghanistan and the United States on Tuesday signed a long-delayed security agreement to allow American troops to stay in the country after the end of the year, filling a campaign promise by new President Ashraf Ghani. National security adv

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (September 30, 2014).

On Tuesday, BRIndex30 opened at 15,830.47 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 16,041.86 points and an intraday low of 15,847.96 points and closed at 16,032.21 points which was 201.74 points or 1.27 p

Firmness prevailed on the money market on Tuesday as the rupee extended gains against the dollar and euro, dealers said. The rupee maintained overnight levels versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 102.64 and Rs 102.66 respectively, they said.

On Tuesday, BRIndex30 opened at 15,830.47 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 16,041.86 points and an intraday low of 15,847.96 points and closed at 16,032.21 points which was 201.74 points or 1.27 p

Firmness prevailed on the money market on Tuesday as the rupee extended gains against the dollar and euro, dealers said. The rupee maintained overnight levels versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 102.64 and Rs 102.66 respectively, they said.

The Karachi share market Tuesday bounced back after a couple of ''red'' sessions. The benchmark KSE-100 index gained 343 points to close at 29,726 points compared to 29,383 points Monday. "Overwhelming response to Saif Power positively affected the overal

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (September 30, 2014).

The Karachi share market Tuesday bounced back after a couple of 'red' sessions. The benchmark KSE-100 index gained 343 points to close at 29,726 points compared to 29,383 points Monday. "Overwhelming response to Saif Power positively affected the overall

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (September 30, 2014).

The Karachi share market Tuesday bounced back after a couple of 'red' sessions. The benchmark KSE-100 index gained 343 points to close at 29,726 points compared to 29,383 points Monday. "Overwhelming response to Saif Power positively affected the overall

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (September 30, 2014).

The government on Tuesday reduced petroleum products'' prices up to Rs 2.95 per litre, effective from October 1. According to a notification issued by the government, petrol price has been reduced by Rs 2.95 per litre, kerosene by Rs 1.31 per litre, High

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Tuesday (September 30, 2014).

The government on Tuesday reduced petroleum products' prices up to Rs 2.95 per litre, effective from October 1. According to a notification issued by the government, petrol price has been reduced by Rs 2.95 per litre, kerosene by Rs 1.31 per litre, High S

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (September 30, 2014).

The government on Tuesday reduced petroleum products' prices up to Rs 2.95 per litre, effective from October 1. According to a notification issued by the government, petrol price has been reduced by Rs 2.95 per litre, kerosene by Rs 1.31 per litre, High S

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Tuesday (September 30, 2014)

German authorities on Tuesday sought the arrest of two Pakistani nationals on suspicion of tax evasion of 136 million euros ($171 million) related to the European carbon market, widening a carbon trading probe that has also drawn in Deutsche Bank. Interna

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Tuesday (September 30, 2014)

German authorities on Tuesday sought the arrest of two Pakistani nationals on suspicion of tax evasion of 136 million euros ($171 million) related to the European carbon market, widening a carbon trading probe that has also drawn in Deutsche Bank. Interna

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Tuesday (September 30, 2014)

While acknowledging that corruption still exists in Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), the entity''s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Major General Zaheer Ahmed Khan (Retd) sought Rs 8.13 billion in addition to Rs 18.5 billion for up-gradation of country''s mega i

BRIndex30 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (September 30, 2014).

While acknowledging that corruption still exists in Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), the entity's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Major General Zaheer Ahmed Khan (Retd) sought Rs 8.13 billion in addition to Rs 18.5 billion for up-gradation of country's mega ind

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

While acknowledging that corruption still exists in Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), the entity's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Major General Zaheer Ahmed Khan (Retd) sought Rs 8.13 billion in addition to Rs 18.5 billion for up-gradation of country's mega ind

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with local and international non-governmental organisations has completed the Multi-Sector Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA) and presented it to the government for further guidelines, NDMA offic