Letters Afghan conflict: new dimension LETTER: This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "Afghan girl kills two Taliban fighters after parents ... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 12:28am
Jobless and desperate: the post-lockdown reality for many Deborah Claude / Marie-Pierre Ferey in Paris / Thomas Perroteau in Madrid ARTICLE: Many workers' lives have been... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Reforming the power sector: undoing the neoliberal mindset ARTICLE: "Pakistan has continued to suffer from inadequate capacity and other constraints, leading to large and... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Malaise of mounting debt ARTICLE: The central government's debt, excluding its liabilities, increased to Rs 34.48 trillion by the end of May... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Ignite, JazzCash ink agreement to facilitate freelancers ISLAMABAD: Ignite, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication and JazzCash, on... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
First smart school to be set up in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The first of its kind smart school structure designed by the world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid (the... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 03:31am
NAB cannot be abolished, says Sarwar LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that there is no threat of the opposition's All Parties... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 03:32am
Minister says difficult to post doctors in rural areas LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmeen Rashid has said that it is difficult to post doctors in the rural areas as... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 03:32am
Judge declines to sit in bench hearing pre-arrest bail plea of Shahbaz LAHORE: Justice Chaudhry Shahram Sarwar of the Lahore High Court declined to sit in the bench hearing pre-arrest ... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 03:37am
PM directs to execute LDA City Apartments Project LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) to execute the LDA City... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 03:37am
Petition dismissed LAHORE: Justice Shams Mahmood Mirza of the Lahore High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking ban on sale of... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 03:52am
Police seek FIA's help in identifying people running online kites business LAHORE: The Punjab police have sought help of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in identifying people running... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 03:54am
TDAP organises NETP webinar KARACHI: TDAP successfully organized webinar of National Exporters Training Programme (NETP) on Wednesday for the... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 03:37am
Italian market: Pakistan registers growth despite Covid-19, lockdown: Jauhar ROME: "Despite the Covid-19 propelled lockdown and supply chain disruptions, Pakistan has fared quite well by... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 03:20am
PM for ensuring provision of internet facility in far-flung, backward areas ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday directed to ensure the provision of internet facility with the best... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 03:26am
Exchange PU, Chinese research institute sign MoU LAHORE: The Punjab University's Institute of Quality & Technology Management and South Asian Standardization... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 03:41am
Pakistan accuses India of increased shelling CHIRIKOT SECTOR: Military this week said there had been an escalation in firing and shelling across the line of... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 04:03am
China donates 12 drones to fight locusts BEIJING: China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) here on Thursday donated 12 agricultural spraying... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
IHC orders sealing of 'illegal' building ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed the secretary Cabinet and the chairman Capital... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 04:12am
Indian spy: Ordinance to be laid in NA today ISLAMABAD: The federal government's ordinance regarding Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav, which is scheduled to be laid... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
ASI shot dead in Lines Area KARACHI: A police officer was shot dead in Karachi on Thursday. The attack occurred in the Jut Line neighbourhood of... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Partly Facetious: The Khan will be impressed ARTICLE: "From the frying pan into the fire!" "Well that's an English expression and doesn't hold true for us of ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Microsoft cloud flagship posts first growth under 50 percent NEW YORK: Microsoft Corp's flagship cloud computing business Azure reported quarterly sales growth of under 50% for... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Twitter accelerates user growth WASHINGTON: Twitter showed strong gains in its user base with more people turning to the short-message social ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
USA Portland mayor teargassed at protest against federal crackdown PORTLAND: The mayor of Portland was teargassed Wednesday night as he met with demonstrators protesting against ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Europe Europe virus infections soar past 3 million BRUSSELS: Europe on Thursday recorded more than three million coronavirus cases, as EU lawmakers examined a massive... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 04:27am
Europe UK, EU rule out quick post-Brexit deal LONDON: Britain and the European Union on Thursday broke up their latest round of post-Brexit trade negotiations by... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 04:27am
Europe European Parliament warns could block EU budget BRUSSELS: The European Parliament voted by a large majority on Thursday to demand changes to a draft long-term EU... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 04:28am
Europe UK PM rejects fresh call for new Scottish independence vote EDINBURGH: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday rejected calls for a second referendum on Scottish... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
China Chinese researcher facing US visa fraud charges takes refuge in consulate WASHINGTON: A Chinese researcher who US authorities say hid her ties to the People's Liberation Army has taken ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
UK companies share tips on working safely during pandemic KARACHI: With the Covid-19 pandemic far from over, UK businesses GSK and Unilever spoke about what they are doing to... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Sindh Assembly adopts four bills with majority vote KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Thursday adopted four government's bills with a majority vote despite the ... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 04:35am
APNS condolence KARACHI: "Hameed Haroon, President, Sarmad Ali, Secretary General, All Pakistan Newspapers Society on behalf of the... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Exchange IHIG Pakistan introduces fractional ownership system KARACHI: International Hospitality Investment Group (IHIG) Pakistan - a subsidiary of IHIG UK - has announced... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Covid-19: 670 new cases in Sindh, says Murad KARACHI: Covid-19 has claimed 36 more lives lifting the death toll to 2,096 and tested 670 positive overnight ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Mayor issues directive to KMC Health Department KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar directed Health and Medical Services Department of the Karachi Metropolitan... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
PTI government, mafia form alliance to loot people, blames Wahab KARACHI: Spokesperson of Sindh Government and Advisor for Law, Environment & Coastal Development Barrister... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
NITL launches new web portal, mobile app KARACHI: Pakistan's first asset management company, National Investment Trust Limited (NITL) has announced the ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Confiscated betel nuts: KICTL staff booked for illegal delivery KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Appraisement West has booked the staff of Karachi International ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
PTI submits draft local government bill in Sindh Assembly KARACHI: Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly Firdous Shamim Naqvi while addressing a press conference in ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Bar councils demand opening of courts KARACHI: Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), Sindh Bar Council (SBC), Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and Sindh High... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Bilawal scared of listening to PTI worker in NA: Murad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communication Murad Saeed on Thursday said the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Threats to Bilawal: PPP workers stage protest demonstration ISLAMABAD: The activists of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) on Thursday staged a protest demonstration against threats... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
'Contemnor' denies charges ISLAMABAD: Alleged contemnor Iftikharud Din on Thursday denied the charges regarding threatening and maligning the... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Number of Covid-19 cases reduces in capital ISLAMABAD: The number of coronavirus cases in the federal capital has reduced significantly as only 21 confirmed... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
UNGA president-elect due on July 27: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: President-elect of the United Nations General Assembly Ambassador (UNGA) Volkan Bozkir will visit ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Indian rulers deprived Kashmiris of their rights: Shibli ISLAMABA: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Thursday said that it was unprecedented in the... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Pakistan's efforts to contain Covid-19 lauded LONDON: The UK's Imperial College London has lauded Pakistan's efforts for containing coronavirus spread on ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Parliamentary committee formed for joint session ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Thursday constituted a Parliamentary Committee on Legislative... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Pakistan, China hold consultations on wide range of issues ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Thursday held consultations on a wide range of issues including bilateral ties,... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (July 23, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (July 24, 2020).... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Exchange PSX on negative note: BRIndex100 loses 37.03 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday ended on negative note as the investors opted to book profit on... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
China launches its first unmanned mission to Mars WENCHANG: China successfully launched an unmanned probe to Mars on Thursday in its first independent mission to... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Energy Agritech, Fatima Fertiliser: Ministry asks SNGPL to supply gas at discounted rate ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production has written a letter to the Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Energy Copper prices move higher LONDON: Copper prices rose on Thursday as available stockpiles in London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses tumbled and... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Energy Oil falls on coronavirus demand concerns, weak US jobs numbers NEW YORK: Oil prices fell 2% on Thursday as investors worried the US Congress may not agree on a stimulus package ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Commodities Palm oil ends 2 percent higher KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures erased early losses to end nearly 2% higher on Thursday, bolstered by... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Commodities Gold nears $1,900 in New York trade NEW YORK: Gold prices jumped more than 1%, just shy of the $1,900 level on Thursday, boosted by an easing dollar and... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Major Gulf stocks subdued as banks weigh on Dubai DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Thursday, with Dubai hurt by losses in its banking shares.... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Stocks European stocks flat MILAN: European shares ended flat on Thursday, after a jump in US weekly jobless claims and falling euro zone... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Stocks China stocks down SHANGHAI: Chinese shares fell on Thursday, snapping a four-day win streak, after an abrupt US order for closure of... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Thursday's early trade: S&P set to snap winning streak NEW YORK: US stocks fell on Thursday following the S&P 500's four straight days of gains as investors held out... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Wall Street surges NEW YORK: Wall Street ended higher on Wednesday after a see-saw session as investors digested mixed quarterly ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Australian shares up, New Zealand falls SYDNEY: Australian shares closed slightly higher on Thursday, propped up by the energy sector, after industry... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Earnings boost keeps UK stocks barely above red LONDON: British stocks ended well off session highs on Thursday, barely staying positive as optimism over corporate... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,688. The traded ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Grains European wheat prices edge higher PARIS: European wheat prices edged higher on Wednesday, supported by a rise on US markets but their advance was... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Commodities Canadian canola futures fall WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures slipped on Wednesday for a second straight day, pressured by declining soyaoil... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Commodities India's gold prices rise above psychological level MUMBAI: Gold prices in India rose above the psychologically important 50,000 rupees level for the first time on... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Grains CBOT soyabean futures higher CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures closed higher on Wednesday as renewed purchases of the US oilseed... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Grains Indian tea prices jump to record after intense floods MUMBAI: Tea prices in the world's second-biggest producer India have jumped to a record after intense floods and... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 180,411 tonnes of cargo comprising 119,964 tonnes of import cargo and 60,447 ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Commodities China iron ore, steel futures rise on firm demand BEIJING: Benchmark iron ore futures in China rose for a second straight session on Wednesday, boosted by ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (July 22, 2020).... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate remains unchanged KARACHI: The rates of cotton remained stable on Thursday. Market sources told that due to the monsoon rains the... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Energy UN chief tells China coal has no place in post-Covid recovery BEIJING: Coal power has no place in a post-coronavirus economic recovery plan, the UN chief said Thursday in a ... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Aaj TV - Friday's schedule KARACHI: All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time). 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55... Updated 24 Jul, 2020 03:56am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (July 23, 2020).... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (July 23, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (July 23, 2020).... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (July 23, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (July 23, 2020).... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Currency THE RUPEE: Mixed behaviour KARACHI: On Thursday, Pakistan Rupee exhibited a mixed behaviour on market close. It gained value against USD in... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (July 23, 2020).... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Rates Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (July 23, 2020).... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (July 23, 2020)... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (July 23, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
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 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (July 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (July 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (July 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,339.3923... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Jul, 2020 02:59am
