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Exchange

No breakthrough as Pompeo meets Taliban, Kabul negotiators in Doha

DOHA: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Afghan government and Taliban negotiators in Doha Saturday, but there ...

Updated 22 Nov, 2020 04:16am

USA

Twitter to hand @POTUS account to Biden on inauguration day

WASHINGTON: Twitter confirmed Saturday it will hand control of the presidential @POTUS account to Joe Biden when he...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Europe

Finnish ferry runs aground in Baltic sea with nearly 430 aboard

STOCKHOLM: A passenger ferry ran aground Saturday next to islands between Sweden and Finland, leaving nearly 430...

Updated 22 Nov, 2020 04:19am

Europe

Demonstrators decry French bill to curb police images

PARIS: Several thousand people marched in French cities Saturday to protest a draft law that would place limits on...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Russia imposes reciprocal sanctions on 25 UK officials

MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday imposed sanctions on 25 British officials, responding to penalties Britain imposed in ...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Asia

Thai students and dancing dinosaurs rally in Bangkok

BANGKOK: Thousands of high school students upset about Thailand's lacklustre education system rallied alongside...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Currency

Plan to launch 5G technology by Dec 2022: minister

KARACHI: The government is planning to launch 5G technology in the country by December 2022. This was stated by...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Smart, micro lockdowns imposed in various Karachi areas

KARACHI: The district administrations of the city - South, East, West, Central and Korangi have imposed micro, smart...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

APNS condolence

KARACHI: Hameed Haroon, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society have...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Illegal land allotment reference: Mustafa Kamal, others indicted

KARACHI: An accountability court on Saturday indicted former Karachi Nazim Mustafa Kamal and others in illegal land...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Kamal lauds PM's announcement of electoral reforms

KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Mustafa Kamal on Saturday welcomed the announcement of electoral reforms by...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Pre-arrest bail of Safdar extended

LAHORE: A sessions' court on Saturday extended pre-arrest bail of Capt Muhammad Safdar (Retd), son-in-law of former...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Drug case: Proceedings against Rana Sana adjourned till December 5

LAHORE: A special court for Control of Narcotics Substance (CNS) on Saturday adjourned the proceedings of a drug ...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

'Government's corona' more lethal, says Rana

LAHORE: Terming the 'government's corona' as more lethal, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab President Rana...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

CM approves recruitment in Punjab Police, Baloch Levies on merit

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has accorded approval to recruit 10,300 constables in Punjab ...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Arrest warrants of Javed Shafi, other cousins of Nawaz issued

LAHORE: A banking court here on Saturday issued arrest warrants of Javed Shafi, Zahid Shafi and other cousins of...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Punjab government takes notice of flour sale at inflated rates

LAHORE: The Punjab government on Saturday took notice of the sale of flour at higher than the officially-fixed price...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Punjab reports 564 corona cases, 15 deaths

LAHORE: There is no let up in the spread of Covid-19, as Punjab has recorded 564 fresh coronavirus cases and 15...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (November 21, 2020) and the forecast for Sunday (November 22, 2020)....

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Saudi-hosted G20 summit to tackle Covid-19, recession

RIYADH: Saudi King Salman opened the G20 summit Saturday in a first for an Arab nation, with the virtual forum...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Exchange

Erdogan, King Salman agree to enhance ties

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed ways of enhancing ties with King Salman of Saudi Arabia,...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

PM urged to persuade Taliban to shun violence

ISLAMABAD: The Afghan government backed by the United States has requested Prime Minister Imran Khan to play a role...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

PMZ Act-2020 approved: No entry of warships, submarines without permission

ISLAMABAD: The government has approved Pakistan Maritime Zones (PMZ) Act-2020, according to which entry of any...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

PM criticises PDM's decision to go ahead with public meeting plan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan and his cabinet members took to Twitter on Saturday to slam the opposition's...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Faraz warns Opposition of 'consequences'

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz said on Saturday that FIRs would be registered...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Britain, Canada rollover EU trade terms for Brexit deal

LONDON: Britain and Canada agreed Saturday to continue trading together under existing EU terms when the current...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Fiscal stabilization, economic reforms: Government says remains committed to its agenda

ISLAMABAD: The government has sought to dispel the "erroneous impression" caused by an article in yesterday's...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Erdogan urges dialogue with EU, says Turkey's future in Europe

ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called on the European Union for dialogue, warning the bloc not...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

LPG supply chain: Ministry for continuing structure of regulatory regime

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives has recommended the government to continue...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Evaluation of i-Voting mechanisms, solutions kicks off

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) kicked off evaluating internet ...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Allama Khadim Rizvi laid to rest

LAHORE: Renowned religious scholar and Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Allama Khadim Hussain Rizvi, who passed...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Letters

A culture of meritocracy

The government has announced its what it says a "comprehensive" plan aimed at restructuring PSM, Railways and FBR....

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Exchange

MPS, decision-making and accurate data

Monetary policy decision is tomorrow. Majority of market participants are expecting the policy rate to be maintained...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Plotting future, US biofuel industry seeks federal clean fuel program from Biden

America's biggest biofuel companies plan to ask President-elect Joe Biden to impose a nationwide standard to reduce...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Exchange

Afghan peace talks 'close' to breaking deadlock: official

The Afghan government and the Taliban are "very close" to breaking a deadlock in peace talks, a senior Afghan...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Pompeo's strange farewell tour, full of symbolism and silence

What's Donald Trump's top diplomat to do when allies have turned the page and are waiting for Joe Biden but the...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Currency

Dollar has lost its safe-haven shine?

EDITORIAL: The pandemic seems to have piled all sorts of pressures on the position of the US dollar as the global...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

LSM signals

EDITORIAL: While any good news about the economy is always more than welcome, it can sometimes become a little...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Commodities

Weekly inflation: No reduction in prices despite massive import of sugar, wheat: survey

ISLAMABAD: Despite massive import of sugar and wheat the commodities prices have witnessed no reduction, a survey...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Compensation to missing person's family: IHC directs MoF, interior secretaries to file reports

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed secretaries, ministries of finance and interior to file...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Peshawar rally will be held at all costs: Fazl

PESHAWAR: Chief of the Opposition's Pakistan Democratic Movement Fazlur Rehman on Saturday termed that the biggest...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Naveed Sultan made chairman of Citi's ICG

ISLAMABAD: Naveed Sultan has been appointed as the Chairman of Citi's Institutional Clients Group (ICG), according ...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Money & Banking

Covid-19 crisis: IMF says SBP disburses Rs238bn among 2,958 SMEs so far

ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has disbursed Rs 238 billion among 2,958 small and medium enterprises...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Developing the practical skills for a 'Digital Pakistan'

Pakistan is one of the fastest-growing and maturing ICT markets in the region today. The nation's leaders recognize...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Ehsaas Programme: Govt completes survey in Karak, Malakand

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has completed its Ehsaas survey in district Karak and Malakand division, to...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

PTI govt firing employees in the name of restructuring: Sherry

ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Leader of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) in the Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman has said...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Four murdered, one commits suicide, six vehicles stolen in Capital

ISLAMABAD: Four persons including women were murdered, a young man committed suicide, and motor vehicles thieves...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Taxes

Track and Trace system: FBR issues instructions for licence seekers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued detailed instructions for applicants, who intend to seek...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Nigeria's economy slips into recession

ABUJA: Oil-rich Nigeria, Africa's biggest economy, slipped into recession for the second time in four years, hit by...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton Spot Rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (November 21, 2020)....

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Cotton & Textile

KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs50 to Rs9350

KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Saturday has increased the spot rate by Rs 50...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Industry

Orangi traders seek KCCI's help over a host of issues

KARACHI: The President of Orangi Traders Association (OTA), Abdullah Batra, has sought KCCI's assistance over issues...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Closure of educational institutions: Federal, provincial education ministers to meet tomorrow

KARACHI: Sindh Education and Labor Minister Saeed Ghani Saturday said the decision to close or not to close...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Industry

APCMA claims search by CCP 'blatant violation of law'

KARACHI: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (the "Commission") on November 19 conducted a search of the offices...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Exchange

Knitwear exports grow by over 12pc

KARACHI: Pakistan's knitwear sector beat the Covid-19 daunting hurdles, its export has grown by over 12 percent in...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Industry

Positive LSM trend a ray of hope for economic revival: FPCCI

LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has said the positive growth in...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Energy

Lesco to mange 1000MW industrial load with gas load-shedding in winter

LAHORE: Chief Executive Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) Mujahid Pervaz Chattah said on Friday the Lesco ...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Industry

PTA chief urges government to look into issues of leather sector

KARACHI: Chairman, Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA), Anjum Zafar has urged Prime Minister Imran Khan and Advisor ...

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule

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

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Industry

Automart: car prices in Karachi

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

Published 22 Nov, 2020 02:52am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 18	278.62
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 18	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 18	154.61
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 18	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 18	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 18	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 18	5011.12
India Sensex / Apr 18	72488.99
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 18	37716.66
Nasdaq / Apr 18	15601.50
Hang Seng / Apr 18	16385.87
FTSE 100 / Apr 18	7877.05
Dow Jones / Apr 18	37775.38
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 18	17837.40

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 18	82.64
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 18	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 18	214077
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 18	2374.36
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 18	80.61
Petrol/Litre / Apr 19	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 19 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 19 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 19 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 19 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 19 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 19 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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