Africa Nigeria gunmen kidnap more than 300 schoolgirls KANO, (Nigeria): More than 300 schoolgirls were abducted by gunmen in northwest Nigeria on Friday in the country’s... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Latest climate pledges ‘very far’ from Paris goals: UN PARIS: Renewed promises to slash greenhouse gas emissions from countries as part of the Paris climate deal are... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
US strikes Iran-backed militias in Syria in Biden first BEIRUT: The US military has struck Iran-backed militias in eastern Syria, killing at least 22 fighters according to ... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Middle East Blast hits Israeli-owned vessel in Gulf of Oman DUBAI: An Israeli vessel apparently travelling from Saudi Arabia to Singapore was hit by an explosion in the Gulf of... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
PTA directs CMOs to improve network coverage as per licence standards ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) to improve... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Letters IPPs short-changed by govt? The relief that the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) had received through National Accountability Bureau’s... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
The quest for CoE has intensified The need for Charter of Economy is once again being voiced by businesspeople and politicians alike. Early this week,... Updated 27 Feb, 2021 05:50pm
Pandemic likely to add to world’s forests’ woes The rate of destruction of the world’s tropical forests is likely to have gathered pace last year, green groups... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Investors jumping the gun as TIPS, futures flag early Fed tightening Some investors may be getting ahead of themselves as they price in a move by the Federal Reserve to pivot away from... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
FATF acknowledges Pakistan’s commitment to combat terrorist financing: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office, Friday, said that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has acknowledged ... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
IR field formations to remain open on Saturday ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Thursday, directed all Inland Revenue field formations to remain open... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: PM’s English accent different from… “You say tomaiiiito a la American style and I say tomaato a la British way.” Updated 27 Feb, 2021 04:49am
Zubair urges PTI, its allies not to vote for Hafeez ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader, Mohammad Zubair, on Friday, lashed out at Finance... Updated 27 Feb, 2021 05:36pm
Spotify launched in Pakistan KARACHI: Spotify, the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service, officially launched in Pakistan,... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
PPP, PTI lawmakers clash in Sindh PA KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) asked the PPP government to act against flour hoarders as treasury and... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
'Affordable, safe housing for people main priority of Sindh govt' KARACHI: Secretary Local Government (LG), Housing and Town Planning Sindh, Syed Najam Ahmad has said that affordable... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
NAB arrests former secy special education Sindh KARACHI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday arrested former secretary special education Sindh, Noor... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Authorities/statutory bodies/organizations: Not permitted to use allocation of public funds at sole discretion: SHC KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ruled that the authorities/statutory bodies/organizations are not permitted... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Umar Akmal's 18-month ban reduced to one year LAHORE: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has reduced the ban on cricketer Umar Akmal to 12 months and fined... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Jail colonies: Barring senior officers from keeping 'milch animals' stirs controversy LAHORE: A recently issued notification by Punjab Inspector General of Prisons, Mirza Shahid Saleem Baig barring the... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Maple Leaf Cement wins CSR Award LAHORE: Maple Leaf Cement on Thursday was awarded with CSR Award 2021 in a summit organized by National Forum for... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Senate polls: ECP asks candidates to end campaigns by midnight March 1-2 ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has asked the political parties and candidates contesting ... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Daska by-poll: PML-N wants action against PM, Buzdar LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb has requested the Election Commission ... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Ceasefire agreement: 'Giant leap towards peaceful future if India abided' LAHORE: Terming the Pak-India agreement on full compliance with the ceasefire along the LoC as a "victory of peace,"... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
UAF for development of climate resilient seed varieties FAISALABAD: The climate resilient seed varieties should be developed to increase per acre production and strengthen... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
NA-75 by-election: PTI senator accuses PML-N of using pressure tactics LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) newly-elected Senator Ejaz Ahmad Chaudhry has claimed that during the NA-75... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
NA condemns killing of four women in NWA ISLAMABAD: The lawmakers Friday expressed solidarity against the killing of four innocent women in the district of... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Light rain likely today LAHORE: Met Office has predicted light rain on Saturday (today). Already, they said, the weather took a pleasant ... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Pakistan, Iraq agree to promote existing bilateral ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iraq have reaffirmed their mutual desire to further promote and solidify existing bilateral... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Bilawal to address public meeting in Kohat today PESHAWAR: Pakistan People's Party Cchairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will address a public meeting in Kohat on Feb27... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Social media regulations: AGP granted one month to consult with stakeholders ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Friday, granted one month to the attorney general for Pakistan (AGP)... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (February 26, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (February 27, 2021).... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Continuous gain vs USD KARACHI: After market close on Friday, Pakistan Rupee continued upwards against USD in both interbank and open... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (February 26, 2021).... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
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 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (February 26, 2021).... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.PSX Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
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 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
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 ... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.BR Index PSX ends bearish: BRIndex100 edges down KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a mixed trend and closed on a negative due to selling in various... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Capture or kill Khashoggi: US intelligence claims MBS approved operation WASHINGTON: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved of an operation to capture or kill dissident journalist... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Sri Lanka ends forced cremations after PM’s visit COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Friday ended forced cremations of people who have died of coronavirus, after visiting Prime... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Grains French wheat, barley mostly in good shape after winter PARIS: Most wheat and barley crops in France, the European Union's biggest grain producer, remain in good condition... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Grains CBOT corn lower after export sales hit eight-month low CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures closed lower on Thursday, pressured by a disappointing export report... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Commodities Low gold prices spark flurry of activity in India SINGAPORE: Physical gold demand in India gained momentum this week as retail buyers and jewellers lapped up bullion... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 17.614... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Commodities Palm oil may test resistance at 3,834 ringgit SINGAPORE: Palm oil may test a resistance at 3,834 ringgit per tonne, a break above which could lead to a gain to... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Grains Container shortage slows Indian sugar exports, fuels price rally MUMBAI: India's sugar exports could fall by 12 percent to 5 million tonnes this year as a shortage of containers... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (February 26, 2021).... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Cotton & Textile KCA increases cotton spot rate by Rs 200 at Rs 12,200 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Friday has increased the spot rate by Rs... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Commodities Palm oil retreats from six-week high KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures retreated on Friday from a six-week peak hit in the previous session as... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Commodities Copper spirals lower as bond rout spooks investors LONDON: Copper recoiled on Friday after touching successive multi-year peaks, falling more than 3% as risk-off... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Energy Oil drops on dollar strength and OPEC+ supply expectations LONDON: Oil prices fell on Friday as bond price rout led to gains in the US dollar while crude supply is expected to... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Commodities Arabica coffee slips LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE were lower on Friday, weighed partly by the weakness of Brazil's real currency... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Commodities Gold slumps in European trade LONDON/ROTTERDAM: Gold fell over 2% to an eight-month low on Friday en route for its worst month since November ... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Energy KE earns Rs6.872bn net profit after tax in Q2 KARACHI: The Board of Directors of K-Electric Limited (KE) in its meeting held on February 25, 2021, at the Bin ... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Energy PPL earns Rs11.886bn profit after tax during Q2 of FY20-21 KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) profit after tax has increased by 15 percent to Rs11.886 billion during ... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Energy Hazara division: PESCO notifies power shutdown PESHAWAR: Power supply from 132 KV Mansehra-Oghi Transmission Line will remain suspended due to maintenance work on... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (February 26, 2021)... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (February 26, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (February 26, 2021).... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (February 26, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (February 26, 2021).... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (February 26, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (February 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (February 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (February 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,571.9825... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (February 26, 2021). ========================== ... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (February 26, 2021).... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (February... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
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 ... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (February 26, ... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (February... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
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 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Aaj TV - Saturday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
New LNG deal signed; shipments to start in Jan KARACHI: Pakistan has signed a new 10-year deal to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar, a official said on... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Central Business District inaugurated: Deal with Qatar to help save $300m annually: PM LAHORE: Terming the wealth generation projects vital for strengthening the economy, Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Tariff adjustment: CPPA-G files pleas of IPPs, wind projects facing NAB probe ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has filed tariff adjustment applications of 22... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Private co granted licence to act as provincial grid co in KP ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has granted licence to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Investment declines by 78pc in 7 months of FY21 ISLAMABAD: There was a decline of 78 percent in total investment in the country during the first seven months of the... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
July-Jan period: Repatriation of profit, dividend exceeds $1bn KARACHI: Repatriation of profit and dividend by the foreign companies operating in the country crossed $1 billion in... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Pakistan to come out of FATF grey list by June: Hammad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar, Friday, expressed the optimism that Pakistan would... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
PSM to pay Rs93.2m for ‘violating’ contract ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) is to pay Rs 93.2 million as settlement amount to M/s Ocean Wide Services for... Published 27 Feb, 2021 04:29am
Ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed arraigned on charges of ‘engaging in political activities’ among others, says ISPR
‘Fake’ purchase of coal by cement makers: Abrupt transfer of officers halts probe into Rs11bn tax fraud