Harassment of women at workplaces: Senate body decides to hold public hearing ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights has decided to hold a public hearing on Protection Against... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:38am
MoC holds ‘Single Country Expo’ at Lagos KARACHI: The Single Country Exhibition under the Look Africa Policy of Ministry of Commerce was organized in Lagos,... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:38am
Middle East Top Iran diplomat for lifting of sanctions TEHRAN: Iran wants the lifting of all sanctions in a verifiable process, its foreign minister said on Friday, three... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:32am
Nawaz, Khaqan: IHC dismisses plea seeking contempt of court proceedings ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, dismissed a petition seeking contempt of court proceedings ... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:32am
Blinken, Lavrov to attend OSCE meeting next week STOCKHOLM: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov will attend the OSCE... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:30am
Russia mourns 51 killed in mining disaster, police make arrests MOSCOW: Police in Siberia arrested two safety inspectors suspected of criminal negligence on Friday as Russia’s... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:26am
Industry First ‘robotaxis’ enter service in Beijing BEIJING: It looks like a normal car but the white taxi by the kerb has nobody driving it, and communicates with... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:19am
Iran militia unveils George Floyd video game TEHRAN: Iran’s Basij militia has unveiled a video game whose hero is George Floyd, the Black man who was murdered... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:19am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (November 26, 2021).... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ========================... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ========================... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,193.4609 Bid... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
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 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 26, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (November 27, 2021).... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Stocks Dow falls over 2pc as new virus variant spooks investors NEW YORK: The Dow dragged Wall Street’s main indexes lower on Friday, with travel, bank and commodity-linked ... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Europe Italy, France deepen strategic ties as Merkel’s exit tests Europe ROME: Italy and France signed a treaty on Friday to strengthen bilateral ties and reinforce their coordination ... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
‘Drugs and Organised Crime’: EU-funded project formally closed ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European (EU) on Friday formally closed the EU funded project tackling human smuggling... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Pakistan, China agree to improve experience of existing investors ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong called on the Minister of State and Chairman Board of Investment (BoI),... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Letters Land grab: who’s going to bell the cat? Describing the retrieval of forest land from land grabbers and encroachers as the government’s priority, the prime... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
In Japan, a weaker yen may not be the blessing it once was A weak yen, once seen as favourable for Japan’s exports-focused economy, has now become a pain point as it eats... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Less said the better? BoE considers communication reset The Bank of England is rethinking how it signals what its next monetary policy steps are likely to be, after a... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Regulating emerging technologies—II As per the Chainalysis adoption index for the market share of the investment in VAs, Pakistan is ranked as third in... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
PSEs: misplaced optimism The government’s quest for turning around loss-making Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) continues in the fourth ... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Japan-sponsored vocational training centre completed in Mirpurkhas KARACHI: The Government of Japan extended a grant of $89,283 to Advocacy, Research, Training and Services (ARTS)... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: An extremely wealthy and influential family “Just thinking aloud OK, so don’t come down hard on me.” “Sounds rather ominous!” “Well, I was ... Updated 27 Nov, 2021 01:26pm
SHC allows Faryal Talpur to travel abroad KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Friday allowed Peoples Party MPA and Asif Ali Zardari’s sister Faryal Talpur to... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Defence institutions not supposed to run businesses: CJP KARACHI: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed grilled the defence secretary over commercial use of military... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Collaborative efforts needed to control NCDs: experts KARACHI: A ‘flood of premature deaths’ and ‘disabilities among young people’ can paralyze all spheres of ... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Aleem Khan to quit ministership LAHORE: After taking Prime Minister Imran Khan into ‘confidence’, Punjab Senior and Food Minister Abdul Aleem... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Dealers found involved in profiteering will be blacklisted: CS LAHORE: The Punjab government in order to check the rising prices of fertilizer and hoarding have decided to... Updated 27 Nov, 2021 03:20pm
References against Shehbaz, son: hearing adjourned LAHORE: An accountability court on Friday adjourned to December 13 hearing of money laundering reference against... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Students, activists join ‘Solidarity March’ LAHORE: Students, activists and supporters across Lahore came out on Friday to join the “Student Solidarity... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Launch of air ambulance service in Punjab: summary approved by CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has approved a summary for starting an air ambulance service in... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Sindh CM praises LCCI for ‘promoting’ trade, industry LAHORE: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has appreciated Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (LCCI)... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
President to attend 15th summit of ECO in Ashgabat on 28th ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi will pay an official visit to Turkmenistan to attend the 15th Summit of the... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
AJK LB elections in May ISLAMABAD: The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has announced holding local bodies elections in May 2022. This... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
PM recognises JS Bank as best private sector bank ISLAMABAD: JS Bank was recognised by Prime Minister Imran Khan as the Best Private Sector Bank under the Prime... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
NA-75 Daska by-election ‘rigging’ matter: Shehbaz urges CEC to initiate ‘legal action’ ISLAMABAD: Leader of the opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif has urged the chief election ... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Population, Housing Census 2022: CCI sent ‘execution and work’ plan ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning has sent the execution and work plan for next “Population and Housing Census... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (November... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
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 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,435.2258... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (November 26, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (November 26, 2021).... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
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 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (November 26, 2021).... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (November 26, 2021).... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================== Open Bid... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 26, 2021).... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (November 26, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (November 26, 2021)... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Cotton & Textile Lean business on cotton market KARACHI: The Spot Rate on Friday remained unchanged at Rs 17500 per maund. The Spot Rate remained unchanged at Rs... Updated 27 Nov, 2021 01:30pm
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (November 26, 2021).... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Grains Argentina wheat crop forecast increased to 20.3m tonnes BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s 2021/22 wheat crop is expected at a record 20.3 million tonnes, the Buenos Aires Grains... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Energy US natgas rises, heads for 2nd week of gains NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose over 5% in holiday-thinned trading on Friday en route to a second straight ... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Energy VLSFO cash premium, time spread surge on tight supplies SINGAPORE: Asia’s 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) cash differential and market structure extended gains to... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Commodities China ferrous futures snap rally on concerns MANILA: Iron ore and steel futures in China, the world’s biggest steel producer, fell on Friday, after the... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Grains Ukraine 2021 grain harvest 95.3pc complete KYIV: Ukrainian farms have harvested 79.7 million tonnes of grain from 95.3% of the sowing area, with the yield... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Energy Asia’s gasoline crack higher as crude oil slides NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline crack edged higher on Friday as crude oil prices dropped after a new COVID-19 variant... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Grains EU wheat traders fume at French data snag PARIS: Incomplete wheat export data from France, the European Union’s biggest supplier, for the last four months... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 6.907... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Commodities ICE canola futures rise WINNIPEG, Manitoba: ICE canola futures rose on Thursday in thin trading during the US Thanksgiving holiday. Canola... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Commodities Palm oil clocks near 3pc weekly loss KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell over 1% lower on Friday and logged a weekly slump, dragged by weak... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Grains Paris wheat retreats from highs PARIS: Euronext wheat futures fell sharply on Friday to pull away from this week’s record highs, pressured by a... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Energy Permanent licences: PD asks Ogra to expedite work on renewal cases of POL importers ISLAMABAD: On the recommendations of Federal Tax Ombudsman Dr Asif Mehmood Jah, Ministry of Energy (Petroleum... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Rates Stock market snaps 4-day meltdown KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange, after positive opening on Friday, witnessed a mixed trend. However, fresh buying ... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Saturday, November 27, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Industry Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 154,579 tonnes of cargo comprising 100,074 tonnes of import cargo and 54,505... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Money & Banking Lebanese currency drops to new low BEIRUT: The Lebanese pound sank to a new low on the black market Friday, with no end in sight to the economic and... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Money & Banking Canadian dollar hits 2-month low TORONTO: The Canadian dollar slumped to its lowest level in nearly two months against its US counterpart on Friday ... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Money & Banking Sterling weakens below $1.33 for first time in 2021 LONDON: Sterling briefly weakened below $1.33 on Friday for the first time since December 2020 as a new COVID-19... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Money & Banking Yen, Swiss franc gain as Covid variant dents risk appetite NEW YORK: News of a coronavirus variant potentially resistant to current vaccines sent investors dashing for the... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Commodities Gold gains on concerns over new coronavirus variant NEW YORK: Gold prices rose more than 1% on Friday, consolidating near the pivotal $1,800 level as the discovery of a... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Commodities Industrial metals slide on new Covid-19 variant jitters LONDON: Prices of copper and other industrial metals fell on Friday over fears that a new and possibly... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Industry Black Friday ‘early birds’ find US stores less crowded CHICAGO: With many major US retailers opening their doors to shoppers at 5 a.m. on Friday, early risers ventured out... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Industry Tata in talks to set up $300m semiconductor assembly unit NEW DELHI: India’s Tata group is in talks with three states to invest up to $300 million to set up a semiconductor... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Why no action is not an option EDITORIAL: It’s ironic enough that the honourable Supreme Court is being asked, by all and sundry, to do something... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am
Investigating NAB EDITORIAL: Finally, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has received the green light, from the law ministry, to... Published 27 Nov, 2021 05:08am