Development work on PDC in full swing SIALKOT: Brisk development work on 'Product Development Centre' (PDC) for composite based sports goods in Sialkot... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:37am
Stocks Futures spread up by 604bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 604bps to 12.99 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Letters Sweet facts Sugarcane is an important cash crop of Pakistan. It is grown on a large area of the country. 88 sugar mills have ... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:23am
Staff still shun London's 'ghost town' finance hubs ARTICLE: Deserted streets, empty restaurants, shuttered stores: London's financial districts remain largely ... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
KashmiriLivesMatter ARTICLE: The true way of feeling somebody's pain is to go through it yourself. Many things cannot be expressed till... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Can Pakistan outgrow IMF? ARTICLE: The handful of decision makers in the Ministry of Finance maintain that Pakistan cannot possibly meet its... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Enhancing tourism ARTICLE: The PTI government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has done good work for the promotion of tourism. It is about to... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:22am
All main rivers continue flowing normal: FFC ISLAMABAD: The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) has said all main rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej) are... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:32am
Currency PKR should be at 160 vs USD ARTICLE: Despite tough conditions at home and abroad, the economy did manage to impress Moody's Investors Service,... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
India data-curb plan 'anathema', US tech giants plan pushback NEW DELHI: India's plan to regulate "non-personal" data has jolted US tech giants Amazon, Facebook and Google, and a... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Twitter, TikTok discuss potential combination NEW YORK: Twitter is in preliminary discussions for a possible combination with TikTok, the Wall Street Journal... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Stocks Egypt outperforms Mideast markets DUBAI: The Egyptian bourse rose sharply on Sunday, extending gains for a fifth straight session as most of its... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Stocks Saint-Petersburg Exchange to add German shares MOSCOW: Russia's Saint-Petersburg Exchange plans to add shares in 52 of the most liquid German companies to its... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Stocks US proposes tougher Wall Street rules for China firms NEW YORK: US officials on Thursday proposed toughening rules for Chinese companies listed on American stock ... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Stocks Wall Street week ahead: Bargain-hunters look to US real estate stocks as S&P nears records NEW YORK: As the S&P 500 approaches fresh highs, some investors hope to pick up bargains in the battered US real... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Asia Blaze kills at least 10 in Indian coronavirus centre VIJAYWADA: At least 10 people died when a huge fire broke out at a Covid-19 treatment and quarantine centre in the... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:26am
Europe US, UK and allies call for prompt Hong Kong elections LONDON: Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand urged Hong Kong Sunday to hold elections as... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:29am
New Zealand reaches 100-day milestone without virus transmission WELLINGTON: New Zealand marked 100 days on Sunday with no recorded cases of the coronavirus in the community but... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:25am
USA US hits 5 million virus cases as Trump criticised over relief package WASHINGTON: The United States on Sunday reached the extraordinary milestone of five million coronavirus cases as... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Europe Five dead, one missing as floods hit Greek island ATHENS: Five people including a baby died and another person was missing on Sunday as torrential rains and floods... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:29am
USA Rare quake shakes North Carolina WASHINGTON: A shallow 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit North Carolina on Sunday, shaking buildings in the biggest tremor... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
South Asia GCC unites to seek UN extension of Iran arms embargo DUBAI: The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has asked the United Nations to extend an international arms... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Europe UK steps up plans to tackle migrant Channel crossings with new commander LONDON: Britain appointed a commander on Sunday to lead its response to illegal small boat crossings across the... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:28am
South Asia India to halt 101 military imports in push for defence self-reliance: minister MUMBAI: India will stop importing 101 items of military equipment in an effort to boost domestic defence production,... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Asia Nagasaki marks 75 years since atomic bombing NAGASAKI: The Japanese city of Nagasaki on Sunday commemorated the 75th anniversary of its destruction by a US ... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:27am
Africa Six French tourists among eight killed by gunmen in Niger NIAMEY: Six French tourists and their local guide and driver were killed Sunday by gunmen riding motorcycles in an... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:27am
Europe Lukashenko wins Belarus presidential vote with 79.7 percent MINSK: Longtime Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko won Sunday's presidential election with 79.7 percent of the... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
USA China targeting US election infrastructure with cyberattacks, says O'Brien WASHINGTON: Chinese government-linked hackers have been targeting US election infrastructure ahead of the 2020... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
PML-N hits out at PTI over celebrating 'Tiger Force Day' LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lashed out at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government on... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:33am
NFEH welcomes Imran's massive tree plantation drive KARACHI: President of National Forum of Environment and Health (NFEH), Naeem Qureshi has warmly welcomed the... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:36am
Heavy rainfall wreaks havoc in Balochistan QUETTA: Heavy rainfall and flooding have wreaked havoc in Balochistan as the Levies have found two dead bodies in... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:35am
Chairman Railways inspects KCR track KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Railways, Habib-ur-Rehman Gillani arrived in Karachi and held an important meeting... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:34am
Care taker of Imambargah shot dead DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Unknown gunmen gunned down a care taker of Imambaragah in Dera, in the limit of University police... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Covid-19 outbreak: Over 0.2 million Pakistanis unable to go abroad ISLAMABAD: Over 0.2 million Pakistanis were unable to go to abroad due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this was claimed by... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:40am
Sherpao criticizes government's foreign policy PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao said the country stood isolated due to the... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:38am
Fawad for using technology in cases against Nawaz ISLAMABAD: Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday suggested that technology be used to pursue... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:38am
Tree plantation campaign launched in Landi Kotal PESHAWAR: Like other parts of the country, a monsoon plantation campaign launched in sub-division Landi Kotal on... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
NAB authorised to investigate Bilawal: expert ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is authorized to investigate Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Covid-19: 303 new cases emerge across Sindh KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday said that 303 new cases of Coronavirus have surfaced... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (August 9, 2020) and the forecast for Monday (August 10, 2020).... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Climate change, rainfall: Wheat production has fallen: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday launched the largest tree plantation campaign aimed at planting 3.5... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:15am
Global market: Incentive schemes vital to keep industry competitive: SCCI chief SIALKOT: President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Muhammad Ashraf Malik in a press statement said... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:21am
Exchange Bulls maintain momentum KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend during the outgoing week ended on August 7, 2020 on the ... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Pakistan welcomes Loya Jirga's recommendation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday welcomed the Afghan Loya Jirga's recommendation to release remaining 400 prisoners,... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:16am
Kabul to release 400 'hard-core' Taliban KABUL: The Afghan government agreed on Sunday to release 400 "hard-core" Taliban prisoners, paving the way for peace... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:17am
50 Kachho villages submerged DADU: Death toll in the submerged villages of Kachho area of Dadu district reached 50 on Sunday due to alarming ... Updated 11 Aug, 2020 10:05pm
India data-curb plan 'anathema', US tech giants plan pushback NEW DELHI: India's plan to regulate "non-personal" data has jolted US tech giants Amazon, Facebook and Google, and a... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:20am
Libor 'Excess' payments to IPPs: Prospects for consensus improve ISLAMABAD: Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and government's team are said to have completed four rounds of talks... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:19am
US begins highest level Taiwan visit in decades TAIPEI: A senior member of US President Donald Trump's administration landed in Taiwan Sunday for Washington's... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:19am
Spying on staff: Barclays being probed by UK watchdog NEW YORK: Barclays Plc is being probed by the United Kingdom's privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:44am
President-elect of UNGA arrives ISLAMABAD: The president-elect of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Volkan Bozkir on Sunday arrived here on... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:43am
Import of raw materials: Commissioners IR exercising discretionary powers ISLAMABAD: Commissioners Inland Revenue in the field formations of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) are exercising... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:42am
Suki Kinari hydropower project: 270 Chinese technicians to be airlifted to resume work BEIJING: As many as 270 Chinese technicians to be airlifted from Chengdu, the capital of China's southwest Sichuan... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:46am
Donors pledge 253m euros in emergency aid for Lebanon FORT BREGANCON, (France): An emergency donor conference on Sunday for blast-stricken Lebanon raised pledges worth... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:44am
Monthly fuel price adjustment: Nepra increases tariff ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has formally notified cumulative increase of Rs... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:42am
'My inner is clear and transparent,' says Buzdar LAHORE: With two days left for his appearance before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore in a Rs 50... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:42am
A much welcome demonstration of unity EDITORIAL: The joint session of Parliament held on Thursday is remarkable for the unity of purpose with which... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Raise in CDNS rates EDITORIAL: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS), under the administrative control of the Ministry of... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Money & Banking Slot of ED to WB in Washington DC: Azam Khan emerges most potential candidate ISLAMABAD: After holding the all powerful position of principal secretary to the prime minister for about two years,... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Commodities 'Like gold': Canadian canola prices spike as shippers find back door to China WINNIPEG: Canadian canola prices have soared to the highest in nearly two years, despite a diplomatic dispute ... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Exchange Eastman Kodak's $765 millions US loan agreement put on hold NEW YORK: Eastman Kodak Co's $765 million loan agreement with the US government to produce pharmaceutical ... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:23am
Industry Road test: Chinese 'robotaxis' take riders for a spin SHANGHAI: Chinese entrants in the race to put autonomous vehicles on the road are bringing "robotaxis" online in... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:23am
Money & Banking Barclays being probed by UK privacy watchdog on accusations of spying on staff LONDON: Barclays Plc is being probed by the United Kingdom's privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Energy Oil giants' production cuts come to 1m bpd as they post massive writedowns HOUSTON: The world's five largest oil companies collectively cut the value of their assets by nearly $50 billion in... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Currency Algeria economy rocked by one-two punch ALGIERS: Currency depreciation, inflation, negative growth, businesses closed: Algeria's economy has been battered ... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:22am
Energy Saudi Aramco profits dive 73 percent as virus batters oil demand RIYADH: Energy giant Saudi Aramco said on Sunday its second-quarter profits plunged a massive 73 percent due to... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Currency Long bets on most Asian currencies rise SINGAPORE: Investors stacked up bullish bets on most Asian currencies, a fortnightly Reuters poll found on Thursday,... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Exchange Sterling to dip this year as Brexit uncertainty swirls LONDON: Sterling, which was approaching a five-month high on Wednesday, is expected to lose some of those gains this... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Currency Emerging FX to firm a bit more, but recovery stymied BENGALURU/JOHANNESBURG/BUENOS AIRES: Emerging market currencies are expected to rise a bit further in coming months... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Currency US dollar headed lower, in retreat against euro BENGALURU: The dollar's supremacy of well over two years has turned sharply and the current downward trend will... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Energy KE extends date KARACHI: In order to facilitate the customers due to ongoing monsoon rains and thunderstorms K-Electric has ... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Market witnesses bullish trend KARACHI: Rains can affect the cotton crop. Price of cotton increased Rs. 200 per maund. Fluctuations in ... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Industry PIA plans Karachi-Skardu direct flights KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Sunday initiated a plan to operate direct flights from Karachi... Updated 10 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Industry Shirazi appointed chairman, Aurangzeb vice chairman of PBC KARACHI: In the Board Meeting held today, Saquib Shirazi, CEO of Atlas Honda was appointed Chairman and Muhammad... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Grains Prices of essential food items remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities, including, sugar, flour, chicken meat, fruits, eggs, vegetable,... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Energy PPA rejects ban on sale of petrol to bikers without helmet PESHAWAR: The Petrol Pumps Association (PPA) office bearers and owners have expressed serious concern over the... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Aaj TV - Monday'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 10 Aug, 2020 03:47am
Rates.Banks Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JULY TO DECEMBER 2019) KARACHI: Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Accounts and ... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
Currency Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (August 3 to 7,... Published 10 Aug, 2020 02:51am
