Gunman kills son of US judge in attack at her home NEW YORK: A gunman disguised as a FedEx delivery driver shot and killed the son of a US federal judge and wounded ... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:08am
US sanctions 11 Chinese firms over Uighur rights violations WASHINGTON: The US Commerce Department on Monday announced it has blacklisted 11 Chinese businesses for involvement... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:08am
Ukraine, US launch Black Sea naval drills KIEV: Ukraine and the United States launched joint naval exercises in the Black Sea on Monday, in a show of US... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:07am
UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong LONDON: Britain on Monday risked worsening strained ties with China, as it suspended its extradition treaty with ... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:07am
Letters 'Commemorating Kashmiri martyrs' LETTER: This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "Commemorating Kashmiri martyrs" carried by newspaper on... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
When the US sneezes, the world catches a cold. What happens when it has severe Covid-19? ARTICLE: During a blue-sky moment in 2018 near the end of a decade-long economic expansion, it was the United States... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
The Baloch 'disappeared' ARTICLE: How long are 11 years, or 4,000 days? Especially if the best part of them has been spent in a protest camp... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Exchange Burgeoning federal govt debt ARTICLE: The SBP has recently released the estimates of the Federal Government debt as of the end of May 2020. This... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Bajwa tells Senate body: ML-I railway project to increase transport share from 4pc to 20pc ISLAMABAD: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Chairman Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa ... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:03am
APPSA announces opening of educational institutes from Aug 15 ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association (APPSA) on Monday rejected the government's... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:04am
Punjab government to make 116 water filtration plants functional LAHORE: The Punjab government will soon make 116 water filtration plants functional that were installed by the ... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:05am
Regulation of private educational centres: Punjab govt decides to bring new law LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to bring a new law to regulate private educational institutions in Punjab... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:06am
Motorway Police arrest two alleged female fraudsters LAHORE: The officer of Motorway Police central zone arrested two females involved in fraud. According to details,... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:06am
Minister expects Rs 250 billion investment in Quaid-e-Azam Business Park LAHORE: Provincial Industries & Trade Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal has said that investment worth Rs 250 billion is... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Buzdar directs effective anti-polio campaign LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar presided over a meeting of anti-polio taskforce here on Monday ... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:07am
Non-licensed blood banks to be considered illegal: minister LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has said that non-licensed blood banks will be considered illegal ... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:09am
Stocks China stocks rebound SHANGHAI: China stocks rose 3% on Monday, led by financial firms, after regulators moved to bolster the market by... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Monday's early afternoon trade: S&P, Nasdaq rise on vaccine hopes, tech boost NEW YORK: The S&P 500 rose on Monday as promising early data on a host of Covid-19 vaccine candidates countered... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Hong Kong stocks slip HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday but recouped much of their losses, helped by robust gains on the mainland... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Japan shares up TOKYO: Japanese shares recouped early losses to end higher on Monday as expectations that the central bank would... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Stocks FTSE 100 falls on energy losses LONDON: The British blue-chip index ended down on Monday with energy stocks tracking a decline in oil prices, while... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Partly Facetious: Comparing the Khan to... ARTICLE: "I love The Khan, he amongst all his counterparts, and by counterparts I don't mean former captains of a... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Ceasefire violations: Senior Indian diplomat summoned ISLAMABAD: Pakistan summoned senior Indian diplomat over the ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:09am
Number of Covid-19 cases reach 265,636 ISLAMABAD: The number of Covid-19 cases in Pakistan has reached 265,636, with 5,626 deaths and 205,929 recoveries,... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:09am
NA informed: Covid-19 cases on state of decline ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday informed the National Assembly that coronavirus cases in the country were on a... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:10am
PPP, PML-N agree to hold APC after Eid LAHORE: In order to devise a joint strategy against the government, opposition parties, particularly PPP and the... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Europe Macron and Merkel express hope for EU recovery deal BRUSSELS: French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday expressed cautious hope for... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Middle East Iran executes man convicted of spying for CIA, Mossad TEHRAN: Iran on Monday executed a former translator convicted of spying for the US and Israel, including helping to... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
South Asia Taliban truck bomb kills eight Afghan soldiers KABUL: A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-packed truck near an Afghan military convoy on Monday, killing eight... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Exchange Afghans go online to slam Taliban ahead of talks KABUL: Thousands of Afghans have joined an online campaign to denounce the Taliban, posting accounts of brutal... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
USA US blacklists Chechen leader for rights abuses WASHINGTON: The US State Department placed Chechen Republic leader Ramzan Kadyrov on its blacklist of human rights... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Sewerage lines of SITE: DC Hyderabad for removal of encroachments HYDERABAD: The Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Mohammed Abbas Baloch directed the concerned officers to take... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:13am
Usage of social media: SHC seeks replies KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has sought the replies from petitioners and respondents in a petition, which... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:13am
'NFS&R ensuring supply of wheat at affordable price' ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (NFS&R) is ensuring supply of wheat at affordable... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:14am
NSCCP scam: NAB again fails to file reference against Ahsan Iqbal ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday again failed to file reference regarding Narowal ... Updated 21 Jul, 2020 04:14am
Obituary KARACHI: Maryam Habib, wife of late Abdul Habib Ahmed (Union Biscuit) and mother of CPLC Sindh Chief Zubair Habib... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Ilma registrar made Rotary International DS KARACHI: Syed Kashif Rafi was bestow upon the title of District Secretary (DS), Rotary International District 3271,... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
'PIA facing 'Bird Strike' incidents during last 7 months' KARACHI: Around 10 flights of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have faced 'Bird Strike' incidents during last ... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Covid-19 claims 26 more lives in Sindh: Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that coronavirus claimed 26 more lives and infected 546... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
VRG Pakistan to launch 'Asaan Mobile Account' ISLAMABAD: The Virtual Remittance Gateway (VRG) Pakistan is all set for the commercial launch of 'Asaan Mobile... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Sindh CM approves setting up of two SEZs KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over two different meetings approved establishment of ... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Covid-19 positive cases rate remains at 1.8 percent in Capital ISLAMABAD: The Covid-19 positive cases rate on Monday remained at 1.8 percent as only 23 people were tested positive... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
FBISE announces SSC Part-II results ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) on Monday announced the results of... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Opposition slams government's privatisation policy ISLAMABAD: The opposition in the National Assembly on Monday blasted the government's "non-transparent" ... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Former chief justice IHC Sardar Aslam passes away ISLAMABAD: The first Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court, former Justice Sardar Muhammad Aslam passed away on... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
ECP issues warning to Vawda ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday warned Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Ministry proposes amendments to ATA 1997, CRPC 1989 ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has proposed amendments to Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997 and Code of Criminal... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Reconstitution of CDA's board: IHC reserves judgment on maintainability of petition ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday reserved its judgment on maintainability of a petition... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Integration of merged Fata districts ensures equal rights to tribal people: Shibli ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Monday said that mainstreaming of the erstwhile... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Mayor opens Covid-19 Infection Disease and Research Centre at ASH KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar on Monday inaugurated Covid-19 Infection Disease and Research Centre established... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Federal govt takes initiative to end loadshedding in Larkana LARKANA: The federal government has taken initiative to resolve the issues of unannounced load shedding and... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Monsoon season: WWF-P for integrated watershed management KARACHI: Since the monsoon rainy season has begun in the country, which causes damage to the infrastructure,... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (July 20, 2020) and the forecast for Tuesday (July 21, 2020).... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
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 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Exchange Bulls rule PSX: BRIndex100 shows upward trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend on Monday on the back of local investors and institutional... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Energy K-Electric: Team submits report to Nepra ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority's (Nepra's) team probing power crisis in Karachi during the... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Currency Isa's wife Sarina criticizes SC's directions to FBR ISLAMABAD: Sarina Isa has said the Supreme Court's order directing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is in ... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
NRPs working as developers/builders must file tax returns: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Monday conveyed to developers and builders that the non-resident... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Civil Aviation DG can not cancel pilots' licences: Palpa KARACHI: Pakistan Airline Pilots Association (Palpa) Monday said that the Director General Civil Aviation can not... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil up KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed 2% on Monday, extending last week's sharp gains to close at a... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Commodities Coronavirus concerns cool copper rally LONDON: Copper eased on Monday, retreating from a two-year high, as new cases of the novel coronavirus threatened to... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Energy Oil little changed as virus infections rise but hopes for vaccine lends support NEW YORK: Oil prices were little changed on Monday as coronavirus cases increased in many countries, though a flurry... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Corn drops, soyabeans up CHICAGO: Chicago corn futures dropped on Monday, as rainfall strengthened crop conditions during a crucial stage in... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold hits highest since Sept 2011, silver jumps NEW YORK: Gold prices jumped to their highest since September 2011 on Monday, and silver hit a near four-year peak ... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Saudi shares retreat DUBAI: Saudi Arabian shares retreated on Monday, with most stocks in negative territory after news King Salman bin... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Australian shares ease SYDNEY: Australian shares closed lower on Monday, dragged by the energy sector on weaker oil prices, and as... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Stocks European stocks up MILAN: European shares turned higher on Monday, helped by encouraging data from an array of coronavirus vaccine... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Commodities India, China gold markets in grip of coronavirus BENGALURU: Physical bullion remained out of favour this week among consumers in top hubs China and India in the grip... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,484. The traded value ... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Grains Thailand's rice export prices fall to 4 months low BENGALURU: Thai rice export prices dipped to an over four-month low this week due to lack of buyers and weakening of... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Energy US natural gas futures hold near two-week low NEW YORK: US natural gas futures held near a two-week low on Friday on forecasts for less hot weather over the next... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 108,148 tonnes of cargo comprising 63,247 tonnes of import cargo and 44,901 tonnes... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Commodities Vietnamese coffee prices flat; Indonesia's premium narrows HANOI: Vietnam's domestic coffee prices held unchanged from a week earlier on Thursday capped by weak demand, while... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (July 20, 2020).... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate down by Rs50 to Rs 8350 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of Karachi Cotton Association on Monday decreased the spot rate by Rs 50 per maund... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Grains Saudi Arabia liberalises wheat imports for flour mills DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's state grain buyer SAGO said on Monday that companies that buy its flour mills will be able to... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Energy Gulf deficits to hit $490 billion by 2023 over oil, virus: S&P DUBAI: Arab states of the energy-rich Gulf are expected to accumulate $490 billion in deficits by 2023 due to the... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Energy Chevron to buy Noble Energy for $5 billion NEW YORK: Chevron said Monday it had agreed to buy US exploration and production company Noble Energy for $5 ... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Commodities Fakhar discusses cotton hedging at PMEX meeting ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Monday said that cotton hedging ... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Commodities Gold at another historic high KARACHI: Gold on Monday touched another historic high of Rs11,250 per tola, up by Rs1600 in a single day trading on... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Aaj TV - Tuesday'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 21 Jul, 2020 03:49am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (July 20, 2020).... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (July 20, 2020). ======================================= Offset ... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Monday (July 20, 2020).... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (July 20, 2020).... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (July 20, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (July 20, 2020).... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Currency THE RUPEE: Losses prevail KARACHI: On Monday, upon market closing, Pakistan Rupee lost value against USD in interbank market while also losing... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (July 20, 2020).... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
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 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (July 20, 2020).... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (July 20, 2020)... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (July 20, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Jul, 2020 02:55am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer