Letters Urban flooding LETTER: Army has been summoned to Karachi to deal with the urban flooding situation in the business hub of the... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Take a knee - Part II ARTICLE: Have you wondered who was the cruelest person in history? Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party? Genghis Khan and... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Consumers lapping up cereal, paper towels in pandemic ARTICLE: Face masks and hand sanitizer may be the signature items of the COVID-19 economy, but the upheaval in... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Coasian bargaining ARTICLE: Dear Readers, Eid Mubarak! And the return of the lockdown! Notwithstanding that the Government's strategy... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Impacts of Covid-19 on foreign investors The Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) conducted among its member companies a survey this... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Exchange China's Ambassador Yao Jing's message on the occasion of the 93rd anniversary of the founding of Chinese PLA ARTICLE: China and Pakistan have time-tested and deep-rooted friendship. The two countries have always stand by each... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Exchange United we march on ARTICLE: 1 August 2020 is the 93rd anniversary of the founding of Chinese People's Liberation Army. On this special... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Eidul Azha: 2200 personnel to perform security duties ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Police have made a comprehensive security plan for Eid-ul-Azha, under which around 2200 ... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Government caught enforcing black law in FATF name: Ahsan Iqbal LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former federal minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday said the... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
President for remembering poor, needy during Eidul Azha celebrations ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has urged upon the nation to be more dedicated to the cause of Eid-ul Azha and ... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Registration, exam fee of PBTE waived LAHORE: The provincial minister for trade and industries has announced to waive off registration and exam fee of the... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Former PU assistant registrar gunned down LAHORE: Unidentified armed assailants gunned down former assistant registrar of the Punjab University in Lahore's... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Animal markets witness sudden surge of customers LAHORE: Just a few hours away from Eid-ul-Azha, markets of sacrificial animals witnessed a sudden surge of customers... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Nokia flips back into profit HELSINKI: Finnish telecommunications equipment provider Nokia said Friday it had returned to profit in the second... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Google parent Alphabet profit dives SAN FRANCISCO: Google parent Alphabet reported a rare drop in revenue and profit on Thursday in a quarterly update... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Kerb Facebook quarterly profit rockets SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook reported Thursday that its quarterly profit had nearly doubled and users grew despite a... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Apple delivers blowout earnings, strong iPhone revenue NEW YORK: Apple Inc on Thursday delivered blowout quarterly results, reporting year-on-year revenue gains across... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Khamenei says sanctions failed, no talks with Trump TEHRAN: Iran will not open talks with the United States that will only benefit Donald Trump, supreme leader ... Updated 01 Aug, 2020 01:35am
Europe UK government wins bid for Supreme Court to hear 'IS bride' case LONDON: The UK government on Friday won a bid for the Supreme Court to decide if a woman stripped of her citizenship... Updated 01 Aug, 2020 01:36am
Currency Twitter says hack targeted employees using 'spear phishing' SAN FRANCISCO: The hackers who accessed dozens of high-profile Twitter accounts in mid-July gained access to the... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Europe Record economic slumps hit Europe in face of resurgent virus PARIS: Devastating economic figures poured in Friday as nations counted the cost of their efforts to contain the... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
USA US slaps sanctions on Chinese paramilitary body in Xinjiang WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on a major paramilitary group with vast interests in... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Australia unveils law forcing tech giants to pay for news SYDNEY: Australia unveiled a draft law Friday to force Google and Facebook to pay news media for their content in a... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
NICVD establishes 18th chest pain unit at Keamari KARACHI: National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) in collaboration with the Government of Sindh has... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
PSP urges Imran to find permanent solution to Karachi's problems KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Friday urged the Prime Minister Imran Khan to use... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
KMC cancels auction of plot at Old Sabzi Mandi KARACHI: Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's Spokesman said that the auction of a plot at Old Sabzi Mandi has been... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Decision to import sugar is 'Sugar Theft Part 3': Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary Information Marriyum Aurangzeb Friday said the government... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Sindh Governor felicitates nation on occasion of Eid-ul-Azha KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail, while congratulating the countrymen including people of Sindh on the occasion... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Sindh posts 489 new Covid-19 cases, 11 deaths KARACHI: As many as 11,555 samples were tested against which 489 new cases emerged raising the tally to 489 while 11... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Sacrifices to be made at specific places in Karachi KARACHI: An important meeting was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Minister for Local Government and Information... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Colonialism, foreign occupation: Masood pays tributes to IIOJK people MIRPUR: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan on Friday paid tributes to the valiant people of... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Imran satisfied over 10 billion Tree Tsunami project ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said as an environmentalist, it was a great satisfaction for him to... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Energy LPG prices up ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has issued notification of new prices of LPG for the month of... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Girl students: KP government, WFP launch education support programme PESHAWAR: The Elementary & Secondary Education Department (E&SED), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the United Nations... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Canadian visa centres reopen on August 3 ISLAMABAD: The Canadian Visa Application Centre in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi will reopen from August 3 onwards,... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
CTD shoots dead five 'terrorists' in Rojhan ROJHAN: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Friday killed five terrorists in an operation in Rojhan, an area ... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
KP CM felicitates nation on Eidul Azha PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has extended his heartiest felicitations to the nation on the auspicious... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Energy Pesco to ensure smooth power supply during Eid PESHAWAR: All necessary arrangements have been made to ensure continuous power supply in the province during... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Javed Murtaza appointed PCB's new CFO LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the appointment of Javed Murtaza as its new Chief Financial... Updated 01 Aug, 2020 01:39am
Khawaja brothers' bail: NAB decides to move against SC order LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to approach the Supreme Court (SC) for cancellation of bail... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Punjab government to observe Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir on August 5 LAHORE: The Punjab government will observe Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir on August 5 by taking out rallies throughout ... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Pakistan voices concern over rising Islamophobia at a newly-formed UN group NEW YORK: Pakistan, in an obvious reference to India, told a UN panel Thursday that a deliberate campaign of hatred... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Customs, police join hands for smooth flow of cargo PESHAWAR: Customs with the support of District Khyber Police moved to Barra link road to set up a mechanism for... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Happy National Swiss Day: OMEGA and ALINGHI celebrate their partnership with a brand new Speedmaster TEXT: The dynamic partnership between OMEGA and ALINGHI has brought the very best of Swiss precision, innovation and... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
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 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Currency Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (July 27 to 30,... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 31, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (August 1, 2020).... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (July 31, 2020).... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
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 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Exchange Government drafting new bill to amend SBP laws ISLAMABAD: The government is drafting a new Bill to amend the laws of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) aimed at... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
'Srinagar is our destination', says Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has reaffirmed Pakistan's full support for the Kashmiris' struggle... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
POL products' prices increased ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the prices of petroleum products by up to 11.8 percent for August. ... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Cotton Locust attack losses could be severe, warns SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that losses due to locust attack in Pakistan could be severe if... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Roosevelt Hotel: PC initiates FAC hiring process ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) has initiated the hiring process of the Financial Advisory Consortium... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
NDMA chief briefs Sindh Governor KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Friday chaired a high-level meeting on Karachi issues at the Governor's... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Three Karachi nullahs: Sindh government, Corps-5, NDMA decide to assign work to FWO KARACHI: The Sindh government, Corps Headquarters Corps-5, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and ... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
FBR launches programme on broad-based reforms ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a broad-based reform programme within the tax... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Proposed amendment to CrPC rejected by Cabinet ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has rejected a proposed amendment in Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898, which... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Exchange Exchange of fire resulted in numerous casualties: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said Friday that Afghan forces resorted to unprovoked fire at the Chaman border, and... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Exchange Three killed as mob, security forces clash KABUL: An artillery fire came after clashes between Pakistani and Afghan security forces at the closed Chaman-Spin... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Holiday Notice The offices of Business Recorder will remain closed today, Saturday (August 1) and tomorrow Sunday (August 2) on... Updated 01 Aug, 2020 01:34am
Eid-ul-Azha today ISLAMABAD: The nation will celebrate Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic, to commemorate the... Updated 01 Aug, 2020 01:34am
With liquor shops locked down, 10 die in India drinking sanitizer CHENNAI: Ten men died in a southern Indian state on Friday after consuming alcohol-derived sanitizer, as local ... Updated 01 Aug, 2020 01:33am
PM informed: Web-portals established to facilitate builders, developers ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has been informed that around nine e-Khidmat Centres have been established so... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Umar lauds FBR for surpassing July target ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Friday has appreciated the performance of... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Hong Kong delays polls citing pandemic HONG KONG: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Friday postponed a Sept. 6 election to the Chinese-ruled city's ... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Travel giant CWT pays $4.5 millions ransom to cyber criminals LONDON: US travel management firm CWT paid $4.5 million this week to hackers who stole reams of sensitive corporate... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Exchange 11-member FIA team to probe sugar exports to Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has constituted an 11-member team to probe sugar exports to... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Waqar assumes charge as head of 'subsidies cell' ISLAMABAD: Former finance secretary Dr Waqar Masood Khan has assumed the charge of 'subsidies cell' established... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Preventable loss of life EDITORIAL: It's been deeply disturbing, all the more so since the media had been sounding warnings on the basis of... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Terrorist threat to Pakistan, Afghanistan EDITORIAL: The United Nations has warned that the presence of a large number of terrorists in Afghanistan,... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Energy Fuel cost, AC behind high cost of electricity generation LAHORE: Fuel cost and auxiliary consumption (AC) are prime factors behind the high cost of electricity generation in... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Ship carrying 17000 tons of DAP arrives at Gwadar ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minster on Information and Broadcasting Lt-Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd)... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Money & Banking Firm productivity in Pakistan: WB economist presents impact of global integration reforms LAHORE: Dr Gonzalo Varela, senior economist in the Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment Global Practice of the World... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Commodities Tokyo rubber falls TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures fell on Friday, hit by a stronger yen and as investors took profits after prices... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Commodities Raw sugar hits 4-1/2 months high LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE climbed to a 4-1/2 month high on Friday supported by a diminishing outlook for... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Commodities Copper dips on month-end profit-taking, firmer dollar LONDON: Copper prices dipped on Friday as speculators locked in profits after July recorded a fourth straight month... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Energy Oil on track for monthly gains as US cuts production NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track for monthly gains, benefiting from news that US oil output ... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Commodities Chinese gold discounts hit record BENGALURU: Chinese gold dealers were forced to offer the steepest-ever discounts this week as physical demand... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Commodities Gold set for best month in 4 years LONDON: Gold rose on Friday, trading near its all time peak, as a sliding dollar and dire economic numbers from far... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Currency Yuan closes trade at 4-1/2-month high SHANGHAI: The yuan finished the domestic session at a 4-1/2-month high against the dollar on Friday and looked set... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Currency Aussie, kiwi break big barriers SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars broke to fresh highs on Friday as their US counterpart continued to... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Currency Sterling advances towards $1.32 LONDON: The pound advanced towards $1.32 on Friday, on track for its biggest monthly rise in more than a decade as a... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Currency Japan warns against 'rapid' yen rises TOKYO: Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso described the yen's recent rise as "rapid" on Friday, signalling concern... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Currency Early trade in New York: Dollar inches up NEW YORK: The dollar was up slightly on Friday but on track for its biggest monthly drop in a decade as concerns ... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Currency Dollar extends dramatic fall in European trade LONDON: The dollar extended its dramatic fall on Friday, putting it on course for its biggest monthly drop in a... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Energy Exxon Mobil, Chevron report losses on weak oil prices NEW YORK: Exxon Mobil and Chevron suffered losses in the latest quarter as the weakened economic outlook due to the... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Deadlocked WTO fails to agree on appointing interim head GENEVA: The beleaguered World Trade Organization said its members failed to agree Friday on appointing one of the... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Industry Fiat Chrysler loses billion euros in second quarter MILAN: Italian-American car manufacturer Fiat Chrysler (FCA) on Friday posted second quarter losses of 1.04 billion... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Industry Air Canada takes huge loss amid pandemic travel shutdown MONTREAL: Air Canada on Friday announced a loss of more than CAN$1.7 billion (US$1.27 billion) in the second quarter... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Industry Caterpillar reports big drop in profits amid murky outlook NEW YORK: Caterpillar reported a steep drop in second-quarter profits Friday amid weak demand from industrial ... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
North Korea returns to growth despite sanctions SEOUL: North Korea's sanctions-hit economy defied the impact of international restrictions to grow for the first ... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
India posts record fiscal deficit NEW DELHI: India's federal fiscal deficit touched a record $88.5 billion in the April-June quarter, 83.2% of the... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Record Brazil deficit, debt figures highlight huge public finances challenge BRASILIA: Brazil's national debt rose to a record 85.5% of gross domestic product and the public sector registered a... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Amazon to invest $10 billion in space-based internet system WASHINGTON: Amazon says it will invest $10 billion for its planned space-based internet delivery system after ... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Commodities Gold up Rs 750 per tola KARACHI: Gold on Friday grew by Rs750 to Rs123,500 per tola on the local market, traders said. Gold was available ... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
Industry Housing projects to inject new life into economy: PBIF chief KARACHI: Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum President Mian Zahid Hussain has said that implementation of... Published 01 Aug, 2020 01:12am
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 02 Aug, 2020 01:26am