Cancellation of leave of all essential services staff ordered: NDMA cleaning only three KMC storm water drains: Murad HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that out of 38 storm water drains of Karachi... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
EU launches 'in-depth' probe of Google bid for Fitbit BRUSSELS: The European Commission launched an "in-depth investigation" on Tuesday into whether US tech giant ... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Europe Scientists find way to track space junk in daylight PARIS: Scientists said Tuesday they had discovered a way to detect space debris even in daylight hours, potentially... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Asia Malaysia ditches law to combat forest fire smog KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia was criticised Tuesday for abandoning plans to introduce legislation that would have punished... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Europe Spain's scandal-hit former king flees into exile MADRID: Spain's former king Juan Carlos, at the centre of an alleged $100-million corruption scandal, has reportedly... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Europe France could lose control of virus spread: science council PARIS": France could "at any moment" lose control over the spread of the coronavirus, the government's Covid-19... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Europe Germany lifts travel warning for four Turkish regions BERLIN: Germany lifted its travel warning for several coastal regions of Turkey on Tuesday, ceding partially to ... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
USA US announces clinical trial of antibody treatment for Covid-19 WASHINGTON: The US has begun late stage clinical trials into a drug formulated to fight Covid-19, officials said... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Zara Larsson ends collaboration with Huawei STOCKHOLM: Swedish singer Zara Larsson said Tuesday that she had ended her collaboration with China's Huawei to... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
USA New York takes flood measures as storm pounds US East Coast WILMINGTON: Tropical storm Isaias pounded the US eastern seaboard with driving rain and strong winds on Tuesday,... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
All member states ratify UN child labour convention GENEVA: Every member state has ratified a United Nations convention banning the worst forms of child labour, the UN... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
World War III may ensue if Kashmir issue is not resolved, says PSP chief KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said that self-determination is a fundamental... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
'Youm-e-Istehsal' today LAHORE: The Pakistani nation is observing "Youm-e-Istehsal" on Wednesday (today) to mark the first anniversary of... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Additional info on India's HR violations: Qureshi again writes letter to UNSC president ISLAMABAD: In the wake of one year of India's illegal and unilateral measures of 5 August 2019 in the Indian... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Content moderation: PTA to get into suitable arrangement with Twitter, Gmail ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is striving to get into a suitable arrangement with Twitter ... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rain forecast: K-Electric identifies 451 dangerous locations KARACHI: In view of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (Met) forecast for a new spell of rain and urban ... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Number of positive cases significantly reduces in capital ISLAMABAD: The number of confirmed coronavirus positive cases has significantly reduced in the federal capital, and... Updated 05 Aug, 2020 03:22am
Animals' deaths at zoo: IHC seeks complete investigation ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday directed the authorities to complete investigation into recent... Updated 05 Aug, 2020 03:22am
Thatta water supply reference: Indictment of Zardari, others deferred again ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case on Tuesday again deferred... Updated 05 Aug, 2020 03:23am
Indian siege of IOK not to conquer aspirations of Kashmiris: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Tuesday said that the Indian siege of held... Updated 05 Aug, 2020 03:23am
Ombudsman calls for report on cyber crimes against children ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ombudsman, Syed Tahir Shahbaz, has asked the National Child Commissioner (NCC), Ejaz Ahmed... Updated 05 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Illegal actions and crimes against Kashmiris: World community's help sought to hold India accountable ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Speaker, Asad Qaiser, has urged the international community to play its due role in... Updated 05 Aug, 2020 03:25am
Dual nationality case: Vawda seeks dismissal of petitions against him ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda sought the dismissal of petitions against him in the... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Special status of IOK: Speakers urge government to consult ICJ against Indian step ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a National Kashmir Consultative Conference have stressed upon the government to consult the... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Insurance compensation: Heirs of PIA plane crash victims to get Rs 10 million per passenger KARACHI: In an unprecedented move, PIA was able to convince the insurance company to pay an amount of Rs 10 million... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (August 4, 2020) and the forecast for Wednesday (August 5, 2020).... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Grains TCP all set to import sugar and wheat KARACHI: The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) is all set to initiate the import of sugar and wheat for domestic... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Exchange PSX, BRIndex100 on slippage motion KARACHI: Despite foreign buying, Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday closed on negative note as the local investors... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Letters 'BLM and us' LETTER: This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "BLM and us" carried by the newspaper yesterday. The writer, ... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Currency Weak dollar no boon for emerging markets this time ARTICLE: Typically a boon for emerging markets, this year's plunge in the U.S. dollar may fail to boost the... Updated 05 Aug, 2020 03:22am
Freedom of speech ARTICLE: 'If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter,'... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Exchange Double trouble? ARTICLE: Oil prices are tumbling not because of supply glut but because its demand is plummeting. There is virtually... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Grains Coffee rallies on concern over tightening supplies NEW YORK: ICE coffee futures in New York and London rallied on Tuesday, driven by worries over tightening supplies ... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
CM for effective drive against price hike, hoarding LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has directed to run an effective campaign against artificial... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Tribute paid to over 7,000 martyrs of police department LAHORE: Like other parts of the country, the Police Martyrs Day 2020 was observed in the provincial capital on... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Minister orders strict monitoring of flour mills LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Food Abdul Aleem Khan has directed the district officers of the food department across... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Stocks Hong Kong shares rebound HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks snapped a three-session losing streak and ended higher on Tuesday, led by strong gains ... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Stocks Nikkei moves up TOKYO: Japanese shares ended higher on Tuesday as investor sentiment was lifted by a tech-led overnight rally on ... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Stocks European stocks flat MILAN: A surge in BP shares after it laid out plans to cut its oil and gas output and boost investments in renewable... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Stocks China stocks jump SHANGHAI: China stocks ended higher on Tuesday, underpinned by strong gains in banks as investors cheered Beijing's... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Stocks Tuesday's early afternoon trade: S&P, Dow drift higher NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Dow crept higher on Tuesday as investors held out for more US government stimulus, but... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Stocks Nasdaq hits record high NEW YORK: The Nasdaq surged to a record high close on Monday as a rebound in multibillion-dollar deals, including... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Stocks Kuwaiti and Egyptian shares up DUBAI: Stock markets in Kuwait and Egypt rose on Tuesday as trading resumed after Eid holidays, while the Dubai... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares rise SYDNEY: Australian shares rose on Tuesday by their most in two weeks, as a tech-led overnight rally on Wall Street... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Stocks FTSE 100 flat on mixed earnings LONDON: London's blue-chip FTSE 100 ended flat on Tuesday as mixed earnings and rising friction between the United... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 120,717 tonnes of cargo comprising 87,912 tonnes of import cargo and 32,805 tonnes... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Death of a child due to electrocution: SC upholds SHC verdict against sessions court order KARACHI: The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday upheld the verdict of the Sindh High Court (SHC) which turned down the... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Kashmir, where our heart is SYED NASIR HUSSAIN SHAH (Information Minister Sindh) ARTICLE: The Indian aggression in Kashmir has been going on ... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
New spell of monsoon rain: Mayor puts depts on high alert KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar on Tuesday put all concerned departments of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Partly Facetious: IK does what US Presidents do ARTICLE: "Naya Pakistan is with us." "I agree this is the New Pakistan. Can you guess why I reckon we live in Naya... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Grains Prices of essential kitchen items witness manifold increase from 2018 to 2020 ISLAMABAD: Prices of essential kitchen items especially wheat flour, sugar, pulses, spices, ghee/cooking oil, rice,... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Stocks Gong ceremony to mark first listing of 2020 of TOMCL held at PSX KARACHI: A gong ceremony to mark the first listing of the year 2020 of The Organic Meat Company Limited (TOMCL) was... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (August 4, 2020).... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices.... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (August 4, 2020)... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (August 4, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (August 4, 2020).... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Currency THE RUPEE: Overall loss KARACHI: On Tuesday, Pakistan Rupee fell against USD in both interbank and open markets. In the open market, its... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (August 4, 2020).... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
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 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (August 4, 2020).... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Tuesday (August 4, 2020)... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (August 4, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Exchange Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
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 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,378.3818... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (August 4, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (August 4, 2020).... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (August 4,... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
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 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Currency 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 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (August 4, 2020).... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (August ... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Exchange 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 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Import of sugar: ECC decides to take law ministry on board ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided to take Law Ministry on board on... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Gold prices surge to all-time high KARACHI: Gold on Tuesday surged to all time high of Rs 123,900 per tola, up by Rs 400 on the local market, traders... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Gold triumphs record $2,000/oz peak on US stimulus bets NEW YORK: Gold prices soared past the key $2,000 mark for the first time in history on Tuesday, as the ultra-low... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
LNG Regasification Terminals: Unutilized capacity of government to be auctioned ISLAMABAD: The government has decided, in principle, to auction unutilized capacity of government in LNG... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Cabinet told: Exports suffer dearly in Q4FY20 due to Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet was informed that Pakistan's exports suffered dearly during the last quarters of... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Two huge Beirut explosions kill 27, wound thousands BEIRUT: Two enormous explosions rocked Beirut's port on Tuesday, killing at least 27 people and wounding thousands,... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Hike in POL products' prices: FBR estimates Rs4bn more revenue this month ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has estimated additional revenue of Rs 3-4 billion in August 2020 as a... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
President to attend Senate session ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi is going to attend an all important Senate session on Kashmir issue on the special... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Pakistan rejects India's objection ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday categorically rejected Indian assertion with regard to the new political map, saying... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
PM unveils Pakistan's 'political map' ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has unveiled the "political map" of the country on the eve of the first... Updated 11 Aug, 2020 10:06pm
COAS interacts with senior serving, retired army officers at Corps HQs Lahore LAHORE: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa met senior serving and retired military officers to... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am
Rain forecast: KE identifies 451 dangerous locations KARACHI: In view of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (Met) forecast for a new spell of rain and urban ... Published 05 Aug, 2020 03:00am