Less developed areas: Release of WFF funds demanded for carrying out projects ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Less Developed Areas on Wednesday recommended immediate release of... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 03:52am
Bail to Khawaja brothers: NAB requests SC to recall impugned order ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been requested to recall the impugned order granting bail to Khawaja brethren in ... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 03:52am
Qureshi hopes intra-Afghan negotiations commence at the earliest ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday welcomed the Afghanistan's Loya Jirga's recommendation... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 03:53am
Agri-sector growth strategy to be presented to PM soon ISLAMABAD: The Special Committee on Agriculture will present the proposed seven-year agriculture sector growth... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 03:00am
PM to launch Ehsaas Nashonuma Programme today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan would be landing in the Khyber District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday (Aug... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 03:53am
Derogatory social media post: Pakistan urges India to act against perpetrators ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday lodged a strong protest with India on the derogatory social media post against ... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 03:53am
Grenade attack: JI chief concerned over non-arrest of elements LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Senator Sirajul Haq has expressed concern over non-arrest of the elements involved... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 03:53am
Anti-snake bite vaccine not available due to non-appointment of federal analyst at NCL LAHORE: Heavy rains across the country have increased the incidents of snake biting but its vaccine is not ... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 03:58am
'Now housing scheme will be approved within 30 days' LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Vice Chairman Sheikh Muhammad Imran has said that procedure for sanction... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 03:59am
Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan package: 1,725 posts filled, Senate body told ISLAMABAD: The federal government, so far, has filled 1,725 posts under Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan package while... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 04:00am
NDMA, FWO should develop Karachi's infrastructure: Teli KARACHI: The Chairman of Businessmen Group (BMG), Siraj Kassam Teli, who is also a former president of the Karachi... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 04:02am
Preparations for Independence Day celebrations finalised LAHORE: All is set to celebLAHORE: All is set to celebrate Pakistan's 73rd Independence Day with traditional ... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 04:05am
Microsoft back in phone business with folding Android device WASHINGTON: Microsoft is back in the smartphone business - sort of - with a new Android-powered folding device it... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Google turning smartphones into earthquake detectors SAN FRANCISCO: Google added an earthquake alert system in California on Tuesday, saying it is working on letting... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
World's biggest container ships take shape in South Korea GEOJE, (South Korea): On the bridge of one of the world's biggest container ships, a worker in a grey protective ... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 04:03am
Climate change researcher dies COPENHAGEN: A prominent Swiss-American glaciologist specialising in climate change has died in an accident in... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Hungary, US agree on 'biggest ever' defence deal BUDAPEST: Hungary agreed Wednesday to buy $1 billion worth of air-to-air missiles from the US, a deal which... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
USA Biden, new running mate Harris kick off White House campaign WILMINGTON: White House hopeful Joe Biden on Wednesday holds his highly-anticipated joint campaign debut with ... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 04:28am
Amazon fires a 'lie' says Brazil's Bolsonaro RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has said it is a "lie" that fires are ravaging the Amazon... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
'Baby' Milky Way discovered 12bn light years away PARIS: A golden halo glinting 12 billion light years away is the farthest galaxy resembling our Milky Way yet... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Exchange China warns US against 'playing with fire' over Taiwan visit TAIPEI: China warned Washington not to "play with fire" on Wednesday as a US delegation wrapped up a historic trip ... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
China eases travel restrictions for Europeans BEIJING: China has eased entry restrictions for nationals from 36 European countries, months after thousands were... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Afghan envoy pays farewell call on President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan attaches utmost importance to its bilateral relations with... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 04:07am
Appointment of DG CAA: IHC issues notice to AGP ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued notice to the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP)... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 04:07am
'Benefit of Rs600bn passed on to farmers over a decade' ISLAMABAD: The fertiliser sector has passed on a benefit of Rs600 billion over the last decade to the farmers'... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 04:09am
Progress review on PSDP Plus: 'Efforts on to encourage private sector to leverage investments' ISLAMABAD: Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Mohammed Jehanzeb Khan chaired a progress review meeting on the PSDP... Updated 13 Aug, 2020 04:09am
Pak researchers among winners of Facebook project KARACHI: Pakistan researchers are among winners of Facebook misinformation project. Facebook has announced the... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Plea to allow restaurants to remain open round the clock KARACHI: Convener of All Pakistan Restaurant Association (APRA) Athar Chawla has urged Sindh Chief Minister Syed... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
'Efficient use of social media helped Lesco overcome corruption' LAHORE: An efficient usage of social media has helped the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) to overcome... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Buzdar 'seeks time to answer NAB questions' LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar appeared before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore on... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
MCC Quetta seizes substantial quantity of betel nuts KARACHI: Model Custom Collectorate (MCC), Quetta Wednesday claimed to have seized substantial quantity of betel nuts... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Cotton 350,000 farmers of Punjab get subsidy on fertilizers LAHORE: As many as 350,000 farmers of Punjab got subsidy on fertilizers and 100,000 farmers benefited from subsidy ... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
No one is above law in new Pakistan: Buzdar LAHORE: "We believe in the reverence of constitutional bodies, as no one is above the law in the new Pakistan," the... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Clash outside NAB office: FIR registered against Maryam, Safdar and PML-N workers LAHORE: Police on Wednesday registered a first information report against hundreds of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Nespak to develop Rs100bn housing scheme in Peshawar LAHORE: As per Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan's vision, NESPAK is playing an active role in the housing ... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Punjab reporting fewer than 200 Covid cases in a day LAHORE: The province of Punjab has reported less than 200 cases in a day for the sixth consecutive day, as 129 fresh... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (August 12, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (August 13, 2020).... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Exchange KSE-100 Index slumps: BRIndex100 ends flat KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday opened on a strong positive note however could not sustain this... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Letters Mega Lahore development project This is apropos a Business Recorder "Lahore uplift project: flawed approach?" carried by the newspaper yesterday. ... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Monsoon floods expose blockages in Karachi's drains - and politics ARTICLE: Craftsman Mohammad Zakir, 35, who lives in a low-lying area of Orangi Town, does not recall the authorities... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Cotton Interest rate corridor and private sector financing: A way forward ARTICLE: Over the past five months, COVID-19 has restricted the business activities in the country. The government... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Currency Private sector investment ARTICLE: Pakistan is amongst the nations with the lowest investment and saving rates in the world. This has... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Stocks Second listing at PSX this month: TPL Trakker Limited issue oversubscribed by 14.6pc KARACHI: In an exciting development for Pakistan's capital market, TPL Trakker Limited, a pure tech-based company,... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Partly Facetious: 'Line of Caginess' ARTICLE: "Our LoC is truly controversial." "Indeed the Line of Control between India and Pakistan is being ... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Energy US natural gas futures rise to 7-month high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures on Tuesday rose close to their highest since December on a reduction in output,... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Grains CBOT corn futures flat CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures were flat on Tuesday as traders said the United States would have... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Grains Argentine corn sowing expected 6.3m hectares BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's soon-to-be planted 2020/21 corn crop should reach about 6.3 million hectares, similar to... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 132,634 tonnes of cargo comprising 84,054 tonnes of import cargo and 48,580 tonnes... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Cotton & Textile Bullish trend witnessed on cotton market KARACHI: Bullish trend was witnessed on the local cotton market on Wednesday. Market sources told that quality of... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Grains Euronext wheat steadies after six-week low PARIS: Euronext wheat edged higher on Tuesday, consolidating above a six-week low with support from Chicago futures... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Stocks Japan shares rise TOKYO: Japanese stocks edged higher on Wednesday as some investors bought shares of major exporters on the back of a... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Stocks Dubai leads most major Gulf markets higher; Egypt quiet DUBAI: Most major Gulf bourses ended higher on Wednesday, with the Dubai's index buoyed by gains in Emirates NBD ... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Stocks Telecoms M&A lifts European market MILAN: European stocks rallied on Wednesday as a billion-dollar takeover offer for Swiss firm Sunrise Communications... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Stocks China stocks down SHANGHAI: Chinese shares fell for a second straight session on Wednesday after global market sentiment soured on the... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Stocks Wednesday's early trade: S&P inches toward record high on tech boost NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes jumped on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 crawling towards a record high in a... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Stocks S&P, Dow snap 7-day winning streak NEW YORK: US stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow snapping a seven-day streak of gains and... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Stocks New Zealand shares tumble, Australia falls WELLINGTON: New Zealand stocks registered their worst close in a month on Wednesday after the country reported its... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Stocks FTSE climbs to 3-week highs LONDON: London's FTSE 100 closed at three-week highs on Wednesday as investors cheered monthly data that showed a... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Energy Crude rises 2pc after draw in US oil stocks spurs demand hope NEW YORK: Crude prices rose more than 2% on Wednesday after government data showed US oil inventories fell across ... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (August 12, 2020).... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (August 12, 2020)... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Wednesday (August 12, 2020).... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (August 12, 2020).... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (August 12, 2020).... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Currency THE RUPEE: Positive behaviour KARACHI: On Wednesday, Pakistan Rupee generally exhibited a positive behaviour. It gained value against USD in both... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (August 12, 2020).... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
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 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (August 12, 2020)... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
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 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,172.0096 ... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ========================... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ========================... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (August 12, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (August 12, 2020).... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
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 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (August... Published 13 Aug, 2020 02:31am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points