Senate passes The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020 ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the Parliament on Monday passed The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020, a ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Letters 'UK in deep recession' LETTER: This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "UK in deep recession" carried by the newspaper on Sunday. The... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
As Democrats prepare to nominate Joe Biden, widespread fears about unfair election ARTICLE: With less than 80 days to go before the US presidential election, it looks like Joe Biden's race to lose.... Updated 18 Aug, 2020 03:36am
Fresh betrayals of the Palestinian cause ARTICLE: After the United Arab Emirates (UAE) accepted the US-sponsored deal to recognise Israel formally by and by,... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Lower budget deficit in 2019-20 ARTICLE: The information on fiscal operations in 2019-20 by the federal and provincial governments was released a ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
NA body passes two amendment bills unanimously ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly's Standing Committee on National Health on Monday unanimously passed the... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Taxes Individuals, cos, AoPs, trusts and NPOs: People registered before Sept 30 must file taxpayers' profile: FBR ISLAMABAD: The persons, registered before September 30, 2020, having business income or incomes subject to final... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
'Political stability prerequisite for sustained economic growth' LAHORE: Political stability is prerequisite for sustained economic growth to cope with the multiple challenges in... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Punjab reports 56 fresh Covid-19 cases LAHORE: Health experts have warned the people that coronavirus threat still exists and asked them to strictly follow... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Money laundering: NAB files reference against Shahbaz, family LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday filed a reference of money laundering worth Rs8 billion... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Stocks Australian shares lower, NZ up WELLINGTON: Financials pulled down Australian shares on Monday as a decision by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank to defer... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Stocks FTSE jumps for first time in three days LONDON: London's FTSE 100 index ended higher for the first time in three sessions on Monday as more stimulus in ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
NHA launches GIS of its entire network ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has launched Geographic Information System (GIS) survey and... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Federal government servants colony Quetta: Urban regeneration model proposed ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Housing and Works is said to have approached the federal government to get vacated over ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
'Stop using Asaan Mobile Account': VRG takes strong exception to PTA's action ISLAMABAD: The Virtual Remittance Gateway (VRG) has taken strong exception to the Pakistan Telecommunication... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Money-laundering case: Court extends remand of SGC financial officer LAHORE: An accountability court on Monday extended physical remand of Usman, chief financial officer of Sharif Group... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Exchange Qatari envoy meets Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Qatar has expressed keenness for enhanced investment in Pakistan and further strengthening bilateral... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
WPC-KP launches report to identify, fix legislative gaps related to EVAW PESHAWAR: Women Parliamentary Caucus Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (WPC-KP) and UN Women Pakistan Monday launched a report on... Updated 18 Aug, 2020 03:37am
Anti-polio campaign begins in Balochistan, AJK QUETTA: The sub-national polio-eradication campaign began in Balochistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Monday to... Updated 18 Aug, 2020 03:38am
Partly Facetious: PTI's Moe ARTICLE: "The Buzz went when summoned by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) without any protocol." "Who said?"... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
China's Tencent buys into French game developer Voodoo PARIS: French video game developer Voodoo said Monday it had sold a minority stake to Chinese tech giant Tencent... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
US adds sanctions on Huawei to limit technology access WASHINGTON: The US administration Monday expanded its sanctions on China's Huawei, a move aimed at further limiting... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Google slams Australia law forcing tech giants to pay for news SYDNEY: US technology giant Google went on the offensive Monday against an Australian plan forcing digital giants to... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
South Asia Sri Lanka plunged into darkness after power outage hits entire nation COLOMBO: The entire nation of Sri Lanka was left without power Monday in a seven-hour outage following a failure at ... Updated 18 Aug, 2020 03:48am
Virus forces New Zealand election delay as Europe tightens curbs WELLINGTON: New Zealand on Monday postponed its election to focus on fighting a second wave of the coronavirus as... Updated 18 Aug, 2020 03:45am
Middle East Oman, Israel discuss 'recent developments' after UAE deal MUSCAT: Oman's foreign minister spoke to his Israeli counterpart on Monday, Muscat said, the first contact since... Updated 18 Aug, 2020 03:45am
Middle East Israel planning UAE flights over Saudi: Netanyahu OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel is working on opening a corridor over... Updated 18 Aug, 2020 03:46am
Middle East Kushner urges Saudi Arabia to normalise ties with Israel DUBAI: US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and White House advisor Jared Kushner said Monday it would be in Saudi... Updated 18 Aug, 2020 03:46am
China blasts US 'digital gunboat diplomacy' over TikTok BEIJING: China on Monday slammed Washington for using "digital gunboat diplomacy" after US President Donald Trump... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
USA Scorching temperature in US's Death Valley could be global high WASHINGTON: A temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54.4 degrees Celsius) recorded in California's Death Valley on... Updated 18 Aug, 2020 03:49am
Europe Belarus workers chant 'Leave' at Lukashenko as anger mounts over vote MINSK: Workers at a state-run factory confronted Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko with chants of "Leave!" ... Updated 18 Aug, 2020 03:46am
South Asia Iran paid Taliban for attacks on Americans: CNN report WASHINGTON: Iran offered the Taliban bounties to attack US and coalition soldiers in Afghanistan, just as Russia... Updated 18 Aug, 2020 03:47am
Rebuilding of infrastructure: Governments urged to give NDMA, FWO the go-ahead KARACHI: "The federal and provincial governments must immediately give [their] go-ahead to [the] National Disaster... Updated 18 Aug, 2020 03:38am
Administrator Karachi to be appointed with consultation of all parties: mayor KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar on Monday said that after completion of local bodies tenure, Administrator... Updated 18 Aug, 2020 03:38am
PSP will devolve powers, resources to lowest level: Kamal KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party chairman (PSP) Syed Mustafa Kamal on Monday said the aim of PSP is to empower people,... Updated 18 Aug, 2020 03:39am
PNSC changes crew onboard MV Malakand at La Reunion Island KARACHI: PNSC remains steadfast and fully committed to the safety and welfare of its seafarers despite the ... Updated 18 Aug, 2020 03:39am
12 new Covid-19 cases emerge in Capital ISLAMABAD: The federal capital on Monday reported 12 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total number of infections in ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
'Think Tank Pakistan' established in UK LONDON: British-Pakistani learned community in London established a "Think Tank Pakistan" forum to help and ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
SEPA takes action against 7 construction projects of District East KARACHI: Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has initiated legal action with reference to Section 17 of... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
SUTA delegation calls on VC SU HYDERABAD: A delegation of Sindh University Teachers Association (SUTA) called on SU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Fateh... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
NICVD Hyderabad establishes new building at Qasimabad KARACHI: National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases - NICVD in collaboration with the Government of Sindh has... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Bifurcation of Sindh to be enmity with Pakistan: Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Sindh is our motherland and the people talking about... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Marriyum condemns NAB's summons for Abbasi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary Information Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday strongly ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
'Psychological games' being played with my family: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday said his party would not change... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
SC orders removal of fuel pumps established on greenbelts ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the authorities to remove petrol pumps established on greenbelts of... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Encroachments: Cabinet asks CDA to issue notices ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has directed Capital Development Authority (CDA) to ask Pakistan Navy and Pakistan ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Al-Azizia reference: IHC raises questions over status of Nawaz's bail ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Curt (IHC) on Monday raised questions over the status of former prime minister and... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Qureshi for preventing regional integration from India's expansionist policies ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday called for efforts to prevent regional integration from... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
ICA approval: Pakistani embassy in Abu Dhabi approaches UAE's foreign ministry KARACHI: The embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has approached the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Rly resumes Moen-jo-Daro Express with modifications KARACHI: Pakistan Railways on Monday resumed the 213 Up Moen-jo-Daro Express from City Station Karachi with major... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (August 17, 2020) and the forecast for Tuesday (August 18, 2020).... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
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 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Energy Pact with IPPs to reduce cost of power generation: Omar ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Omar Ayub Monday said an agreement signed with the Independent Power Producers would... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Energy Oil rises on China plan to boost US imports, OPEC+ compliance • OPEC+ ministerial panel to meet on Aug 19 NEW YORK: Oil prices settled higher on Monday, as OPEC+ producers... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Cotton & Textile Cotton rises over 1pc as dollar weakens NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose as much as 1.4% on Monday, underpinned by a weaker dollar, with investors ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Energy Total resumes Angola oil drilling LONDON: France's Total has restarted oil drilling in Angola and new exploration ships will also soon resume work, ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Commodities China July aluminium output hits record BEIJING: China's monthly aluminium output rose to a record high in July, official data showed on Friday, as the... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil moves up KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose more than 1% on Monday, following higher prices of rival soyaoil on ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Commodities As Canada curbs methane emissions, new measurements show problem bigger than thought TORONTO/WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): Reported greenhouse gas emissions from Canada's oilpatch have more than doubled in the... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Commodities Gold moves higher in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold rose on Monday in Asian trade as the dollar eased, recouping initial declines following a steep drop... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Commodities Gold jumps in Europe LONDON: Gold jumped more than 2% to its highest in nearly one week on Monday as a weaker dollar and a pull-back in ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Commodities Ivory Coast's main cocoa harvest to begin early, boosted by good weather ABIDJAN: Below average rainfall last week in most of top grower Ivory Coast's cocoa regions is expected to support... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Energy 'Pakistan cannot harness indigenous energy resources appropriately' LAHORE: Despite severe energy crises, Pakistan could not harness its indigenous energy resources appropriately.... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Stocks Most Gulf markets move higher DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday, largely led by gains in financial shares. Saudi... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Stocks Japanese stocks slip TOKYO: Japanese stocks fell on Monday by the most in over two weeks after data showed the country's economy shrank ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Stocks Miners lift European stocks, travel firms down LONDON: European shares closed higher as China-exposed miners jumped on fresh stimulus for the world's ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Stocks China shares end at five-week high SHANGHAI: China shares closed at their highest in more than a month on Monday after the central bank injected fresh... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Stocks Monday's midday trade: Tech stocks gain as S&P flirts with record high NEW YORK: Technology-related shares were the top boosts to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on Monday, bringing the... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Grains CBOT corn futures lower CHICAGO: Chicago corn inched lower on Friday, but ended the week strongly up, as traders questioned federal acreage... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Grains EU wheat hits two-week high on technical buying PARIS: Euronext spot wheat futures rose for a second day on Friday to reach a two-week high, supported by a rebound... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,980. The traded value ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Commodities Dwindling gold demand pushes Chinese discounts to record high BENGALURU: Chinese discounts for physical gold scaled yet another record peak versus global spot rates this week as... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 199,418 tonnes of cargo comprising 134,283 tonnes of import cargo and 65,135 ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (August 17, 2020).... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Cotton & Textile Trading activities remain stable on cotton market KARACHI: Trading activities remained stable on the local cotton market on Monday. Market sources told that quality ... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Grains Vietnamese rice export prices climb to over 8-year high BENGALURU: Vietnamese rice export prices climbed to their highest level since end-2011 this week, as supplies... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Energy Hitachi eyes relaunch of UK nuclear plant LONDON: Japan's Hitachi said Monday it was ready to relaunch a nuclear power project in Wales that was put on hold... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Commodities Gold up by Rs 400 per tola KARACHI: Gold on Monday went up by Rs400 to Rs119400 per tola on the local market, traders said. The precious metal... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (August 17, 2020).... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (August 17, 2020)... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (August 17, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Monday (August 17, 2020).... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (August 17, 2020).... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (August 17, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (August 17, 2020).... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Currency THE RUPEE: Loss on interbank, open markets KARACHI: On Monday, after market close, Pakistan Rupee generally lost value in open and interbank markets. It fell... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (August 17, 2020).... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
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 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (August 17, 2020).... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (August 17, 2020)... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (August 17, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS RECORDER REPORT KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Exchange Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Aug, 2020 03:13am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points