Greece ratifies Mediterranean maritime border pact with Egypt ATHENS: Greece on Thursday ratified a maritime border pact with Egypt, which has angered Turkey at a time of... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:29am
NATO chief urges Russia not to meddle in Belarus crisis BERLIN: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday called on Russia not to meddle in the crisis engulfing Belarus... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:29am
Russia blames US for Syria confrontation WASHINGTON: Russia on Thursday blamed the United States for a tense confrontation in Syria in which Russian military... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:29am
US officer who shot black man named, as NBA leads sport boycott KENOSHA: The white police officer who shot black 29-year-old Jacob Blake in the back, triggering a new wave of... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:29am
Pence warns US voters: ‘You won’t be safe’ under Joe Biden BALTIMORE: US vice president Mike Pence took center stage at the Republican convention Wednesday to warn voters they... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:58am
Search for bodies as Afghan floods kill more than 160 CHARIKAR: Rescue workers were searching Thursday for bodies in the debris of collapsed houses after flash floods... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:01am
Covid-19 contacts should be tested, regardless of symptoms: WHO GENEVA: People exposed to someone diagnosed with coronavirus should be tested whether they show symptoms or not, the... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:57am
PU committed to playing its role in industrial development of SEZs: VC LAHORE: Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmed has said that PU is committed to play its role in the... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Governor endorses PU VC’s initiatives LAHORE: The Governor/ Chancellor of Punjab University Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar on Thursday chaired 355th meeting of... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:54am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (August 27, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (August 28, 2020).... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:54am
Exchange PSX closes on strong positive note: BRIndex100 gains 14.65 points KARACHI: Despite foreign selling, Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday closed on strong positive note on the back of... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Letters ‘Whistling in the wind’ LETTER: This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “Whistling in the wind” carried by the newspaper ... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Can the US Fed take on racial inequality? ARTICLE: Massive protests against racism have gripped the United States in recent months, and prompted many ... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Exchange Economy: govt’s misplaced exuberance ARTICLE:Stock markets only are a weak indicator of the overall performance of any economy, especially in terms of ... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Harmful taxation of IT/telecom sectors ARTICLE: The Pakistan telecom sector contributes steady inflow of heavy tax collections under major heads like... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Death of animals at Marghazar Zoo: IHC grants time for submission of reply ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday granted time to Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj ... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:13am
Reopening of educational institutes: Final decision will be taken with consensus on Sept 7: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood on Thursday said that the final decision regarding the... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:13am
SUC urges govt to arrest perpetrator of blasphemy ISLAMABAD: The Sunni Ulema Council on Thursday demanded of the government to arrest Asif Raza Alvi, the alleged... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Rain-hit areas of Sindh: Bilawal invites all leaders to join relief, rescue operation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday urged all the political leaders to... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:13am
Damaged houses in operation areas of Fata: NA body for making payments to victims ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) has directed the... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:13am
Exchange ‘Political solution’ only way to establish peace in Afghanistan: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Thursday that all parties agreed that a “political... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:11am
11 Pakistanis in India: New Delhi must share findings of deaths: FO ISLAMABAD: Islamabad on Thursday demanded that New Delhi shares the initial findings of the deaths of 11 Pakistani... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:11am
Shanghai Electric Thar Block-I: Asim Bajwa announces over 1100 jobs ISLAMABAD: Chairman China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority, Lt-General Asim Saleem Bajwa (retired) on Thursday... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:11am
‘Non-formal education will also be handed over to provinces from June 2021’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood informed the Senate Functional Committee on Problems of... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:11am
Stocks PSX operates normally despite heavy rains KARACHI: As the metropolis underwent its fifth spell of heavy downpour and witnessed lashing rains on Thursday, the... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:52am
Sindh CM declares public holiday today KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has declared August 28 (Friday) a public holiday due to heavy ... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
SHC dismisses plea against creation of Keamari district KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday dismissed a plea by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Aamir Liaquat... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:11am
Murad terms heavy rainfall a ‘disaster’, vows to help people KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed the commissioner of Karachi to coordinate with the... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:11am
Ministry’s top officials avoid Senate body meeting ISLAMABAD: The members of Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination were... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:11am
Partly Facetious: What does ‘discretion’ mean? ARTICLE: “I was so upset to see Shehzad Akber at his press conference…” “If you are worried that he may... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
‘Illegal’ appointments in PIA: Hearing adjourned till Sept 2 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of “illegal” appointments in the Pakistan... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:11am
Countrywide tally of fatalities by Covid-19 reach 6,274 ISLAMABAD: The countrywide tally of fatalities from coronavirus has reached 6,274, as six deaths were reported ... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:10am
Cashless banking for 7m women Ehsaas beneficiaries: SAPM supervises test run of Mobile Wallets ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar ... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:10am
Stocks Cyber attack halts New Zealand stock market for third straight day WELLINGTON: Cyber attacks forced New Zealand’s stock exchange to halt trading Thursday for the third time in as... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:52am
Stocks Dubai leads most of Gulf lower; Abu Dhabi up DUBAI: Most major bourses in the Gulf ended lower on Thursday, driven down by losses in financial shares, with Dubai... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:52am
Stocks European stocks down MILAN/FRANKFURT: European equity markets ended lower on Thursday with resource stocks weighing the most, while an... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Stocks China shares surge SHANGHAI: China shares closed higher on Thursday, lifted by new data showing industrial profits rose in July, and as... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Stocks Thursday’s early trade: Fed’s inflation push lifts S&P, Nasdaq to new highs NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose to record highs on Thursday as the Federal Reserve sought to achieve... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Stocks S&P, Nasdaq post another record highs NEW YORK: US stocks surged on Wednesday, pushing the S&P 500 to its fourth straight record closing high, as... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares rise SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares settled higher on Thursday as sentiment was lifted by better-than-expected... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Stocks Japan shares lower TOKYO: Japanese shares closed lower on Thursday, with consumer discretionary and telecommunications stocks leading... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Stocks London stocks fall as weak earnings weigh LONDON: London stocks ended Thursday on the back foot as earning updates from firms like Rolls-Royce underlined the... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Brick kilns to get more time to get shifted to zig-zag technology LAHORE: The Environment Protection Department (EPD) Punjab has decided to give some more time to brick kilns in the... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Non-bailable arrest warrants of Salman Shahbaz, others issued LAHORE: An accountability court here Thursday issued non-bailable arrest warrants of Salman Shahbaz son of leader of... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:59am
One year on, Punjab govt yet to appoint PCSW chairperson LAHORE: Despite lapse of over an year, the Punjab government has yet to appoint chairperson of the Punjab Commission... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:59am
Farmers urge govts to take steps to control spread of pest LAHORE: The maize farmers in Punjab have urged both the federal and provincial agriculture ministries to take steps... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:59am
BISE Lahore extends 9th class registration date LAHORE: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore has extended the last date of online registration ... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (August 27, 2020).... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
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 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (August 27, 2020).... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (August 27, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
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 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (August 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (August 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (August 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,427.8966... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 27, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates RECORDER REPORT KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 27, 2020). ========================... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (August 27, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (August 27, 2020).... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
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 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (August 27, ... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
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 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
PM says pension burden becoming unsustainable ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the burden of pensions was fast becoming unsustainable, ... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:06am
New Zealand mosque gunman sentenced to life without parole CHRISTCHURCH, (New Zealand): New Zealand mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant was sentenced to life in prison without ... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:14am
FBR issues new rule: online integration of businesses ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it compulsory for the different categories of integrated... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:09am
Adjustment of fuel charges: ECC takes no formal decision ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday did not take a formal... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:11am
Army establishes emergency centre ISLAMABAD: A flood emergency control centre has been established at Karachi to assist flood victims. In an update ... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:15am
Torrential rains claim 11 more lives KARACHI: At least eleven more people lost their lives as yet another devastating spell of rain pounded Karachi on... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:19am
August rains flood Karachi, shatter records KARACHI: Torrential rains lashed the country’s financial capital of Karachi on Thursday, causing widespread... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:19am
NAB files proposed rules ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in pursuance of the Supreme Court order dated 23rd July 2020, on... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:19am
Monsoon 2020: Around 100 people die across country so far: NDMA ISLAMABAD: Around 100 people have died so far during the monsoon 2020, while flows are likely to increase in all the... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:19am
Afghan head of peace process hopeful of talks with Taliban ‘next week’ KABUL: Afghanistan's government and the Taliban will next week begin long-delayed peace talks aimed at ending the ... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:21am
PTB services rules: Amendments approved by Cabinet ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved amendments in Services Rules of Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB) with a view... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:22am
Wheat import value: Sindh govt has not yet waived excise and taxation charges KARACHI: The wheat importers are in trouble as the first wheat consignment has reached Pakistan, but the Sindh... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:22am
Aamir Khan under fire over China, Turkey links NEW DELHI: Bollywood star Aamir Khan has long been a hate figure for India's Hindu far-right, but now they have a ... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:22am
Presidential form of govt: Petitioner urges SC to direct PM to hold referendum ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been urged to direct the prime minister to hold a referendum whether or not people... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:13am
‘Education emergency’ as third of world’s children lack remote learning NAIROBI: One in three schoolchildren across the world have been unable to access remote learning during coronavirus... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Exchange Filing of AML/CFT Risk Assessment: SECP grants 15-day extension to brokers, others ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted 15 days extension in filing of... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:13am
Wapda hydel generation surpasses 8500MW for first time LAHORE: Electricity generation of hydel power stations owned and operated by Pakistan Water and Power Development... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 04:13am
Trial next year for Balladur PARIS: Former French prime minister Edouard Balladur will stand trial next year over allegations that kickbacks from... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Virgin Atlantic to start Pakistan flights ISLAMABAD: Virgin Atlantic will in December start services between Britain and Pakistan, where local airlines face a... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Energy Turkey extends gas exploration in Mediterranean crisis ISTANBUL: Turkey on Thursday extended its controversial Mediterranean gas exploration mission and ordered new navy... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:50am
TikTok chief Kevin Mayer quits company LOS ANGELES: TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer said Wednesday he has quit the company as tensions soar between Washington and... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:25am
Grains Weather-hit crop to cut French wheat exports by 40pc PARIS: A sharp fall in France's soft wheat harvest this year due to adverse weather throughout the crop cycle will... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, PMEX traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 9.055 billion ... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:50am
Commodities China's July net gold imports up HONG KONG: Net gold imports into China via Hong Kong crawled up for a second straight month in July but remained... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:50am
Energy US natural gas futures slip as LNG exports drop NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slipped on Wednesday as liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports dropped to an 18-month... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:50am
Commodities CBOT wheat futures higher CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soft red winter wheat futures rose on Wednesday, recovering from early weakness ... Updated 28 Aug, 2020 03:50am
Commodities China's stainless steel futures rise on tight supplies BEIJING: Stainless steel futures in China traded higher on Wednesday, bucking the trend of other ferrous prices and... Published 28 Aug, 2020 02:02am