Letters The polio challenge LETTER: This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "Africa polio-free, and Pakistan?" carried by the newspaper... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Powell's white-collar world led to Fed pivot for blue-collar jobs ARTICLE: Raised in a white-collar Washington suburb, a product of prep schools, elite colleges and the 1% world of... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
US big tech dominates stock market after monster rally, leaving investors on edge ARTICLE: US technology giants are increasingly dominating the stock market in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic,... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Currency What might have been ARTICLE: Over the years, I distinctly recall that, at a minimum, twice have my columns flirted with "What if"... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
'Make in Pakistan' ARTICLE: Prime Minister Imran Khan this week pledged to promote the local industry and pursue the policy of "Make in... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
NCC praises KP government's handling of Covid-19 PESHAWAR: A meeting of the National Coordination Committee (NCC) held in Islamabad with Prime Minister Imran Khan in... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Pakistan Post: President orders appointment of disabled staffer's son within 45 days ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has directed the Pakistan Post to recruit the son of a disabled employee within 45... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
NA body passes Control of Narcotic Substances (Amend) Bill, 2020 ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Narcotics Control on Friday passed the Control of Narcotic... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Exchange Japanese envoy meets Khusro Bakhtiar ISLAMABAD: Matsuda Kuinori, ambassador of Japan to Pakistan called on Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Makhdoom... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Government housing projects: Ombudsman concerned over delay, poor construction work ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ombudsman Syed Tahir Shahbaz has shown great concern over un-necessary delay, poor... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Partly Facetious: Dog pound ARTICLE: "So rains and pandemic and dog bites and...." "Only in Karachi and Sindh...." "If you are a member of the... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Europe 30 injured in ATM blast outside Paris VERSAILLES, (France): Thirty people were injured and a shop partly destroyed when a cashpoint was deliberately blown... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
South Asia Amnesty accuses Indian police of 'grave abuses' in Delhi riots NEW DELHI: Delhi police are guilty of "grave human rights violations" during communal riots in the Indian capital... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Three dead as storms lash Australia's southeast MELBOURNE: A fierce storm in Australia's southeast killed three people, including a four-year-old boy and left... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Europe Berlin court allows 'anti-corona' demo to go ahead BERLIN: A Berlin court on Friday overturned a ban against a planned demo of coronavirus sceptics, with police... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Europe EU could sanction Turkey if no progress on Mediterranean crisis BERLIN: The EU on Friday warned Turkey it could face fresh sanctions - including tough economic measures - unless... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Europe Thieves snatch 9 million euros in France cash heist LYON: Thieves made off with nine million euros in cash in the southeastern French city of Lyon on Friday in an armed... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Europe London Blue Plaque honour for Indian 'spy princess' LONDON: A woman of Indian-origin dubbed "the spy princess" on Friday gets a new memorial in Britain honouring her... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Turkish lawyer dies after 238-day hunger strike ISTANBUL: A Turkish lawyer seeking a fair trial after being charged with membership of a terrorist organisation has... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
US defence chief says China 'destabilising' Pacific KOROR, (Palau): US Defense Secretary Mark Esper accused China of "destabilising" the Pacific region Friday on a... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
UNFPA, PSCA ink MoU to empower women LAHORE: The United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Heavy rains, flooding cause 80 deaths in Sindh: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said the five spells of unprecedented heavy rains have claimed... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
'Gender-change' surgery: Punjab government directed to constitute special medical board LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday directed the Punjab government to constitute a special medical board to... Updated 29 Aug, 2020 03:11am
Two sub-divisions of Malir declared 'calamity-hit' KARACHI: In view of heavy losses from torrential rains, the Sindh government on Friday declared two sub-divisions of... Updated 29 Aug, 2020 03:11am
Tharparkar DC requests NGOs to help rain-hit people HYDERABAD: The Deputy Commissioner Tharparkar Muhammad Nawaz Sohoo has said that Non-Government Organisations (NGO)... Updated 29 Aug, 2020 03:11am
NHA chief holds E-Kachehri ISLAMABAD: In line with THE directive of Prime Minister Imran Khan on reaching out to the public through holding... Updated 29 Aug, 2020 03:11am
PTI shares its wealth details with ECP ISLAMABAD: The ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday submitted its wealth statement for last... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Nestlé initiates monsoon tree plantation drive with PHA LAHORE: Nestlé Pakistan kick-started its monsoon tree plantation drives with Parks & Horticulture Authority ... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Three JuD leaders convicted in terror financing case LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Friday convicted three leaders of Jamatud Dawa (JuD), Prof Malik Zafar Iqbal,... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Water rights and resilience: EU defining new priorities for cooperation with various states ISLAMABAD: The European Union (EU) is in the process of defining its new priorities for development cooperation and... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Poorly planned water schemes adversely impact health of people, nature: WWF KARACHI: Climate challenge forces the nation to a critical point to not only meet climate and energy goals for the... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Kamal voices concern over devastation caused by rains KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Friday expressed concerns over the recent... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Non-availability of mobile phone service in Karachi ISLAMABAD: It has been reported in certain sections of media that mobile service is not currently available in... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Qatar donates medical equipment to Afghan refugees to fight Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of State of Qatar Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Friday handed over a shipment of ... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Nine deaths reported in 24 hours: Countrywide tally of fatalities from coronavirus reaches 6,283 ISLAMABAD: The countrywide tally of fatalities from coronavirus has reached 6,283, as nine deaths were reported... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
PTI govt preparing to allow dual nationals to contest elections Govt to also hold a joint session of the parliament to pass two FATF-related bills rejected by the Senate. Updated 29 Aug, 2020 05:50am
Punjab government manages to meet fiscal challenges LAHORE: In two years the PTI's government in Punjab has managed to meet fiscal challenges, which were left by the... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Exchange Pakistan, Royal navies conduct White Star 2020 KARACHI: Pakistan Navy (PN) and Royal Navy (RN) UK, conducted bilateral Naval exercise WHITE STAR 2020 in North... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
LEAs chalk out Ashura security plan ISLAMABAD: The law enforcement agencies have further strengthened security and deployed over 15,000 personnel in the... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
PTI government has lost all credibility: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secretary information Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday expressed... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (August 28, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (August 29, 2020).... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Ailing Abe quits as Japan PM TOKYO: Japan's Shinzo Abe on Friday said he was resigning because of poor health, ending a tenure as the country's... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Business community assured: FBR will avoid multiple audits of taxpayers ISLAMABAD: Dr Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed, Member (Inland Revenue-Operations), Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Friday... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
FBR plans to drastically cut Sales Tax, but there is a catch SBP had recommended that lower rate of sales tax be charged from customers, who choose to pay digitally whether at Point of Sale or online (ecommerce). Updated 29 Aug, 2020 05:20am
Irregularities found in 2018, 2020 reports: WB Group suspends publication of Doing Business report 2021 ISLAMABAD: The World Bank Group has suspended publication of the Doing Business report 2021 after irregularities ... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Heavy rains may hit Karachi, Hyderabad again ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Metrological Department has warned that another monsoon rain bearing system is likely to... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Dozens dead as record rains lash country KARACHI: Dozens of people have been killed in accidents and floods caused by torrential rains that have lashed... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Exchange KSE-100 Index rangebound: BRIndex100 ends flat KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a rangebound activity and after moving both ways, it closed on a... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
CPEC clarification ISLAMABAD: This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "CPEC hits financial snag?" carried by the newspaper on... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
National Savings, PIBs: SHC orders finance secy to release Rs 1 billion for investment KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered Finance Secretary Sindh to release Rs1,000 million of endowment fund... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Goldman pays Malaysia $2.5 billion as part of 1MDB deal KUALA LUMPUR: Goldman Sachs has paid Malaysia $2.5 billion as part of a settlement over the US investment bank's ... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Currency JJVL-SSGC tiff: ECC asks PD to seek opinion from AGP ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed Petroleum Division to seek legal... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
SPI down 0.14 percent WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended August 27, 2020, recorded a decrease of 0.14... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Exchange SBP revises guidelines for recovery of NPAs KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has revised guidelines for transfer and assignment of Non-Performing Assets... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Muharram gatherings: Parts of Srinagar sealed off OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Police sealed off parts of occupied Srinagar on Friday to stop Shias from gathering during... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Energy Renewable energy projects: Government to announce special incentive to Balochistan: Sanjrani ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Friday said special incentive to be given to Balochistan for... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Commodities Copper hits fresh 2-year high LONDON: Copper hit its highest level since mid-2018 on Friday as the dollar extended losses and visible inventories... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Energy Oil prices dip as producers, refiners avoid worst of hurricane NEW YORK: Oil prices inched lower on Friday as Hurricane Laura passed the heart of the US oil industry in Louisiana... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Commodities Palm oil remains higher JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures gained for a third straight session on Friday after soyaoils rose and palm ... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Commodities Gold surges over 2 percent in New York NEW YORK: Gold rebounded over 2% on Friday, a day after a steep sell-off, as the US dollar weakened and the US... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Grains CBOT corn futures firmer CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures closed firm on Thursday, supported by a fresh export sale to China,... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Grains Brazil plans to nix import tariffs on soyabeans, corn, rice SAO PAULO: The Brazilian government is mulling temporarily removing import tariffs on rice, corn and soyabeans, the... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Grains European wheat at five-week high PARIS: European wheat prices rose more than 1% to hit a five-week on Thursday, supported by a rally in Chicago,... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Energy European gasoline margins slip LONDON: Northwest European gasoline refining margins slightly declined on Wednesday but remained supported by... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Energy Asia's gasoline gains after five-session low SINGAPORE: Asia's gasoline crack recovered from a five-session low to hit a two-day high of $2.80 a barrel on... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Energy US natural gas futures jump to 9-month high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped almost 5% to a nine-month high on Thursday as output fell to its lowest ... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Grains CBOT soyabean futures jump CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures surged 1.8% on Thursday to hit a 7-1/2-month high on concerns about... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Commodities Chinese steel futures rise on firm demand BEIJING: Chinese steel futures rose on Thursday, with both steel rebar and hot-rolled coils getting a boost from... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Grains Taiwan buys 99,895 tonnes of US wheat HAMBURG: The Taiwan Flour Millers' Association purchased an estimated 99,895 tonnes of milling wheat to be sourced... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Cotton Activities of Port Qasim KARACHI: A cargo volume of 137,393 tonnes comprising of 118,716 tonnes of import cargo and 18,677 tonnes of export... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Cotton & Textile No trade activity witnessed on cotton market KARACHI: No trade activity was witnessed in the Karachi cotton market due to rains on Friday. Market sources told... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Commodities Canadian canola futures rise WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures climbed to the highest nearby price in nearly two years on Thursday, lifted by... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Grains Brazil's August sugar production up by 51 percent SAO PAULO/NEW YORK: Sugar production in the world's largest maker of the sweetener increased 51% in the first half ... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Energy City areas facing prolonged power outages KARACHI: Various city neighborhoods including posh DHA and Clifton areas continued to face prolonged power outages ... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Aaj TV - Saturday'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... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Rates.Banks Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JAN TO JUNE 2020) KARACHI: Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Accounts and ... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Currency Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (August 24 to ... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (August 28, 2020)... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (August 28, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Cotton Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (August 28, 2020).... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (August 28, 2020).... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
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 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (August 28, 2020).... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (August 28, 2020)... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (August 28, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
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 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
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 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
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 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
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 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (August 28, 2020).... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (August ... Published 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
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 29 Aug, 2020 02:49am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points