Sindh CM visits Sukkur Barrage SUKKUR: Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday visited Sukkur Barrage to review the flood situation... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Coronavirus: 394 new cases reported, 3 dead LAHORE: Pakistan has reported 3 deaths in last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Pakistan again contacts India on Jadhav case ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday once again contacted the Indian government over the matter of appointing a legal... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Industry Chairman of Fortescue Metals Group calls on PM ISLAMABAD: Andrew Forrest, chairman of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Australia, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan,... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
12 die in marble mine collapse in Mohmand Agency PESHAWAR: At least 12 labourers were killed and six others injured in a rockslide at a marble quarry in Mohmand... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
China says CPEC has registered progress against all odds BEIJING: China on Monday commended positive comments made by Prime Minister Imran Khan on bilateral relations ... Updated 08 Sep, 2020 03:29am
Pakistan potential destination for foreign investment: Hafeez ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh chaired a meeting here at Finance... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Industry Fortescue Metals Group keen to invest in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Fortescue Metals Group Limited has shown its interest in investing in Pakistan to establish new... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Cotton Scientists urged to develop cotton varieties with better fiber quality LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Minister Malik Nauman Ahmad Langrial has urged the scientists to develop such cotton... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Governor confers civil awards on different personalities LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, on behalf of President of Pakistan, conferred civil awards to... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Economy taking off, says Sarwar LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar said on Monday that Pakistan after bearing the brunt of the... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
CM inaugurates Harbanspura Rescue Station LAHORE: Inaugurating the Harbanspura Rescue Station, Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Monday that approval... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Rising temperature contributes to energy crisis in Pakistan: experts LAHORE: The rising temperature in Pakistan has contributed its part in energy crisis in recent years and the... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
SHC seeks report on E-libraries KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) Monday sought the report on E-Libraries and hiring in these libraries from ... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
British Lyceum launches online school LAHORE: British Lyceum has launched online school in Pakistan. Education startup 'British Lyceum' is now live and is... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
HABIBMETRO, IBA launch scholarship award KARACHI: The Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited (HMB) and the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi have... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
MoD for ferry service to Muscat in first phase ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Maritime Affairs is reportedly in a tiff with Ministry of Defence (MoD) as the latter is said... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Kaira prepares workers for mass protests LAHORE: The president of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Punjab chapter Qamar Zaman Kaira has urged the party workers... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
'Classes to be held on alternate days in Punjab schools' LAHORE: Punjab Minister Dr Murad Raas said here on Monday that all the public and private schools in the province... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Rehman challenges IHC order in Ritchie's rape case ISLAMABAD: Senator Rehman Malik has challenged the Islamabad High Court (IHC) order in Cynthia Ritchie's rape case... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Cynthia Dawn Ritchie visa extension: IHC grants stay order against MoI's decision ISLMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday granted stay against Interior Ministry's decision of denying US... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Policy Board meeting not convened: Senate panel settles privilege motion against ex-acting FBR chief ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges settled a privilege motion moved... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Struggling Australian newswire turns to crowdfunding SYDNEY: The Australian Associated Press launched a crowdfunding campaign Monday as the newswire struggles with... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Samsung wins $6.6 billion Verizon 5G order SEOUL: Samsung Electronics clinched a $6.6 billion agreement to provide 5G network equipment to Verizon in the ... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
South Asia India re-opens metro trains, becomes second most virus cases NEW DELHI: India restarted city metro services Monday after a nearly six-month hiatus as the vast nation overtook... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Middle East Saudi Arabia scraps death sentences over Khashoggi murder, jails 8 RIYADH: A Saudi court on Monday overturned five death sentences over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder in a final... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Asia Nearly 300 Rohingya reach Indonesia 'after seven months at sea' LHOKSEUMAWE, (Indonesia): Nearly 300 Rohingya migrants reached Indonesia on Monday claiming to have been at sea for... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
China China witholds US press cards as media row deepens BEIJING: China has refused to renew the press cards of several journalists working for US companies, a foreign media... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Mustafa reiterates demand for implementing 6-point plan KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Monday reiterated his demand, urging the government to... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Balochistan reports another polio case QUETTA: Another polio case was reported in Balochistan on Monday. According to health department sources, the case... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Decade-long human transplant law succeeds in curbing illegal organ trade KARACHI: Promulgation of ethical transplantation law in the country has succeeded in curbing the unlawful practices... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
PBA board members meet Pemra chairman KARACHI: Members of Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) board met the Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
APSCA rejects phase-wise opening of educational institutes ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Schools and Colleges Association (APSCA) has rejected the government's decision of ... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Cabinet likely to clip wings of CCLC ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet is likely to clip the wings of the Cabinet Committee on Disposal of Legislative Cases... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Cabinet may consider taking over of K-Electric ISLMABAD: The federal cabinet will discuss country's political situation, economic situation, and differences ... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Schools to be reopened phase-wise: minister KARACHI: Sindh Education Minister Saeed Ghani said on Monday that schools in the province would reopen phase-wise.... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Legislators and party leadership: PTI discusses strategy to make contacts more effective ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday held thread-bare discussion on the strategy to make... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Nation observes Air Force Day with zeal LAHORE: Air Force Day was observed with national zeal on Monday to commemorate the dexterity and valour of the... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Intra-Afghan negotiations this week: Mansoor Ahmad new ambassador to Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's newly-appointed Ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan is set to resume his... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
LNG scam: AC issues notices to accused named in supplementary reference ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Monday issued notices to the accused named in the supplementary reference filed... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Two Years of PTI-Led Government: Economy and foreign policy ARTICLE: Realpolitik dictates that economic interests need to form the core of a country's dealings... Updated 08 Sep, 2020 03:58am
Two Years of PTI-Led Government: Tax reforms under PTI government at a snail's pace ARTICLE: Two years is a short time to roll out taxation reforms in any country; let alone a country like Pakistan... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Exchange Two Years of PTI-Led Government: Prospects amidst Challenges ARTICLE: Last year on the completion of one year of PTI in... Updated 08 Sep, 2020 03:56am
Two Years of PTI-Led Government: "Power sector: The road less travelled" ARTICLE: The second year in office was surely much better than the first for PTI, in terms of performance on the... Updated 08 Sep, 2020 03:53am
Exchange Two Years of PTI-Led Government: No clear-cut export strategy two years later ARTICLE: The second full year of the PTI Government has come to an end. Updated 08 Sep, 2020 03:51am
Two Years of PTI-Led Government: KE and Karachi synonymous with one another ARTICLE: Karachi is Pakistan's economic backbone, providing the lion's share of the country's revenue. The city... Updated 08 Sep, 2020 03:47am
Exchange Two Years of PTI-Led Government: "Hybrid rice: The way of forward" ARTICLE: Rice has special... Updated 08 Sep, 2020 03:48am
Cotton Two Years of PTI-Led Government: Reviewing Economy of Pakistan ARTICLE: As the world severely got hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, the economies all around the world nearly ... Updated 08 Sep, 2020 03:45am
Cotton Two Years of PTI-Led Government: The writing is on the wall ARTICLE: The Naya Pakistan dream, and the Naya Pakistan that eventually materialized are two very... Updated 08 Sep, 2020 03:43am
Exchange Two Years of PTI-Led Government: "Foreign flows: PTI govt's bittersweet encounter" ARTICLE: Two years into Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf's government have been a roller coaster ride not only in terms of... Updated 08 Sep, 2020 03:41am
Currency Two Years of PTI-Led Government: Feelgood factor ARTICLE: PTI government's first year was all about bringing the struggling economy out of the woods. The initial... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Two Years of PTI-Led Government: Message from Abdul Razak Dawood Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment TEXT: The economy of Pakistan remained volatile due to lack of a long-term... Updated 08 Sep, 2020 03:37am
Sindh governor confers civil awards on nine noted personalities KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Monday conferred civil awards on nine distinguished personalities belonging... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Five terrorists killed in North Waziristan RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed five wanted terrorists including Wasim Zakria in an intelligence based... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Exchange KSE-100 Index surges: BRIndex100 edges up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying by local and foreign... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Letters Unfortunate exchange of barbs A letter to the Business Recorder Editor carried by the newspaper recently its writer had expressed some legitimate... Updated 08 Sep, 2020 03:35am
In Pennsylvania, a Trump-Biden battle on uneven ground ARTICLE: Door-to-door canvassing and weekly rallies for Donald Trump, while Joe Biden's campaign avoids both due to... Updated 08 Sep, 2020 03:35am
Exchange Reasons behind 20pc decline in August exports ARTICLE: The reasons behind the plunge in exports are obvious and need no Sherlock Holms to investigate! The first... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Cotton Current economic trends ARTICLE: Six months have elapsed since COVID-19 first hit Pakistan. This is an opportune time to get, more or less, ... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Energy Oil falls after Saudi Arabia cuts prices, China slows imports • Brent, WTI touch lowest since July • China's crude imports fell in August LONDON: Oil prices fell on Monday... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Grains Russian wheat prices rise further MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose for the second consecutive week last week as the Russian market continued ... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Energy Energy mix based on local resources best solution to energy needs LAHORE: Terming cheap energy mix based on local resources as the best solution to the country's energy needs,... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Energy Gas-based CPPs: NEECA conducting energy audits ISLAMABAD: National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) said on Monday that it was conducting ... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks Gulf markets mixed; Egypt snaps losing streak DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Monday, with financial shares driving the Dubai index higher, while... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks HK shares slump HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares fell on Monday as global investors stepped back from sectors seen as over-valued, and as... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks Nikkei slips; SoftBank Group tumbles TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average slipped on Monday following a drop on Wall Street while SoftBank Group sank on... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks European shares rise for first time in three sessions MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares rose for the first time in three sessions on Monday, bouncing from a Wall ... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks China's August forex reserves rise to $3.165trln BEIJING: China's foreign exchange reserves rose less than expected in August amid persistent weakness in the US... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks China shares slump; SMIC tumbles SHANGHAI: China's benchmark Shanghai Composite Index ended at its lowest close since late July as investors sold off... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares gain SYDNEY: Australian shares finished higher on Monday in a choppy session as firmer job advertisement numbers and... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks British blue-chip index posts best day in 4 months LONDON: Britain's blue-chip FTSE 100 index bounced off a near four-month low on Monday as Astrazeneca and... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks US markets closed NEW YORK: Stock, financial and commodity markets in New York were closed on Monday due to Labour Day holiday. ... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Grains Euronext wheat flat after 7-week high PARIS: Euronext wheat ended little changed on Friday near a seven-week high, as Chicago grain futures consolidated... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 224,388 tonnes of cargo comprising 136,520 tonnes of import cargo and 87,868 ... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (September 7, 2020).... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Cotton & Textile KCA cuts spot rate by Rs100 to Rs8800 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Monday has decreased the spot rate by Rs 100... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
LG elections: Deadlock remains between PPP, ECP over delimitation plan ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said on Monday it would take an 'appropriate decision as per... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
PN celebrates the Navy Day ISLAMABAD: 8th September, the Navy Day, is celebrated by Pakistan Navy to acknowledge the sacrifices and spirit of... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (September 7, 2020) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 8, 2020).... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (September 7, 2020).... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (September 7, 2020).... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (September 7, 2020)... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (September 7, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Monday (September 7, 2020).... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (September 7, 2020).... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (September 7, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (September 7, 2020).... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Currency THE RUPEE: Mixed trend KARACHI: On Monday, Pakistan Rupee exhibited behaviour. It lost value against USD in inter-bank market while gaining... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (September 7, 2020).... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
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 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (September 7, 2020).... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (September 7, 2020)... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (September 7, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Exchange Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Sep, 2020 03:07am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer