Belarus opposition leader is US protege: Russia spy chief MOSCOW: Russia's foreign intelligence chief on Wednesday accused the United States of protecting Belarus opposition... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Covid-19 nurse deaths in the thousands: federation GENEVA: More than a thousand nurses are known to have died worldwide due to Covid-19, the International Council of... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
India virus cases soar as EU warns against 'vaccine nationalism' NEW DELHI: Coronavirus infections in India soared past five million on Wednesday, as the EU's chief warned against... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Uber safety driver in autonomous car charged WASHINGTON: An Uber safety driver at the wheel of an autonomous car during a 2018 accident in Arizona that killed a... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Trump posts faked video of Biden playing anti-police song WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump, who is trying to persuade voters that his challenger Joe Biden will encourage... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
North Korean hackers in league with Russian cybercriminals: researchers WASHINGTON: North Korean hackers are probably working with Russian-speaking cybercriminals on ransomware and other... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Currency US announces charges against Chinese, Malaysian hackers WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department on Wednesday announced charges against five Chinese nationals and two... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Cyprus president ready for talks 'without threats' in Turkey row ATHENS: Cyprus is ready to talk with Turkey to resolve differences in a dispute over Mediterranean drilling rights,... Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:15am
BTLK petition disposed of ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of Bahria Town (Pvt) Limited, Karachi, application to defer the... Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:18am
'Roshan digital account' Business Recorder analyst Asad Rizvi deserves a lot of praise for explaining to newspaper readers like myself ... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
"Don't do it" studies flash sub-zero rate warnings to central banks ARTICLE: Six years after the ECB cut interest rates below 0%, behavioural finance gurus have a message for other... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Why manufacturing sector marred by low productivity? ARTICLE: Manufacturing is the main contributor in the industrial sector in Pakistan. It has a 14% share in GDP and... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
SBP throws two lifelines to industry ARTICLE: When Covid-19 pandemic struck Pakistan every one scrambled to simply save their skins. All thoughts of the... Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:56pm
IBA CEIF offers online certificate CIFRA KARACHI: The Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (IBA CEIF) offers online certificate Course on Islamic... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Hashoo Group, ASSL sign MoU to promote Gwadar from Karachi KARACHI: To promote Gwadar as a next travel destination from Karachi, Destinations of the World-Pakistan (DOTW) and... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Almost 96pc Covid patients recovered in country: NCOC ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) on Wednesday said that almost 96 percent of those who... Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:18am
Pakistan's political map clearly shown during SCO Summit: SAPM ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security and Strategic Policy Planning Dr Moeed Yusuf... Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:18am
No rules or Constitution violated to run NA business: Awan ISLAMABAD: The Advisor to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs, Babar Awan, on Wednesday said that no rules ... Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:18am
Reference against Elahi sent to NAB chief, LHC told LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday told the Lahore High Court that a reference against... Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:18am
'Naya Pakistan' with curbs on freedom of expression will be detrimental to govt: Noor ISLAMABAD: Noor Alam Khan, who is believed to be one of the vocal lawmakers of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Senate body to submit privilege motion against Lahore CCPO over his absence ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday, while expressing serious displeasure over the absence of Lahore... Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:18am
Senate panel passes Anti-Terrorism (Third Amend) Bill ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior Wednesday passed the Anti-Terrorism (Third Amendment) Bill,... Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:18am
Al-Azizia reference: Appeal should be taken after procedure for procuring attendance of appellant: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered that the decision regarding disposal of former prime minister ... Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:18am
Online seminar on future of South Asia held LAHORE: "We live in a fragile world and this world needs less friction and more cooperation", said Humayun Akhtar... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Allocation of Rs1.37bn for reconstruction of roads hailed KARACHI: The Chairman of the Businessmen Group and a former president of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and ... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
ICAO postpones USOAP of PCAA: PIA to wait until 2021 to resume US, UK and EU operations KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has to wait till next year to resume its US, UK and EU operations as... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Exchange Federal govt urged to restore gas supply to Hub industries KARACHI: President of the Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Ismail Suttar has sought federal... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Healthcare establishments: Collaborative action plan across Sindh initiated KARACHI: Sindh Healthcare Commission under the supervision of Acting CEO, Dr Farhana Memon has initiated... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Rain & flood: 150 killed, over 0.281m houses damaged and destroyed in Sindh: PDMA KARACHI: The rain and flood in monsoon season this year caused heavy human and financial losses with more than 150... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Karachi to be load-shedding-free by 2023: K-Electric plans over $2bn targeted investment: CFO LAHORE: K-Electric plans targeted investment of more than $2 billion to make 93-94 percent of Karachi free of... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Congressional report blames Boeing, FAA for MAX crashes NEW YORK: Congressional investigators blamed two deadly Boeing 737 MAX crashes on "repeated and serious failures" by... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Fading fiscal stimulus crimping US consumer spending WASHINGTON: US consumer spending slowed in August, with a key retail sales gauge unexpectedly declining, as extended... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Brussels chief urges EU to step up for migrants BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday urged member state governments to work together to handle... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
EU chief pledges green recovery from corona crisis BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed Wednesday that Europe would lead the global search for a coronavirus... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Currency Global recession not as deep as expected: OECD PARIS: The global recession this year will not be as deep as expected as a result of countries' efforts to counter... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Grow zero-carbon power to meet climate goals: analysis PARIS: All new electricity supply growth worldwide can now come from zero-carbon sources, according to a plan... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Japan's new PM Suga pledges to tackle virus, kickstart economy TOKYO: Japan's new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga pledged Wednesday to keep coronavirus infections under control and... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
First giant exoplanet found orbiting extinguished star LONDON: Astronomers have discovered a planet the size of Jupiter closely orbiting the smouldering remains of a dead... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Affectees of various sectors: CDA asked to submit reply about compensations payment ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to submit a... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Exchange Qureshi, Egyptian envoy discuss bilateral ties ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday received Ambassador of Egypt Tarek Dahroug in his... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
SCCI elections 2020-21: Businessman Forum candidates elected unopposed PESHAWAR: Eleven members affiliated with Businessman Forum, running for the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Exchange Chinese vice FM, Pak envoy discuss bilateral ties, CPEC construction BEIJING: China's Vice Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui met here with newly-appointed Pakistani Ambassador Moin ul Haque... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Partly Facetious: No heads rolled ARTICLE: "Shibli Faraz, a gentleman, says..." "Excuse me but politics is not a gentleman's game, cricket now..."... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Income Support Levy Act, 2013: LHC issues notices to FBR ISLAMABAD: A divisional bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to the Federal Board of Revenue ... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
KU Deans' body recommends holding exams under hybrid model KARACHI: The Deans Committee meeting of the University of Karachi on Wednesday recommended holding the upcoming... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
PML-N, PPP divided over no-trust motion against PM ISLAMABAD: The two major opposition political parties - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
AMUOBA holds condolence meeting KARACHI: Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys' Association (AMUOBA) organized a condolence meeting at Sir Syed Tower ... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
HABIBMETRO wins 'Best Islamic Banking Brand' Award KARACHI: The Global Islamic Finance Awards 2020 were held in Islamabad on the 14th of September, 2020. President Dr... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Punjab's new LG system will empower people: minister LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat has said that Punjab's new local government system will play an important... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Pakistan among the most affected countries of global warming: SAPM LAHORE: Despite the fact that Pakistan stands at 135th position among the countries releasing (intoxicated) gasses ... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
PTA, FIA asked to close down IGP's fake twitter accounts LAHORE: After identifying two fake twitter accounts of Punjab IGP Inam Ghani for spreading disinformation among the... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
200 lives lost in 100 railway accidents in two years LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways faced more than 100 accidents including Tezgam fire tragedy in October 2019, claiming... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Covid-19: 129 fresh cases reported in Punjab LAHORE: After opening of educational institutions and marriage halls, sudden surge in Covid-19 positive cases have... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
PCB, PTV Sports ink satellite broadcast deal LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has signed a satellite broadcast deal for broadcast in Pakistan with PTV Sports... Updated 17 Sep, 2020 03:14am
Pakistan condemns extrajudicial killing of man in IOK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the extra-judicial killing of 23-year-old Irfan Ahmad Dar, a... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Parliament Lodges: Senate body discusses construction of additional family suites ISLAMABAD: The Senate House Committee in its meeting on Wednesday deliberated upon construction of additional family... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Aviation Division property auctioned in Vehari ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Privatisation has auctioned one property owned by the Aviation Division in Vehari. The... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Exchange Senate passes one FATF-related bill, rejects another ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the Parliament Wednesday passed FATF-specific The Cooperative Societies (Amendment)... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (September 16, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (September 17, 2020).... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
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 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Exchange PSX declines in thin trade: BRIndex100 flat KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend however closed on a negative note due to selling... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Energy Gas supply restoration in Balochistan: EFP demands govt's intervention KARACHI: Ismail Suttar, President of the Apex Body of Employers of Pakistan, The Employers' Federation of Pakistan... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Grains KP to import 0.3m metric tons of wheat through TCP PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet decided on Wednesday it would import 0.3 million metric tons of wheat... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Grains Russian wheat prices rise on strong demand MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose for the third week in a row, supported by strong demand from major ... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Grains European wheat futures down to 2-week lows HAMBURG: European wheat futures fell on Tuesday to near two-week lows, pressured by a pullback in US and Russian... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Grains CBOT corn falls on favourable weather CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures closed lower on Tuesday on a round of profit-taking after the benchmark... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 133,754 tonnes of cargo comprising 87,282 tonnes of import cargo and 46,472 tonnes... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (September 16, 2020).... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Cotton & Textile Business remains bullish on cotton market KARACHI: Business remained bullish on local cotton market on Wednesday. Market sources told that after the rains the... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Stocks Japan shares surge TOKYO: Japanese stocks ended marginally higher on Wednesday on expectations that the US Federal Reserve would... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Stocks Most Gulf markets gain; Saudi bourse slips DUBAI: Most Middle Eastern markets ended higher on Wednesday, with Bahrain outperforming the region, while bank... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Stocks Retail rally helps European stocks MILAN/FRANKFURT: Retail stocks surged after strong results from Zara-owner Inditex on Wednesday, but it was a mixed... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Stocks China shares snap three-session rally BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China stocks snapped a three-session rally to close lower on Wednesday, with consumer and... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Stocks Wednesday's early trade: S&P, Dow up before Fed NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Dow Jones indexes rose on Wednesday on hopes that the Federal Reserve would continue ... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Stocks S&P moves higher NEW YORK: US stocks rose on Tuesday as investors hoped the Federal Reserve would stick with its supportive policy... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Stocks Australian, New Zealand shares up SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares followed their US peers higher on Wednesday, led by tech stocks, as investors... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Stocks London-listed stocks slip LODNON: London-listed stocks slipped on Wednesday as the fraught trade talks between Britain and the European Union... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Cotton & Textile Cotton slips from 6-month peak NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures edged lower from an over six-month peak hit earlier on Tuesday, after concerns of crop... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Energy Russian oil exports seen flat in Q4 MOSCOW: Exports and transit of Russian oil are expected to be broadly flat in the fourth quarter at 62.4 million... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Grains FranceAgriMer cuts soft wheat export outlook PARIS: Farm office FranceAgriMer on Wednesday lowered its forecast of French soft wheat exports in the current... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soya climbs to 2-year high CHICAGO: US soyabean futures surged to two-year highs on Wednesday on continued export demand from top global soya... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold prices rise NEW YOKR: Gold rose on Wednesday in the run-up to a US Federal Reserve policy decision, which is expected to... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Energy Oil up over 4pc as US stockpiles fall, hurricane hits output • A quarter of US Gulf of Mexico output offline • OPEC+ panel meets on Thursday to discuss supply pact NEW... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (September 16, 2020).... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (September 16, 2020).... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 16, 2020)... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (September 16, 2020). =======================================... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Wednesday (September 16, 2020).... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Vegetable Oil Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 16, 2020).... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (September 16, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (September 16, 2020).... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Currency THE RUPEE: USD strengthens KARACHI: On Wednesday, USD strengthened against PKR in both interbank and open markets by a slight margin over... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (September 16, 2020).... Published 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am
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 17 Sep, 2020 02:30am