Embattled Belarusian leader holds secret inauguration MINSK: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko took the oath of office at a secret ceremony on Wednesday in a move... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Iconic French singer Juliette Greco dies PARIS: Legendary French singer Juliette Greco whose career spanned over half a century, has died aged 93, her family... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Eiffel Tower evacuated for 2 hours after bomb threat PARIS: The Eiffel Tower in Paris was evacuated for two hours Wednesday after an anonymous caller threatened to blow... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Exchange US policeman charged over Breonna Taylor shooting LOUISVILLE: A Louisville police officer was charged with three counts of “wanton endangerment” on Wednesday in... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
China stakes claim as climate leader while lambasting US ‘obstruction’ BEIJING: The US is guilty of “obstructing” the global fight against emissions, China said Wednesday, as Beijing... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Examinations in Upper Dir: FIA holds NTS responsible for irregularities ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has held the National Testing Service (NTS) responsible for the... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Letters ‘The die is cast’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “The die is cast” carried by the newspaper yesterday. The writer,... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Currency China investors bet on volatility as US presidential election heats up Investors in China are betting on a bumpy ride until the end of the US presidential election and seeking to protect... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Currency A little help from our friends: banks team up as FX trading gets tougher Faced with the costs of competing in a world of electronic and algorithmic trading, many banks are outsourcing parts... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Exchange Support on Kashmir Prime Minister Imran Khan forcefully exposed Indian atrocities in the Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) at the annual... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
IIA project: Rs94bn paid, inquiries into Rs81bn packages under way, Senate panel told ISLAMABAD: A top official of the Aviation Division on Wednesday told a parliamentary panel that Rs94 billion had ... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Privilege motions: NA body recommends implementation in letter and spirit ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges discussed various privilege... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Opposition parties want to sabotage upcoming Senate polls: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Wednesday said the ultimate goal of the opposition parties ... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Three supplementary references: Zardari’s pleas seeking quashing rejected ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Wednesday rejected former president Asif Ali Zardari’s petitions seeking... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Army joins national polio, tree plantation campaign RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army joins National Polio and Tree Plantation Campaign, the Inter Services Public Relations ... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Service of arrest warrant to Nawaz through UK’s court: IHC directs authorities to submit report ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Rehbar Committee recommends JUI-F chief to lead PDM ISLAMABAD: The opposition parties Rehbar Committee Wednesday recommended Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
PM directs PMDU to connect federal complaint systems with Citizen Portal ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed his Delivery Unit (PMDU) to linkup all complaint systems... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
LG system has deteriorated because of political interference: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday noted that the local government system has deteriorated because of the... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Groundbreaking ceremony of Bahria University Dental College and Hospital KARACHI: Groundbreaking ceremony of Bahria University Dental College and Hospital was held here. The Chief of the... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
PRGMEA elects Adeeb Iqbal as North Zone chairman KARACHI: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has elected Adeeb Iqbal... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Recent visits of COAS, CJP raise Karachiites’ hope: Kamal KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday said that the recent visits of Chief of... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
City Court area: Scheme prepared to resolve sewerage issues: Shallwani KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani has said that a scheme has been prepared with Karachi Water ... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Tech giants strike deal with advertisers over hate speech WASHINGTON: Web giants including Facebook have struck a deal with advertisers on how to identify harmful content ... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
World’s workers lost $3.5trn in wages amid pandemic: UN GENEVA: The coronavirus pandemic is taking a aver toll on jobs than previously feared, the UN said Wednesday, with... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Legendary nouvelle cuisine pioneer Pierre Troisgros dies LYON: Pierre Troisgros, the legendary French chef and head of the country’s greatest gastronomic dynasty, died on... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Moscow expands list of European officials banned from Russia MOSCOW: Moscow said Wednesday it was expanding a list of European officials who are banned from entering Russia as a... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares up SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares climbed on Wednesday by their most in more than two months as expectations grew... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Stocks Nikkei ticks down TOKYO: Japanese shares eased on Wednesday as the market caught up with the losses in global markets following the... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Stocks UK shares rise as PM assures jobs protection LONDON: UK shares rose on Wednesday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the government had a “massive”... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Imran wants to see me behind bars: Shehbaz LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and Opposition leader in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif ... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League campaign: Zimbabwe confirms tour of Pakistan in October LAHORE: Pakistan will launch its ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League campaign by hosting Zimbabwe for a... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Govt plans to ban smoke emitting vehicles: minister LAHORE: Punjab Environment Protection Minister Muhammad Rizwan has said that the government is planning to ban smoke... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Compliance with FATF laws: Operational activities of 10 NPOs shut down in Punjab LAHORE: The Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal (SW&BM) Punjab has got registered first information reports (FIRs)... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Newborn expires: PM urged to take strict action against PIMS ED ISLAMABAD: A newborn baby died on Wednesday due to alleged “sheer negligence” of doctors at the Pakistan... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Constitution (Amend) Bill – 2020: Senate body seeks view from ministry ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice on Wednesday sought view from the Interior Ministry on... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Sherbaz Bilour elected SCCI president unopposed PESHAWAR: Sherbaz Bilour elected unopposed as President of Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) for the... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Partly Facetious: APC didn’t mention Covid-19? “When The Khan is no longer the country’s chief executive who do you reckon….” “That is an... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Difference of language in education system generates disparities: minister ISLAMABAD: The difference of language in education system is huge and is generating alarming disparities, said the... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Merger of FATA, PATA in KP: SC issues notices to AGP and KP AG ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Attorney General for Pakistan and Advocate General... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Senate panel summons Pak EPA DG, Islamabad mayor, CDA chairman ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change expressed “grave displeasure” on Wednesday over the... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Stocks SECP unveils draft of cos audit cost accounts regulations ISLAMABAD: Every company engaged in production, processing or manufacturing activities within the sectors of sugar,... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Cotton Tara Group Pakistan: One of the top-ranking agri research organizations TEXT: Tara Group Pakistan is one of the top ranking Agri research based organization in Agriculture Sector of... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
8th FPCCI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Message from Mian Anjum Nisar (President FPCCI) TEXT: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry being the apex representative body of the... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
8th FPCCI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Message from Zartaj Gul (Minister of State for Climate Change) TEXT: The organization of the 8th FPCCI Achievement Awards is certainly a fortuitous occasion to recognize the... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
8th FPCCI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Message from Mohammedmian Soomro (Minister, Privatisation Division Chairman, Privatisation Commission Ministry of Privatisation) TEXT: I am pleased to know that The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) is organizing... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
8th FPCCI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Message from Muhammad Hammad Azhar, (Federal Minister of Industries & Production) TEXT: I am pleased to know that The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) is organizing... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
8th FPCCI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Message from Razzak Dawood (Advisor, Commerce, Textile, Industry, Production & Investment) TEXT: I am delighted that the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry is organizing its 8th FPCCI... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
8th FPCCI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Message from Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh (Advisor to PM on Finance & Revenue) TEXT: It is a matter of great pleasure to learn that the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
8th FPCCI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Imran Ismail (Governor Sindh) TEXT: It is truly commendable that the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry is organizing 8th... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
8th FPCCI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Message from Mohammad Sarwar (Governor Punjab) TEXT: It gives me great pleasure to warmly congratulate the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (September 23, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (September 24, 2020).... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
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 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Exchange KSE-100 Index rangebound: BRIndex100 ends flat KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend as investors remained cautious taking fresh... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Stocks Major ME bourses mixed DUBAI: Major Middle Eastern stock markets ended mixed on Wednesday, in the absence of fresh factors to trade on, ... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Stocks Travel rebound, Adidas support European stocks MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks rose on Wednesday, as a rebound in beaten-down travel stocks and gains for Adidas... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Stocks China stocks surge SHANGHAI: China stocks ended higher on Wednesday, underpinned by gains in tech-heavy start-up board ChiNext and... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Stocks Wednesday’s early afternoon trade: Indexes fall; Nike hits record high, Tesla tumbles NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Wednesday as data showing a slowdown in domestic business activity ... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Stocks Wall Street rises NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks rebounded on Tuesday, led by a jump in Amazon.com, even as a likely delay in new fiscal... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Grains Registering of Basmati: REAP vows to defend Pakistan’s rights under WTO LAHORE: The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) taking strong notice of Indian application to European... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Energy Asia’s gasoline falls on demand concerns SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline crack extended losses on Tuesday and dropped to a four-session low of $4.13 a barrel, ... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 194,017 tonnes of cargo comprising 167,781 tonnes of import cargo and 26,236 ... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (September 23, 2020).... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Cotton & Textile KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs50 to Rs8800 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Wednesday increased the spot rate by Rs 50 per... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures decline NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures fell on Wednesday as the US dollar rose to a near two-month peak as a resurgence in new... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Energy Oil rises after US crude, fuel stockpiles draw down • First tanker to load crude at Libya’s Hariga port since January NEW YORK: Oil prices edged higher on... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Commodities Rhodium prices surge to record high LONDON: Rhodium prices have surged to record highs on production outages caused by the coronavirus and... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Commodities Copper prices plummet LONDON: Copper prices fell sharply on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened, and the slowing pace of the metal’s... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Energy Oil rises after US crude, fuel stockpiles draw down • Libyan oil output recovering, OPEC watching progress NEW YORK Oil rose more than 1% on Wednesday, supported by... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Commodities Japan rubber futures fall TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures fell almost 3 percent, dropping from a near three-week high hit last week, after data... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Commodities Palm oil falls over 3pc KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell more than 3% on Wednesday, tracking weaker rival oils while... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Commodities Arabica coffee bounces off two-month low, sugar rises LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE turned higher on Wednesday after earlier dipping to a two-month low with the... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Commodities Gold touches six-week low in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold prices touched a six-week low on Wednesday, as the dollar strengthened with the coronavirus crisis... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Commodities Gold, silver dip in European trade LONDON: Gold extended losses to its lowest since mid-August on Wednesday as the dollar advanced, with investors... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Wheat futures fall CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures dropped 1.2% on Wednesday, pressured by a firm dollar that traders ... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold slips to over two-month low NEW YORK: Gold prices slumped more than 2% on Wednesday to the lowest level in over two months as the dollar... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (September 23, 2020).... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 23, 2020)... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (September 23, 2020). =======================================... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Wednesday (September 23, 2020).... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 23, 2020).... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (September 23, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (September 23, 2020).... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Currency THE RUPEE: Gains vs USD on open market KARACHI: On Wednesday, upon market closing, Pakistan Rupee exhibited no change against USD in interbank market with... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (September 23, 2020).... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
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 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (September 23, 2020).... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (September 23, 2020)... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (September 23, 2020). ====================================... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Exchange Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 24 Sep, 2020 02:47am