Industry Procedural hindrances: PLGMEA chief lauds speedy response of Customs officials KARACHI: Chairman of Pakistan Leather Garments Manufacturers Exporters Association (PLGMEA), Danish Khan has said... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 08:53pm
Europe Serbia tests Chinese drones, Russian jets at major exercise PESTER, (Serbia): Russian-made jet fighters, helicopter gunships and tanks fired at ground targets while Chinese... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:08am
Europe Coronavirus cases surge in Europe and Latin America BERLIN: Germany and Poland enforced new restrictions to fight the coronavirus Saturday, as the number of cases ... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Asia Kyrgyzstan elects acting PM, rearrests ex-president BISHKEK, (Kyrgyzstan): Kyrgyzstan on Saturday put its former president Almazbek Atambayev back in jail while a... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Asia North Korea displays huge new ICBM at coronavirus-defying parade SEOUL: North Korea showed off a gigantic new intercontinental ballistic missile Saturday that analysts described as... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
South Asia BD weighs death penalty for rapists as protests flare DHAKA: Protests rocked Bangladesh on Saturday as hundreds of people took to the streets to demand justice after a... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Europe UK becomes latest nation to withdraw envoy from Belarus LONDON: Britain has joined several eastern European nations in withdrawing its ambassador from strife-torn Belarus ... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Ilma University to provide quality education through webinar KARACHI: Ilma University has stepped up the endeavors to provide quality at the tertiary level in the education... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:09am
Energy China to invest nearly $900 billion in power grids BEIJING: China will invest close to $900 billion in the next five years to help further develop the country's power... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Youth entrepreneurship loans: Deputy SBP Governor-led body formed ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Saturday, decided to constitute a steering committee, headed by the deputy... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Kerb Restriction placed on foreign currency account holders KARACHI: The federal government has restricted foreign currency account holders from depositing locally-purchased... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Government to waive GST on sugar import through TCP ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to waive off domestic sales tax on import of sugar through Trading... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Principal on loan obligations: Rs653 billion payments deferred by banks so far: IMF ISLAMABAD: Under the State Bank of Pakistan's temporary regulatory measures, banks have deferred a total of Rs653... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
UK will explore every avenue for EU deal, Johnson tells Macron LONDON: Britain will explore every avenue for a trade deal with the European Union but progress to bridge ... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Incumbent govt: Bajwa links army's continued support to law, constitution ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that the army continues to support the... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
China praises Pakistan's support on HK issue BEIJING: China praised Pakistan for its "strong support" on its position on the Hong Kong problem during a debate at... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:15am
Trump says he is 'medication-free,' describes Covid battle WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he was "medication free" and revealed more details of his fight with... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:15am
Rs1 billion or more turnover: New LTO created to deal with Multan companies ISLAMABAD: All companies having annual turnover of Rs1 billion or more, within the territorial jurisdiction of ... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:15am
Another hike in prices of essential food items observed ISLAMABAD: Prices of essential kitchen items witnessed another hike during this week comparing the preceding one, a... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:15am
WHT exemption on plant, machinery: Issuance of exemption certificates automated ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has automated the system for issuance of the exemption certificates to... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:15am
Bilawal promises to remove PTI govt through PDM KARACHI: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday promised to remove the PTI government through the Pakistan... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:15am
Religious scholar, driver gunned down in Karachi KARACHI: Unidentified men shot and killed a religious cleric and his driver in Karachi's Shah Faisal Colony Saturday... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:15am
Armenia, Azerbaijan trade accusations over Karabakh ceasefire STEPANAKERT, (Azerbaijan): Armenia and Azerbaijan traded accusations of new attacks on Saturday in breach of a... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:15am
Social Media Rules: AIC concerned at lack of transparency in consultation ISLAMABAD: The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) has approached Prime Minister Imran Khan while expressing concerns over... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
PTI holds mammoth convention amid Covid-19 spike ISLAMABAD: Despite warning to the opposition parties for not holding rallies to avoid further spread of Covid-19, ... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Toddler's murder sparks outrage PESHAWAR: Police in northwest Pakistan have made a string of arrests as they search for the killer of a two-year-old... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
TikTok moves PTA, says willing to comply with instructions ISLAMABAD: The short video-sharing app, TikTok has approached the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Letters State of economy This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "sustainable development goals" carried by the newspaper recently. The... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Currency Dollar makes a comeback as Cuba readies currency devaluation The US dollar is making a comeback as the favored currency in communist-run Cuba as the country prepares to devalue... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Federation, taxes & distribution-II There is something fundamentally wrong with the structure of distribution of taxing powers between the federation ... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Currency Wanted: fiscal incentives for digitization The world is moving towards a cashless economy whereas cash-based transactions are rampant in Pakistan. Ratio of... Updated 12 Oct, 2020 03:02am
JI chief calls for changing system LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Senator Sirajul Haq has highlighted the need to change the system, saying the... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 08:54pm
Imran riding on nerves of those who looted country's wealth: Shibli ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan ... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:09am
Energy Shortage causing surge in LPG prices ISLAMABAD: The shortage of LPG in local market has increased the prices of domestic and commercial cylinders by up ... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Industry Sarhadi made APCAA vice president for fourth term PESHAWAR: Zia-ul-Sarhadi has been elected as Vice President (VP) of All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA)... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Upcoming protest drive: Minister warns opposition of crackdown ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has warned the opposition against breaking the ... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:09am
Crime cases on rise in capital ISLAMABAD: In spite of heavy security arrangements in the federal Capital, the incidents of robbery, burglary,... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
NAB initiates process of declaring absconder to Nawaz LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) under the direction of an accountability court has initiated the ... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:09am
IHC asks counsel for Naval Farms to satisfy court ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the counsel for Naval Farms to satisfy how the Pakistan Navy can... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:09am
Africa Gas blast kills five in Algeria ALGIERS: A gas explosion on Saturday killed five people and injured 16 others in the western Algerian city of El... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (October 10, 2020).... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate rises further by Rs100 to Rs9500 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Saturday has increased the spot rate by Rs 100... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Growers urged to set up advisory body LAHORE: Growers have urged the need for setting up agriculture advisory committees (AAC) from tehsil to division... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 08:53pm
SCPA 2011: SHC expresses displeasure over non-implementation KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has showed annoyance over the non-implementation of the Sindh Child Protection... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Recent monsoon rains bring hope for migratory birds: WWF-Pakistan KARACHI: Apart from causing economic loss and physical damage to infrastructure, this year's monsoon rains bring ... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
British HC visits northern areas ISLAMABAD: The British High Commissioner, Christian Turner, travelled to Chitral, Hunza and Gilgit this week in his... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Energy Government committed to bring reforms to cater energy requirement ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government is committed to bring deep rooted reforms to cater the national energy requirement... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
World Mental Health Day: WHO for increased investment in mental health KARACHI: World Mental Health Day is observed throughout the world on October 10, 2020 and the goal this year as... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:18am
Industry Governor emphasizes need to unearth, utilise minerals KARACHI: Governor Sindh Imran Ismail has said that many minerals are found in Pakistan and it was the need of the... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 08:54pm
Commodities Gold price up by Rs1800 per tola KARACHI: Gold on Saturday skyrocketed by Rs1800 per tola to Rs116200 on the local market, traders said. Price of ... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Energy Change in billing schedule irks LESCO consumers LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) consumers are infuriated over a change in billing schedule, ... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
NAB gets pasted posters of Sulman Shahbaz LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore has got pasted posters of Sulman Shahbaz son of leader of... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:18am
Opposition parties' 'movement' would be foiled: Rashid LAHORE: Federal Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that every illegal movement by opposition parties... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:18am
Forex Synopsis of Foreign Currency Account Rules, 2020 Tola associates In an effort to document economy, dismantle manipulations of foreign currency markets and money... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
PML-N wants to protect plundered wealth, hoodwink people: Gill LAHORE: Slamming the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) for its stance, Special Assistant to Prime Minister for... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:18am
PTI, PDM lock horns to counter each other in political battle LAHORE: While the opposition parties' alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is all set to show its political... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Aaj TV - Sunday's Program schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time). 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (October 05, 2020). ======================================= CONES... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 08:53pm
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 10, 2020) and the forecast for Sunday (October 11, 2020).... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
PM promises firm action to bring food prices down ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday vowed to put in place a strategy to bring down food prices. Khan... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Constitution and law making: Training sessions for first-time MPAs in November LAHORE: Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Pakistan will hold training sessions on constitution and law making... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Literacy losses due to the pandemic EDITORIAL: With more than 22 million children out of school Pakistan holds the embarrassing distinction of having ... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:11am
Stunting prevention EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Imran Khan has been crying hoarse about the need to do something about the growing... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Industry Higher duties on PFY result into decline in exports: PYMA ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Hanif Lakhany, unopposed Chairman, Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA), has said that... Updated 11 Oct, 2020 03:15am
Industry KCCI chief advises youngsters to become entrepreneurs KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) M. Shariq Vohra has advised the youngster to... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Currency Economic challenges: FPCCI for designing policies in consultation with real stakeholders LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called for taking the real... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Taxes Tax evasion: FBR plans to enhance accountability of officials LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to enhance accountability of the officials responsible for ... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Taxes 'Faster Plus' will resolve issues of refunds blockage: Member IR FBR FAISALABAD: The member IR (operations) Federal Board of Revenue Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq has said that an upgraded ... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
Industry Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (October... Published 11 Oct, 2020 02:47am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points