National T20 Cup: PCB confirms player approach by bookmaker LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday confirmed that a player reported an approach from a suspected... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:26am
COAS visits Bahawalpur Corps ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Bahawalpur on Thursday, said a press... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:09am
Senior Indian diplomat summoned over ceasefire violations ISLAMABAD: A senior Indian diplomat was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thursday to register Pakistan's... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:14am
Panel directs ministry to pay daily-wage teachers' salaries ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday directed the Federal Ministry of Education and Vocational Training to... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:14am
Coursera announces free access to students, teachers KARACHI: Coursera, an online learning platform, announced free versions of Coursera for Campus and upgraded features... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:14am
Newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff meets Air Chief ISLAMABAD: Newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, called on Air Chief Marshal... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:14am
ANF trying its best to facilitate exporters, importers: PCU KARACHI: Deputy Director/ In-charge, Port Control Unit (PCU), Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Karachi, Muhammad Ayub has... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:14am
Europe Sweden to ramp up defence spending by 40 percent STOCKHOLM: Sweden said Thursday it would boost military spending by 40 percent over the next four years as it seeks... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 04:09am
French, Dutch push EU to limit US tech giants THE HAGUE: France and the Netherlands jointly urged EU regulators on Thursday to limit the power of Silicon Valley... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
South Asia Five sentenced to death in Bangladesh for gang rape DHAKA: A Bangladesh court sentenced five men to death Thursday for the 2012 gang-rape of a 15-year-old girl, amid... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 04:09am
Europe Britain 'disappointed' at EU leaders Brexit conclusions LONDON: Britain's chief Brexit negotiator David Frost on Thursday said London was "disappointed" at European ... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Asia Protesters defy Thai crackdown after emergency decree, arrests BANGKOK: Some 10,000 Thai protesters gathered Thursday in defiance of a sweeping crackdown after authorities moved ... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
South Asia Heavy rains kill 30 in India HYDERABAD: At least 30 people have been killed because of sudden torrential rains and flooding in southern India,... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Europe Mask-free Queen ventures outside 'HMS Bubble' to secret lab SALISBURY, (United Kingdom): Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday made her first public visit outside a royal residence... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Europe WHO warns Europe virus surge of 'great concern' COPENHAGEN: European countries have unveiled tough new measures to try to curb a surge in coronavirus infections... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
US envoy says Taliban agree to reduce Afghan casualties WASHINGTON: Afghanistan's Taliban have promised US forces to reduce attacks and casualties after a major assault on ... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 04:07am
Exchange Ministry plans fresh survey of drug users in country ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Narcotics Control is planning to conduct fresh drug survey across the country in... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:14am
Reconstitution of minorities' commission annoys SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Thursday expressed annoyance over the reconstitution of the minorities' commission by... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Appointment of Punjab ombudsman: LHC seeks criteria for induction of retired army officers in civil service LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan on Thursday hearing a petition against appointment of ... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rashid Rabbani dies of Covid-19 KARACHI: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader and Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Sindh on Political Affairs... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Issues faced by business community to be raised at Sindh PA: MPA HYDERABAD: The MQM-P MPA from Hyderabad Nadeem Siddiqui has assured that all issues being faced by the business... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
MYC issues joint declaration: Sectarian crisis being created under int'l conspiracy LAHORE: Pakistan is being pushed towards sectarian crisis under the international conspiracy to create a Middle East... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
People not wearing masks: Shallwani suggests imposition of Rs1000 fine KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Ifitikhar Ali Shallwani on Thursday said that the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Ex-ISI chief denies asking for Nawaz's resignation KARACHI: Former director-general of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), retired Lt Gen Zaheerul Islam, has said ... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Murad approves link road for Korangi KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has decided to perform a ground breaking ceremony of 39-kilometer... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Qaim's interim bail extended KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday extended the interim bail of Syed Qaim Ali Shah, a former chief... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
FO says onus on India to create enabling environment ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office Thursday refused to divulge if it has received any "offer" of dialogue from India and... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
IHC adjourns hearing in pre-arrest bail of Zardari ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday adjourned the hearing in pre-arrest bail of former president... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
President confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz (M) on Naval chief ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi conferred Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) award on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Currency PIA announces new guidelines for travellers to UAE KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) on Thursday announced new guidelines for the passengers intending to... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
CDA to install security cameras in parks ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Thursday decided to install security cameras in parks in... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
PDM meeting will now be held on GT Road Gujranwala: Khaqan ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Secretary General, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, has said that because the... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Bilawal reaches Sialkot to attend Gujranwala rally today LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto reached Punjab on Thursday afternoon to attend October... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
PDM all set for power show in Gujranwala today ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is set to hold its first power show in Gujranwala today as the... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Amendments in rules of procedure, conduct of business: NA body invites parliamentary leaders, chief whips to next moot ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges invited parliamentary... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 15, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (October 16, 2020).... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Pakistan highlights India's 'aggressive' actions, military buildup UNITED NATIONS: A top Pakistani diplomat has warned the international community that India's "aggressive policies ... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:09am
Foreign Funding case: ECP body unlikely to meet deadline ISLAMABAD: The Scrutiny Committee of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is unlikely to meet the deadline given by... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:09am
Covid-19 RT-PCR test: Requirement withdrawn for passengers from 30 countries KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has done away with the condition of Covid-19 RT-PCR test for passengers... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:09am
Exchange PSX ends on negative note: BRIndex100 inches down KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed healthy trading activity and remained in positive zone most of... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Letters 'A tale of two islands' This is apropos a Business Recorder ope-ed "A tale of two islands" carried by the newspaper on Wednesday. The ... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:07am
US gun sales soar amid pandemic, social unrest, election fears Andreyah Garland, a 44-year-old single mother of three daughters, bought a shotgun in May for protection in the... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:05am
Reaching and implementing correct prices "Most economists rightly emphasize the role of the state in providing public goods and correcting market failures,... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:09am
Supreme Court's Annual Report 2018-19: Improving dispensation of justice The purpose of annual reports published by the Supreme Court of Pakistan is to highlight its performance with ... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Industrial sector: uplift to beget job opportunities, says PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday emphasized the need for linkage between the universities and ... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:09am
Inflation: Traders reject govt claims ISLAMABAD: Markazi Tanzeem-e-Tajiran Pakistan (MTTP) Thursday categorically rejected the government claims that... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:09am
123 housing, construction projects: FBR registers 112 cos, individuals, PM told ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan was on Thursday informed that 112 companies and individuals have so far been... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:09am
Low quality material: NHA directed to take action against contractor ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday has directed the National Highways Authority (NHA) to take stern action... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:09am
PDM rally today: PML-N accepts Shibli's challenge LAHORE: While the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and other component parties of the Pakistan Democratic... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:09am
Stocks Most indexes down in Gulf DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Thursday, pressured by banking shares, weakening in response to... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks European shares sink on lockdown concerns MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares sank on Thursday as a resurgence in Covid-19 cases across the continent and fading... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks China shares down SHANGHAI: China shares ended lower on Thursday, erasing earlier gains after data showing falling factory gate prices... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Thursday's early trade: Stocks drop after surprise rise in jobless claims NEW YORK: US stocks dropped on Thursday as an unexpected rise in weekly jobless claims compounded fears of a ... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Wall Street down • Goldman Sachs rises as profit nearly doubles • Wells Fargo, Bank of America drop after results NEW YORK: ... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Japan stocks fall TOKYO: Japanese stocks fell on Thursday as fading hopes for a new round of US fiscal stimulus, a return of... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks London stocks slump on further lockdowns LONDON: London's FTSE 100 fell to a near-two week low on Thursday as concerns over new coronavirus restrictions and... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 175,864 tonnes of cargo comprising 123,805 tonnes of import cargo and 52,059 ... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
KMC to establish anti-encroachment, charged parking force KARACHI: Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has decided to establish anti-encroachment and charged parking force... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:09am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Gujranwala show "Today is D-Day." "How come? You have taken a Corona test and the results are expected today?" "No I was referring... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:09am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (October 12, 2020). ======================================= CONES... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (October 15, 2020).... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (October 15, 2020)... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (October 15, 2020).... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Currency THE RUPEE: More recovery KARACHI: On Thursday, after market close, PKR showed gain in value against USD in both interbank and open markets. ... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (October 15, 2020).... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
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 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (October 15, 2020).... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (October 15, 2020)... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
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 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,153.6893 ... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ========================... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ========================... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (October 15, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (October 15, 2020).... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
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 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (October 15,... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
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 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
SOEs reluctant to import LNG as per govt policy ISLAMABAD: The country is likely to face acute shortage of gas in winter as the State Owned Entities (SOEs) are... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange SBP's reserves fall by over $1bn on debt servicing KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves declined sharply by over one billion dollars during... Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:45am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points