Spain becomes first EU nation with one million virus cases MADRID: Spain has become the first European Union nation to surpass a million coronavirus infections, official data... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
India returns detained Chinese soldier BEIJING: India on Wednesday returned a Chinese soldier detained after straying across a disputed border where the ... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Iran tests home-made air defence systems TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday tested home-made air defence systems during military exercises, state media said, days... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Ten allies meet NATO target for defence spending BRUSSELS: Ten countries, including for the first time France and Norway, will meet NATO’s target of spending two... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
US tightens rules on more Chinese media outlets WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday tightened rules on six more Chinese media organizations, saying that they... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Bolsonaro shoots down plan to buy Chinese vaccine RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Wednesday his government would not in fact purchase a... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Moeed Yusuf delivers lecture at IBA KARACHI: The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Security Division and Strategic Policy... Updated 22 Oct, 2020 03:18am
COAS visits Chamb Sector RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Wednesday visited forward areas at Chamb Sector... Updated 22 Oct, 2020 03:18am
JI chief urges Afghan groups to engage in dialogue process ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Senator Sirajul Haq has urged the Afghan groups to engage in dialogue process... Updated 22 Oct, 2020 03:18am
Unprecedented govt spending reduced: PTI Senator ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has cut unprecedented government spending and has even... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Sindh Assembly passes resolution against Island Ordinance KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly adopted a resolution on Wednesday condemning the Pakistan Islands Development Authority... Updated 22 Oct, 2020 03:18am
Letters Achakzai causes a considerable controversy This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Après Gujranwala, Karachi” carried by the newspaper on Tuesday. The... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Google antitrust case to turn on how search engine grew dominant The US government’s antitrust case against Alphabet Inc’s Google appears strong, but could face an uphill battle... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
If Biden wins, will US see a return to normal in abnormal world? Joe Biden vows to revive the moral leadership of the United States in the world if he is elected president, but ... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Investing in technology sector: a primer — I Since the beginning of 2020, one investment sector has stood out globally through all the Covid-19 pandemic induced... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (Article 179): NA body decides to seek opinion of provinces ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Law and Justice on Wednesday decided to seek the opinion of... Updated 22 Oct, 2020 03:17am
‘Karachi incident’: PDM leaders criticise PM over his ‘silence’ ISLAMABAD: Terming the “Karachi incident” an “attack” by the Federation over a province, and a “serious”... Updated 22 Oct, 2020 03:18am
Commodities Agriculture land: NA body concerned at mushroom growth of housing societies ISLAMABAD: Sub-committee of the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examined 10 highlighted paras... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Park Lane cases: AC makes all record as ‘court record’ ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court (AC) hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case, on Wednesday, made ... Updated 22 Oct, 2020 03:17am
PR registers FIR against encroachers at KBX yard KARACHI: Pakistan Railways Karachi has got registered a FIR against alleged encroachers who on Tuesday turned the... Updated 22 Oct, 2020 03:17am
NCOC considers lockdown amid resurgence of cases ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Wednesday said it was closely monitoring the... Updated 22 Oct, 2020 03:17am
2.4pc rise witnessed in Covid-19 cases, body told ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services Regulation and Coordination was informed on... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Pakistan should facilitate Afghan investors, says Hekmatyar ISLAMABAD: Veteran Afghan politician and Hizb-e-Islami’s leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar on Wednesday said Pakistan... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Investments in Balochistan: BBoIT taking positive steps: CEO QUETTA: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT) Farman Zarkoon on... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Thatta water supply case: AC records statement of prosecution witness ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case, on Wednesday, recorded... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Environmental issues: KE, Lucky Cement given one week’s deadline KARACHI: Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has given a week deadline to the managements of K-Electric ... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Exchange New DLTL scheme: PTA chairman urges govt to include dyed/finished leather KARACHI: Chairman, Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA), Anjum Zafar has urged Prime Minister Imran Khan and Advisor ... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Indian prisoners: IHC issues notices to ministries’ secretaries ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued notices to the secretaries of the ministries of ... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Saudi Arabia opens national artificial intelligence strategy DUBAI: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday launched a national artificial intelligence strategy aimed at making it a global... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
EU ministers back farm reform with tighter rules BRUSSELS: European Union ministers agreed Wednesday to overhaul its big budget farm policy with tighter rules to... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Taliban ambush kills at least 25 Afghan security personnel KUNDUZ: At least 25 Afghan security force personnel were killed in an ambush blamed on the Taliban, officials said... Updated 22 Oct, 2020 03:15am
German health minister tests positive for coronavirus BERLIN: German Health Minister Jens Spahn has tested positive for coronavirus, his ministry said Wednesday, as the... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
India to roll out quick and cheap coronavirus paper test NEW DELHI: A fast and cheap paper-based coronavirus test will soon be available across India, with scientists ... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Khawaja Khawar made convener of LCCI body LAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) Mian Tariq Misbah has appointed Chairman... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Murad meets IG, other police officials, affirms full support KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in order to boost morale of the provincial police, held a meeting... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
PNSC illuminates its building KARACHI: To support the international campaign on breast cancer awareness, PNSC lit up its flagship building at... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
SBC urges SC to take suo motu notice KARACHI: The Sindh Bar Council (SBC) on Wednesday called upon Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) to urgently take the... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Trump has undermined his office “The Prime Minister is a three trump man.” “Excuse me?” “Three trump and by that I don’t mean The Khan... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
WASA plans to build 3 more underground rainwater storage LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Authority (WASA) is planning to build three more underground rainwater storages in... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Met office issues smog alert LAHORE: The Met office has issued smog alert, saying that air quality would remain hazardous, starting from ... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Punjab reports 176 fresh coronavirus cases, 9 deaths LAHORE: With active 2346 coronavirus patients, the province of Punjab has reported 176 fresh coronavirus cases and... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
WAPDA to start constructing Rohtas Dam in Jhelum LAHORE: The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has decided to start construction of Rohtas Dam... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Breast cancer awareness: Pink Ribbon to illuminate Punjab Assembly LAHORE: Pink Ribbon will illuminate Punjab Assembly with Pink lights on Thursday (today). Punjab assembly will be... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
UBG to announce panel for FPCCI election on 24th LAHORE: The United Business Group (UBG), the largest alliance of chambers and trade associations in the country, ... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Buzdar invites UAE investors to make investments in Punjab LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has invited the foreign investors to make investment in Punjab to... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
‘Modern technologies should be employed to collect fisheries data’ KARACHI: Underscoring the need to address knowledge gaps, speakers on Wednesday said that modern technologies should... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Reduction in salaries of NHMP employees: SHC issues notices to federal ministries KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notices to the federal ministries of finance and communication as ... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Religious minorities: Steps being taken to check forced conversions: NCM chief ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Minority Commission (NCM) Chela Ram Kewlani on Wednesday said that the government was... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
BASF, GO Pakistan sign MoU KARACHI: BASF has entered a partnership with Gas and Oil (GO) Pakistan to help vehicles improve fuel efficiency and... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Pakistan, Oman sign MoU on ‘Military Cooperation’ ISLAMABAD: The Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Sultanate of Oman signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Reserved price Rs1.011bn: PC auctioned 23 of 26 properties worth Rs1.113bn ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) succeeded to auction 23 out of 26 properties worth Rs1.113 billion... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Exchange CDWP approves two mega-projects worth Rs8.175bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved two mega projects at a cost of Rs8.175 billion, ... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (October 21, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (October 22, 2020).... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Exchange PSX stays bullish: BRIndex100 advances KARACHI: A positive trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday on the back of local investors’ and... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Majority shares in two projects: Mari Petroleum notifies PSX for submission of EoI KARACHI: Mari Petroleum (MARI) has notified the Pakistan Stock Exchange for submission of Expression of Interest... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Grains Euronext wheat little changed PARIS: Euronext wheat was little changed in afternoon trading on Tuesday, consolidating after fresh highs as traders... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Energy US natural gas jumps to 20-month high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped over 4% to their highest close in 20 months on Tuesday on rising liquefied... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 106,640 tonnes of cargo comprising 85,030 tonnes of import cargo and 21,610 tonnes... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Cotton & Textile KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs200 to Rs10100 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Wednesday has increased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Most Gulf markets fall as top lender weighs on Dubai DUBAI: Most Gulf markets ended lower on Wednesday, with the Dubai bourse hit by losses in top lender Emirates NBD.... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Japanese stocks rise TOKYO: Japanese shares closed higher on Wednesday as optimism that US lawmakers could reach an agreement on a... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Stocks European stocks fall MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares fell for a third straight session on Wednesday, as losses in healthcare and... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Stocks China shares down BEIJING: China shares ended lower on Wednesday, dragged down by profit-taking in new-energy vehicle and technology... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Wednesday’s early afternoon trade: Main indexes dip in volatile trading NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes dipped in volatile trading on Wednesday as investors closely tracked ongoing... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Wall Street surges on stimulus hopes NEW YORK: Shares on Wall Street ended higher on Tuesday on growing optimism that talks among US lawmakers are... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Australian shares rise, NZ down SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares closed higher on Wednesday, supported by gains in financial and energy stocks,... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Stocks London’s FTSE 100 slides LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 slipped to a near one-month low on Wednesday as the pound jumped on hopes Brexit talks... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures scale 1-1/2 years peak NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures climbed to a near 1-1/2 year peak on Wednesday, as the dollar faltered and demand... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Energy World oil prices fall NEW YORK: Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday after US inventory figures showed demand weakening for refined... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Energy OGRA takes action against HPL ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has taken action against Hascol Petroleum Limited (HPL) over... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Energy Cut in FO utilization: Power Division given one month to prepare plan ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly given one month’s time to Power Division for preparation of constraints... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Wednesday (October 21, 2020). ======================================= CONES... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (October 21, 2020).... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (October 21, 2020)... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (October 21, 2020). ======================================= ... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Wednesday (October 21, 2020).... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 21, 2020).... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (October 21, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (October 21, 2020).... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Currency THE RUPEE: Mixed behaviour KARACHI: On Wednesday, after market closing, Pakistan Rupee displayed mixed behaviour. It gained in value against ... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (October 21, 2020).... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
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 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (October 21, 2020).... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (October 21, 2020)... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (October 21, 2020). ==================================== ... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
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 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 21, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 21, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 21, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 21, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 21, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Oct, 2020 02:54am