USA Mexico strikes deal with US to settle water debt MEXICO CITY: Mexico said Thursday that it had reached an agreement with the United States to settle a controversial... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Europe Greek PM declares virus curfew in Athens, other areas ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday declared a night curfew in Athens, Thessaloniki and... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Europe France extends Covid curfew to cover 46 million people PARIS: France on Thursday extended the anti-Covid curfew in place in nine cities to large parts of the country,... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Europe Ireland in second lockdown as Germany faces record virus surge DUBLIN: Businesses closed across Ireland on Thursday for a second national coronavirus lockdown, as record infection... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Europe NATO to build 'Space Centre' in Germany BRUSSELS: The NATO alliance is to build a headquarters for space operations at its airbase in Ramstein in Germany, ... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
USA US voter data traded on hacker forums WASHINGTON: A database with information on virtually the entire US voting population has been circulated on hacker... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Asia Thai PM revokes emergency decree BANGKOK: Thailand's premier on Thursday revoked an emergency decree that had been intended to quell pro-democracy... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:54am
South Asia Sri Lanka parliament gives president sweeping powers COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's parliament on Thursday voted to give President Gotabaya Rajapaksa widespread powers to appoint... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:54am
China and Vatican renew historic deal on bishops BEIJING: A secretive 2018 agreement between Beijing and the Vatican was renewed Thursday, despite strident US... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Europe NATO chief urges Turkey to 'calm' Karabakh conflict BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday he expected alliance member Turkey to use its influence to... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Middle East Palestinians sue Britain for 1917 Balfour Declaration RAMALLAH, (Palestinian Territories): Palestinian lawyers on Thursday filed a complaint to sue the British government... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Europe EU slaps sanctions on Russian spies for hacking German parliament BRUSSELS: The EU imposed sanctions Thursday on senior Russian intelligence officers for their alleged role in ... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Bilawal claims PPP will form govt in GB GHANCHE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday claimed that his party will form... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:07am
NAB to file references against Nawaz, Ahsan, Raisani and others ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday decided to file corruption references against former... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:07am
Missing person case: IHC seeks report from police IO ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday sought report from the police investigation officer in the matter... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Money trail of illicit cigarette making firm: Azad Kashmir govt urged to set up judicial commission ISLAMABAD: The activists from Peoples Lawyers Forum and the Peoples Students Federation have demanded Azad Kashmir... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Covid-19 response: Senate body briefed on donors' financing ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives was informed that the ... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:07am
Terror bid foiled in Zhob QUETTA: Security forces on Thursday claimed to have foiled a major terror bid by seizing explosive material during a... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
PBC, SCBA urge 'establishment' to act within ambit of Constitution ISLAMABAD: The top lawyers' bodies, the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), ... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
HEC's policies: FAPUASA continues sit-in for second day ISLAMABAD: The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) on Thursday continued a... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 22, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (October 23, 2020).... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:07am
Letters 'Kashmir cause and domestic politics' This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "Kashmir cause and domestic politics" carried by the newspaper... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:52am
Electric Vehicle (EV) policy - recipe for success Is there promise for EVs in Pakistan? The short answer is yes. For potential, look at Pakistan's motorcycle market... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
'Long Covid' and deep economic recession 'Covid-19 has left many patients with debilitating symptoms after the initial infection has cleared. This is "long... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Currency Reforming judicial system It is a fact that nothing worthwhile has been done by Legislature-no matter whether under civilian or military... Updated 26 Oct, 2020 09:17am
Rangers assure SITE association of full support KARACHI: Col. Tahir Ayaz, sector commander, Pakistan Rangers, has assured the industrialists that the 92-Wing of the... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Abacus and SNP enter strategic partnership KARACHI: Abacus Consulting, a leading business transformation firm, has announced a strategic partnership with SNP... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Stocks Agha Steel IPO third listing on PSX equity board for FY21 KARACHI: In an exciting development for Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), yet another Initial Public Offering (IPO) has... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:05am
Stocks Emirates NBD buoys Dubai; Egypt extends losses • Etisalat reports higher quarterly profit DUBAI: Dubai's stock market ended higher on Thursday, driven by a... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:05am
Stocks European stocks trim losses MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares fell for a fourth straight day on Thursday, though they trimmed losses after... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:05am
Stocks China stocks lower SHANGHAI: Chinese shares closed lower on Thursday, with healthcare and industrials stocks leading the declines, as... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Stocks Thursday's early afternoon trade: Main indexes seesaw NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes swung between slight gains and losses on Thursday, as investors held out for... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Stocks Wall Street declines NEW YORK: Wall Street's three major averages closed lower on Wednesday after a volatile trading session, as ... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares fall SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares fell on Thursday, weighed down by energy and financials stocks, as talks on a... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Stocks London stocks surge as fresh stimulus helps LONDON: London stocks ended Thursday on firmer footing after a positive update on AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
'Intensity of smog to be lesser this year' LAHORE: Senior Member Board of Revenue (SMBR) Baber Hayat Tarar said on Wednesday that the intensity of smog will be... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:09am
Punjab government makesefforts to check price hike: Buzdar LAHORE: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has assigned duties to the ministers, advisers and special assistants to check... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Covid-19: Punjab reports 171 fresh cases, five fatalities LAHORE: While the number of active Covid-19 cases has reached to 2424 in the province, as many as 171 fresh corona... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Forces and government on the same page: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhary Mohammad Sarwar said on Thursday that forces of Pakistan and the government are on... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Crackdown on illegal weighing bridges for sugarcane LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to carry out crackdown against illegal weighing bridges for sugarcane in... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Girl killed during 'shootout' outside PU LAHORE: A young girl was killed during a shootout between police and alleged armed bandits outside the Punjab... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Longest lockdown in held Kashmir's history: Punjab to observe 27th as black day LAHORE: Provincial Law Minister and Chairman Kashmir Committee Punjab Raja Basharat has said that the Punjab... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Punjab Assembly illuminated pink LAHORE: Punjab Assembly illuminated Pink on 22nd October in commemoration of the ongoing PINKtober breast cancer... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Consultants urged to explore innovative technologies ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar directed that consultants... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Afghan parliamentary team due today ISLAMABAD: On invitation of the Speaker National Assembly, Asad Qaiser, a 17-member Afghan parliamentary delegation... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:10am
'Desecration of Quaid's mausoleum': Treasury to move resolution in Senate: Faraz ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz said on Thursday that the treasury benches... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
ITP fines 641 VIPs in current year ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has fined 641 VIPs including parliamentarians, diplomats, and... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Twitter admin approached over anti-Pakistan propaganda ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday took strong notice of anti-Pakistan content on social media and urged for... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Civil awards: Senate body dismayed at lack of merit in nomination process ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday expressed dismay over lack of merit and transparency in the nomination... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Hearing in Daniel Pearl's murder case deferred as prosecutor Naek unwell ISLAMABAD: The apex court, on Thursday, deferred Daniel Pearl, Wall Street Journal (WSJ) South Asia bureau chief's... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Zardari's strategy works "I propose a resolution be passed in the national assembly awarding yet another honorary PhD degree to Zardari... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Balochistan bakers go on strike QUETTA: Bakers across Balochistan went on strike on Thursday seeking to fix the price of roti (flatbread) at Rs30.... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
PTCL conducts breast cancer awareness session KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) continued with its tradition to create Breast Cancer... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Cotton Maligning soldiers: Businessmen will not tolerate any criticism: S M Muneer KARACHI: S M Muneer, patron of the United Business Group, has said that the business community will not tolerate any... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Ziauddin varsity marks 'Pink Ribbon Day', holds webinar KARACHI: "Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death and most common cancer among women all over the world... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Cases against Nawaz, Zardari weren't made by PTI: Lakhani KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Bait-ul-Mal Sindh chief Hunaid Lakhani has said that in the past... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Seven 'gangsters' killed in Larkana LARKANA: The operation lasted seven hours and was led by Larkana SSP Masood Bangash. It was conducted in the kachha... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Punjab CS seeks report on violation of rate lists LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Jawaad Rafique Malik took notice of the non-display of rate lists at shops in Multan,... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Legal status of PMC: SHC orders deputy AG to give arguments KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday ordered the deputy attorney-general (DAG) to give arguments on the... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Currency THE RUPEE: Gains vs USD extend KARACHI: On Thursday, on market close, PKR gained value against USD in both interbank and open markets while also... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (October 22, 2020).... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
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 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (October 22, 2020).... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
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 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
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 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Exchange PSX snaps winning streak: BRIndex100 slumps KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bearish trend and closed on a negative note as investors opted... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Energy Power Division backs KE exclusivity ISLAMABAD: Power Division has argued in relation to power distribution exclusivity of Karachi Electric (KE) that the... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Karachi's mega water project: Wapda chief vows to meet deadline LAHORE: In the wake of handing over implementation responsibility of Greater Karachi Water Supply Scheme (K-IV) to... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
IMF, WB lower growth projections ISLAMABAD: International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank (WB) have lowered GDP growth rate projection for ... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Currency Export proceeds retained in forex accounts: SBP decides to enhance scope of funds' utilization KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to enhance the scope of utilization of export proceeds funds... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Airstrike on mosque kills 11 children in Afghanistan KUNDUZ, (Afghanistan): An air strike by the Afghan military killed 11 children and a prayer leader at a mosque, ... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
FBR Policy Board should look into tax collection, trade issues: Hafeez ISLAMABAD: Adviser on Finance, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has directed that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Policy... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Banks to start lending, SBP tells NCCH ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has informed the National Coordination Committee on Housing (NCCH) that... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Currency Income, tax paid: Justice Isa discloses details ISLAMABAD: Justice Qazi Faez Isa on Thursday disclosed his and his family's income and tax paid, and detail of... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
PML-N holds PM responsible for 'Karachi incident' ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday held Prime Minister Imran Khan responsible for the... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Opposition accused of attempting to weaken democracy ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday accused the opposition of political point scoring over 'Karachi... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Trump walks out of major CBS interview WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump went through Thursday with a threat to release his own footage of a... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Saad Hariri named new Lebanon PM BEIRUT: Three-time Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri was renamed to the post Thursday to create a ... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Exchange Foreign reserves surge to $12.066bn KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) foreign exchange reserves increased by $268 million to $12.066 billion... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Commodities Gold prices dip KARACHI: Gold on Thursday dipped by Rs500 to Rs115700 per tola on the local market, traders said. The yellow metal... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Energy 44th annual general meeting: PSO conducts shareholders' meeting virtually KARACHI: Pakistan State Oil (PSO), the nation's leading Oil Marketing Company (OMC) convened its 44th annual general... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:05am
Commodities CBOT corn futures up CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures rose to their highest since August 2019 on Wednesday, their third... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Commodities Chinese iron ore futures rise BEIJING: Benchmark iron ore futures in China rose on Wednesday, tracking robust physical prices, despite ... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 6.548... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Grains Euronext wheat consolidates near contract highs PARIS: Euronext wheat ended flat on Wednesday, consolidating near contract highs as traders monitored dry weather in... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Energy European gasoline margins rise LONDON: Northwest European gasoline refining margins rose on Wednesday as crude prices dropped sharply while an... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:05am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 114,508 tonnes of cargo comprising 58,597 tonnes of import cargo and 55,911 tonnes... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (October 22, 2020).... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Cotton & Textile Trading activity remains stable on cotton market KARACHI: Trading activity remained stable on the local cotton market on Thursday. According to the analysts a... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Energy AEDB to notify ARE Policy 2020 soon LAHORE: The Alternate Energy Development Board (AEDB) has planned to finalize and notify Alternate Renewable Energy... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Energy Turkey hits out after rivals unite in gas row ISTANBUL: Turkey on Thursday rejected as "groundless" claims made by Greece, Cyprus and Egypt denouncing Ankara's... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Friday, October 23, 2020 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (October 22, 2020).... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (October 22, 2020)... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (October 22, 2020).... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am