Europe English judge blocks $6.6 billion Brazil lawsuit against BHP over burst dam LONDON: A 5.0 billion pound ($6.6 billion) English lawsuit against Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP has been struck... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
iPhone contractor in China admits student labour law contraventions SAN FRANCISCO: A Taiwan company crucial for the production of iPhones for tech giant Apple admitted Monday that... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Three dead in axe and gun attack at Russian military base MOSCOW: A Russian soldier suspected of killing three servicemen using an axe and a gun at a military base has been... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Africa Libyans hold UN-led talks to prepare for elections GAMMARTH, (Tunisia): The UN launched talks among Libyans on Monday aimed at creating a unity government and ... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Europe France breaks up people smuggling ring to UK PARIS: French police said on Monday they had arrested seven members of a people smuggling ring which helped migrants... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
UN agency for Palestinians says lacks funds to pay salaries OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, hammered by US cuts, said Monday it lacks the funds to... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Middle East Assad says refugee returns a 'priority' for Syria DAMASCUS: Syria's President Bashar al-Assad told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday ahead of a... Updated 11 Nov, 2020 03:11am
Asia Azerbaijan apologises for shooting down Russian helicopter BAKU: Azerbaijan admitted on Monday it had shot down a Russian military helicopter on its border with Armenia and... Updated 11 Nov, 2020 03:11am
Europe Kosovo ex-president Thaci denies war crimes THE HAGUE: Kosovo's former president Hashim Thaci pleaded not guilty to war crimes charges in the 1990s war against... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Europe UK government facing parliamentary defeat over Brexit bill LONDON: The British government on Monday faced potential defeat in parliament over controversial legislation that... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
600 distributing components: Oracle to help KE improve management KARACHI: Oracle to help K-Electric improve management of over 600 distributing components of power distribution... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:22am
ADHD sufferers are also victims of bullying KARACHI: A majority of the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affected kids in Pakistan are victims of... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
SAU VC for promoting research-based academic activities KARACHI: The acting vice-chancellor of the Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) of Tandojam, Dr Zahheruddin Mirani has... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Arzoo is in her early teens, SHC told KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday ordered the authorities to get Arzoo - a minor girl allegedly ... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:22am
PTCL collaborates with DETASAD to establish digital cloud marketplace KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) collaborates with DETASAD (DETECON Al Saudia Co. Ltd.) a... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:22am
Sindh CM approves compensation for over 2.2m rain-hit people KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved disbursement of compensation among the recent rain... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:22am
Expulsion of public office holders: SAC suspends G-B Chief Court's verdict GILGIT: The Supreme Appellate Court has suspended the verdict of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Chief Court which ordered the... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Permission for Peshawar PDM public meeting still pending PESHAWAR: The joint opposition's Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is waiting for permission to hold its public... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Qureshi terms Kartarpur Corridor a 'corridor of hope' ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has termed the Kartarpur Corridor, as a "corridor of hope" and a... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:22am
'Charter of democracy': PDM to discuss recommendations on 13th ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will discuss its recommendations on a "charter of democracy" on... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Cabinet meets today: Top agenda items are Biden, economy and Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (Nov 10) will discuss the prevalent economic... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:22am
International Kashmir Convention today ISLAMABAD: The International Kashmir Convention against Indian Atrocities in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOK) is... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
PTI rolls up sleeves to address PML-Q concerns ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rolled up its sleeves to address the concerns of Pakistan... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Introduction of 'e-voting' on pattern of India under consideration ISLAMABAD: The PTI government has actively started deliberations on plans to introduce electronic voting (e-voting)... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Gilani, others: AC postpones verdict till 20th ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Monday postponed its verdict on acquittal pleas of some accused in a... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:22am
Jahangir Khanji demands secretariat for Junagarh in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Nawab of Junagarh Muhammad Jahangir Khanji marked November 9 as a black day, since the Indian troops... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Government decides to re-tender M-6 project over poor response ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to re-tender Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway (M-6) project, a critical component of... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:22am
Kissan Ittehad postpones sit-in at D-Chowk ISLAMABAD: The Kissan Ittehad (KI) has postponed its sit-in to be held at D-Chowk today (Tuesday), after the... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 9, 2020) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 10, 2020).... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:22am
Letters Country's debt challenge This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "A Chinese favour" carried by the newspaper the other day. Its Leader... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Budgetary outcome in 1QFY21 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has released the results of the fiscal operations for the first quarter of 2020-21. ... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
The people have spoken The nail-biting finish to the incredibly close US presidential election is finally here. Democrat Joe Biden has won,... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Nissan plots digital course for car sales in a post-pandemic world As COVID-19 threw a wrench into the cogs of car retailing, a senior Nissan board member challenged the chief... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
PM to inaugurate Rashakai Economic Zone on 21st PESHAWAR: Speaker National Assembly, Asad Qaiser has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate Rashakai... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:23am
PM to attend SCO-CHS video conference today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will be participating in the 20th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:23am
Sania hails advent of first-ever MRCP (UK) PACES exams ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Federal cabinet to take up issues of IT, telecom industry today LAHORE: Federal Information Minister of Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin-ul-Haq has said that taxation... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Tribute paid to Allama Iqbal LAHORE: The 143rd birth anniversary of poet and philosopher Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal was celebrated across the... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Cotton Rs13bn uplift package for Faisalabad soon: Kamoka FAISALABAD: Thirteen-billion-rupee development package for Faisalabad will be announced very soon which will be a... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Opposition protest: Govt fails to introduce official business in Punjab PA LAHORE: The government on Monday failed to introduce official business in the Punjab Assembly on Monday due to the... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Second wave of Covid-19: Punjab to close down markets violating SOPs LAHORE: In the wake of growing number of Covid-19 cases in the province, the Punjab government has decided to close... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:23am
Lahore's 70pc forest cover lost in 15 years: SAPM LAHORE: The government has announced the green stimulus initiative to begin green recovery. Only Lahore has lost its... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:23am
Stocks Saudi index sees biggest daily rise in over 6 months DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Middle East ended higher on Monday, mirroring a buoyant day in oil prices and ... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:14am
Stocks Nikkei index hits 29-year high TOKYO: Tokyo stocks surged more than two percent to end at a 29-year high on Monday after Joe Biden was elected the... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:14am
Stocks European shares hit 8-month high MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares jumped to an eight-month high on Monday after drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:14am
Stocks China's blue-chip index scales 5-year high SHANGHAI: China's blue-chip index ended at a more than five-year high, as Joe Biden's victory in the US presidential... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Monday's early trade: S&P, Dow hit all-time highs NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow hit record highs on Monday as the first successful data from a late-stage... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares jump SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australia shares finished higher on Monday, after notching their best intraday session since ... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks FTSE 100 soars to near 3-month high LONDON: London's FTSE 100 jumped to a near three-month high on Monday as signs of progress in developing a Covid-19... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 309,674 tonnes of cargo comprising 241,361 tonnes of import cargo and 68,313 ... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Gohar arrives at federation house KARACHI: Former chairman of Abad, active leader of United Business Group (UBG) and candidate for SVP seat in ... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
FPCCI election commission declares Gohar elected SVP KARACHI: Election Commission of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has declared... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Clinical trials of Covid vaccine: Ufone joins hands with AJM Pharma for provision of info ISLAMABAD: Pakistani telecom Company, Ufone, has joined hands with AJM Pharma (Pvt) Ltd to offer a reliable call... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
PML-F wants end of politics of ignorance, hatred and lies LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) Central General Secretary Muhammad Ali Durrani said in a statement... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Partly Facetious: Biden in, Trump out "Joe Biden said let's give each other (those who voted for Trump and those who voted for Biden) a chance. It's time... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Infrastructure credit enhancement facility: InfraCo Asia holds signing ceremony to operationalise InfraZamin Pakistan ISLAMABAD: InfraZamin Pakistan is an innovative, for-profit credit enhancement facility funded with equity capital... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
'Education, health, housing to go to local govt' LAHORE: In the new local government system, various sectors including education, health and housing would go to the... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
One killed as tanker ploughs into bank KARACHI: One person was killed while five others wounded when a speeding water tanker crashed into a bank in... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Byco Petroleum partners with Daraz KARACHI: Pakistan's premier energy company, Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited, has partnered with Daraz, Pakistan's... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:22am
Shan Foods embarks on digital transformation journey with SAP KARACHI: Shan Foods Private Limited, a leading global food brand, has decided to implement SAP S/4HANA, as a part of... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (November 9, 2020). ======================================= CONES... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Thursday (November 5, 2020). ======================================= CONES... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Monday (November 9, 2020).... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (November 9, 2020).... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Currency THE RUPEE: PKR strengthens KARACHI: On Monday, at the start of the new week, PKR continued to go up against USD in both interbank and open... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (November 9, 2020).... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 10 Nov, 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 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 9, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meesaq Fund Rates on Monday (November 9, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,159.7887 Bid... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 9, 2020). ========================... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (November 9, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (November 9, 2020).... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
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 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Monday (November 9, ... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Exchange KSE-100 Index rangebound: BRIndex100 inches up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a mixed trend. It closed on a positive note following buying in... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
National security issues: Military officials to brief parliamentary leaders tomorrow ISLAMABAD: Pakistan military officers will brief parliamentary leaders of the National Assembly and the Senate on ... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
TDAP to be notified as registrant body for GIs ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to notify Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) as registrant... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Mir Shakil granted post-arrest bail ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday granted post-arrest bail to Editor-in-Chief of the Jang/Geo Group, Mir... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Kulbhushan Jadhav: IHC again defers govt's plea to appoint defence counsel ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) once again deferred the government's plea, seeking appointment of counsel... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
RLNG-based CNG outlets: Ogra starts issuing licences ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has started issuing licences for new CNG outlets based on ... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
ECP releases details of assets owned by senators ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani owns four vehicles and has assets worth 106.3 million rupees while Taj... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Iranian FM due today ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will arrive on a two-day official visit to Pakistan on Tuesday... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
APNS congratulates Mir Shakil KARACHI: The APNS congratulates Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman, Editor in Chief of the Jang/Geo group on his release on bail... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
COAS, Chinese envoy pledge to further expand 'exceptional' ties RAWALPINDI: Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Cotton & Textile Cotton jumps on vaccine optimism NEW YORK: Cotton prices rose over 1% on Monday after the first successful clinical trial of a Covid-19 vaccine ... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Commodities Vaccine euphoria pushes copper to 29-month high LONDON: Copper hit its highest in more than two years on Monday on news of progress on a coronavirus vaccine and... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:14am
Energy Oil soars 8 percent on promising Covid-19 vaccine results • Saudi oil minister says OPEC+ output deal could be tweaked • OPEC wary of Biden relaxing sanctions on Iran,... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:14am
Commodities Japan rubber futures fall TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures fell more than 3% on Monday after a poll of major Japanese manufacturers and other... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:14am
Commodities Palm oil holds at 8-year high KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures gained for a fourth session out of five on Monday, holding at a more than... Updated 10 Nov, 2020 03:14am
Commodities Gold tumbles 4 percent in Europe LONDON: Gold slumped more than 4% on Monday as news of the first successful late-stage COVID-19 vaccine trials... Published 10 Nov, 2020 02:54am