BD cricket star Shakib threatened over Hindu ceremony DHAKA: Star Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan has been forced to make a public apology after receiving Islamist... Updated 18 Nov, 2020 04:35am
Coronavirus: Second wave could be more dangerous: PBIF chief KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum Mian Zahid... Updated 18 Nov, 2020 04:39am
TLP workers, office-bearers released ISLAMABAD: The district administration on Tuesday released 77 workers and office-bearers of Tehreek-e-Labbaik... Updated 18 Nov, 2020 04:42am
G-B elections: Bilawal, Maryam condemn ‘rigging’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Maryam Safdar the two vocal critics ... Updated 18 Nov, 2020 04:39am
Toshakhana case: Zardari’s counsel’s plea to adjourn hearing rejected ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Islamabad on Tuesday rejected counsel’s plea of former president Asif Ali... Updated 18 Nov, 2020 04:41am
Transfers, postings in FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted assistant commissioners Inland Revenue and... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
‘Rigging’ in G-B elections: PPP demands formation of JIT ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has demanded that a joint investigation team (JIT) be formed to... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
US ‘pressure’ to recognise Israel: FO rejects reports quoting PM as ‘fabrication’ ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Tuesday rejected reports as ‘fabrication’ quoting Prime Minister Imran Khan as... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Workers Welfare Fund: Govt asked to expedite housing projects ISLAMABAD: Sub-Committee of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Disqualification case: IHC seeks details about properties of Raja Basharat ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday sought the details of properties of Punjab Law Minister Raja... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Stolen cars brought from Japan: SC grants stay against Customs Tribunal’s verdict ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Tuesday granted stay against the Custom Appellate Tribunal verdict to release stolen... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
AJK to impose complete lockdown from 21st MUZAFFARABAD: Amidst rising coronavirus cases, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government decided on Tuesday to... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Specific funding approved to obtain effective Covid-19 vaccine ISLAMABAD: The government has shown special interest in ensuring quality vaccine at the earliest for Pakistani... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Railways to partially resume KCR service from 19th KARACHI: Pakistan Railways is all set to partially resume Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) service from November 19... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Covid-19: 904 new cases, nine deaths reported in Sindh KARACHI: Sharing the daily Covid-19 situation with the media, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah told that 904... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
PRC organizes awareness session LAHORE: Pakistan Red Crescent Punjab on Tuesday organized an awareness session on humanitarian initiatives and... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
WWF-P, PepsiCo, PCRWR and Wasa join hands LAHORE: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-P) Pakistan, PepsiCo, Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources ... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
G-B govt signs first PPP deal with AKDN arm KARACHI: In a historic move, Gilgit-Baltistan government signed its first public private partnership deal with... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Britain assisting Pakistan in health, education sectors: HC LAHORE: British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner has said that Britain is assisting Pakistan in health and... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Sri Lanka to open up Chinese-backed ‘port city’, offer tax breaks COLOMBO: A mega Chinese real-estate development in Sri Lanka will open early next year offering tax concessions to... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
EasyJet dives into historic loss on virus LONDON: EasyJet on Tuesday posted the first annual pre-tax loss in its 25-year history, prompting it to seek more... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
China praises British diplomat for saving drowning woman BEIJING: Beijing on Tuesday praised a British diplomat who was filmed diving into a river in southern China to save ... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Over 40 hurt in Thailand’s most violent protests BANGKOK: At least 41 people were hurt, some with gunshot wounds, when demonstrators marching on the Thai parliament... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Johnson under fire over Scottish parliament criticism LONDON: Scottish independence campaigners have seized on comments by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in which ... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Palestinians say restoring Israeli security cooperation RAMALLAH, (Palestinian Territories): The Palestinian Authority of president Mahmud Abbas will restore security... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
NATO chief warns of ‘high’ price of hasty Afghan pullout BRUSSELS: A hasty pullout of US and allied troops from Afghanistan could see the country become a “platform for... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
European space rocket launch fails minutes after takeoff KOUROU: A European space rocket failed minutes after taking off with the loss of both satellites it was carrying, ... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Canada, Britain give first media freedom award to Belarus journalists OTTAWA: The first ever Media Freedom Award, bestowed by the governments of Britain and Canada, was given Monday to... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Biden names campaign vets to key White House posts WASHINGTON: US President-elect Joe Biden announced Tuesday he has appointed nine close campaign aides to key White... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Chinese ambassador lauds Navy’s efforts ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong on Tuesday called on Naval Chief Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi at ... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
CSS Corner opens at Markaz-e-Islami KARACHI: Administrator and Commissioner Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani inaugurated the CSS Corner established by KMC... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Academic year 2021: KU body approves admission policy KARACHI: The Academic Council meeting of the University of Karachi on Monday approved the admission policy for the... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
PSCA receives delegation LAHORE: A 28-member delegation of International Police Association visited the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) ... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Telecom Foundation to build smart software technology Park in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Telecom Foundation (TF) will build a smart software technology park in Islamabad under its strategic... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Covid-19: Community sanitization points to be installed in Hyderabad HYDERABAD: Sindh Community Foundation head Javed Hussain said the idea will be implemented by installing ... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Posts in BS-17 and above: Commission for recruitment out of purview of FPSC under consideration ISLAMABAD: In a major policy decision, the government is mulling setting up a separate commission for recruitment of... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Minister briefed on progress at LCWU Architecture dept LAHORE: The delegation of Architecture Department Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) led by Chairperson... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
3rd PIFD convocation: President undelines women involvement in development process LAHORE: President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday underlined the need for necessary measures to ensure women... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
LHC stays auction of Toshakhana articles LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice on Tuesday stayed the auction of checkrooms (toshakhana) articles scheduled... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Punjab reports 597 fresh corona cases, 17 deaths LAHORE: Out of 12,032 corona tests conducted during the last 24 hours across Punjab, as many as 597 were tested... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Nawaz being treated for severe kidney pain: Maryam LAHORE: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is being treated for severe kidney pain, his daughter Maryam Nawaz, said. ... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Dual-qualification programme: ACCA celebrates 20 years of successful endeavour KARACHI: ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is celebrating 20 years of its dual qualification... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
PML-N rejects ban on public gatherings LAHORE: Terming ban on holding public gatherings as a drama, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab President... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Closure of marriage halls: LCCI urges govt to review decision LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Tuesday urged the government to review its decision of... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Indian plane makes emergency landing at Karachi airport KARACHI: An Indian plane has made an emergency landing at the Jinnah International Airport after a passenger’s... Updated 18 Nov, 2020 04:40am
Country’s progress linked with Balochistan: Army chief KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday visited Quetta where he interacted with... Updated 18 Nov, 2020 04:39am
Exchange PSX closes in green zone: BRIndex100 edges up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed a positive trend on the back of fresh buying, mainly by local... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Investments in Balochistan: Series of webinars launched: BBoIT QUETTA: Farman Zarkoon, Chief Executive Officer, Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT), said that a... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Implementing Covid-19 protocols “The Khan has ordered no public meetings/rallies/wedding parties except out in the open.” “Is that a... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Grains Argentina’s wheat harvest seen lowest in five years BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s wheat harvest is seen at 16.7 million tonnes, slightly down from the previous 17 million... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Grains Euronext wheat futures at one week low PARIS: Euronext wheat futures touched one-week lows on Monday, curbed by a steady euro and an earlier fall in... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Grains Russian wheat prices edge up MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices edged up last week for the second consecutive week as the agriculture ministry... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 181,771 tonnes of cargo comprising 98,106 tonnes of import cargo and 83,665 tonnes... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Gulf markets ride on vaccine optimism DUBAI: Most major Gulf markets ended higher for a third consecutive session on Tuesday as further positive news on... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Australian shares climb SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares closed on Tuesday at their highest in nearly nine months, pushed up by ... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Stocks China stocks decline SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Tuesday, weighed by losses in healthcare stocks on concerns over lofty... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Tesla to join S&P 500, shares surge NEW YORK: Elon Musk’s rising electric car powerhouse Tesla reached another landmark Monday when it officially... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Tuesday’s early trade: S&P, Dow drop from record levels NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Tuesday with the S&P 500 and the Dow retreating from record... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Stocks S&P, Dow at all-time highs NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Dow Jones industrial average notched record closing highs on Monday as news of another... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Nikkei hits another 29-year high TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a 29-year high on Tuesday as investors cheered news of another... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Stocks FTSE 100 slips from over 5-month high LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 slipped from more than a five-month high on Tuesday after a sharp vaccine-led rally, as ... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Grains Raw sugar hits 8-1/2 months high LONDON: Raw sugar prices on ICE touched an 8-1/2-month high on Tuesday, buoyed by signs the market is growing ... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Letters ‘G-B: rerun of 2018 general elections’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “G-B: rerun of 2018 general elections” carried by the newspaper... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
CFO’s role becomes increasingly challenging 21st century has brought about a paradigm shift in the way corporate entities had been operating and these rapidly... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
K-Electric under focus K- Electric (KE) has been in hot waters in the recent past. The critics have expressed their discontent over the ... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
The rich owe $5.7trn to the poor! Recalling the promise, world’s richest countries made on 24 October 1970 through a landmark UN resolution, to give... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 17, 2020) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 18, 2020).... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (November 17, 2020).... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices.... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (November 17, 2020)... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (November 17, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Tuesday (November 17, 2020).... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 17, 2020).... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (November 17, 2020).... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Currency THE RUPEE: Moves both ways KARACHI: On Tuesday, PKR exhibited mixed behaviour. It lost value against USD in interbank market while gaining... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (November 17, 2020).... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
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 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (November 17, 2020).... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Tuesday (November 17, 2020)... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (November 17, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
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 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meesaq Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,158.9141 ... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2020). ========================... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2020). ========================... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (November 17, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (November 17, 2020).... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (November... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
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 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (November 17,... Published 18 Nov, 2020 02:48am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer