Europe Two killed as car tears through pedestrian zone in Germany TRIER, (Germany): At least two people were killed and several injured when a car tore through a pedestrian shopping... Updated 02 Dec, 2020 03:52am
Twitter rejects call to remove Chinese official's fake Australian troops tweet SYDNEY: Twitter on Tuesday rebuffed Australian calls to remove a Beijing official's incendiary tweet targeting... Updated 02 Dec, 2020 03:51am
Smashed to pieces: Puerto Rico's Arecibo telescope collapses ARECIBO, (Puerto Rico): The Arecibo Observatory telescope in Puerto Rico, which once starred in a James Bond film,... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Kashmir, Islamophobia: Ashrafi felicitates Qureshi on passage of resolutions ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister's Special Representative for Religious Harmony and Middle East Maulana Tahir Ashrafi... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
MQM-P challenges formation of DMC Keamari KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Tuesday challenged formation of the DMC Keamari by the Sindh... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Cabinet supports CCP by approving SRO ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet, in its meeting on 24 November 2020, demonstrated its unequivocal support to the CCP... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
HIV/AIDS: Minister calls for creating awareness LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has called for raising more awareness among the youth on stigma... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Leading figures condole with Shehbaz LAHORE: Leading figures hailing from different walks of life met PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday and... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
SPIRIT OF THE UNION NATIONAL DAY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Message from H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, Ambassador of UAE Every year, the United Arab Emirates celebrates its National Day on 2 December, and today is the 49th anniversary of... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
SPIRIT OF THE UNION NATIONAL DAY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Message from Imtiaz Feroz Gondal, Charge d' Affaires Today, on the auspicious occasion of 49th National Day of the United Arab Emirates, I extend warmest felicitations ... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
SPIRIT OF THE UNION NATIONAL DAY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Ufone paving the way for a more connected Pakistan In the last decade, telecom sector has undergone a massive change; the advent of 3G/4G services has created numerous... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Letters PSEs: There's need for new policy This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "PTI's 'anti-worker' policies" carried by the newspaper yesterday. The... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
A new digital world in the making Measures to contain the Covid-19 pandemic have compelled many countries in the world both developed and developing... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
State subsidy: energy sector in Pakistan - II As Chairman FBR I was handling the issue of withdrawal of zero rating for sales tax on five export-oriented sectors... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
The Covid 'longhaulers' behind a global patient movement Snatching moments of clarity through the brain fog that was among the lingering symptoms of her coronavirus... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
President confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz (mly) on Chinese minister ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday conferred Nishan-e-Imtiaz (military) on China's Minister of National... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Pakistan, China reiterate resolve to further consolidate friendship ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that Pakistan's friendship with China was the cornerstone of its foreign... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Rs 51 billion released for Kafaalat Programme beneficiaries: Govt may restore Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme ISLAMABAD: The federal government might consider restoring Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme if it has to resort to a... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Allotment orders at all roundabouts cancelled: Ban imposed on ad campaigns at public places: Shallwani KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani on directives of Supreme Court imposed ban on advertisement... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Covid-19: Punjab reports 45 deaths in 24 hours LAHORE: With surge in fatalities on account of Covid-19, Punjab has reported 45 deaths across the province during ... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
SSGC carries out raids against compressor use in Quetta QUETTA: In the light of Blochistan High Court's order SSGC has intensified operation against the use of gas... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Multan rally: FIR to be registered against organisers: Firdous LAHORE: Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that Shehbaz Sharif... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
New bus terminal approved: CM asks transport dept to submit design by 10th LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has accorded in principle approval to establish a new... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Punjab government approves four more uplift schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) approved four development schemes of various sectors... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Nutshell Conference announces global board of advisors KARACHI: Nutshell Conferences announced its Global Board of Advisors. This unique board of advisors consist of... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Sialkot motorway gang-rape: AC extends judicial remand of two suspects LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Tuesday extended judicial remand of the two suspects in Sialkot motorway ... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Stocks Saudi stocks weaken after stellar November • UAE markets closed for holiday DUBAI: Saudi shares started the month on a weaker note on Tuesday after the... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Stocks Tokyo stocks rally TOKYO: Tokyo stocks jumped more than one percent Tuesday after drug maker Moderna said it had filed for US and... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Stocks European shares rise MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares made a positive start to the month on Tuesday following record-breaking gains in... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Stocks China's blue-chip stocks climb SHANGHAI: China's blue-chip stocks rose on Tuesday by their most in more than seven weeks, as better-than-expected... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Stocks Tuesday's early trade: S&P, Nasdaq start December at peak NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit record highs on Tuesday as hopes that a Covid-19 vaccine will be... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Stocks S&P index falls NEW YORK: The S&P 500 index ended lower on Monday as investors took profits following a sharp rally in recent... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Stocks Australian shares up, NZ down SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares ended a three-session losing streak to finish higher on Tuesday as the central... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Stocks FTSE 100 and 250 log best day in three weeks LONDON: Britain's FTSE 100 and mid-cap FTSE 250 had their best session in three weeks on Tuesday as upbeat Chinese... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Daniel Pearl murder case: SC urges Sindh prosecutor to point out error in SHC judgment ISLAMABAD: Sindh prosecutor was asked to point out error in the judgment of the Sindh High Court (SHC) that had... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Induction of PTI MPs in PSEs' boards: Govt to file reference in SC ISLAMABAD: The PTI government has reportedly decided to file a reference in the Supreme Court of Pakistan, after... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Transfers and postings in Capital police ISLAMABAD: The capital police on Tuesday issued postings and transfer orders of four inspectors, five sub-inspectors... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Barrister Khalid takes oath as G-B CM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Barrister Khalid Khurshid took oath on Tuesday as third Chief... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Around 40 million children affected by school closures: report ISLAMABAD: Around 40 million children in Pakistan are affected by the Covid-19 school closures, forcing students to... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Rise in Covid-19 cases: 'Govt closes educational institutes with heavy heart' ISLAMABAD: Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood on Tuesday said that the government had to close educational... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Criticality of the right slogan "Coming up with the right slogan is very important in our politics." Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Retrenched PSM employees block railway track KARACHI: A large number of sacked employees of the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) have blocked the main railway track... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Financial institutions asked to facilitate differently-abled persons KARACHI: In order to facilitate the differently-abled persons, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed all the... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
SHC bans entry of irrelevant people KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday slapped a ban on the entrance of irrelevant people in the court... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
SEPA fines 161 vehicles over violation of environmental law KARACHI: The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) during its campaign of vehicles' inspection at various ... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Digital Birth Registration project: 'All records should be linked to online database' KARACHI: Secretary of Local Government, Housing and Town Planning of Sindh Najam Ahmad Shah has said that all the... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Covid-19: Sindh records 1,292 new cases, 27 deaths KARACHI: Sindh witnessed a highest number of fatalities during the last one month with 27 deaths of Covid-19... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Met office predicts another surge in smog LAHORE: The Meteorological department has predicted another surge in smog as the Air Quality Index has reached 312 ... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Punjab Bar Council election: Lawyers booked for aerial firing LAHORE: The city police on Tuesday registered a First Information Report (FIR) against some 'unidentified' lawyers... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
JI chief says country needs fair elections more than anything else LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Senator Sirajul Haq has said that Pakistan needs free and fair elections more than... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Public-private partnership: Sindh government decides to identify, develop tourist sites KARACHI: Sindh government on Tuesday decided to conduct feasibility study of 10 tourist sites and identifying more... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Bogus degrees: IHC dismisses female assistant registrar ISLAMABAD: The chief justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday dismissed a female assistant registrar from... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
NLC provides support for transportation of Kavaan ISLAMABAD: National Logistics Cell (NLC) successfully completed the challenging task of safe transportation of... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
ECP postpones by-elections till January 31st ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday postponed by-elections till January 31, 2021, in the... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
DI&I IR Faisalabad seizes 300 cartons of illicit cigarettes ISLAMABAD: The Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation (Inland Revenue), Faisalabad has busted 300 cartons... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (December 1, 2020) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 2, 2020).... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
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 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (December 1, 2020).... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
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 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Rates.BR Index Power sector leads PSX rally: BRIndex100 strengthens KARACHI: A bullish trend continued Tuesday due to local investors and institutional support. Pakistan Stock Exchange... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
US denounces China on North Korea sanctions WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday sharply criticized China for not enforcing sanctions on North Korea and... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Pfizer seeks EU vaccine approval as OECD sees recovery in 2021 FRANKFURT AM MAIN: Pharma companies Pfizer and BioNTech on Tuesday filed for European approval for their coronavirus... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Coronavirus tally crosses 400,000-mark ISLAMABAD: The number of nationwide coronavirus cases Tuesday crossed 400,000-mark, reaching 401,782. The pandemic... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
SSGCL bill: MoI&P seeks Rs0.41 billion for making payment ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has sought Rs 0.410 billion immediately for making... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
'Billion Tree Tsunami' project: SC asks top official to give details of money spent ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the secretary Ministry of Climate Change to file a comprehensive... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Open-end mutual funds: Number of active investor accounts stands at 339,126 till October 1: SECP ISLAMABAD: The number of active investor accounts (accounts having more than zero balance) with the open-end mutual... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Havelian plane crash: SHC orders authorities to identify those responsible KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday ordered the authorities concerned to submit a report identifying ... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
SC judge's wife demands removal of PM ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been urged to remove Prime Minister Imran Khan, Law Minister Farogh Naseem, and... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
GM Apex Printry, Business Recorder Hanif Khan passes away KARACHI: Hanif Khan, General Manager, Sales & Marketing Apex Printry (Private) Limited and General Manager... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
India given another opportunity to appoint counsel for Jadhav ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday gave another opportunity to the Indian government to appoint a... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Chinese probe lands on Moon to collect lunar samples BEIJING: A Chinese probe sent to the Moon to bring back the first lunar samples in four decades successfully landed... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Grains Basmati growing areas in Punjab: Hybrid coarse rice varieties may make inroads: Shahzad LAHORE: Increasing popularity of hybrid coarse rice varieties amongst the growers of Sindh and Southern Punjab has... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 11.181... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Grains Russian wheat prices up MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose last week amid debate between traders and domestic consumers about the... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Grains Below average rains hit Ivory Coast's cocoa supply ABIDJAN: Below average rains last week in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa regions increased concern of a supply shortage... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Commodities Canadian canola futures fall WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures fell on Monday in a selloff with rival oilseeds soya and palm. Canola futures'... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Commodities CBOT soyabean futures fall on profit-taking CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures tumbled Monday on improving crop weather in South America and... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Grains European wheat futures at 3-week low HAMBURG: European wheat futures in Paris fell to a three-week low on Monday as Australian harvest expectations and a... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Commodities Dalian iron ore futures extend monthly gains MANILA: Iron ore futures extended gains on Monday, with the benchmark Dalian contract seeing its biggest monthly ... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 136,346 tonnes of cargo comprising 88,033 tonnes of import cargo and 48,313 tonnes... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Grains CBOT corn futures down CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures fell on Monday on strong export sales, traders said. CBOT most-active... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (December 1, 2020).... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Cotton & Textile Volume of business remains low on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Tuesday. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman told that market volume... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Energy Regulatory bodies' audit: Ogra asks Cabinet Division to elucidate AGP's mandate ISLAMABAD: A stance that the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) is mandated to conduct performance audit of the... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Energy KE reports Rs 1.111 billion net profit KARACHI: The Board of Directors of K-Electric Limited (KE) in its meeting held on November 27, 2020, at the KE head... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Commodities Gold prices rise KARACHI: Gold on Tuesday grew by Rs350 per tola on the local market, traders said. This increase of Rs350 in the... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Rates.BR Index KSE-100 Index up 3 percent MoM KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange has provided a return of 3.0 percent on month-on-month basis during November 2020,... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Aaj TV - Wednesday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time). Updated 02 Dec, 2020 03:13am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (December 1, 2020).... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices.... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (December 1, 2020)... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (December 1, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Rates.Pakistan Economic Indicators Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Tuesday (December 1, 2020).... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 1, 2020).... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (December 1, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (December 1, 2020).... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: PKR falls against USD KARACHI: On Tuesday, PKR fell against USD in both interbank and open markets while also going down slightly against... Published 02 Dec, 2020 02:49am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points