Money & Banking Aussie, kiwi steady SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: The Australian and New Zealand dollar paused near 2018 highs ahead of global risk events such as... Published 10 Dec, 2020 03:01am
Letters A very good news This is apropos a Business Recorder news item carried by the newspaper yesterday. According to it, "US ... Updated 10 Dec, 2020 03:33am
Construction sector's massive potential - II In order to transform cities into commercial hubs, Pakistan must Updated 10 Dec, 2020 03:39am
Workers' Welfare Fund - a tax or a fund? Pakistan People's Party regime from 1971 to 1977 provided some sort of socialistic framework for the economy. The... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Investors push back on blank-check company insiders' payout bonanza Investors are pressuring some blank-check acquisition companies to scale back wildly lucrative payouts to their... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
'Country of particular concern': Pakistan rejects US designation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday rejected the US designation as a "country of particular concern" through "arbitrary... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Siddiqui's case to be decided before June: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the case of former judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Shaukat... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Shireen Mazari accuses PDM of getting foreign funding ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari on Wednesday said that the Pakistan Democratic... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
PDM seeks experts' opinion for breaking electoral college of Senate: Fazl ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) President Maulana Fazlur Rehman Wednesday said that the alliance of ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Punjab reports 613 new coronavirus cases, 21 deaths: Online examinations for MBBS Year IV and Final begins LAHORE: There is no let up in spread of COVID-19, as Punjab has reported 613 fresh cases and 21 deaths over the past... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Cricket, coronavirus, US polls most trending searches on Google Pakistan LAHORE: Cricket, passionately followed in Pakistan, Coronavirus and the US elections were the most trending searches... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Stage actress injured in gun attack LAHORE: Stage actress Iqra Khan was shot at and injured in Sabzazar locality on Wednesday morning. Police said that... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
PDM to take over Minar-e-Pakistan ground today LAHORE: The workers of the component parties of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) are geared for a powerful ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
PFA seals factory LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Wednesday sealed a factory for producing artificial flavors with expired... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Toshakhana articles: LHC seeks five-year record of auctions LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan on Wednesday sought five-year record of auctions held ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
'Empowering of women is must for strong Pakistan' LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that the resignations of the opposition will be the real... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Climate change may impact water-dependent sectors: ADB report ISLAMABAD: Climate change is expected to significantly impact water-dependent sectors in Pakistan such as ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
India's policies threaten peace, stability of region: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to hold deliberations on... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Cancelling export permit for relocation of brown bears: IHC summons IWMB chairperson, Ministry's secretary ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday summoned chairperson of the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Interfaith and intra-faith dialogue: Roundtable discussion for promotion organised ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Interfaith and Peace Council organised a roundtable discussion for the promotion of interfaith... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Dues of retired PR employees: Karachi division starts making payments KARACHI: Pakistan Railways Karachi division initiated the payment of the post-retirement dues to its superannuated... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Public notice issued by RO for mayor's election ISLAMABAD: Around two-and-a-half months after the resignation of the Mayor of Islamabad Sheikh Anser Aziz, ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
IHC moved to make IHCRA functional ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has been asked to pass an order for making the Islamabad Health care... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
HDF, SPARC urge PM to implement Health Levy Bill ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan National Heart Association, Human Development Foundation (HDF), and the Society for... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Govt's strategy to check population growth includes financial inclusion of women: President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said that the present government's strategy to check population ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
HEC hosts online meeting of SAARC VCs ISLAMABAD: The two-day online meeting of the SAARC Vice-Chancellors and representatives of Higher Education... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
PPP rejects inquiry report on KTH incident PESHAWAR: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) central information secretary, Dr Nafisa Shah has rejected the preliminary... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
WB estimates social risks of CRISP programme as moderate ISLAMABAD: The social risks of proposed Pakistan Crisis Resilient Social Protection (CRISP) programme are assessed ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares up SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares extended gains into a seventh session on Wednesday as markets advanced across... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Stocks Nikkei at near 30-year high TOKYO: Japanese shares closed at a near 30-year high on Wednesday, as Britain's Covid-19 vaccine rollout and seeming... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Stocks London-listed stocks stable ahead of Brexit deal LONDON: Stocks listed in London stabilized on Wednesday ahead of talks that could decide whether or not Britain ends... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Middle East Top Palestinian official Hanan Ashrawi quits PLO RAMALLAH, (Palestinian Territories): High-profile Palestinian official Hanan Ashrawi resigned from the Palestine... Updated 10 Dec, 2020 03:27am
US sanctions Chinese organized crime figure 'Broken Tooth' Wan WASHINGTON: The US Treasury slapped sanctions Wednesday on a notorious Chinese organized crime leader known as... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Russia signs deal to open naval base in Sudan MOSCOW: Russia has signed an agreement with Sudan to build a naval base on the country's Red Sea coast, in Moscow's... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Old KCR project: Sindh cabinet proposes halt on work KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet on Wednesday proposed the authorities to halt work on old Karachi Circular Railway (KCR)... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Global commodities export & logistics trading: NIFT & HashMove sign understanding for collaboration KARACHI: National Institution Facilitation Technologies (NIFT) recently signed an understanding for collaboration... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rain-affected people: Sindh cabinet approves Rs4.021 billion compensation KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet on Wednesday approved Rs4.021 billion for compensation to be paid to the rain-affected... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Recommendations of opposition parties: PDM to make final decision in next meeting ISLAMABAD: The 11 opposition parties would prepare their recommendations separately that would be presented in the... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Nadir Mumtaz takes additional charge of KPT chief KARACHI: In pursuance to the Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Pakistan, notification number 1/10/2014-E-6 dated... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Air purification: Royal Philips steps up innovation efforts KARACHI: Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology is stepping up its innovation efforts in air... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Centre borrows Rs12.5 billion through sale of long-term security papers KARACHI: The federal government on Wednesday borrowed some Rs 12.5 billion through sale of long-term security ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Daniel Pearl: Sindh govt's case about kidnapping, killing has many loopholes: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday noted that the Sindh government's case about kidnapping and killing of... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rapid surge in Covid-19 cases: Umar warns of further curbs in next two weeks if SOPs violated ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar Wednesday, while expressing grave concern over ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Teli funeral prayers to be offered today KARACHI: Funeral prayers of Late Siraj Kassam Teli, Chairman Businessmen Group, Former President KCCI & Director... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
PHMA expresses deep sorrow over demise of Teli KARACHI: Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) on Wednesday expressed profound grief and... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Administrator cancels allotments of all petrol pumps on KMC's land KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani on Wednesday cancelled allotments of all petrol pumps at... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 9, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (December 10, 2020).... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
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 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.BR Index KSE-100 index up: BRIndex100 gains on closure KARACHI: After witnessing mixed trend, Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday closed on positive note due to fresh... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Grains Raw sugar recovers; cocoa falls LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose on Wednesday, recouping some of their recent weakness as the Brazilian real... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Energy Oil prices little changed after massive US crude stock build NEW YORK: Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed an unexpected jump in US crude stockpiles... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Energy US crude stocks soar 15 million bbls NEW YORK: US oil stockpiles surged dramatically last recent week, with crude inventories jumping by more than 15... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Cotton & Textile Cotton scales 1-1/2 years peak NEW YORK: Cotton jumped to a 1-1/2-year high on Wednesday as more progress on the Covid-19 vaccine front lifted ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Grains Brazil's Nov green coffee exports jump SAO PAULO/NEW YORK: Green coffee exports by the world's largest producer grew 36% in November compared to a year... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Energy US natural gas futures up on rising demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up on Tuesday after sliding to a 10-week low in the prior session on record... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Grains CBOT wheat slumps on dull demand CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures retreated on Tuesday, sinking for the third time in four sessions on... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Commodities Canadian canola futures fall WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures fell on Tuesday for a second straight day, pressured by weaker soyaoil and... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Energy European gasoline margins unchanged LONDON: Benchmark northwest European gasoline margins were unchanged on Tuesday but remained in the negative... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Commodities Chinese steel rebar rises on strong demand BEIJING: Chinese steel rebar futures rose on Tuesday, fuelled by strong demand and surging prices for raw materials... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Grains Euronext wheat futures rise after two-month low PARIS: Euronext wheat futures edged higher on Tuesday, with chart support helping prices to recover from the ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 192,800 tonnes of cargo comprising 142,737 tonnes of import cargo and 50,063 ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Energy Asia's naphtha rises on higher demand SINGAPORE: Asia's naphtha crack rose for the second day on Tuesday to reach $58.13 a tonne, supported by strong... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (December 9, 2020).... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Cotton & Textile Trade activity firm on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Wednesday. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman told that market volume... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Stocks S&P, Nasdaq post record highs NEW YORK: US stocks closed higher on Tuesday, with the S&P and Nasdaq setting record highs, in part due to a... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Stocks Wednesday's early trade: S&P, Dow hit all-time highs NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow scaled record highs on Wednesday as hopes of a working COVID-19 vaccine and... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Stocks Major Gulf markets up; Saudi index leads gains DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets strengthened on Wednesday, in tandem with global shares, as progress on the US fiscal... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Stocks European shares rise MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares on Wednesday ended off session highs as euphoria over a potential US fiscal ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Stocks China shares lower BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China shares closed lower on Wednesday, led by losses in securities firms, as concerns over ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Commodities Gold dips by Rs100 per tola KARACHI: Gold on Wednesday dipped by Rs100 per tola on the local market, traders said. Now, this fall of Rs100... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (December 9, 2020).... Updated 10 Dec, 2020 09:49pm
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (December 9, 2020)... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (December 9, 2020). ======================================= ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.Pakistan Economic Indicators Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Wednesday (December 9, 2020).... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 9, 2020).... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (December 9, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (December 9, 2020).... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Fall against USD persists KARACHI: On Wednesday, PKR continued its fall against USD in both interbank and open markets. It however continued ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (December 9, 2020).... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
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 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (December 9, 2020).... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (December 9, 2020)... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (December 9, 2020). ==================================== ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 9, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 9, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 9, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 9, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 9, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 9, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 9, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 9, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 9, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 9, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 10 Dec, 2020 02:57am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept