Energy Clarification KARACHI: This is with reference to a news item entitled “NEPRA urges SSGCL to ink GSA with KE” published in... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
US, EU deal on aircraft subsidies should include China clause: USTR WASHINGTON: The United States and Europe should agree to cooperate in opposing any future “hurtful” subsidies... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
EU parliament adopts rules to keep Eurotunnel working BRUSSELS: The European Parliament adopted temporary rules on Thursday to allow the Eurotunnel handling vehicle and... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Canada OKs design changes to Boeing 737 MAX OTTAWA: Canada said Thursday it has approved design changes that Boeing made to 737 MAX planes after two fatal... Updated 18 Dec, 2020 03:13am
Chinese craft returns to Earth with Moon rocks BEIJING: An unmanned Chinese spacecraft carrying rocks and soil from the Moon returned safely to Earth early... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Big Ben to toll for Brexit as well as New Year LONDON: Big Ben — an enduring symbol of Britishness for more than 150 years — will toll as the Brexit transition... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
New agreement needed to revive Iran nuclear deal under Biden: IAEA chief VIENNA: Reviving Iran’s nuclear deal under US President-elect Joe Biden would require striking a new agreement... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Putin urges better US-Russia ties, then vilifies West MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed hope that incoming US President Joe Biden would present an... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Sweden’s king laments failure to save lives during pandemic STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf on Thursday said the country had “failed” to save lives during the... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Sri Lanka Covid-19 patient gives birth to quadruplets COLOMBO: Sri Lankan doctors performed emergency surgery Thursday to save a pregnant Covid-19 patient, delivering... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Saudi Arabia kicks off vaccination campaign RIYADH: Saudi Arabia kicked off a three-phase Covid-19 vaccination programme Thursday, with the health minister ... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Macron tests positive as Europe battles virus surge PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron became the latest national leader to test positive for coronavirus on... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
PCB confirms pacer Amir’s retirement from int’l cricket LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that pacer Mohammad Amir (28) has retired from international... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Swiss indict Credit Suisse in Bulgarian mafia case ZURICH: Swiss prosecutors said Wednesday they had indicted Credit Suisse for failing to prevent money laundering by ... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
US fines China’s Luckin Coffee $180m in fraud probe NEW YORK: US securities regulators fined China’s Luckin Coffee $180 million for defrauding investors over its... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Senate elections before March: Sherry says PTI govt wants to disrupt PDM ISLAMABAD: Discussing the government’s decision to hold polls for the 51 seats of the Senate, a month before the... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Daniel Pearl case: Accused wrote a confessional letter to SHC, SC told ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was informed that the accused Ahmed Omer Sheikh wrote a letter to the Sindh High Court... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Qureshi, Sheikh Mohammed discuss welfare of Pakistani diaspora in UAE ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Qatar National Day: Message from H.E. Mishal Mohammed A. Al Ansari, Consul General of the State of Qatar in Karachi TEXT: On this auspicious occasion I hereby extend my felicitations to His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Qatar National Day: Qatar powering ahead with 2022 World Cup preparations TEXT: Qatar was awarded the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ on 2 December 2010. Soon after, in 2011, the... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Qatar National Day: Pak-Qatar Takaful Group TEXT: Pak-Qatar Takaful Group (PQTG) - The First and Largest Dedicated Takaful enterprise in Pakistan's Islamic... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Debt relief: US provides $128m in 2020 ISLAMABAD: The United States has provided $128 million in debt relief to Pakistan in 2020 under the G20 Debt Service... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Very cold weather in northern Balochistan, up-country KARACHI: A very cold weather is expected in north Balochistan and the upcountry in the next 24 hours, the Met Office... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
ECP announces holding of by-polls on 8 seats ISLAMABAD: Just over two weeks after postponing the by-elections on eight National Assembly and provincial... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Ehsaas Survey to be completed countrywide before June 2021 ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday announced to complete “digitally enabled” Ehsaas Survey across the... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Senate polls thru show of hands need Constitutional amendment: Maryam LAHORE: Terming the government’s plan to hold Senate elections a month earlier through show of hands as an attempt... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Senate election through show of hands to ensure transparency: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Thursday said that it would be a revolution in Pakistan’s... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Induction ceremony of PNS TABUK held KARACHI: Induction ceremony of state of the art corvette, Pakistan Navy Ship TABUK was held at Pakistan Navy... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Sindh suspends academic activities in seminaries KARACHI: The Sindh government on Thursday ordered immediate suspension of academic activities in all seminaries in... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
SU professor bags analytical chemistry award HYDERABAD: The Power List 2020 has issued the names of 81 scientists in the field of analytical chemistry around the... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Minamata Convention on Mercury: Legislation for compliance finalized: Zartaj Gul KARACHI: The Minister of State for Climate Change, Zartaj Gul, has said that legislation for compliance with the... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
NBP media head Syed Ibne Hassan dies of Covid-19 KARACHI: Syed Ibne Hassan, Vice President (VP) and the head of Media & External relations department National... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
33 more deaths, 1,374 new cases in Sindh: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah sharing the Coronavirus situation with the media revealed that 33... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
PTCL CEO Rashid passes away KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited Chief Executive Officer Rashid Khan passed away on Thursday ... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Ali Wazir handed over to Sindh Police on remand KARACHI: A judicial magistrate in Peshawar remanded Ali Wazir – a National Assembly member from South Waziristan... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Thursday’s early trade: S&P, Nasdaq at record highs NEW YORK: Technology shares pushed the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq to record highs on Thursday as optimism grew over ... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Wall Street rises • Twitter gains after JPMorgan upgrade NEW YORK: Wall Street rose on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq hitting a record... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares jump SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares jumped on Thursday to their highest close in nearly 10 months, as projection of... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Stocks UK mid-caps gain for fourth day LONDON: London’s mid-cap index rose for a fourth straight day on Thursday with investors believing the UK and... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
‘Hybrid mode of learning can play vital role’: President says country moving towards developing non-elitist society ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan is moving towards developing a non-elitist society, and in... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Software expert ‘involved in mobile phones theft’ held KARACHI: Police on Thursday arrested a software expert involved in mobile phone theft and changing the IMEIs of the... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
PTM agitating Pashtun community via disinformation: Murad ISLAMABAD: Federal Communications Minister Murad Saeed said Thursday Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) was agitating... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Governor vows to make universities hepatitis, drugs-free LAHORE: Punjab Governor/Chancellor Punjab University Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar on Thursday said that government is... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Lahore-based police stations: Upload data of registered FIRs from 2010 into system, orders DIG LAHORE: Expressing displeasure over the increasing crime ratio, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations)... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Punjab reports 618 new Covid-19 cases, 39 deaths LAHORE: There is no let up in the spread of coronaviurus, as Punjab has reported 618 fresh COVID-19 cases and 39... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Ziauddin University holds ‘ZU Dialogue’ KARACHI: “Pakistan movement has been through continuous turbulence as there was a desire to push Muslims towards... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
President for improving access to AT for persons with disabilities ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that improving access to assistive technology (AT) for persons with... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Allama Iqbal Industrial City: Businessmen seek 100 acres of land LAHORE: The All Pakistan Bedsheets and Upholstery Manufacturers Association on Thursday held a meeting with Punjab... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Speaker for farmer-friendly policies ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser said that the dream of economic stability could not be realised... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Nominated additional judge: Parliamentary committee summons Sattar, Jahangiri ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Committee on Judges Appointment on Thursday summoned Babar Sattar and Tariq Jahangiri... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Fawad highlights three top priorities of govt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhary on Thursday said that the government had ... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Afghan peace, regional stability: British HC lauds role of Pak army ISLAMABAD: The British High Commissioner on Thursday lauded Pakistan Army’s role in the Afghan peace process, and... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Minus one is OK in parleys with opposition? “You say potato and I say potaaato.” “If you are referring to the Prime Minister’s offer of talks to the... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Allama Iqbal Business Park: SBC launched to pave way for speedy establishment LAHORE: The Sialkot Business Council (SBC) has been launched as a business policy advocacy and execution platform by... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
NAB seeks hearing of Toshakhana case on daily basis ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday requested the Accountability Court to hear the... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
TDCP, STFP sign MoU LAHORE: The Tourism Development Corporation Punjab (TDCP) and Sustainable Tourism Foundation... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Shoaib appointed SLIC chairman ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed Shoaib Javed Hussain as Chairman State Life Insurance Corporation... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
SBP governor lauds efforts of NAB ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir Thursday met with Chairman National ... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Letters ‘Karachi plan not granted approval yet’ This is apropos a Business Recorder news items “Karachi plan not granted approval yet: Issuance of PKR-linked ... Updated 18 Dec, 2020 03:48am
Global chip shortage threatens production of laptops, smartphones and more Makers of cars and electronic devices from TVs to smartphones are sounding alarm bells about a global shortage of... Updated 18 Dec, 2020 03:57am
Handling the sovereign debt issue ‘Since 2014, total sovereign debt has increased as a share of GDP, and the range of debt instruments has... Updated 18 Dec, 2020 03:52am
General’s ‘general law’ vs ‘special law’ The Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 was promulgated by General Pervez Musharraf, through a Presidential Ordinance on... Updated 18 Dec, 2020 03:51am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (December 17, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (December 18, 2020).... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
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 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Rates.BR Index KSE-100 Index extends gains: BRIndex100 ramps up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying in various ... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Major Gulf markets down; Egypt falls most in 2 months DUBAI: Major Gulf markets finished lower on Thursday, while the Egyptian bourse saw its worst day in nearly two... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Japan shares move higher TOKYO: Japanese shares closed higher for a second straight session on Thursday as expectations for further US... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Stocks European shares up for fourth session MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares held near 10-month highs on Thursday, as hopes of more stimulus in the United ... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Stocks China’s blue-chip index extends gains SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip index ended higher for the fourth straight session on Thursday, powered by healthcare,... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Grains US wheat futures lower CHICAGO: US wheat futures fell on Wednesday on a mild technical setback, traders said. The benchmark Chicago Board... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Energy US natural gas futures ease on milder weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased on Wednesday on forecasts for milder weather and lower heating demand over ... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Energy Asia’s naphtha timespread flips to premiums SINGAPORE: Asia’s naphtha intermonth spread flipped into the positive zone for the first time in two months as... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Grains Euronext wheat futures fall with Chicago PARIS: Euronext wheat fell in step with Chicago on Wednesday as futures faced chart resistance and traders waited ... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Energy European gasoline margins climb LONDON: Benchmark northwest European gasoline margins edged slightly higher but remained close to zero, as weak... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 176,346 tonnes of cargo comprising 143,480 tonnes of import cargo and 32,866 ... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (December 17, 2020).... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate rises by Rs100 to Rs9750 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Thursday has increased the spot rate by Rs 100... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Energy Pakistan LNG seeks cargoes for March delivery SINGAPORE: Pakistan LNG is seeking three liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for delivery in March, a tender ... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Energy Montanide oil: ‘Ineligible’ company allowed to import ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has allowed import of montanide oil from France to a Lahore-based “ineligible”... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Energy MOL installs digital X-ray system in DHQ Hospital Hangu PESHAWAR: MOL Pakistan Oil and Gas Company B V while upholding its commitment for the betterment of communities... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Energy Punjab Thermal Power signs Rs100bn financing deal with banks’ consortium LAHORE: The signing ceremony of Rs100 billion financing agreement between the Punjab Thermal Power (Pvt) Ltd and a... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Energy Inquiry report: Alleged impact of petroleum shortage incorrect: expert ISLAMABAD: A senior energy expert, while challenging some of the findings of the report of the inquiry commission on... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Energy North South Gas Pipeline: Pak-Russia JCC likely to be held by end of month ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division is likely to hold 8th session of Pakistan-Russia JCC on North South Gas Pipeline... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Cotton & Textile Cotton rises 2pc NEW YORK: Cotton prices on Thursday climbed over 2% to their highest level since April 2019, propelled by a strong... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Energy Oil prices touch 9-month high on US stimulus progress • US crude stockpiles fall, fuel inventories up: EIA NEW YORK: Oil climbed on Thursday and touched a nine-month... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabean, corn futures rise CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean and corn futures rose on Thursday, recovering from overnight losses on ... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold climbs NEW YORK: Gold prices rose over 1% to a one-month peak on Thursday as the dollar spiralled lower on hopes of more... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Energy Sale of RLNG: Ogra grills Energas over petition for grant of licence ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has grilled Energas Marketing (Pvt) Ltd over its petition for... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (December 17, 2020).... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (December 17, 2020).... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (December 17, 2020)... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (December 17, 2020). ======================================= ... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Rates.Pakistan Economic Indicators Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Thursday (December 17, 2020).... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (December 17, 2020).... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (December 17, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (December 17, 2020).... Published 18 Dec, 2020 02:53am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points