Factory boiler explosion: Death toll climbs to 10 KARACHI: The death toll from boiler explosion at a factory in Karachi has climbed to ten as one more person ... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:31am
‘Most parts likely to remain cold and dry’ KARACHI: The country’s most parts are likely to remain cold and dry on Thursday, the Met Office has forecast. It... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:31am
Sindh govt starts ADB- funded SPRIP HYDERABAD: On the vision of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and on the... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:31am
APPSCA elects office-bearers KARACHI: President All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association (APPSCA) Malik Abrar Hussain has nominated... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:31am
FPCCI election: campaigning in full swing KARACHI: The two biggest groups United Business Group (UBG) and Businessmen Panel (BMP) have speeded up their... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:31am
Pension of migrating employees: ‘EOBI, WWF shall remain with govt until a mechanism evolved’ KARACHI: In the annual report of the Council of Common Interests (CCI), the Ministry of Overseas Pakistani &... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:31am
Beijing advert moot: APNS felicitates winners KARACHI: Hameed Haroon, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General All Pakistan Newspapers Society have... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:31am
US sues Walmart over opioid crisis NEW YORK: The US Justice Department sued Walmart over its role in the opioid crisis on Tuesday, alleging the giant... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
Migrant camp burns as Bosnia struggles with influx SARAJEVO: Fire engulfed a refugee camp in Bosnia on Wednesday minutes after the site was closed because of its poor... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
Trump pardons two linked to Russia probe, Blackwater guards, others WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump granted pardons Tuesday to two people linked to a probe into alleged collusion... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
Three French policemen shot dead SAINT-JUST, (France): Three police officers were killed and a fourth wounded in central France on Wednesday when a... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
Putin expecting no change to US ties under Biden MOSCOW: With less than a month before Joe Biden moves into the White House, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
Maradona suffered from liver, kidney, heart disorders BUENOS AIRES: Argentina football legend Diego Maradona was suffering from liver, kidney and cardiovascular disorders... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
Masks block 99.9pc of large Covid-linked droplets PARIS: Face masks reduce the risk of spreading large Covid-linked droplets when speaking or coughing by up to 99.9... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
EU eases bans over UK virus strain as WHO eyes response • Qatar and Dubai roll out Pfizer-BioNTech virus jabs • Swiss swift start on Covid-19 vaccinations LONDON:... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
Cellular mobile operators asked to offer special bundle to students ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication on Wednesday asked cellular mobile operators... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
CCoP to finalise PSM transaction structure today ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) is scheduled to meet Thursday (Dec 24) to finalise... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
‘Efforts be made for placing special courts under control of high courts’ ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed emphasized upon filling the vacant posts at all levels in the... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
DGI&I H’abad seizes hashish worth millions of rupees KARACHI: Directorate General Intelligence and Investigation (DGI&I), Hyderabad Wednesday claimed to have seized... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
HCCI president inaugurates hand washing stations installed by SCF HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Fahad Shaikh inaugurated hand washing stations... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
President seeks contribution of women in overall development ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday emphasized the importance of contribution of women in the overall... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
Potato farmers in Punjab: PepsiCo holds sustainable farming programme roadshow ISLAMABAD: As part of the PepsiCo’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, the company here on Wednesday organised... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:34am
Two border markets at Kurram, Chitral to be opened: SAPM ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security Division and Strategic Policy Planning Dr... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:34am
PPP may contest Senate elections, by-polls before tendering resignations? ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) does not want to create any political space for others and is in... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:34am
One-week deadline given to POL smugglers to end practice ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Wednesday warned owners of petrol stations across country to ... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:34am
Dera Ismail Khan-Zhob dual carriageway: ‘Major work could not be started due to unavailability of funds’ ISLAMABAD: The contractor could not be mobilised on Dera Ismail Khan-Zhob dual carriageway—major component of... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:34am
BTAA initiates 27 references against benami transactions ISLAMABAD: Benami Transactions Adjudicating Authority (BTAA) has confirmed 27 references involving amount of Rs 7.4... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:34am
Ceasefire violations: Pakistan summons Indian charge d’affaires ISLAMABAD: Pakistan summoned Indian Charge d’affaires to register a strong protest over ceasefire violations by ... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:34am
Special signing ceremony of LoU held ISLAMABAD: In line with the vision of Prime Minister for promoting taxation system in the country, a special signing... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:34am
JI opposes privatisation of PIMS ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Secretary General Liaquat Baloch on Wednesday, while flaying the government... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:34am
Australian HC meets Hafeez ISLAMABAD: Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dr Geoffrey Shaw, called on the Federal Minister for Finance ... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:34am
PU holds online seminar on China-Pakistan friendship LAHORE: Pakistan Study Centre of Punjab University and Pakistan Study Centre Sichuan, China have jointly organized ... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:34am
AC adjourns hearing of Park Lane case till Jan 11 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case on Wednesday adjourned... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:30am
Corporate, BPO clients: Ufone, Infobip collaborate to provide CPaaS ISLAMABAD: Ufone and Infobip collaborated to provide Communication Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) to its existing and... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:30am
Hamdani made MD/CEO of SNGPL, Maniar gets SSGCL top slots ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed Syed Ali Javaid Hamdani and Imran Maniar as managing directors/chief... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:30am
KP finalises first-ever food security policy PESHAWAR: The KP government on Wednesday has finalised first-ever food security policy to ensure food security in ... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:31am
KP’s six divisional headquarters: ECP ceases admin units’ boundaries ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday notified to cease the administrative units’... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:31am
Mandviwalla denies any plan to arrest NAB chairman ISLAMABAD: Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwalla on Wednesday denied that there was any plan to get Chairman... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:31am
Benazir’s martyrdom anniversary: Bilawal invites PDM leaders ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has invited the Pakistan Democratic Movement... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:31am
‘Anti-Pakistan’ narrative: Awan clan of Sargodha leaves PML-N, joins PTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) suffered yet another blow in central Punjab when an influential Awan... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:31am
Shehzad Akbar’s PC another ‘fraud’: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary Information Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that Shehzad... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:31am
84 more people die of Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 62,332 coronavirus infections since the start of December, with a daily average of... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:31am
PDM holds meeting despite being refused permission: Fazl reiterates his resolve to ‘send rulers packing’ PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) took out a rally dubbed the “Mehngai March” in district Mardan... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:31am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The First Uncle and the First Daughter “Hurry they say in our part of the world makes bad curry.” “I have it on good authority that while the former... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 183,777 tonnes of cargo comprising 117,094 tonnes of import cargo and 66,683 ... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:33am
Stocks Dubai leads most Gulf markets higher; Qatar dips DUBAI: Dubai’s stock market outperformed the region on Wednesday, as the emirate is set to begin inoculations with... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:33am
Stocks Japanese stocks move higher TOKYO: Japanese stocks ended higher on Wednesday as investors bet the healthcare sector would continue to benefit... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:33am
Stocks European shares extend recovery rally MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares logged yet another day of strong gains on Wednesday, making up almost all of the... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:33am
Stocks China stocks surge BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China shares ended higher on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism that policymakers would likely avoid... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:33am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: Nasdaq lags S&P, Dow as big tech weighs NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow rose on Wednesday, while the Nasdaq lagged as investors shifted out of... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:33am
Stocks S&P ends lower • Apple gains on electric car production plan • Peloton jumps on $420m deal to buy peer Precor • Nasdaq,... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:34am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares gain SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares snapped a three-session losing streak to close higher on Wednesday, after the... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:34am
Stocks UK equities cheer signs Brexit deal possibly at hand LONDON: UK mid-caps ended at a 10 month high on Wednesday as signs of a possible pre-Christmas Brexit trade deal to... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:25am
Christmas, Quaid-e-Azam Day: Lahore police chalk out special security plan LAHORE: Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) Ashfaq Ahmed Khan has said that Lahore police have chalked... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:35am
Punjab reports 653 fresh corona cases, 44 deaths LAHORE: Out of 15,214 Covid-19 tests conducted across the province in the last 24 hours, as many as 653 fresh corona... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:35am
CM orders strict monitoring of development projects LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar directed strict monitoring of ongoing development schemes to ... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:35am
DFSK Glory 580 Pro launched in Pakistan LAHORE: The only intelligent seven seater SUV, DFSK Glory 580 Pro has finally launched with a promise to take lead ... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:35am
Corona second wave: Discos apprehend upsurge in line losses if pandemic heightens LAHORE: The power distribution companies (Discos) are apprehending an abnormal upsurge in line losses in case the... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:35am
PITB, KPITB, five varsities sign accord for NFTP LAHORE: The Punjab Information and Technology Board (PITB), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB)... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:35am
Stocks Webinar held: PSA discusses increase in net metering license processing fee LAHORE: The Pakistan Solar Association conducted a consultative online webinar where all the registered vendors in... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:35am
Letters ‘Power sector PTI govt’s Achilles heel’ This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “Power sector PTI govt’s Achilles heel” carried by the newspaper... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:25am
China launches bid to become commodities market player China, a big raw materials consumer, hopes to position itself as a global commodities marketplace with its launch of... Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Secret ballot Controversy over the Senate elections and secret ballot needs to be analyzed in the light of the Constitution and... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:24am
Foreign assets and foreign assets declaration law: Strengthening the rule of law The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in exercise of its powers under the Assets Declaration Act has released the rules... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:25am
MCC Quetta seizes 110,000 litres of Iranian diesel KARACHI: Upon directions of Federal Board of Revenue and Chief Collector (Balochistan) to intensify the... Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
FPCCI Elections 2021: 15 alleged bogus chambers, bodies will not be allowed to participate, BHC told ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Trade Organizations (DGTO), Commerce Ministry has assured the Balochistan High... Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
DGI&I IR expedites crackdown on tax evaders, fraudsters ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General Intelligence and Investigation (Inland Revenue) has intensified the countrywide... Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Wednesday (December 23, 2020). ======================================= CONES... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 09:58am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Wednesday (December 23, 2020). ======================================= CONES... Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 23, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (December 24, 2020).... Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 23, 2020).... Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Strengthens slightly against USD KARACHI: On Wednesday, PKR slightly strengthened against USD in both interbank and open markets despite USD going up... Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (December 23, 2020).... Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
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 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (December 23, 2020).... Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 10:21am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
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 ... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 10:00am
Rates.SBP 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 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Rates.BR Index PSX stages recovery: BRIndex100 rebounds KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a positive trend on the back of fresh buying, mainly by local... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:30am
Energy Shortages of POL products: PD official rejects inquiry commission’s report ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division secretary on Wednesday, while rejecting “The report of the inquiry commission on... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:31am
Energy PD unable to collect Rs417bn of GIDC unless cabinet approves new rules ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division is unable to collect Rs417 billion of Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC)... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
Energy FCA for Oct, Nov: CPPA-G seeks Rs1.53/unit increase in Discos’ tariffs ISLAMABAD: Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought an increase of Rs1.53 per unit in tariffs... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 7.760... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
Commodities CBOT soyabean futures climb to 6-1/2-year high CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures climbed to new six-and-a-half-year highs on Tuesday, as traders... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:32am
Commodities Dalian and Singapore iron ore falls MANILA: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures pulled back on Tuesday from record peaks hit in the previous session,... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:27am
Grains Euronext wheat firm with Chicago futures PARIS: Euronext wheat edged higher on Tuesday, in step with Chicago futures, as uncertainty about supply from Russia... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:28am
Energy US natural gas futures climb on colder weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose to a near three-week high on Tuesday on forecasts for colder weather that ... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:33am
Commodities Canadian canola futures higher WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures rose on Tuesday, continuing their streak of registering fresh 7-year highs, on... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:33am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (December 23, 2020).... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:33am
Cotton & Textile Trade activity remains bullish on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained bullish on Wednesday. Market sources told that trading activity was... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:33am
Energy Asia’s naphtha stays firm on robust demand SINGAPORE: Spot naphtha premiums for north Asian buyers stayed firm on Tuesday supported by robust demand, traders... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:33am
Energy Oil gains 2pc after draws in US product inventories • Exxon issues force majeure on Nigerian crude stream NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than 2% on Wednesday, ... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:35am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabeans rally CHICAGO: Chicago soyabeans continued to rally on Wednesday as an Argentine labor strike slowed exports, even as rain... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:35am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold prices jump NEW YORK: Gold prices jumped as much as 1% on Wednesday, bolstered by a weaker dollar, while investors kept hopes... Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:35am
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