145th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY: Jinnah’s relevance in today’s Pakistan TEXT: We are celebrating the birth anniversary of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah at a time when Pakistan faces the... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:41am
145th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY: Quaid-i-Azam: Islam as the cultural metaphor TEXT: Prof Mujahid died on Jan 27, 2020 in Karachi. He was 93. He was considered an authority on the history of the... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:41am
US Congress fails to agree to boost stimulus checks WASHINGTON: Republicans on Thursday blocked an effort to amend the hard-won pandemic relief package to more than... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
British Airways cargo staff strike from Christmas Day LONDON: Cargo workers at British Airways will strike from Friday until January 2 over a pay row, with a new... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
Iran warns Trump against ‘adventurism’ TEHRAN: Iran on Thursday warned the US president against any “adventurism” before leaving the White House, after... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
Afghan women’s rights activist shot dead KABUL: Gunmen on motorbike shot dead a women’s rights activist and her brother north of Afghanistan’s capital... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
Court overturns doping ban on Chinese swimmer GENEVA: Switzerland’s top court has overturned an eight-year doping ban on Chinese swimmer Sun Yang imposed by the... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
Libyans mark independence day TRIPOLI: Libya on Thursday celebrated the 69th anniversary of its independence with military parades held in the... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
Pope offers Christmas messages for Lebanon, S Sudan VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis expressed his desire to visit crisis-hit Lebanon and urged political leaders in South... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
Virus dampens holidays worldwide as vaccinations gather speed • China suspends UK flights over new virus strain DOVER, (United Kingdom): Thousands of truckers endured ... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
AirSial set to launch domestic flight operations today LAHORE: AirSial, a Sialkot-based airline, is all set to launch its domestic flight operations from December 25... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 03:19am
HBL-PSL 2021 set to showcase best talent LAHORE: The HBL Pakistan Super League 2021 is set to showcase Pakistan’s best talent once again as categories of... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 03:46am
Cigarette sales from 2016 to 2019: No noticeable reduction in smoking despite taxes, warnings LAHORE: A review of the statistics from 2016 to 2019 of cigarette sales in Pakistan showed that despite the... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 03:19am
‘Clean water a must for human life’ LAHORE: Chairman Planning and Development (P&D) Board Hamid Yaqub Sheikh has said that clean water is essential... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 03:19am
JUI-F strongly reacts to ‘character assassination drive’ ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Pakistan Secretary General Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri Thursday, while... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
LHC’s directive to Punjab govt LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to submit before the court a ... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
NOC given to Park View City Housing Society declared ‘illegal, void’ ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared the No Objection Certificate (NOC) given to Park View City ... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
Rashid says PDM leadership will not resign before Senate elections ISLAMABAD: The Interior Minister, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, on Thursday said that the leadership of the Pakistan... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
Bilateral ties after Brexit: Daudzai discusses different ideas with Pakistan CG in Manchester ISLAMABAD: Qaisar Khan Daudzai, Vice President FPCCI and Muhammad Tariq Pakistani Counsel General in Manchester (UK)... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
Security plan for Christmas finalised in Capital ISLAMABAD: The city police on Thursday finalised a comprehensive security plan for Christmas in the federal capital,... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
Zardari invites Fazl to Larkana gathering on 27th ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari Thursday telephoned Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:41am
Pakistan-made ventilator goes to PEC’s testing centre KARACHI: A leading precision engineering company, Alsons group has developed a local ventilator with all features... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:41am
MoC, TDAP hold seminar on 2nd phase of China-Pak FTA GWADAR: Ministry of Commerce and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) organized an awareness seminar on ... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
National Finance Olympiad 2020: ICAP, Unilever Pakistan hold grand finale KARACHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), in collaboration with Unilever Pakistan,... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:41am
Election on vacant seat of PML-N senator on Jan 14: ECP ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Thursday announced election on January 14, 2021 on the Senate seat... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:41am
NA Speaker asks 2 PML-N MNAs to confirm resignations ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has asked two members belonging to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:41am
Taxes MCCs perform extraordinarily KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorates (MCCs), Adjudication I & II have shown unprecedented progress by deciding... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:41am
PPP MNA Pir Noor Shah Jillani dies of corona KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party MNA Pir Noor Muhammad Shah Jillani passed away on Thursday while battling ... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:41am
Rain, snowfall in upper and central parts KARACHI: The Met Office on Thursday forecast rain and snowfall for the country’s upper and central parts this... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:41am
Groundbreaking ceremony of Malir Expressway held: PM should go home if he cannot solve people’s problems: Bilawal KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan is... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:41am
Sindh cabinet decides to form medical commission KARACHI: The Sindh Cabinet taking a policy decision has decided to create Sindh Medical Commission (SMC) in line ... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:41am
No evidence new coronavirus strain from UK hits country: SAPM KARACHI: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan Thursday said no evidence is ... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:41am
Colombian reporter dies of gunshot wounds BOGOTA: A Colombian journalist who had covered organized crime died Wednesday two days after suffering multiple... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
Inter-Provincial Education Ministers’ Conference on Jan 4 ISLAMABAD: The government has convened an Inter-Provincial Education Ministers’ Conference (lPEMC) on January 4,... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
Federal Health Levy Bill sought for tobacco, sugary drinks ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination has urged upon the Ministry of... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
Letters Pakistan’s rejection of Israel This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “Zulfi denies ever visiting Israel” carried by the newspaper on... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:43am
Bluff and brinksmanship: How Britain got a Brexit trade deal done As trade talks with the United Kingdom ground to deadlock on Dec. 9, one European Union official summed up the mood... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:43am
Economic advice for the PM The prime minister made a very timely and passionate speech recently at the signing ceremony of performance... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:43am
There’s need to remove confusion — I ‘Pakistan People’s Party regime from 1971 to 1977 provided some sort of socialistic framework for the economy.... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:43am
Agreement signed: Germany to give Rs1.95bn technical aid for two projects ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the Federal Republic of Germany signed the technical cooperation agreement... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:43am
Governance system in country has become corrupt: IHC CJ ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC) Athar Minallah on Thursday observed that people of Pakistan ... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:43am
Journalist Mazhar Abbas’s wife dies KARACHI: Iram Abbas wife of senior journalist Mazhar Abbas, passed away here on Thursday. Namaz-e-Janaza will be... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:43am
Foreign funding case: Scrutiny committee faces challenge in investigations ISLAMABAD: The scrutiny committee investigating the foreign funding case is facing a major challenge in the... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Khaqan allowed to go abroad for 15 days ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has reportedly given one time permission to former prime minister Shahid Khaqan ... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 03:22am
Appointment of PTV chairman: IHC issues notices to federal govt, MoI ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday issued notices to the federal government regarding appointment of... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 03:22am
PML-N accuses PM of making institutions controversial ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has accused Prime Minister Imran Khan of making security... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 03:22am
TEVTA chairperson chairs first sector skill council for textile and garments LAHORE: Chairperson Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Ali Salman Siddique chaired first... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 03:22am
IGP allows RMUs to monitor, follow up FIRs registered online LAHORE: With an aim to make investigation matters more effective by using the information technology, Punjab... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Punjab reports 51 deaths, 695 fresh Covid-19 cases LAHORE: The number of causalities due to Covid-19 is on the rise, as Punjab has reported 51 deaths during the last ... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 03:22am
Ministry organizes street art at PU LAHORE: The Federal Ministry of Information and Broadcasting organized a street art (murals) on the thematic areas ... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: What actually constitutes corruption? “Some elements are mutually exclusive and some are not – the problem is to distinguish the one from the ... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Turkish company: LWMC restrained from using machinery LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday restrained the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) from using machinery... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Christmas, Quaid Day: CM orders foolproof security measures LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has issued directions to all authorities concerned for ensuring foolproof... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Thursday (December 24, 2020). ======================================= CONES... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (December 24, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (December 25, 2020).... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (December 24, 2020).... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
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 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (December 24, 2020).... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
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 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Rates.BR Index PSX jumps 329.07 points: BRIndex100 extends gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying, mainly by local... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
PSM transaction structure approved by Cabinet body ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) on Thursday approved transaction structure for the Pakistan... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:49am
PM, COAS, ISI chief take stock of situation ISLAMABAD: The country's civil and military leadership on Thursday while taking note of ceasefire violations and... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
111 more people die of Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Thursday reported 111 Covid-19 deaths and 2,256 new ... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
Birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam today LAHORE: The 145th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is being marked on Friday (today) with due... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
EU and UK clinch narrow Brexit accord LONDON/BRUSSELS: Britain clinched a narrow Brexit trade deal with the European Union on Thursday, just seven days... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul container train to resume operations in Jan: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said Thursday that the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul (ITI) container train would resume... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
MoU signed with 17 Paris Club states: Around $900m debt relief estimated ISLAMABAD: The government Thursday signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) with Paris Club countries for 2nd ... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
MQM(P) for forming judicial commission to investigate census ‘controversy’ ISLAMABAD: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui Thursday asked the government to... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
Remittances: Expats survey launched to analyze trends, outlook KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in collaboration with Ministry of Planning, Development and Special... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
Captive power units: SSGC asks for 100pc cut in gas consumption KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) Thursday asked all non-export general industries to reduce 100... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
NAB rejects PCGA’s allegations ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Sukkur on Thursday said Pakistan Cotton & Ginners ... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
Dhok Sultan Field: Allocation of additional gas to third party approved by govt ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has approved allocation of additional gas from Dhok Sultan Field to a third-party... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
SPI up 0.11pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended December 24, 2020 recorded an increase of 0.11... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:40am
Energy Adjudication Collectorate vacates show-cause notice to Byco KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs (Adjudication), Quetta has vacated the show-cause notice issued to M/s Byco... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:41am
Commodities Bangladesh, India finalising first bilateral rice deal in 3 years DHAKA/MUMBAI: Bangladesh is finalising a purchase of 150,000 tonnes of rice from India’s NAFED, the New ... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
Energy Iesco disconnects supply to some govt offices/depts under recovery drive MUSHTAQ GHUMMAN ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) has launched recovery drive against public and... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
Grains Euronext wheat rises over three weeks PARIS: Euronext wheat rose on Wednesday to its highest in more than three weeks, as a labour strike in Argentina... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
Energy US natural gas futures fall on milder weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures declined more than 3% on Wednesday on forecasts for milder weather and lower ... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 186,242 tonnes of cargo comprising 152,053 tonnes of import cargo and 34,189 ... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
Commodities CBOT corn futures climb CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures added for a ninth consecutive day on Wednesday, as long-term drought in... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:42am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (December 24, 2020).... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:43am
Cotton & Textile Bullish trend witnessed on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained bullish on Thursday. Market sources told that trading activity was low.... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:43am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 8.000... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:43am
Energy Registration of SMC: Ogra seeks legal opinion from Shell Energy ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has sought legal opinion in writing from Shell Energy... Updated 25 Dec, 2020 04:43am
Arts AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Friday, December 25, 2020 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (December 24, 2020).... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (December 24, 2020)... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (December 24, 2020). ======================================= ... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Rates.Pakistan Economic Indicators Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Thursday (December 24, 2020).... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (December 24, 2020).... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (December 24, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (December 24, 2020).... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Gain against USD continues KARACHI: On Thursday, PKR continued to gain value against USD in both interbank and open markets. It went up by the... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (December 24, 2020). ==================================== ... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 25 Dec, 2020 02:46am