EU ‘regrets’ new US tariffs in Airbus-Boeing spat BRUSSELS: The EU regretted Thursday the US decision to slap more tariffs on French and German products as part of... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:27am
Colombia sets new record in eradicating coca production TUMACO, (Colombia): Colombia beat its record for eradicating coca crops for the second year in a row, the government... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:15am
China approves Ningbo railway plan worth $13.4bn BEIJING: China's state planner on Thursday approved five urban railway projects worth 87.59 billion yuan ($13.42... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
French theatre legend Robert Hossein dies PARIS: French actor and director Robert Hossein, famous for his mega-productions of classics such as Les Miserables... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:15am
Syria war killed 6,800 in 2020, lowest annual toll BEIRUT: The Syrian conflict claimed at least 6,800 people in 2020, the lowest annual death toll since it began ... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:15am
US police shoot man dead during traffic stop, protesters gather WASHINGTON: Police in Minneapolis shot a man dead during a traffic stop on Wednesday, seven months after the killing... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:27am
Australian anthem changed to recognise indigenous people SYDNEY: A line in Australia’s national anthem officially changed Friday in a move the nation’s leader said was... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:27am
Fireworks explode over deserted streets as 2020 slinks off into history AUKLAND/SYDNEY/BEIJING: Blue, red and gold fireworks soared into the sky above the Sydney Opera House as they do... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Alden Global offers to buy Tribune Publishing NEW YORK: Tribune Publishing Co’s largest shareholder, Alden Global Capital, said on Thursday it had offered to... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
PFUJ terms 2021 a year of struggle ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) ON Thursday said the workers need to reunite to launch a... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
2020 proved lucky for mafias only: JI chief LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Senator Sirajul Haq has said that 2020 proved lucky for mafias in Pakistan who... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:27am
Positivity rate remains 4.34pc: 654 fresh corona cases, 31 deaths reported in Punjab LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus cases remained 4.34 percent in Punjab province, as out of 15,043 tests... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:27am
Sexual harassment case: Sarwar dismisses appeal of govt official against sentence LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar dismissed the appeal of Deputy Director Planning Asim Arsalan... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:27am
New Year 2021 celebrations: 160 police teams patrol all major roads of Lahore LAHORE: The city police on Thursday constituted nearly 160 teams to take action against people showing rowdy... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:27am
PCB Awards 2020: nominations unveiled LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday unveiled nominations for the PCB Awards 2020, the results of... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:27am
Minister inaugurates DRC Lahore ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Syed Aminul Haque on Thursday revealed that around 0.9 million cyber... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
SSGC Mega Service Centre launched in Korangi Industrial Area KARACHI: SSGC first ever Mega Service Centre was formally launched at the Company’s East Zone in Korangi ... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:40am
Abid Zuberi elected PBC member from Sindh KARACHI: Senior lawyer Barrister Abid Shahid Zuberi has been elected as member Pakistan Bar Council from Sindh.... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
IHC CJ annoyed over police’s failure to recover children ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday expressed annoyance over the failure of the... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:40am
Senate, by-polls and resignations: PDM to consider PPP proposals today ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) in its meeting today at Raiwind, will deliberate upon the ... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:40am
New Year night: Over 2,000 security personnel deputed in Capital ISLAMABAD: The capital police placed security on high alert in the city, and deputed over 2,000 security personnel ... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Karak district: 31 held, 350 booked for vandalising Hindu temple PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police on Thursday arrested more than 31 suspects and registered a case against 350... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:40am
PIMS employees stage protest demonstration against MTI Ord ISLAMABAD: Employees of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Thursday staged a demonstration at... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Deadline expires: Only 717 out of 1,182 MPs file wealth statements ISLAMABAD: Some 717 out of 1,182 sitting lawmakers including parliamentarians and members of provincial legislatures... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
14 ordinances laid: NA passes 31 govt bills and six private members’ bills in 2020 ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly passed as many as 31 government bills and six private members’ bills, and 14... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:40am
Draft reviewed: ‘Punjab govt to bring law for museums’ LAHORE: A meeting of the chief minister’s special committee was held at the Civil Secretariat under the... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
CPEC projects: Timeline be strictly followed for completion as per int’l standards ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser said the timeline be strictly followed to complete the... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:34am
FO outlines country’s foreign policy achievements during 2020 ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday outlined Pakistan’s foreign policy achievements during 2020 by taking... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:34am
UPG condoles death of ex-General Hidayatullah Niazi ISLAMABAD: The Ummah Peace Group (UPG) mourns the loss of its senior member and war hero, General Hidayatullah Khan... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Private Schools Supreme Council announces to open educational institutes on 11th ISLAMABAD: Leaders of Private Schools Supreme Council on Thursday announced to open educational institutes on ... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:34am
Authority to shift PIA HQ lies with parliament only: Sherry ISLAMABAD: Rejecting the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s decision to shift the Pakistan International Airlines... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:34am
Rehabilitation of N5 Sindh: China to provide $100m grant assistance ISLAMABAD: China will provide grant assistance of RMB 659.8 million ($100 million) for rehabilitation of the ... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:34am
Cabinet tells ministry: Review laws to delineate responsibilities of CDA, MCI ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Interior to review the ICT Local Government laws to... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:34am
ML-II track inspection from Dadu to Kotri held KARACHI: The annual DS Special inspection of the 181 kilometres long single line ML-II track from Dadu to Kotri was... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
First quarter of 2021: Only 20pc population will be able to get Covid-19 vaccine: Dr Mirza KARACHI: The Covid-19 vaccine may be administered to only 20 percent of Pakistan’s population after receiving its... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:34am
Around 3,985 ‘drug dealers’ arrested in 6 years, claims ET&C KARACHI: Sindh Excise Taxation and Narcotics Control (ET&C) department on Thursday claimed to have arrested ... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:34am
Covid-19: Sindh govt decides to use Expo Centre as vaccination centre KARACHI: Sindh government has decided in principle to use Expo Center, already being used as a facility to attend... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
FPCCI elections: BMG, KCCI greet Businessmen Panel on victory KARACHI: The leadership of Businessmen Group (BMG) and office-bearers of Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:34am
Karachi needs comprehensive mechanism: commissioner KARACHI: Metropolitan Commissioner Afzal Zaidi said that local councils are empowered across the world as the... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Contempt petition in Pearl murder case: SHC issues notices to chief secretary, others KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday issued notices to the chief secretary of Sindh and others in a... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:28am
Schoolteachers, parents: Govt urged to announce relief package KARACHI: Private schools association president Shiraz Akram and general secretary Zubair Ahmed in a press conference... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:28am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Supporting an amendment to annul an amendment “What is not revocable?” “I don’t get you?” “What happens that one cannot take back?” “I don’t... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Covid-19 cases: Pakistan reports highest single day spike ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported the highest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases on Thursday, during the last two weeks,... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:27am
Pakistan condemns killing of three innocent Kashmiris ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned the killing of three more innocent Kashmiris in fake encounter by... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:27am
NA speaker declares two PML-N MNAs’ resignations ‘fake’ ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Thursday ruled that two PML-N members of the National Assembly... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:27am
Covid-19 vaccine: Frontline health workers to be inoculated by Q1 2021: NCOC ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Thursday announced that all frontline healthcare workers... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:27am
Stocks Thursday’s early trade: Wall Street set to end pandemic year on strong note NEW YORK: US stocks were flat in thin trading on Thursday, but the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were set to end 2020... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Stocks Wall Street up on recovery expectation NEW YORK: US stocks closed higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Industrials nudging up to a record, as investors looked... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Stocks Australian shares little changed; NZ ends year higher SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares wrapped up 2020 little changed from where they had begun, with tech stocks... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Stocks FTSE 100 wraps up worst year since 2008 LONDON: The blue-chip FTSE 100 closed Thursday’s shortened trading session lower and clocked its worst year since... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Year 2021 to be more prosperous, developed and strong: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has congratulated the nation on the New Year and hoped that... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
UVAS BSL-3 Lab tests over 100,000 Covid-19 suspected human samples LAHORE: The Biosafety Level-3 Laboratory for Emerging Pathogens, Institute of Microbiology, University of Veterinary... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Letters ‘Who will blink first?’ This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “Who will blink first?” carried by the newspaper yesterday. It has... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:47am
Does Brexit free Europe to seek closer union? British politicians often speak of Brexit as an opportunity to escape Brussels’ shackles, but does the departure... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:46am
Vaccine inequality and economic misfortune ‘The global scheme to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to poorer countries faces a “very high” risk of failure,... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:42am
There’s need to remove confusion — II It is strange that Sindh and Punjab Assemblies, while enacting the Sindh Workers Welfare Fund Act, 2014 and Punjab... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:41am
Tarbela Dam to twin cities: Umar directs to expedite work on water supply project ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar directed the relevant... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
China to provide over 1m doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday assured China’s commitment to provide over one million... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Chilly, dry, foggy weather to continue LAHORE: The Met office has predicted continuity of chilly, dry and foggy weather on Friday. However, there is no... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Thursday (December 31, 2020). ======================================= CONES... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (December 31, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (January 1, 2021).... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
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 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Rates.BR Index KSE-100 Index jumps 60.62 points: BRIndex100 extends gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday closed on a positive note on the last trading day of the year 2020 on the... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Stocks SECP introduces digital onboarding mechanism ISLAMABAD: As part of its efforts to usher in a new era of smart investments, the Securities and Exchange Commission... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:19am
Energy HSATI voices concern over closure of gas supply HYDERABAD: The Chairman Hyderabad SITE Association of Trade and Industry (HSATI), Parvez Faheem Noorwala while... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Energy SAPM briefs NA body on Euro-V fuel standards ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Petroleum Nadeem Babar said on Thursday the conversion of... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:19am
Grains European wheat prices rise to 2-year highs PARIS: European wheat prices surged to two-year highs on Wednesday in light trade following a surge in Chicago after... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Commodities Canadian canola futures post fresh highs WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures rallied to new highs in most contracts on Tuesday on worries about global... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:06am
Commodities Chinese iron ore futures fall on plea of steel output cut BEIJING: Benchmark iron ore futures in China fell nearly 6% on Wednesday, after the country urged the steel industry... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:07am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 223,474 tonnes of cargo comprising 160,496 tonnes of import cargo and 62,978 ... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (December 31, 2020).... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate rises by Rs100 to Rs10100 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Thursday increased the spot rate by Rs 100 per... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Stocks Saudi shares set to finish 2020 higher, other Gulf markets subdued DUBAI: Saudi Arabian Shares fell in early trade on the last day of the 2020, but were set to close the session with ... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:11am
Stocks European stocks end down MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks closed lower on Thursday, ending 2020 in the red as tighter coronavirus ... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:06am
Stocks China stocks hit multi-year highs to close out 2020 SHANGHAI: China stocks rose to multi-year highs on the last trading day of 2020, as investors cheered a Sino-Europe... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:06am
Commodities US bans palm oil imports from second Malaysian firm KUALA LUMPUR: The United States has banned imports from a Malaysian palm oil giant whose products are found in... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Energy Azerbaijan makes first direct gas deliveries to Europe BAKU: Azerbaijan said Thursday it started gas deliveries to Europe from the Shah Deniz field in the Caspian Sea, ... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:19am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:07am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures on track for best year since 2010 NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures were headed for their best year since 2010 as strong demand for the natural fibre was... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Commodities Top LME performer copper dips on hazy new year outlook • Aluminium the top performer on Shanghai exchange LONDON/HANOI: Copper fell on Thursday as investors grow wary... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:06am
Energy Oil slips, set for 20pc annual drop in tumultuous 2020 NEW YORK: Global crude prices slipped on Thursday and lost more than a fifth of their value in volatile trade in... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:07am
Commodities Palm oil rises 18pc in 2020 SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose 18% this year, marking its second year of growth, as supplies dry due to... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:07am
Commodities Raw sugar, arabica coffee up LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE climbed to a five-week high on Thursday, boosted by tightening supplies and a... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:06am
Commodities Gold in Europe set for strongest year since 2010 • Silver up 48pc this year, also on track for best year since 2010 • Palladium up for fifth straight year, ... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:06am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Corn, soya hit 6-1/2-year highs CHICAGO: US corn futures extended gains on Thursday and hit their highest level in 6-1/2 years after major supplier... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:11am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold set to end volatile 2020 with strong gains NEW YORK: Gold steadied as the dollar extended losses on Thursday, with the metal on track for its best year in a... Updated 01 Jan, 2021 03:11am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (December 31, 2020).... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (December 31, 2020)... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (December 31, 2020). ======================================= ... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Rates.Pakistan Economic Indicators Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Thursday (December 31, 2020).... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (December 31, 2020).... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (December 31, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (December 31, 2020).... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Overall gains KARACHI: On Thursday, Pakistan Rupee continued to gain value against US Dollar in both interbank and open markets on... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (December 31, 2020).... Published 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
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 01 Jan, 2021 02:45am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points