Middle East Lebanon Christian leader rules out joining Hariri govt BEIRUT: The leader of Lebanon's biggest Christian political party on Sunday ruled out joining a new government led ... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Europe French policeman suspended over ‘racist’ New Year’s card PARIS: France's interior minister has suspended a senior policeman over a card celebrating the New Year deemed to be... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:32pm
Czechs ask Israel for vaccine know-how as protesters rally PRAGUE: The Czech president said Sunday he had asked Israel for advice on coronavirus vaccinations as his EU country... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Asia Kyrgyzstan populist on course for victory in presidential vote BISHKEK, (Kyrgyzstan): Populist Sadyr Japarov was on the path to an easy win Sunday in Kyrgyzstan's presidential... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:35pm
Germany to require women on large firms’ boards FRANKFURT AM MAIN: German listed companies must include women on executive boards as part of a landmark bill agreed... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:30pm
Big tech show, now virtual, aims for digital connections WASHINGTON: Forced by the pandemic to go online, the massive annual gathering for the technology industry normally... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Apple follows Google in yanking Parler for 'threats of violence' SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Saturday followed Google and removed the Parler app from its mobile store for allowing... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Middle East Iraqi policeman shot, dozens wounded in protests NASIRIYAH, (Iraq): A policeman was killed Sunday in Iraq, the army said, as security forces fired to disperse a ... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:31pm
US launches work on consulate in disputed Western Sahara RABAT: The United States on Sunday started the "process of establishing" a consulate in contested Western Sahara,... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Asia Indonesia landslides kill at least 11, scores missing JAKARTA: At least 11 people were killed, including a six-year-old boy, and scores more were missing after deadly... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:35pm
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit social media LONDON: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have quit social media after growing disillusioned by the "hate" they have... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:27pm
Fresh calls for Trump to resign after Capitol violence WASHINGTON: Donald Trump faced fresh calls Sunday from some members of his own party to resign over the violent... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:27pm
Europe Spain races to clear snow before cold snap freezes roads MADRID: After the worst snowstorm in decades, Spanish officials were racing Sunday to clear the roads of snow before... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Europe Half of Swiss hotels, restaurants risk bankruptcy GENEVA: Nearly half of Switzerland's restaurants and hotels risk bankruptcy within months failing financial support... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Europe Germany sees sharp drop in asylum requests in 2020 BERLIN: The number of people seeking asylum in Germany in 2020 fell by 30 percent compared with the previous year,... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Schwarz top of the world after Adelboden slalom win ADELBODEN, (Switzerland): Austria's Marco Schwarz produced a slick second run to win the World Cup slalom and climb... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Kenin and Svitolina save match points in Abu Dhabi ABU DHABI: Top seeds Sofia Kenin and Elina Svitolina both had to save match points to make the quarter-finals of the... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Juve women win second Italian Super Cup trophy MILAN: Juventus women on Sunday won a second consecutive Italian Super Cup trophy with a 2-0 win over Fiorentina at... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Isolating Aguero adds to Man City's Covid absentees LONDON: Sergio Aguero's disrupted season has suffered another setback with Manchester City's all-time top goalscorer... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
India battle to save Sydney Test SYDNEY: India were battling to avoid defeat against Australia after losing two wickets before the close of play... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
SC forms benches for next week ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed has constituted a larger bench, three special benches and six... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 03:35am
Letters ‘Another one bites the dust’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Another one bites the dust” carried by the newspaper yesterday. The... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Q1FY21: SBP Report The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released its first quarterly 2020-21 report (July-September). Much has been... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
All unquiet on the western front Deserted. Quiet. Forlorn. From London to New York Christmas and new year were painfully silent. These two occasions... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Why fencing Gwadar is necessary? In recent weeks, there has been a lot of concerns expressed by people from various sections of society over the... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Ministry to build more docks for handling boats/ships at ports ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MoMA) is planning to build more docks for handling boats or ships at Ports... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Railways generates Rs214m through leased land ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has generated around Rs214 million during last year through short and long term lease ... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Stocks Nasdaq Stock Market congratulates USPICC ISLAMABAD: World’s second-largest stock exchange, Nasdaq Stock Market has congratulated the leadership of the US... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Govt to take action against illegal induction in PIA: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Sunday said that the incumbent government would take action... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
IGP calls on Rashid ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Qazi Jamil-ur-Rehman called on Minister... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
PCB body’s first meeting tomorrow LAHORE: PCB Cricket Committee’s first meeting of 2021 will take place at the High Performance Centre in Lahore on... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 05:31pm
First polio vaccination drive of 2021 starts today ISLAMABAD: A five-day national polio immunization drive will start from January 11 (Monday) to vaccinate over 40... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
KU awards 95 PhD, M Phil, MS, MD, and M S Course Work degrees KARACHI: The Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) of the University of Karachi has awarded 64 M Phil, 26 PhD,... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Industry VIS reaffirms IFS rating of RICL KARACHI: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the Insurer Financial Strength Rating of Reliance ... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
STZs establishment to boost IT sector in Pakistan: Cheng BEIJING: The announcement of the development of Special Technology Zones (STZs) in Pakistan is a revolutionary move... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Sindh reports 829 new cases of Covid-19 KARACHI: At least 6 more patients of coronavirus died Saturday night lifting the death toll to 3,699 and 829 new... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Power supply normalized in city, claims KE KARACHI: After several hours of Saturday night breakdown at Guddu power plant that had plunged the country including... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Indonesian CG passes away KARACHI: Indonesian Consul General in Karachi Totok Prianamto passed away on Saturday afternoon after two-week... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
50 fire tenders, two bowsers PM’s gift for Karachi: governor KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has said that 50 state-of-the-art fire tenders and two bowsers were New ... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
PS 52 Umerkot: ECP officials visit sensitive polling stations HYDERABAD: Additional Director General Election Commission of Pakistan Madam Nighat Siddique, Deputy Director ... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
South Punjab: Power supply restored in 80 percent areas MULTAN: The power supply at most parts of South Punjab has been restored on Sunday afternoon after a major breakdown... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Pakistan not only country faced power breakdown: Firdous RAWALPINDI: Special Assistant to the Punjab Chief Minister on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan Sunday... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Pakistan getting success in economic field, says governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Sunday that Pakistan is achieving success in the economic... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Himalayan national park: PM for protecting rare wild species ISLAMABAD: The Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said rare wild species including snow leopard and Marco Polo sheep ... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Senate chairman visits residence of Khokhar ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani and other lawmakers Sunday visited the residence of Senator Mustafa Nawaz... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:11pm
Technical education institutes: KP TEVTA approves creation of 462 new posts PESHAWAR: The 17th meeting of the Board of Directors of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Technical Education and Vocational... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
ACCA felicitates FF Steel PESHAWAR: Association of Chartered Certificated Accountants (ACCA) Pakistan has congratulated Frontier Foundry Steel... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:17pm
Barca thrash Granada but Atletico stay top after Real Madrid held MADRID: Lionel Messi is back in form and Barcelona are finding their feet after a 4-0 demolition of Granada on... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Support for Olympics hits new low in Japan: poll TOKYO: Support for holding the coronavirus-postponed Tokyo Olympics this summer has hit a new low in Japan, a poll... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Leeds stunned by Crawley in FA Cup, as Chelsea, Man City advance LONDON: Leeds suffered a humiliating FA Cup exit against Crawley as the League Two side swept to a shock 3-0 win on... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Golf star Thomas apologizes for 'terrible' anti-gay slur LOS ANGELES: Golf's world number three Justin Thomas apologized for a homophobic slur picked up by television... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Saudi Al-Rajhi denies 'Mr Dakar' on marathon stage SAKAKA, (Saudi Arabia): Toyota's Saudi driver Yazeed Al-Rajhi took the Dakar Rally marathon seventh stage honours on... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 03:19am
Two killed, three injured in Khairpur armed clash KHAIRPUR: At least two people were killed and three others injured in armed clash between two rival groups here on... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
ICT seals 20 pharmacies ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) health department sealed around 20 pharmacies/medical stores over... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:08pm
PDM lost credibility, says Haleem KARACHI: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has already lost its credibility as the people who had announced to... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
'Increase of remittance reflects trust of overseas Pakistanis' LAHORE: Punjab Senior Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has claimed that the country for the first time in history received... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Punjab govt launches anti-polio campaign LAHORE: The Punjab government on Sunday launched a five-day anti-polio campaign across the province targeting to... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:11pm
PTI govt focusing on uplift of backward areas: Fawad LAHORE: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said on Sunday that the PTI government is ... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Razed encroached houses: Residents to be provided rent for two years: minister KARACHI: Sindh Local government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah Sunday said that after Mehmoodabad nullah more... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Harassment case: SC to hear singer Meesha's petition today ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will hear on January 11 (Monday) an appeal filed by singer and actress Meesha Shafi... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Italy to deploy new economic missions in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese on Sunday said the new economic mission would be... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:08pm
PM grieved over death of Seth Abid ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday expressed grief over the death of renowned industrialist Seth Abid... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:20pm
Six injured in Turbat's Cinema Bazaar explosion TURBAT: At least six people were injured in an explosion at Cinema Bazaar of district Turbat of Balochistan on... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:17pm
Power breakdown: Marriyum terms PC of ministers 'bulletin of lies' ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary Information Marriyum Aurangzeb termed the press conference... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:12pm
PDM's power show in Batkhela today PESHAWAR: The opposition's Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is all set to hold its power show today in Zafar Park... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:22pm
PML-N govt paid no attention to install transmission lines: Gill ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Political Communication Dr. Shahbaz Gill on Sunday said ... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:19pm
Kalat shivers at -11°C as cold wave grips country ISLAMABAD: Pakistan continued to be in the grip of severe cold with the temperature plunging below mercury level in... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:14pm
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (November 10, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (November 11, 2021).... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 12:09pm
PM derives satisfaction from taxation efforts ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has informed Prime Minister Imran Khan that the income tax return... Updated 11 Jan, 2021 03:35am
Egypt's headline inflation decelerates to 5.4pc CAIRO: Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation rate slowed to 5.4% in December from 5.7% in November, official... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Swiss economy could grow by 4pc in 2021 and 2022: economist ZURICH: The Swiss economy could grow at more than double its usual rate in 2021 and 2022, with GDP increasing by... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Rates.BR Index PSX witnesses bullish trend: BRIndex100 gains 131.81 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend during the outgoing week ended Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Rates.BR Index Futures spread declined by 404bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 404bps to 8.85 percent Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Major breakdown: Govt says it was technical fault ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Khan Sunday said power supply to most parts of the country is... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Corrigendum This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "Country plunges into darkness" carried by the newspaper in its... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
7 CPGCL officials suspended ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Generation Company Limited (CPGCL) Sunday suspended seven officials after they were... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Govt, IPPs agree to sign master agreements ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have reportedly agreed to sign Master... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Bomb kills three in Kabul KABUL: An Afghan journalist-turned spokesman for the country's public protection force was killed along with two... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
PM reiterates his resolve against ‘mafia’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday reiterated that he and his government would not bow down before the... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Pope urges US to protect democracy VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis urged Americans on Sunday to shun violence, seek reconciliation and protect democratic... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Indonesia says located black box recorders from crashed plane JAKARTA: Body parts, twisted wreckage and clothing were plucked from waters off the Indonesian capital Sunday after ... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
ICC probes racist abuse after fans ejected from Sydney Test SYDNEY: Cricket chiefs have launched an investigation into allegations of racist abuse of the India team from... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
UK helps raise $1bn in global vaccine donations LONDON: Britain said on Sunday it has helped raise $1 billion (818 million euros) from global donors towards the... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Mumbai case: Pakistan fulfilling obligations: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Sunday ‘encouraged’ the United States State Department to “reserve its concern for the... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
FBR’s preposterous claim EDITORIAL: Inexplicably and disturbingly the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made a preposterous claim that it ... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
A much welcome initiative EDITORIAL: The federal government is getting ready to launch a laudable new initiative, “Koyee Bhuka Naa Soyai”... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Covid-19 shook, rattled and rolled the global economy in 2020 NEW YORK/LONDON/SINGAPORE: When 2020 dawned, the global economy had just notched its 10th straight year of... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Norway first to reach 50pc electric in new car sales OSLO: Norway has become the first country in the world where electric cars account for more than half of new... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Money & Banking Deposits will become a growing liability for banks LONDON: Banks will find deposits a growing liability in 2021. Turning short-term savings into long-term loans has... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Samsung Electronics forecasts 25.7pc jump in Q4 operating profit SEOUL: South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics flagged a jump of more than 25 percent in fourth-quarter ... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Commodities Sindh needs climate smart agriculture practices: experts HYDERABAD: Sindh presents variety of soil and unique landscape but there is a need of climate smart agriculture... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Saudi Arabia to build zero carbon city in NEOM business zone DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's crown prince on Sunday announced plans to build a zero carbon city at NEOM, a $500 billion... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Money & Banking NZ central bank hit by cyber attack WELLINGTON: New Zealand's central bank said Sunday it was responding with urgency to a "malicious" breach of one of... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Brexit deal's 'rules of origin' spark trade confusion LONDON: Many British businesses are swiftly discovering that they must now pay duties on exports bound for the... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Bullish trend witnessed KARACHI: The rate of cotton reached at Rs 11000 per maund which is highest in last ten years. The bullish trend was... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Industry PHMA demands withdrawal of duty on cotton yarn import FAISALABAD: Mian Farrukh Iqbal, Senior Vice Chairman, Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Updated 11 Jan, 2021 03:23am
Grains Prices of essential kitchen items decrease slightly PESHAWAR: Prices of daily use items, including live chicken/ meat, eggs, vegetable, flour, sugar, fruits, fresh milk... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Stocks Wall Street week ahead: As political risk fades, earnings may start to matter again NEW YORK: With uncertainties regarding US elections fading, some investors expect company Updated 11 Jan, 2021 03:24am
Money & Banking Thailand, China renew currency swap arrangement BANGKOK: The central banks of Thailand and China have renewed a baht-yuan bilateral currency swap arrangement for... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am
Money & Banking 2021 to be a prosperous year for most EM currencies BENGALURU: Most emerging market currencies will continue last year's rally against a tumbling dollar into 2021 as a... Published 11 Jan, 2021 02:58am