Expired agreement behind reduced LNG supply ISLAMABAD: The agreement between Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and M/s Gunvor, for supply of 100 MMCFD Liquefied Natural... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:44am
Sri Lanka to welcome back tourists, but with strict Covid-19 rules COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will reopen its borders to foreign tourists this week after a 10-month hiatus, officials said... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:42am
FBI says Capitol rioter allegedly hoped to sell Pelosi laptop to Russia WASHINGTON: A young woman identified as having taken part in the storming of the US Capitol reportedly stole a ... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:42am
Thousands of US-bound Honduran migrants held up in Guatemala VADO HONDO, (Guatemala): Thousands of Honduran migrants trying to reach the United States on a journey of thousands... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Navalny urges Russians to ‘take to the streets’ over jailing MOSCOW: Russia’s most prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny called on Monday for his supporters to take to ... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:42am
France’s Total takes stake in India’s Adani PARIS: French oil giant Total said Monday that it would pay $2.5 billion for a 20 percent stake in India’s Adani... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:43am
Canada clears Boeing 737 MAX to fly again OTTAWA: Canada’s transport ministry said Monday it has approved the Boeing 737 MAX to fly again in this country... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:43am
Israeli warplanes hit Gaza after rocket fire GAZA CITY, (Palestinian Territories): Israel’s military said Monday its fighter planes struck Hamas facilities in... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Frankfurt airport traffic nosedives to lowest since 1984 FRANKFURT AM MAIN: The operator of Frankfurt airport said Monday that passenger numbers in 2020 plunged to their... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:43am
France, UK boost vaccine campaigns, Britain shuts travel corridors PARIS: France and Britain on Monday joined a growing list of nations starting mass vaccinations for all elderly... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
World facing ‘catastrophic moral failure’ on vaccines, says WHO chief GENEVA: The world is on the brink of a “catastrophic moral failure” if rich countries hog Covid-19 vaccine doses... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:43am
Handwritten note seeds hope for trapped China gold miners BEIJING: At least 12 gold miners trapped hundreds of metres underground in China for more than a week have sent up a... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:43am
Seven UN members lose right to vote over unpaid dues UNITED NATIONS: Seven countries including Iran have lost their right to vote in the UN General Assembly because of... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:43am
Amazing Bitcoin surge: questions answered BITCOIN @ $36445; it’s mind boggling. I am still not sure why Bitcoin assets are skyrocketing. A more than 300%... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Heading for asset declaration: every five years! Two Asset Declaration Laws were introduced - one each in 2018 and 2019. I supported both. These laws were almost are... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:43am
Recovery in industrial production The recent release of the estimates of the Quantum Index of Manufacturing (QIM), for the period of July to November,... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:43am
Sehat Sahulat Programme: NHSR&C ministry-Nadra direct contracting may be exempted from PPRA Ord ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to exempt direct contracting between Ministry of National Health... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Punjab reports 560 fresh corona cases, 23 deaths LAHORE: There is no let up in the spread of coronavirus cases, as 560 fresh virus cases and 23 deaths were reported... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Health professional allowance for doctors to be enhanced LAHORE: The cabinet committee on finance and development has decided to enhance the health professional allowance to... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
ECNEC reconstituted ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister in Monday re-constituted the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Contracts with Albayrak, Ozpak cause huge losses to govt: LWMC LAHORE: Lahore Waste Management Company Chairman (LWMC) Malik Amjad Ali Noon has claimed that the contracts with... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Administrator for handing over KMC-run graveyards to welfare bodies KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Monday said that he wanted to give administrative control of Karachi... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Promotion of cultural activities: Arts Council approves 17 different sub-committees KARACHI: The governing body of the Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP) Karachi has approved 17 sub-committees of the... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Tapal Tea becomes official tea partner of cricket team LAHORE: Tapal Tea (Pvt) Ltd. has become the official tea partner of the Pakistan men’s cricket team with the... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Alkhidmat completes 89 potable water projects in 2020 KARACHI: Alkhidmat, under its clean water supply programme, has completed 89 water schemes during the last year... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Snow jeep rally held PESHAWAR: A snow jeep rally held in Swat amazed tourists as participants performed brilliantly on track near Paloga... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (January 18, 2021). ======================================= CONES... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Park View City Housing Society: SC refuses to grant stay against IHC’s judgment ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court refused to grant stay against the Islamabad High Court (IHC)’s judgment to restore ... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Rashid warns PDM against violating laws ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Monday warned the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) that law will ... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Indian journalist’s chat exposes unholy Modi-media nexus: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that the latest communication by an Indian journalist revealed... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
New US administration may help resolve Kashmir dispute: Qureshi MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has expressed hope that new administration in the United States might... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Cabinet to discuss Broadsheet penalty episode today ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (Jan 19) will discuss the penalty paid to... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
ECP suspends membership of 153 lawmakers ISLAMABAD: Election Commission (ECP) of Pakistan Monday suspended the legislative memberships of 153 lawmakers... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
JAP approaches LHC against PDM rally LAHORE: The Judicial Activism Penal on Monday approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) against the Pakistan Democratic... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Hafeez directs provinces to streamline daily release of wheat ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh Monday directed the provincial governments to follow a... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Paragon housing case: AC adjourns proceedings till 29th LAHORE: An accountability court here Monday adjourned proceedings of a reference about paragon housing scheme ... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Glass is more than half full “Allah has been very kind to us Pakistanis.” “Well…..” “Why you ungrateful….” “Well I ... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
JI chief slams Imran’s health policy ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Chief Sirajul Haq Monday while criticizing Prime Minister Imran Khan’s... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
14-member KDLB to be constituted ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to constitute a 14-member Karachi Dock Labour Board (KDLB) to ensure... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Foreign funding case: PML-N, PPP deny receiving funds from abroad ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Monday denied receiving any kind... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Two TTP terrorists killed in encounter RAWALPINDI: The Security Forces on Monday killed two active terrorists of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Sajna... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
PPP workers asked to participate in PDM protest today ISLAMABAD: Secretary General Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Syed Nayyar Hussain Bukhari has asked party members to... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Installation of power, gas meters in Islamabad: Body to suggest mechanism to be reconstituted ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to reconstitute a committee meant to suggest mechanism for removal of... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Rachna Industrial Park not developed even after 14 years ISLAMABAD: The Rachna Industrial Park has reportedly not been developed even after 14 years due to lack of interest... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Rana Sanaullah’s case: Senate body asks ministry to conduct impartial probe ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Narcotics Control on Monday asked the Ministry of Narcotics Control to... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Covid-19 claims 20 more lives, infects 954 others in Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that 20 more patients died overnight lifting the death... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:42am
Agha Dialysis Centre: Over 50,000 patients treated since 2015 KARACHI: Agha Dialysis Centre (ADC) has provided free dialysis treatment to more than 50,000 patients suffering from... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
No compromise to be made on city’s water needs: LG secy KARACHI: Secretary Local Government (LG), Housing and Town Planning Sindh, Najam Ahmad Shah has said that no... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:42am
Sindh govt helped finance secretary escape justice: PTI KARACHI: The PTI on Monday slammed the ruling PPP for reappointment of “corrupt officials” in its government... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:42am
Call to spend more in agri sector to ensure prosperity HYDERABAD: Provincial Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Engineer Abdul Bari Pitafi has said that agriculture... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:42am
ADP 2021-22 to be prepared in line with prevalent economic policies KARACHI: Sindh government under its guidelines for the next Annual Development Programme (ADP) has instructed that... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:42am
HiClean sanitizers effective against coronavirus KARACHI: As the world struggles to come to grips with the new mutation of Coronavirus, the use of hand sanitizers ... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:42am
Customs destroy confiscated goods worth Rs300m KARACHI: Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation, Customs, Hyderabad on Monday destroyed confiscated goods... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:42am
PM’s housing scheme a method to whiten black money: Bilawal SUKKUR: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari alleged that the housing scheme announced by... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:42am
Letters ‘Supremacy of state institutions’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Supremacy of state institutions” carried by the newspaper on ... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
DI Khan Motorway, CRBC projects: At least 50pc progress should be ensured: KP CM PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed that at least 50 percent progress should be ensured on DI Khan... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
IMC, PBC collaborate on National Working Women’s Day KARACHI: The Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business (CERB) - an outreach initiative of the Pakistan Business... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
CDNS reaches net target of Rs430bn free deposit ISLAMABAD: The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has reached the free deposit of Rs 430 billion in last... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Stocks European stocks slip MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks inched lower on Monday as French retailer Carrefour tumbled after ending 16.2... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Stocks China stocks climb SHANGHAI: China stocks ended higher on Monday, as investors cheered better-than-expected gross domestic product ... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Stocks FTSE 100 dips LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 slipped on Monday as a slide in crude oil prices weighed on energy stocks, while tighter... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares lower SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares ended lower on Monday, as the emergence of new COVID-19 cases in New South ... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Stocks US markets closed NEW YORK: Stocks, financial and commodity markets in US were closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Day holiday.... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Pakistan, China to multiply agricultural cooperation under CPEC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have reiterated to multiply agricultural cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
PM, G-B CM discuss tourism development programme ISLAMABAD: GB Chief Minister Khalid Khursheed called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Monday and discussed in... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Senate body passes Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights Bill, 2020 ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice on Monday unanimously passed the Enforcement of ... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (January 18, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 19, 2021).... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
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 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Rates.BR Index PSX undergoes jittery ride: BRIndex100 slips KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday closed on a negative note as investors opted to book profit on available... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Commodities ‘Mills in Punjab produced 1.9m tons of sugar so far’ LAHORE: Cane Commissioner Punjab Muhammad Zaman Wattoo said on Monday that the mills in the province so far produced... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Energy SNGPL, SSGC consumers: Ogra determines weighted average RLNG price ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) determined weighted average re-gasified liquefied natural gas... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Energy Wapda to be executive agency for K-IV project: CDWP approves two projects worth Rs3.82bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved two development projects at the cost of Rs3.82... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Energy US natural gas rises on colder weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose almost 3% on Friday on forecasts for colder weather and higher heating demand... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:43am
Grains Euronext wheat hits new highs PARIS: Euronext wheat futures climbed to a 7-1/2 year peak on Friday as plans by leading supplier Russia to double a... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:43am
Commodities China sales gold at small premium since early 2020 BENGALURU/MUMBAI: Physical gold in top consumer China was sold at a small premium for the first time since early... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:43am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 281,584 tonnes of cargo comprising 213,887 tonnes of import cargo and 67,697 ... Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:43am
Commodities CBOT corn futures fall CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures weakened on Friday as traders took risk off the table following the... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 8.601 ... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (January 18, 2021).... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Cotton & Textile KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs100 to Rs10700 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Monday has increased the spot rate by Rs 100... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Energy World oil prices fall slightly LONDON: Oil prices fell slightly on Monday as a stronger dollar, fears over soaring COVID-19 cases around the world... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Energy SNGPL assures export sector of uninterrupted gas LAHORE: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Chairman Adil Bashir has thanked SNGPL for uninterrupted... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Appointment of Lt-Gen Ali as POFB Chairman: Cabinet accords ex-post facto approval ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has accorded ex-post facto approval of appointment of Lieutenant General Ali Amir ... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
‘Karachi affair’: Balladur on trial over ‘kickbacks’ PARIS: Former French prime minister Edouard Balladur goes on trial Tuesday on charges that he used kickbacks from... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Egypt, UAE resume first Qatar flights since 2017 DOHA: The first direct flights since 2017 between Qatar and its former rivals Egypt and the UAE took to the skies on... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
PHPL loan and markup issues: CCoE directs PD to consult SAPM, Finance Division ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has directed the Power Division to consult the Finance Division ... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Commodities PM gives assurance on withdrawal of 5pc duty on yarn import FAISALABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has assured to withdraw five percent custom duty on yarn import and in this... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Stocks Abu Dhabi market leads broader gains DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday, with the Abu Dhabi index marking its best session in more... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Stocks Nikkei slips on profit-taking TOKYO: Japanese stock prices slid on Monday as investors took profits from recent gainers, including... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Aaj TV - Tuesday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 18, 2021).... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (January 18, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 18, 2021).... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (January 18, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate ... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (January 18, 2021).... Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept