Libyan leaders approve interim executive mechanism: UN TRIPOLI: Libyan envoys at UN-backed talks to end nearly a decade of war voted Tuesday to pass the mechanism to ... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Syria downpour kills child, turns displacement camps into ‘lakes’ MAARET MISRIN: Flooding following heavy rain at displacement camps in northwest Syria has killed a child and damaged... Updated 20 Jan, 2021 09:51am
Emirates, Etihad to pilot virus ‘travel pass’ DUBAI: Emirates and Etihad, two of the Middle East’s biggest airlines, said Tuesday they would be among the first... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Barnier becomes EU special adviser on UK ties BRUSSELS: Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, is to become a special adviser to European Commission... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Yellen says Biden to use all tools against China trade abuses WASHINGTON: The incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden will use all available tools to address... Updated 20 Jan, 2021 09:51am
FedEx to lay off up to 6,300 workers in Europe after TNT takeover NEW YORK: FedEx announced Tuesday it plans to cut up to 6,300 jobs in Europe as it eliminates staff duplication... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Trump spends last day in White House, Biden goes to Washington WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump spent his last full day in the White House mulling pardons Tuesday and... Updated 20 Jan, 2021 09:51am
Biden’s top diplomat vows US will lead but restore alliances WASHINGTON: Antony Blinken, President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to be secretary of state, will vow Tuesday that the... Updated 20 Jan, 2021 09:51am
Power market NEPRA has recently issued its determination on the applicability of Open Access (OA) charges applicable on OA... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Vivo introduces Y51s smartphone in Pakistan LAHORE: Vivo, the leading global smartphone brand, announced the launch of its latest mid-range smartphone, Y51s, in... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Lifebuoy becomes official hygiene partner of national cricket team LAHORE: Lifebuoy has become the official hygiene partner of the Pakistan men's national cricket team with the... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Zacky Farm wins Aquafina Polo Cup 2021 LAHORE: Zacky Farm won the opening match of the Aquafina Polo Cup 2021 played here at the Fortress Stadium Polo... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Tetra Pak partners up with Islamabad United LAHORE: Tetra Pak Pakistanis partnering with Islamabad United Team as its Official Nutrition Partner in the upcoming... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Mir Shakil, others to be indicted LAHORE: An accountability court is set to indict Jang Group Editor-in-Chief Mir Shakilur Rehman and two others on... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
NAB files reference against Sindh CM, others ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday formally nominated Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali in... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rashid terms PDM’s protest ‘flop show’ ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Tuesday termed the Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM) protest... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Covid-19 claims 28 more lives in Punjab LAHORE: Out of 13,151 corona tests conducted across the province, 534 were tested Covid-19 positivity with 28 deaths... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
President for enhanced trade, defence ties with friendly states ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has urged all friendly countries to increase trade, investment, defence, and... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Daniel Pearl case: SC tells defence counsel to make submission on letter written by accused ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court again asked the defence counsel to make a submission on the letter allegedly written by... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Senate polls: PTI set to emerge as majority party with projected strength of 30 seats ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to emerge as the majority party in the Senate with a projected... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Alleged embezzlement: AC fixes date for indictment of ex-chairperson of BISP ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Islamabad on Tuesday fixed February 15 for indictment of former chairperson of... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
PTI govt would be toppled through ECP, claims Khaqan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Enforced disappearances: Federal cabinet responsible for law, order in ICT: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday said that the ultimate responsibility of law and order in the... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Shehbaz's wife approaches LHC against her arrest warrants LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif's wife Nusrat Shehbaz on Tuesday approached ... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The plight of PIA "I am not a lawyer..." "Dear, dear me." "What? I am not lying, I am not a lawyer - by education or training..."... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
CTBCM implementation: Likely exit of Discos' good consumers worries Waqar ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Revenue, Dr Waqar Masood has expressed concern over the ... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Police ordered to register case against PTI MNA ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday ordered police to register a case against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Govt set to finalise 'Pakistan Education Policy 2021' by March ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to finalise "Pakistan Education Policy 2021" by end March 2021, aimed at... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
JI chief seeks decisive policy for freedom of IIOJK LAHORE: Reminding the rulers that nation would not tolerate any surrender before New Delhi on Kashmir, Chief of... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Fake bank accounts case: AC summons Mandviwalla, others ISLAMABAD: In a major development in the multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case on Tuesday, an accountability... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
HEC announces new policies for PhD admissions, undergraduate education ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) has announced new policies for PhD admissions and... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
PSP demands withdrawal of 'controversial' census approval KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said despite all the incompetence of the... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Senate elections: List of PTI candidates from Sindh sent to PM KARACHI: A list of possible Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidates from Sindh for the upcoming Senate elections... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Covid-19 claims 17 more lives, infects 778 others in Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that 17 more patients died overnight lifting the death... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Letters Excessive purchase of imported goods This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “Excessive purchase of imported items blocking progress: Hafeez”... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Corruption — a multi-layered problem Over the past four years or so, or to be precise, since the publication of the Panama papers in April 2016 ... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Biden facing ‘competing crises’ as he takes office A raging pandemic. An economic crisis. A nation divided. Deep racial wounds. Joe Biden has his work cut out for him... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Over 70pc of population exposed to unsafe drinking water: Moody’s ISLAMABAD: More than 70 percent of the population in Pakistan is exposed to unsafe drinking water, says Moody’s... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Broadsheet case: AGP tasked to calculate financial losses in 10 days to fix responsibility ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) was tasked to calculate the financial losses inflicted to the... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
No room for agitational politics: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Tuesday that Pakistan will move forward under the strong... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Pesticides inspection: MNFS&R delegates powers to Punjab agri dept LAHORE: Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) has delegated the powers of inspection of... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Wasa Faisalabad: Danish envoy for expediting work on wastewater treatment plant FAISALABAD: Ambassador of Denmark Lis Rosenholm and Bente Schiller, Deputy Head of Mission visited WASA Faisalabad... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
APNS condoles KARACHI: Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society has expressed profound grief on behalf... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Hyderabad DC orders acceleration of anti-encroachment drive HYDERABAD: The Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad Faud Ghaffar Soomro has taken notice of delay in the removal of... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Tuesday’s early trade: US top indexes up NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Tuesday after upbeat earnings from big US banks and Halliburton, ... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares higher SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares ended firmer on Tuesday, as mining and financial stocks recovered from sharp... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Stocks FTSE 100 edges up as HSBC, drugmakers gain LONDON: British shares inched higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in HSBC and drugmakers, at a time when tighter... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
52 fire engines to improve Karachi’s fire fighting apparatus: Alvi ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said the gift of 52 modern fire-engines from federal government to... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Bilawal to inaugurate Larkana Industrial Zone on 22nd KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce and Anti-Corruption and Cooperative Department Jam... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
BBIT audit committee holds meeting GWADAR: A meeting of the audit committee of the Board of Directors of the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Un-served and underserved areas: USF to lay around 4,000km fibre-optic cable by end of fiscal year ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) will lay around 4,000 km-long optical fibre cable by end of the current... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 19, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 20, 2021).... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
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 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.BR Index PSX snaps losing streak: BRIndex100 rebounds KARACHI: Fresh buying by local and foreign investors Tuesday supported the Pakistan Stock Exchange to close on a... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Energy Nepra working on inclusive CSR development model ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) Chairman Tauseef H Farooqi has said that the... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Energy PEPCO constitutes committee for privatization of DISCOs LAHORE: The Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) has constituted a four-member committee to prepare a brief on... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Grains Euronext wheat hits 7-1/2-year high PARIS: Euronext wheat futures climbed to a 7-1/2 year high on Monday as Russia’s plans to tax exports stoked... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Grains Russian wheat export prices rise sharply MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose sharply last week ahead of a new export tax imposed by one of the world’s... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 134,665 tonnes of cargo comprising 73,395 tonnes of import cargo and 61,270 tonnes... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Cotton & Textile Steady trend witnessed on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Tuesday. Market sources told that trading volume was... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures gain NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose on Tuesday as the dollar weakened, while robust demand and anticipation of further... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Energy Oil prices climb • IEA cuts 2021 oil demand outlook, but sees upturn in H2 NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed with US stock markets on... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Energy SNGPL organises e-kachehri LAHORE: To facilitate gas consumers through immediate resolution of their complaints, SNGPL organized e-Kachehri at... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Telecom stocks power UAE gains; Saudi index declines DUBAI: Markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) finished stronger on Tuesday, powered by the country’s telecoms... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Nikkei surges TOKYO: Japanese shares closed higher on Tuesday after declining for two consecutive sessions, as investors scooped ... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Stocks European stocks up MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks inched higher on Tuesday, as possible extension of German lockdowns drew investors... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Stocks China stocks retreat SHANGHAI: China shares fell on Tuesday as a resurgence of COVID-19 cases hit market sentiment, with consumer... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (January 19, 2021).... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices.... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 19, 2021)... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 19, 2021).... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (January 19, 2021).... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: 10 paisas down vs USD KARACHI: On Tuesday, on market closing Pakistan Rupee largely remained unchanged against currencies typically ... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (January 19, 2021).... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
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 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (January 19, 2021).... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.PSX Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,505.1012... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meesaq Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,216.4393 Bid... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ========================... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 19, 2021). ========================... Published 20 Jan, 2021 04:29am