Proportion of fake euro notes seized at record low FRANKFURT AM MAIN: A record low proportion of fake euro banknotes were seized in 2020, according to European Central... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Israeli army says downed drone from Lebanon OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli army shot down an unmanned aircraft it said had entered its airspace from Lebanon,... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Kremlin welcomes US offer to extend nuclear pact, seeks ‘details’ MOSCOW: Russia and the United States drew closer Friday to extending a nuclear pact ahead of the fast approaching... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
World’s ageing big dams pose ‘emerging risk’: UN PARIS: By 2050, more than half the global population will live downstream from tens of thousands of large dams near... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Biden pushes to get food, cash to crisis-hit Americans WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden, in just his third day on the job, ordered help for hungry Americans Friday in a ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
UK jails people smugglers over Vietnamese migrant deaths LONDON: A British judge on Friday handed down sentences of 27 and 20 years to the ringleaders of a people smuggling... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
WHO, Pfizer strike Covax deal for 40m Covid vaccine doses GENEVA: The WHO and pharmaceuticals giant Pfizer on Friday announced a deal for up to 40 million initial doses of ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Dutch airline KLM to cut up to 1,000 more jobs THE HAGUE: Dutch airline KLM said on Thursday it will shed between 800 and 1,000 more jobs as the coronavirus... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
SBP maintains status quo third time in a row KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Friday decided to maintain the... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
PFA seizes truck with oil extracted from filth LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) caught a truck on Friday carrying 13,000 litres oil extracted from filths at... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
PTI not facing any threat from PDM: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is not facing... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Covid-19 in Punjab: 22 deaths, 555 fresh cases LAHORE: Out of 15,304 coronavirus tests conducted across the province in the last 24 hours, as many as 555 fresh... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Pakistan-South Africa series: Leading cricket commentators to be in action LAHORE: Some of the leading cricket commentators will be commentating in the Pakistan-South Africa Test and T20I... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Nestlé Pakistan steps up efforts for waste-free Hunza LAHORE: In line with its global vision for a waste free future, Nestlé Pakistan recently stepped up efforts under... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Germany to extend bilateral cooperation: envoy LAHORE: German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlgheck said here on Friday that Germany is looking forward to... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Broadsheet Inquiry Committee: PML-N rejects former judge’s appointment as head LAHORE: Citing past affiliation of the former judge of Supreme Court Azmat Saeed Sheikh with the National... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
MBS employees stage demo ISLAMABAD: Employees of the Metro Bus Service (MBS) on Friday staged a protest demonstration against non-payment of... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Encroachment on Railways land: Cabinet body observes ML-1 mega project under CPEC may be jeopardized Islamabad: The Cabinet Committee on Institutional Reforms has observed that the whole Main Line-1 (ML-1) mega ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Illegal appointments at IIU: IHC issues notices to respondents ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday issued notices to the respondents in a petition filed against... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Counsel withdraws petition: SC turns down Hamza’s post-arrest bail plea ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Friday turned down Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hamza Shehbaz’s... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
President directs AGP to prepare roadmap to eliminate malpractices ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has directed the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP), Javaid Jehangir, to prepare a... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Covid-19: Pakistan reports 1745 new cases, 47 deaths ISLAMABAD: According to the latest statistics of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) released here on... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Massive reshuffling in ICT police ISLAMABAD: The Chief Commissioner’s Office issued notifications, regarding massive reshuffling and ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Civil-military ties improved under incumbent govt: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Friday claimed that civil-military ties had... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Senate election: HBAC recommended printing of voter name on ballot paper in 2015, SC told ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was apprised that the House Business Advisory Committee (HBAC) of the Senate in August... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Imran to complete five-year term as PM: Rashid KARACHI: Minister of Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Friday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan would complete his... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Bill on succession of assets: Governor urged to refuse assent KARACHI: The Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) on Friday requested the Sindh governor to refuse assent to the... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
APNS condoles KARACHI: Hameed Haroon, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society have... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Plane impounding: PALPA lambastes PIA management KARACHI: Pakistan Airline Pilots’ Association (PALPA) has lambasted the management of the national airline over ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Sindh records 748 new cases of Covid-19 KARACHI: As many as 748 new cases of Covid-19 emerged while 20 more patients died overnight in Sindh, Chief Minister... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Multinational Maritime Exercise: CM reviews AMAN-21 arrangements KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah reviewing the arrangements of Multinational Maritime Exercise,... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Maryam rejects hike in power tariff LAHORE: Rejecting the increase in electricity tariff, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Karachi to experience cold weather today KARACHI: The Meteorological department on Friday predicted cold, dry and windy weather in the metropolis over the... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Smeda holds webinar PESHAWAR: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) in joint collaboration with relevant... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Nepal ex-rebels call thousands onto streets to protest govt dissolution KATHMANDU: A demonstration called by ex-Maoist rebels drew tens of thousands to the streets of Nepal’s capital... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Restructuring the tax system — II The PTI Government showed lack of political will to reduce exemptions, concessions, waivers and immunities to the... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Civil service reforms The Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mahmood, in his capacity as head of the ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Students of Balochistan, erstwhile Fata: Senate body asks PMC to issue notification for 265 medical seats in a week ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Less Developed Areas on Friday recommended the Pakistan Medical... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Hutchison Ports Pakistan achieves operational milestone KARACHI: Hutchison Ports Pakistan is proud to have achieved yet another milestone of handling over 3 million TEUs... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The sad truth of our governments “I am not a psychologist….” “Here we go again.” “Sorry?” “I am wary of any sentence that begins... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Marigold Festival starts at Frere Hall KARACHI: Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on Friday kicked-off the first ever Marigold Festival at the ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Tribal districts’ farmers: SAFRON briefed about ZTBL’s relief package ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) was informed on Friday that Zarai... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Educational institutions to reopen from February 1st: minister KARACHI: Sindh education minister Saeed Ghani said that classes 1 to 8 and universities will reopen from February ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
NA session adjourned as mark of respect for deceased member ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly did not take up any of its regular business on Friday and adjourned the house as a... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 22, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (January 23, 2021).... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.BR Index PSX rangebound: BRIndex100 slips KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday closed on a negative note due to selling in various sectors as investors... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Letters ‘PDM’s ECP rally’ This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “PDM’s ECP rally” carried by the newspaper yesterday. The... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Wall Street hedges against possible bumps in US vaccine rollout As US stock prices have marched to record highs, futures contracts for Wall Street’s “fear gauge” show some... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Commodities Copper slips as China’s coronavirus outbreak raises demand fears LONDON: Copper fell on Friday alongside stock markets and oil prices as poor economic data and new coronavirus... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Energy Oil prices fall LONDON: Oil prices fell on Friday, retreating further from 11-month highs hit last week, weighed down by worries ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Commodities Tokyo rubber futures track Shanghai loss TOKYO: Japan’s rubber futures fell on Friday, tracking the Shanghai market’s losses amid fears of slowing demand... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Commodities Gold prices down in Europe LONDON: Gold prices fell as much as 1.8% on Friday as a broader market sell-off weighed on the metal along with a... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Commodities Chinese iron ore futures rise MANILA: Dalian iron ore futures rose on Thursday as key supplier Australia began preparing for a potential tropical... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 8.237... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Commodities European wheat falls for second session PARIS: European wheat fell for a second session on Thursday from a 7-1/2 year high on persistent doubts over how a... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Commodities Vietnam’s coffee prices flat; Indonesian trade tepid HANOI: Vietnam’s weekly domestic coffee prices stayed unchanged amid quiet trading activity, while the Indonesian... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 95,548 tonnes of cargo comprising 56,206 tonnes of import cargo and 39,342 tonnes... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Commodities CBOT corn rises CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn ended higher on Thursday, lifted by new export sales, though gains were muted.... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Commodities Canadian canola futures rebound WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures rebounded on Thursday and halted a three-day slide, rising with palm and... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (January 22, 2021).... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Cotton & Textile Bullish trend witnessed on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market bullish on Friday. Market sources told that trading volume was increased. ICE... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (January 22, 2021).... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (January 22, 2021)... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (January 22, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (January 22, 2021).... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (January 22, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (January 22, 2021).... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Falls against USD KARACHI: After market close on Friday, Pakistan Rupee registered falls against US Dollar in both interbank and open... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (January 22, 2021).... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (January 22, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
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 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (January 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (January 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (January 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,505.4992... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (January 22, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (January 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meesaq Fund Rates on Friday (January 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,211.4455 Bid... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 22, 2021). ========================... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 22, 2021). ========================... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (January 22, 2021). ========================== ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (January 22, 2021).... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (January ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Forex Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling) KARACHI: The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.SBP Bill buying rates per unit of currency KARACHI: Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (January 22, ... Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am
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