Govt, IPPs ink ‘initial’ agreements ISLAMABAD: The government and around two dozen Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are said to have initialled the... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:05am
Aviator wins Aquafina Polo Cup 2021 LAHORE: Aviator lifted the Aquafina Polo Cup 2021 defeating Zacky Farm by 6-4 in the main final played here at the... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Pak vs SA Test: 17 players available for selection LAHORE: Pakistan cricket selectors Sunday confirmed that a 17 player squad will be available for selection for the... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Alleged drug lord dubbed ‘Asia’s El Chapo’ arrested THE HAGUE: The alleged ringleader of Asia’s biggest crime syndicate and one of the world’s most wanted men has... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
US carrier group enters S China Sea amid Taiwan tensions TAIPEI: A US aircraft carrier group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt has entered the South China Sea to promote... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Kuwait’s emir reappoints PM to form new cabinet after parliament standoff KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s emir reappointed Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah as prime minister on Sunday after the... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
UAE gives green light for embassy in Tel Aviv ABU DHABI: The UAE on Sunday approved the establishment of the country’s first embassy in Israel, more than four... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Indonesia’s coast guard seizes Iranian and Panamanian tankers JAKARTA: Indonesia said on Sunday its coast guard had seized the Iranian-flagged MT Horse and the Panamanian-flagged... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Germany buys same corona meds used to treat Trump FRANKFURT AM MAIN: Germany will become the first European Union country to start using the same experimental... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
About 500 Airbus staff under quarantine BERLIN: Airbus said on Sunday about 500 of its staff had gone into quarantine after 21 workers at its aircraft... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Dubai slows down Pfizer vaccine rollout DUBAI: The emirate of Dubai has said it was slowing down its rollout of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine due... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Egypt begins coronavirus immunisation campaign ISMAILIA, (Egypt): Egypt began its Covid-19 immunisation program Sunday, becoming one of the first countries in... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Covid-19 claims 48 more lives across country ISLAMABAD: The national tally of total active COVID-19 cases in the country on Sunday reached 34,628 with 1,594 more... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Murree, Malam Jabba and AJK see rush of tourists ISLAMABAD: The snow lovers from various parts of the country thronged Murree, Ayubia, AJK , Mansehra, Sakardu and... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:08am
No-confidence motion against PM will be foiled: Qureshi MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday was confident that no-confidence motion against Prime... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Egypt’s state enterprises leave private sector in the shade CAIRO: Egypt’s state companies have been enjoying robust earnings, official data shows, acting as a growth driver... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Sri Lanka sets visitor cap as it reopens for tourists COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will restrict daily visitor numbers to 2,500, authorities said on Thursday, as it cautiously... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Virus threatens future of UK museums LONDON: Six out of 10 museums in Britain fear they may have to close because of the coronavirus pandemic, a national... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Foreign investment to Russia lowest since 1994 MOSCOW: The inflow of foreign investment to Russia last year slumped to the level of the mid-90s amid the ... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Pandemic drags German admin out of the 1980s BERLIN: Signs are emerging that the coronavirus pandemic is finally dragging Germany’s notoriously sluggish... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Switzerland’s timeless art mechanics embraces 3D future SAINTE-CROIX, (Switzerland): In his snow-bound workshop, Swiss master Francois Junod’s moving mechanical artworks... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Indonesia, Malaysia eye joint campaign in Europe to counter palm oil critics KUALA LUMPUR: The world’s top producers of palm oil, Indonesia and Malaysia, are looking to join forces for the... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
‘Steam’ fined for geo-blocking video games in Europe BRUSSELS: The EU fined the operator of Steam, the world’s largest video game distribution platform, and five... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
CNG stations in Punjab reopen for 12 hours LAHORE: Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations across Punjab and Federal Capital Islamabad reopened for 12 hours on... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Nevertheless govt wants success for CPEC: Asim Bajwa ISLAMABAD: Chairman CPEC Authority, Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) has said that Pakistan attaches great importance to... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Senate team to depart for Djibouti’s visit today ISLAMABAD: On the invitation of the President of Djibouti National Parliament and Acting Chairman of the African... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
South Punjab: PM vows special package for farmers ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan says South Punjab was neglected in the past and its population was not given... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (November 24, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (November 25, 2021).... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Rates.BR Index Futures spread declines 792bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 792bps to 3.39 percent on the last day of outgoing week. Trading activities... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Rates.BR Index PSX witnesses mixed trend: BRIndex-100 loses 6.55 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed mixed trend during the outgoing week ended Jan 22, as the investors... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Chinese vaccine development in final stages: Nausheen ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Secretary, National Health Services Regulations and Coordination Dr Nausheen Hamid Sunday... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Militant commander killed in N Waziristan gunbattle MIRALI: A top terrorist was killed in an operation of the security forces in Mirali area of North Waziristan... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:10am
Govt will overcome inflation this year, hopes Rashid ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid has said that all the political parties should sit together to decide... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Miftah slams PTI govt over increasing power tariff ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Miftah Ismail has criticised the government’s decision to... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:08am
Punjab reports 485 new Covid-19 cases, 24 deaths LAHORE: There is no let up in the spread of corona virus, as Punjab has reported 485 fresh Covid-19 cases and 24... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Process of development, progress: No one allowed creating hindrance: Buzdar LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that no one will be allowed to create hindrance in ... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Two TTP commanders among five terrorists killed RAWALPINDI: Security forces on Sunday carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Mir Ali area of KP’s... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:09am
Operation carried out to retrieve govt land: Firdous LAHORE: Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that a merit-based... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
LDA demolishes ‘illegal construction’ of Khokhar Palace LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has conducted a grand operation here at Khokhar Palace in Johar Town... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:10am
Rangers arrest four extortionists KARACHI: Sindh Rangers Pakistan have arrested four alleged wanted extortionists and drug dealers from Gulbahar area... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:09am
Railways plans to repair 472 coaches ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways is planning to repair as many as 472 coaches which were either out of service or... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:08am
SPCCTOM launched in China BEIJING: Sino-Pakistan Cooperation Centre on Traditional Chinese Medicine (SPCCTCM) was launched respectively in... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Report: Bullish trend continues KARACHI: The bullish trend remained continued in both national and international cotton markets. The cotton sowing ... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Sindh sees 630 new cases of Covid-19 KARACHI: As many as 4 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 3,892 and 630 new cases... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:10am
Pak Army Museum — a source of motivation for new generation ISLAMABAD: A unique of its kind Pakistan Army Museum at Ayub National Park has become a source of motivation for new... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:09am
Stocks Most Gulf markets in red; Kuwait up on banks DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Sunday, with Dubai extending losses from the previous session ... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Stocks A ‘buy’ is just a tap away: stock market dabblers drive trading boom into 2021 LONDON: A 1000% jump in the penny stock of a company with no staff and a high school investing club that doubled its... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Stocks London market facing blockbuster IPO year LONDON: London will enjoy a very strong year for stock market flotations, analysts say, arguing that both Brexit and... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Stocks Wall Street week ahead: Tech shares could retake reins as earnings heat up NEW YORK: A bevy of major US earnings reports next week led by Apple, Microsoft and Facebook could help technology... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
NA-75 by-election: PML-Q supports PTI candidate LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Q Sunday announced its support for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate in the... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Govt to implement ‘EV Policy for 4-Wheelers’ soon: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science Technology Fawad Chaudhry has announced that the government will soon... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
All set to observe Indian Republic Day as ‘Black Day’ in AJK MIRPUR (AJK): The people of IIOJK and rest of the world would observe the Indian Republic Day, falling on January ... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Education key to progress, prosperity: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood on Sunday sent a special message... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Opposition should remember no-trust motion in Senate: Governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that the PDM should remember the outcome of the... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Minerals, natural resources university being established in Balochistan ISLAMABAD: Students of Balochistan province would soon get a full-fledged university to get higher education in the... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
NAB has solid evidence of money laundering: chairman ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman former justice Javed Iqbal has said that NAB has solid... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Husband, in-laws booked for burning woman alive FAISALABAD: A woman was burnt alive allegedly by her husband and in-laws in the Ghulam Muhammad Abad area, said a... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
‘Self-reliance in weapons conducive to maintain regional peace’ BEIJING: While commenting on successful test launch of Shaheen-III surface-to-surface ballistic missile, a former... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Energy Russian Nord Stream 2 pipe-laying ship arrives off Denmark COPENHAGEN: The Russian ship tasked with completing the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline has arrived in... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Letters ‘Civil service reforms’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Civil service reforms” carried by the newspaper yesterday. The ... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
The ‘myth’ of US democracy Since the insurrection of January 6 which led to a violent attack on the US Capitol a common refrain has been: look... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
GoswamiGate opens A careless moment. A reckless statement. A slip of the text. A step too soon. A pre-mature celebration. Call it what... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Data integrity required The oft used proverb “there are three kinds of lies - lies, damned lies and statistics” is a stark reminder that... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
58,000 Afghan refugees may return home by 2021: UNHCR ISLAMABAD: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has a plan to facilitate around 58,000 Afghan... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Domestic violence against women: KP CM terms passage of bill ‘landmark legislation’ PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mehmood Khan Sunday termed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Domestic Violence... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
MPS — The challenges ahead The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has kept the policy rate steady at 7 percent. The Monetary Policy Statement ... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Rates.Banks Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JAN TO JUNE 2020) KARACHI: Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Accounts and ... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Rates.The Rupee Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (January 18 to... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Construction industry: Amnesty scheme can be ‘grossly abused’: expert ISLAMABAD: International tax expert Dr Ikramul Haq has apprehended that the amnesty scheme for the construction... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:04am
Issuance of Sukuk: Finance clarifies position ISLAMABAD: Finance Ministry on Sunday clarified that Sukuk were Shariah compliant borrowing instruments backed by... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:04am
Census result notification may be released: PM convenes meeting of CCI on 27th ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has convened a meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) on January 27,... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:04am
RLNG supply to KE's new unit: PD directed to play role in signing of pact ISLAMAABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has directed Petroleum Division (PD) to play its role in... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:04am
Fed holds first policy meeting of Biden administration WASHINGTON: With a new year and a new administration in the White House, the US central bank nonetheless faces an... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:04am
Gas moratorium: Textile industry rejects CCoE’s decision ISLAMABAD: The country's textile industry has rejected "gas moratorium" decision of Cabinet Committee on Energy... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
PDM will gradually use all options to get rid of govt: Zardari LAHORE: Former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari while stressing the need to... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Taxes Tax refunds process: FBR suspends AC over asking ‘hefty percentage’ KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended its additional commissioner (AC) posted in the Large Taxpayers... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Industry Business community rejects increase in power tariff KARACHI: Businessmen Group (BMG) chairman and former president of Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:06am
Money & Banking African currencies week ahead: Kenya shilling to gain, Zambia kwacha to ease NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling is expected to gain against the dollar in the next week to Thursday, while Tanzanian,... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:06am
Money & Banking Global chip shortage hits China’s bitcoin mining sector SHANGHAI/HONG KONG: A global chip shortage is choking the production of machines used to “mine” bitcoin, a ... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Money & Banking UAE cabinet approves debt strategy to build local currency bond market DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates cabinet approved a public debt strategy aimed at developing the Gulf state’s ... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Money & Banking BlackRock to add bitcoin as eligible investment to two funds NEW YORK: BlackRock Inc, the world’s largest asset manager, is adding bitcoin futures as an eligible investment to... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Money & Banking Goldman says strengthening Turkish lira may be limited by reserve building NEW YORK: Goldman Sachs said its three-month Turkish lira forecast was 7.00 to 7.50 to the dollar and said further... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:05am
Money & Banking US dollar net shorts swell to largest in nearly 10 years NEW YORK: US dollar net short positioning in the latest week ballooned to its largest since May 2011, according to... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Industry APCPLA chairman concerned at increase in power tariffs FAISALBAD: Chairman All Pakistan Cotton Power Looms Association Rana Azhar Waqar said that 15 percent increase in... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Foreign investment faces U-shaped recovery: UN GENEVA: Global foreign direct investment flows are set to go through a U-shaped recovery, staying weak in 2021, the... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Now the cotton production crisis EDITORIAL: It takes a special kind of talent to waste a country’s natural comparative advantage, especially one... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Monetary policy statement EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in its statement dated 22 January 2021 decided to maintain the policy... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Commodities Upward trend in prices of essential items witnessed PESHAWAR: Upward trend in prices of essential food commodities, including live chicken/meat, sugar, flour,... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Republicans signal deep resistance to Trump Senate trial WASHINGTON: Republican lawmakers demonstrated Sunday that Democrats will have a fight on their hands to convict... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
100 arrested in Amsterdam after protest over curfew AMSTERDAM: Dutch police used water cannon, dogs and mounted police to disperse a protest in central Amsterdam on... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Israeli cabinet approves deal upgrading ties with Morocco OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel's cabinet on Sunday approved a deal to upgrade ties with Morocco, the fourth Arab country... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Sehat Insaaf Cards: Sindh govt should take initiative: federal minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Communication Murad Saeed said that provision of free medical and treatment facilities was... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Oman bars expats from certain jobs MUSCAT: Oman announced Sunday it will bar expatriates from certain jobs in an effort to create more employment... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Embattled Intel says earnings better than expected SAN FRANCISCO: Intel said Thursday that earnings topped prior expectations, as the computer chip giant faces ... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
IBM revenue disappoints as software sales mark rare decline NEW YORK: IBM Corp missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, hurt by a rare sales decline in... Updated 25 Jan, 2021 10:07am
Gold imports fall 52.17pc in 1H of FY21 ISLAMABAD: The gold imports into the country decreased by 52.17 percent during the first half of the current fiscal... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Industry KPTMA for withdrawal of moratorium on gas supply PESHAWAR: Chairman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textile Mills Association (KPTMA), Salim Saifullah Khan has urged the Prime... Published 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Aaj TV - Monday'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 25 Jan, 2021 04:23am
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