Most stressed out nations: PM for SDR step to help alleviate BoP pressures ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has emphasised allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) of $500 billion to... Updated 26 Jan, 2021 09:51am
Family members, lawyers allowed to meet Khwaja Asif in jail LAHORE: An accountability court on Monday allowed family members and lawyers of former defence minister Khwaja... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Two projects worth Rs3.26bn approved: CDWP agrees on one concept clearance proposal of Rs808m by JICA ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved two projects at the cost of Rs3.26 billion and... Updated 26 Jan, 2021 09:59am
Pakistan becomes locust-free, claims parliamentary secretary ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Secretary for National Food Security and Research Ameer Sultan said Pakistan has become a... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Covid-19 safety measures: Daraz, IRD join hands to spread awareness KARACHI: Daraz has collaborated with global health delivery and research network Interactive Research Development... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Trader shot dead in robbery bid KARACHI: A trader was shot dead while resisting a robbery bid in Karachi on Monday. According to the police, the... Updated 26 Jan, 2021 09:57am
Rear Admiral Abid takes over as PN Commander Logistics KARACHI: Rear Admiral Abid Hameed has taken over the Logistic Command of Pakistan Navy in an impressive change of... Updated 26 Jan, 2021 09:58am
60-acre land designated for two new graveyards: administrator KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Monday said that 60-acre land has been designated for establishing two... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Sindh ready to take over HESCO and SEPCO: Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that his government was ready to take Hyderabad Electric... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
MCC East clears one and half dozens vehicles on false documents KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) East has illegally cleared one and half dozens vehicles on false documents... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
40kg gold seized at airports in 2020: ASF KARACHI: The Airport Security Force (ASF) on Monday issued an annual performance report for 2020 showing details of... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
PPP welcomes newly elected legislator from Umerkot KARACHI: The ruling PPP on Monday staged long speeches to welcome its newly elected legislator to the Sindh ... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
SHC approves Durrani’s interim bail KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday approved the interim bail of Agha Siraj Durrani, Speaker of the Sindh... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Country report on NBFI and Modaraba sector launched at IBA KARACHI: Country report on NBFI & Modaraba sector prepared by IBA-CEIF in collaboration with NBFI & Modaraba... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Sindh govt, LEAs cooperated with heirs of Kareema Baloch: minister KARACHI: Sindh government, Rangers and other law enforcement agencies have fully cooperated with the heirs of Late... Updated 26 Jan, 2021 09:57am
Iraq hangs three convicted of ‘terrorism’ NASIRIYAH: Three Iraqis convicted of “terrorism” were hanged on Monday, a security source said, days after a... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
US Supreme Court ends Trump foreign earnings cases WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court on Monday shut down lawsuits claiming Donald Trump violated constitutional bars... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
US leading race in AI, China rising WASHINGTON: The United States is leading rivals in development and use of artificial intelligence while China is... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
India and China suffer new casualties in border flareup NEW DELHI: Indian and Chinese troops fought a new brawl on their contested Himalayan border that left injuries on... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
China was largest recipient of FDI in 2020 BENGALURU: China was the largest recipient of foreign direct investment in 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak spread... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Greece, France sign warplane deal in message to Turkey ATHENS: Greece and France signed a 2.5-billion-euro ($3 billion) warplane deal on Monday as part of a burgeoning ... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
EU slams AstraZeneca vaccine delay, urges transparency BRUSSELS: The EU angrily warned drugs firm AstraZeneca on Monday that delays to agreed deliveries of the coronavirus... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Dubai restaurants offer discounts for vaccinated diners DUBAI: Dubai restaurants have begun offering discounts to customers who have been inoculated against coronavirus,... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
New blow to French vaccine effort with Pasteur setback PARIS: French efforts to develop a Covid-19 vaccine suffered a fresh blow on Monday when the renowned Pasteur... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Moderna jab ‘protective’ against variants as global borders tighten PARIS: US biotech firm Moderna said Monday its vaccine should remain protective against key coronavirus variants... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Estonia gets first female PM TALLINN: Pro-business europhile Kaja Kallas is to be Estonia’s first female prime minister after parliament on... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
US warships conduct exercises in South China Sea WASHINGTON: A US aircraft carrier group sailed into the South China Sea on a so-called “freedom of navigation”... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Biden overturns Trump ban on transgender US troops WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Monday overturned Donald Trump’s ban on transgender personnel serving in the... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Biden to close ‘Made in America’ loophole, spur manufacturing WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will sign an executive order Monday giving American companies and products... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
AJK PM terms India terrorist state and fraud democracy MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Raja Farooq Haider Khan Monday termed India ... Updated 26 Jan, 2021 09:59am
Digital media for good governance, leadership role discussed ISLAMABAD: A delegation of media academics from the AMCAP called on Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Suri, ... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Pakistan to approve Russian Sputnik Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is all set to approve the Russian Sputnik Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, a government... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
US goal to squeeze more Covid shots from Pfizer vials hampered by syringe production NEW YORK: The world’s largest syringe maker does not have the capacity to substantially increase US supplies of... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Series against South Africa: Pakistan can rise to fifth position in Test rankings LAHORE: Pakistani skipper Babar Azam has an opportunity to make an immediate impact as Pakistan’s 34th Test ... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
LUMS to open campus as per SOPs from Feb 1st LAHORE: The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has announced to open its campus from February 1 as per... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Weather surveillance radar installation in Sindh: Japan to provide grants worth $19m ISLAMABAD: The Government of Japan has agreed to provide grants approximately worth 1,986 million Japanese Yen... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Qureshi phones Afghan counterpart ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Monday spoke with his Afghan counterpart Hanif Atmar, and expressed... Updated 26 Jan, 2021 10:02am
Release of accused in Daniel Pearl’s murder: SC declines Sindh govt’s request to grant stay against SHC order ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday declined the Sindh government’s request to grant stay against the Sindh ... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Pink Residency case: AC records statement of prosecution witness ISLAMABAD: An accountability court hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case against Omni Group’s Abdul... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Osama Satti murder case: Custody of ATS officials given to police for 3 days ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday handed over custody of five officials of the Islamabad’s... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
PTI fails to complete NA quorum ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday failed to complete the quorum in the National Assembly... Updated 26 Jan, 2021 10:01am
Public Sector Development Programme: Only 4.62pc of allocated funds utilised for new projects ISLAMABAD: The government has managed to utilise only 4.62 percent of the allocated funds for the new projects in ... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
PML-N condemns govt’s plans for auctioning public parks, playgrounds ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secretary information Marriyum Aurangzeb has strongly condemned the... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Mercury drops to 8 degrees Celsius in Karachi KARACHI: The minimum temperature in the city on Monday morning dropped to 08º Celsius as north eastern Siberian... Updated 26 Jan, 2021 10:02am
42x cantonment boards: MoD seeks govt’s approval to hold LG elections ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Defence (MoD) has sought approval of the federal government to hold local government ... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Bakhtawar celebrates 31st birthday KARACHI: The eldest daughter of former prime minister Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and former president Asif Ali... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: But age is not reversible, according to Khushal Khan Khattak “Is a degree reversible?” “Everything is reversible.” “Age is not reversible.” “Indeed but I meant... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Petrol smuggling: LCCI body lauds PM’s steps LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Standing Committee on FMCG Sector’s Convener Mohammad Ijaz... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Punjab reports 607 Covid-19 new cases, 7 deaths LAHORE: The positivity rate of Covid-19 witnessed a slight decline to 3.85 percent, as out of total 15,760 tests... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Awareness campaign should be launched on conserving water: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that overcoming the wastage of water is a collective... Updated 26 Jan, 2021 10:00am
Stakeholders propose ‘farmer portal’ for decision-making LAHORE: Stakeholders proposed to set up a “farmer portal” containing real-time information for decision making ... Updated 26 Jan, 2021 10:04am
Punjab Assembly: Treasury, opposition slam govt over poor law & order situation LAHORE: The government on Monday laid Punjab Punnah Gah Ordinance 2021 and The King Edward Medical University Lahore... Updated 26 Jan, 2021 10:02am
‘Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine’ drives in Punjab from Feb 1 LAHORE: Announcing the launch of ‘Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine’ drive from 1st February to 15th February during... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Letters Political instability This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Risks to global economic recovery” carried by the newspaper last... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Wall Street-friendly rules: Congressional Democrats face challenges in repealing With Democrats controlling the Senate, progressives want to repeal the Trump administration’s Wall Street-friendly... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Afghanistan ‘peace’ deal review With the change from Donald Trump to Joe Biden at the helm in Washington, the expected review if not reversal of ... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Rise in federal govt debt The SBP has released the number on the stock of Federal Government debt as of the end of November 2020. This debt ... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Australian HC expresses confidence over boosting relations ISLAMABAD: Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dr Geoffrey Shaw on Monday expressed his confidence over ... Updated 26 Jan, 2021 09:59am
Senate team meets Djibouti ministers ISLAMABAD: The three-member Senate delegation on Monday met the ministers of Foreign Affairs, Budget, and Commerce ... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Task Force recommends facilitating traders at Chaman border ISLAMABAD: A follow up meeting of Task Force of Executive Committee of Pakistan Afghanistan Parliamentary Friendship... Updated 26 Jan, 2021 10:01am
Jam Kamal visits Washuk QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Jam Kamal Khan on Monday paid a detailed visit to Washuk district along with... Updated 26 Jan, 2021 10:00am
FATF president urged to remove Pakistan’s name from grey list ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Interior Chairman Senator Abdul Rehman Malik has asked the Financial Action... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Mansehra, other KP areas MANSEHRA: A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the wee hours of Monday morning.... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
SCO, AKF (Pak) sign MoU to improve IT, digital infrastructure in GB ISLAMABAD: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Special Communications Organization (SCO) and the... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
WCLA partners up with Bookmee for online tickets LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has partnered with Bookme, an e-ticketing platform, to provide... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
PJBF celebrates 20 years of its existence KARACHI: Pakistan Japan Business Forum (PJBF) launched in 2001 is celebrating its 20-years of existence in 2021. ... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
SLIC introduces cheque drop box facility for policyholders KARACHI: State Life has introduced the facility of cheque deposit in all its zonal offices for the ease and... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
SECP’s eServices integrated with Pakistan MNP database KARACHI: To further improve the security of electronic filings and company registration process, the Securities and... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Teachers, scholars should focus on modern, digital methods: SAU VC HYDERABAD: Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, Dr Fateh Marri said that food problems... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
70pc of Ehsaas Kafalat Programme survey completed: Sania PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Safety and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar on ... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Hyderabad DC for expediting anti-polio vaccination drive HYDERABAD: The Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Muhammad Abbas Baloch has directed the all Deputy Commissioners and... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Upcoming Covid-19 vaccination drive: Health professionals provided training, NCOC told ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) was informed on Monday that the authorities have ... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Stocks China stocks surge SHANGHAI: China shares ended higher on Monday, underpinned by consumer and liquor stocks, though gains were limited... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Stocks Monday’s early trade: Nasdaq scales new high ahead of big-tech earnings NEW YORK: he Nasdaq index hit a record high on Monday as investors remained optimistic at the start of a busy week ... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Stocks Japanese shares gain TOKYO: Japanese shares rose on Monday, erasing early losses, led by tech and pharma stocks as US futures rose on... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Stocks Travel stocks pull FTSE 100 lower LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 fell on Monday, with travel stocks leading the declines, as rising coronavirus ... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Privatisation: Electricity workers observe countrywide Protest Day ISLAMABAD: Electricity workers on Monday observed “protest day against privatization” across the country under... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
PDWP approves five more uplift schemes worth Rs19,025.715m LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party on Monday approved five development schemes of roads and... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
GCC-approved medical centers exploiting consumers: POEPA ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Overseas Employment Promoters Association (POEPA) protested Monday that the GCC-approved... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (January 25, 2021). ======================================= CONES... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (January 25, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 26, 2021).... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
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 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Rates.BR Index PSX again exceeds 46,000 level: BRIndex100 edges up KARACHI: Despite foreign selling, Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Energy LNG terminals, pipelines: APCNGA seeks ‘capacity allocation’ on long-term ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Compressed Natural Gas Association (ACNGA) Monday urged the government to allocate capacity... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Energy UGDC proposes long-term LNG allocation, pipeline capacity ISLAMABAD: A special purpose company, Universal Gas Distribution Company (Pvt) Limited (UGDC) has proposed the... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Energy Cairn Energy threatens to enforce arbitration award against Indian assets overseas NEW DELHI: Cairn Energy has begun to take steps to identify Indian assets overseas against which it can enforce the... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Commodities Iron ore falls as China battles fresh Covid-19 outbreak MANILA: Iron ore futures fell on Friday as near-term demand prospects darkened in top steel producer China, which is... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 12.708... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Grains European wheat falls to ten-day low PARIS: European wheat ended the week at a 10-day low, erasing all gains recorded in the first part of the week when... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 348,496 tonnes of cargo comprising 224,716 tonnes of import cargo and 123,780... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (January 25, 2021).... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Cotton & Textile Trading activity remains firm on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Monday. Market sources told that trading volume was low. Cotton... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Stocks Panther Tyres to issue 40m ordinary shares KARACHI: Panther Tyres Limited has planned to issue 40 million ordinary shares (28.57 percent of post IPO paid-up... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
MoF refuses to raise salaries of govt employees ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has reportedly refused to increase salaries of federal government employees... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
COAS, ISI DG meet PM ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad, said a... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Virus and security make Pakistan a tough tour, says Boucher KARACHI: Coronavirus restrictions and thousands of security staff made for challenging conditions for South Africa ... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am
Gas moratorium: CCoE decision to hit economy, exports badly: FPCCI KARACHI: The industry will face a severe situation in the wake of discontinuation of gas supply to captive power... Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:05am