Israel reopens Morocco mission OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel on Tuesday announced the re-opening of its diplomatic mission in Morocco, two decades... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:45am
UK records over 100,000 Covid deaths LONDON: More than 100,000 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Britain since the pandemic took... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
UK to offer genomics resources for global Covid fight LONDON: Britain will offer its genomics expertise to countries lacking resources to identify new variants of the... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Blast shakes Riyadh three days after projectile intercepted RIYADH: At least one loud explosion shook Riyadh on Tuesday, AFP correspondents reported, three days after the... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Boohoo buys collapsed Debenhams brand LONDON: British online fashion group Boohoo said Monday it had bought the intellectual property assets of collapsed... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Egypt using development finance to boost private sector CAIRO: Egypt will push development financing as a way to expand private sector engagement, leveraging support... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:45am
Vaccine concerns divide nations at Davos PARIS: Divisions were on display Tuesday at the Davos virtual summit as nations called for fair distribution of... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:49am
VOA, Radio Free Asia get editors back post-Trump but worry about damage WASHINGTON: Voice of America and Radio Free Asia are getting back experienced editors who were shoved aside by ... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:49am
Thousands of Australians mark ‘Invasion Day’ SYDNEY: Thousands of Australians defied coronavirus rules on Tuesday to protest the country’s national day, held ... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:49am
Moscow, Tehran call for ‘rescue’ of Iran nuclear deal MOSCOW: Moscow and Tehran called for the rescue of the Iran nuclear deal Tuesday, as their top diplomats held their... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:49am
Yellen first female to lead Federal Reserve WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Monday voted by a wide margin to confirm Janet Yellen as the first woman to lead the... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:49am
Senate confirms Blinken as secretary of state WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Tuesday easily confirmed Antony Blinken as secretary of state, with key members of the... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:49am
Brussels supercharges battery project with Tesla, BMW BRUSSELS: The EU on Tuesday approved 2.9 billion euros in subsidies from 12 member states, including Germany and... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Pakistan Customs: A Futuristic Organization TEXT: International Customs Day is celebrated every year on 26th January and this year WCO’s theme is “Customs... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: New Smuggling Paradigm: Challenges and State’s Response TEXT: Every year, the World Customs Organization celebrates International Customs Day on 26th of January to ... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Pakistan Customs Stands Resilient In the Wake of Covid-19 Pandemic Outbreak TEXT: Customs fraternity comes together this year to recognize the services of World Customs in fortifying and... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: 2021 theme highlights the pragmatic approach & positive role played by Pakistan Customs TEXT: Being an export oriented company, Alkaram Textile Mills heavily relies on an invaluable role played by Customs... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Role of Pakistan Customs in sustainability of supply chain in the midst of COVID -19 crisis TEXT: The Corona virus (COVID-19) has caused unprecedented upheaval in world. Irreparable human loss coupled with... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Customs bolstering recovery, renewal and resilience for the sustainable supply chain TEXT: Customs, is celebrating The International Customs Day, along with the rest of the World, on 26 January 2021. ... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Facilitation / security of trade by Pakistan Customs through ICT-based solutions TEXT: Customs administrations across the world are facing expanding responsibilities due to changes, brought by... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Pakistan becoming a transit trade hub through digital transformation TEXT: 1. Pakistan is a country gifted with a prized geography and location. The country is located at the ... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Gwadar Port & Pakistan Customs TEXT: Modern concept of development is that the economic interdependence among developed and under developed nations... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Byco is Bullish on Pakistan’s Petroleum Industry Outlook TEXT: Byco is bullish on the future of Pakistan’s oil industry. Back in 2018 the OCAC projected demand for... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Add Customs House Clearance services to your Container Booking to optimize your supply chain with Maersk TEXT: A.P. Moller Maersk, renowned for its exceptional service quality as a shipping company is now changing the ... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Milestone achievement for DP World Karachi (QICT) and Port Qasim Authority TEXT: DP World Karachi (QICT) is pleased to announce that with the addition of 2 New Super Post Panamax Twin Lift ... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Inception of Port Control Units in Pakistan and their role in creating Secure Business Environment TEXT: The modern world is doing its best to utilize its time in the best possible way, while doing business or ... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Ahmed Reza Khan Director General, Transit Trade, Karachi TEXT: January 26th is the day on which Customs International Day is commemorated to recognize the importance of... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Wasiq Hussain Khan President Karachi Customs Agents Association TEXT: Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) wishes the Customs community worldwide a cheerful International... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Mehmood ul Hasan Awan General Secretary Karachi Customs Agents Association TEXT: I extend my warm felicitations to officials of the Pakistan Customs. The World Customs organization is... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Ahmad Rauf Director General, Input Output Coefficient Organization (IOCO) TEXT: The occasion of International Customs Day is celebrated all over the world by the Customs fraternity on 26th... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Wajid Ali Director General, Reforms & Automation, Karachi TEXT: This year the International Customs Day on 26.01.2021 is dedicated to the contribution of Customs towards... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Ms Rabab Sikandar Director General of IPR Enforcement TEXT: Together with the International Community, the Pakistan Customs is celebrating the International Customs Day ... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Ms Zeba Hai Azhar Director General Training & Research (Customs) TEXT: Pakistan Customs celebrates its resilience and commitment on this year’s International Customs Day. The... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Dr. Zulfikar Ali Chaudhry Director General Customs Valuation, Karachi TEXT: I would like to felicitate the Customs community around the world on the International Customs Day 2021. World... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Marching Forward TEXT: In the middle of October 2020 Pakistan Customs Karachi, took a massive stride forward in the protection of... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Customs bolstering Recovery, Renewal and Resilience TEXT: This year, the World Customs Organization has chosen the theme “Customs bolstering Recovery, Renewal and... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Muhammad Saqif Saeed Collector MCC E&C, Karachi TEXT: World Customs Organization has dedicated the International Customs Day for year 2021 to the theme “Customs... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Dr. Saifuddin Junejo Chief Collector Enforcement, (South) Karachi TEXT: On the International Customs Day 2021, I would like to felicitate the entire Customs’ fraternity on behalf ... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Faiz Ahmad Chief Collector of Customs Enforcement, Central TEXT: The COVID-19 pandemic dominated the economy of the world in the year 2020. It took lives of millions of people... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Syed Hamid Ali Member (Customs-Policy) TEXT: I extend my heartfelt felicitations to the Customs fraternity on the International Customs Day being ... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Gul Rehman Chief Collector Customs, (Balochistan) TEXT: Customs is one of the leading national agencies of the country which ensures secure national borders,... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Syed Muhammad Tariq Huda Member (Customs-Operations) TEXT: Today, I stand proud to be the head of Pakistan Customs Administration on this auspicious International ... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Muhammad Javed Ghani Secretary Revenue Division / Chairman FBR TEXT: Bilateral and multilateral trade, in the 21st Century, have grown tremendously, posing both challenges as well... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
First 5 months of FY21: Fiscal deficit stands at 1.8pc of GDP ISLAMABAD: The fiscal deficit during the first five months of the current fiscal year stood at 1.8 percent of GDP,... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Broadsheet scandal: All documents, facts should be made public, demands Khaqan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Zalmay Khalilzad to continue as envoy on Afghanistan: FM welcomes Biden’s reported decision ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday welcomed the reports that President Joe Biden wants to... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:55am
Hearing of three references against Shehbaz adjourned LAHORE: Hearings of three references against Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif were adjourned... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:55am
Kashmiris protesting for due rights, says Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday said in today’s India, secularism seems to be suppressing... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:55am
Opposition not negotiating with govt or Establishment: Fazl ISLAMABAD, January 26: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, has said that the... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:55am
Eve of Kashmir Day: PDM considering changing venue of protest rally ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is deliberating upon a proposal to change the venue of its protest... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Treasury and opposition benches: Members show displeasure over absence of LG officials in Punjab PA LAHORE: Members of both treasury and opposition benches showed their displeasure over the absence of local ... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Naya Pakistan Project: LDA seeks approval for construction of 4000 apartments LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has sought approval of the mechanism for allotment of 4000 ... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
AC rejects Khaqan’s plea to summon Rashid ISLAMABAD: An accountability court on Tuesday turned down plea of former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi seeking to... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:54am
Rental power projects: PAC panel settles 11 out of 12 audit objections ISLAMABAD: A two-member committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) settled 11 out of 12 pending audit... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:54am
Punjab emerges as a haven for investors: Buzdar LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, while talking to an investors delegation led by CEO of Tawwan pvt.,... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:54am
New permanent seats: Pakistan warns against attempts to derail UNSC’s reform process UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has warned that attempts by the aspirants of permanent seats on the UN Security Council -... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:54am
City cleanliness: LWMC signs agreement with six local contractors LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has signed a contract with six local contractors for a period of ... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:54am
CPEC: Meeting reviews progress on various projects ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on CPEC (CCoCPEC) has asked the concerned ministries to bring before ... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:54am
Faisal Vawda case: PPP’s Qadir impleaded as a party ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) politician has impleaded party in a case to disqualify Federal Minister ... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:53am
Academic cooperation in research on cancer: PMC signs MoU with IRNUM PESHAWAR: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed here on Tuesday, between Peshawar Medical College (PMC),... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:53am
US-Taliban peace process: Deliberations under way to avoid any possible derailment ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s senior civil and military leadership has initiated deliberations on the ongoing Afghan peace... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:53am
Haleem takes charge of Opposition leader in Sindh PA KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Haleem Adil was appointed as opposition leader of the Sindh Assembly... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:52am
Robbery incidents: WGA demands special security measures in markets KARACHI: Wholesale Grocers Association (WGA) has demanded special security measures and additional police guards at... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Industry Industries, export-oriented sectors: SAI chief terms decision to discontinue gas supply ‘disastrous’ KARACHI: Abdul Hadi, President SITE Association of Industry (SAI) has termed the government’s decision to... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Census results: SHC seeks progress report KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Tuesday sought the progress report about the decision over the national census 2017... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
KP, Kashmir, G-B: Partly cloudy weather likely today KARACHI: A partly cloudy weather is expected in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan on Wednesday,... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Victims of monsoon rains: Sindh cabinet approves relief disbursement thru mobile banking system KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet has approved disbursement of relief grant worth Rs4.021 billion among the victims of the... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Foreign funding: PTI moves ECP against JUI-F ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Tuesday moved Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) with the petition to... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Foreign funding case: PPP urges ECP to take notice of PM’s statement ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Tuesday urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to take notice of the... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
PSM sell-off progress reviewed ISLAMABAD: A review meeting for the revival of the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) was held jointly by the Minister for... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:51am
Islamabad MCC marks Int’l Customs Day ISLAMABAD: To mark the International Customs Day on 26th January, a small ceremony was held in Model Customs... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:50am
Broadsheet scam investigation: AGP for formation of commission ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan has suggested that a commission instead of an inquiry committee should... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Rural transformation: Role of agriculture technology highlighted HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam Vice Chancellor Prof Fateh Muhammad Marri highlighted the ... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:50am
The Recruiters holds ‘Pakistan Sourcing Summit 2021’ KARACHI: The Recruiters, a leading recruitment and executive search consulting firm in Karachi successfully ... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:50am
VU inks MoU with Civil Services Academy Lahore LAHORE: A three-member delegation comprising of Director General Civil Services Academy Dr Sajid Yoosufani, Zulfiqar... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:50am
Hanif Gul takes over charge as DS Karachi KARACHI: The newly appointed Divisional Superintendent Karachi Division Muhammad Hanif Gul has taken over the charge... Updated 27 Jan, 2021 09:50am
K-Electric partners with Avanza Solutions KARACHI: K-Electric (KE), Pakistan’s only vertically integrated power utility, has joined hands with Avanza... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Bank Alfalah, Zameen.com sign MoU to promote home financing solutions KARACHI: Furthering the vision of the Government of Pakistan & the State Bank of Pakistan to facilitate the... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Industry PBF for exploring export markets for horticulture commodities KARACHI: Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Vice President Ahmed Jawad has said Egypt provides a good case study for... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Pakistan Customs uprooting smuggling TEXT: Illicit trade is a serious and a growing threat to a country’s economy and society. Through smuggling of... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Customs fighters stay awake TEXT: World Customs Organization (WCO), established in 1952, represents 183 Customs administrations across the globe... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Customs bolstering Recovery, Renewal and Resilience for a Sustainable Supply Chain TEXT: The COVID-19 pandemic dominated the economy of the world in the year 2020._It took lives of millions of people... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited TEXT: Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited; Company behind ZIC, the oil Marketing company is one of the leading engine... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Pakistan Single Window: Customs bolstering recovery, renewal and resilience for the sustainable supply chain TEXT: The sustainability of international supply chain is in focus during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to keep... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Dr. Kunio Mikuriya WCO Secretary General TEXT: Once again, the Customs community comes together, united in celebrating International Customs Day, which... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Dr. Waqar Masood Khan Special Assistant to the PM on Revenue TEXT: I extend my felicitations to the Customs fraternity on the International Customs Day 26th January, 2021 which... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh Federal Minister of Finance and Revenue Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: The foundation of the global trade structure rests on development of a credible and strong supply chain, which... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
International Customs Day: Message From Imran Khan Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: Pakistan, after a period of economic instability is finally entering an era of sustainable economic growth.... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Rates.BR Index PSX maintains buoyant mood: BRIndex100 extends gains KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday on the back of healthy buying, mainly by local... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
LHC restrains authorities from demolishing ‘Khokhar Palace’ further LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice on Tuesday observed that the stay order by a civil court needed to be... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
India becomes ringleader of terrorists: governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that India, which claims to be the biggest democracy, has... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: PM doesn’t like Moonis’ looks? “I would like to raise one point.” “If it’s in reference to Maryam Nawaz chairing the meeting of PML-N... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Grains Russian wheat export prices down after sharp growth MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices fell last week after sharp growth earlier in the month as a result of an ... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 184,954 tonnes of cargo comprising 109,920 tonnes of import cargo and 75,034 ... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Letters Karl Marx must be laughing in his grave This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “The ‘myth’ of US democracy” carried by the newspaper on Monday.... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Nissan flips the switch on electric reboot in China Nissan Motor is accelerating the rollout of electric vehicles in China under its main brand and its local, no-frills... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
‘Anti-export’ bias There is a dire need for transparency and rationalization in Pakistan’s tariff policymaking. It has been oft... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
The dark side of first world’s prosperity ‘Behind every great fortune lies a great crime’, so said the French novelist of 18th century, Honore de Balzac... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
Nadeem receives Nigar Award HYDERABAD: Mirza Nazeer Baig commonly known as Nadeem, a Pakistani film actor, singer and producer has received... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am
OICCI Women Empowerment Awards 2020: P&G Pakistan bags title of Champion of 2020 KARACHI: To recognize the contribution in promoting gender equality in Pakistan, Overseas Investors Chamber of... Published 27 Jan, 2021 04:59am