Australia ordered to pay migrants SYDNEY: An Australian watchdog on Wednesday ordered the government to pay damages to over a thousand asylum seekers... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Venezuelan banks issuing debit cards for dollar-denominated accounts CARACAS: A group of Venezuelan banks have started issuing debit cards to clients who have accounts in hard currency,... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Yellen notes ‘importance’ of US-UK relationship WASHINGTON: Newly-installed US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday spoke with her British counterpart Rishi... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
YouTube suspends Trump indefinitely SAN FRANCISCO: YouTube has suspended Donald Trump indefinitely from the platform and said it will also prevent the... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
$10m pay-cut for Goldman Sachs CEO over 1MDB scandal SAN FRANCISCO: Goldman Sachs cut its CEO David Solomon’s 2020 salary by $10 million to $17.5 million because of ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Indonesian volcano erupts, spewing hot ash three kilometers away JAKARTA: One of the world’s most active volcanoes, Indonesia’s Mount Merapi, erupted Wednesday, belching out ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Putin hails extension of New START treaty MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday the extension of a key nuclear pact was a positive... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
String of mild quakes shake Spain’s Granada area MADRID: A string of mild earthquakes shook southern Spain overnight following weeks of strong seismic activity in ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
53 killed in Cameroon bus blaze YAOUNDÉ: Fifty-three people died Wednesday when a bus collided with a fuel-laden van in Cameroon, causing a blaze... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Putin says Russia wants better ties with Europe MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday urged better ties between Moscow and the European Union,... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Two dead in Texas doctor’s office hostage standoff WASHINGTON: Two people were found dead after an hours-long hostage situation at a doctor’s office in Texas,... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Two policemen killed as four bombs rock Kabul KABUL: Two policemen were killed and at least five other people wounded as four separate bombs exploded in Kabul on... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Police smash ‘world’s most dangerous’ cybercrime service THE HAGUE: International police have disrupted the “world’s most dangerous” cybercrime service used to break... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
UK regulator clears Boeing 737 MAX for flights LONDON: The UK Civil Aviation Authority on Wednesday granted the Boeing 737 MAX a return to service, almost two ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Saudi Arabia hosts ‘Davos in Desert’ RIYADH: Saudi Arabia opened a two-day Davos-style investment forum Wednesday, with dozens of global policy makers ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Luxembourg agrees to pay Holocaust reparations LUXEMBOURG: Luxembourg marked Holocaust Remembrance Day on Wednesday by signing an “historic” agreement to... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Daily virus deaths hit new record PARIS: Daily global deaths from Covid-19 topped 18,000 for the first time in the latest reminder of its deadly ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
‘Doomsday Clock’ stuck at 100 seconds to midnight WASHINGTON: The “Doomsday Clock” illustrating the perils facing the planet and mankind will remain at 100 ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Iran says Israel waging ‘psychological war’ TEHRAN: A top Iranian official Wednesday said arch-foe Israel was waging a “psychological war” after the Jewish... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
US B-52 overflies Mideast as Biden sets policy tone WASHINGTON: A US B-52 bomber flew over the Middle East Wednesday in a show of force by President Joe Biden’s new... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
IHC dismisses petition against on-campus examinations ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by the students of a private... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:32am
Bid to smuggle hashish to Punjab foiled PESHAWAR: Customs authorities here on Wednesday foiled a bid of smuggling seven kilogram hashish to Punjab. The... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Effective oversight of CPEC: Pakistan, China agree to form joint parliamentary body ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to formation of a joint parliamentary committee comprising members from... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Fawad hits ‘dream’ century to put Pakistan in charge KARACHI: Fawad Alam gave further evidence of his considerable patience with a grafting century which helped Pakistan... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:32am
Jan Jamali appointed honorary CG of Turkey QUETTA: Senior politician and member of Balochistan Assembly Mir Jan Muhammad Jamali has been appointed as Honorary... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:32am
Murad, Zardari answerable to people of Sindh: Haleem KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Vice President and Opposition Leader in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:33am
Wedding ceremony of Bakhtawar: Bilawal expresses gratitude for messages sent KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed gratitude to those who sent... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
KDA ordered to release salaries of all employees KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday ordered the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) to release salaries... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Getting the census approved: PTI, MQM, GDA have a scheme: Murtaza Wahab KARACHI: Murtaza Wahab, spokesman for the Sindh government, has said that the PTI, the MQM, and the GDA have a ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
CTD makes progress in Karachi terrorism funding probe KARACHI: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Wednesday made progress in terror funding to Da’aish in Syria.... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
KPT to City Station: Work underway on railway track: DS KARACHI: Rehabilitation work on 25-kilometer railway track connecting the strategic Karachi Port Trust (KPT) with ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Employees not responsible for PSM’s destruction: Kamal KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday said that the employees of Pakistan Steel ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Crackdown against beggary launched in Karachi KARACHI: An operation has been launched against the begging mafia by three departments in Karachi which would be... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
APSA expresses concern at libelous campaign by tabloid website KARACHI: All Pakistan Shipping Association (APSA) has expressed its grave concern at the heinous and libelous... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
SC lifts ban on sale of fuel to motorcyclists without helmet LAHORE: The Supreme Court (SC) here Wednesday lift ban on sale of fuel to motor bikers without helmet and observed... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:32am
NAB issued notice over Zardari’s petition to transfer references ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in response to... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
UAF inks MoU with Umer Siddique Group FAISALABAD: University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Umer Siddique... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Without proper documentation: 4000 petrol pumps identified across country ISLAMABAD: The authorities have identified 4000 petroleum pumps across the country, which are running their business... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:32am
Pakistan pledges $25,000 contribution for UN peacekeeping fund ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has announced a contribution of $25,000 to the UN Secretary General’s Peace building Fund,... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
PCB hails Imran Farhat on 24-year-long cricketing career LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has congratulated Imran Farhat on a successful 24-year-long cricketing ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Export Processing Zones: ‘Midas Safety, a key player in the Personal Protective Equipment Industry’ TEXT: Export Processing Zones (EPZs) target to boost exports of developing countries by supporting manufacturers and... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Export Processing Zones: Message From M. Shariq Vohra President KCCI TEXT: It gives me great pleasure to congratulate Daily Business Recorder on taking out a special supplement on ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
PM’s assistance package: Levies serving in Balochistan fully covered, Senate body told ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Functional Committee on Problems of Less Developed Areas has been informed on... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:34am
KP govt announces LB elections on Sept 15 PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan Wednesday announced Local Bodies Elections in the province on September 15.... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Census: PPP rejects report of Cabinet body ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has rejected the report of the Cabinet Committee on Census, and said ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Body selecting candidates for Senate elections: PM urged to make Tareen chairman ISLAMABAD: Raja Riaz a lawmaker belonging to ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday requested the prime... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:37am
PML-N will foil PTI’s bid to get two-thirds majority: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said that the decision to... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Scandals of govt’s corruption exposed, claims Maryam LAHORE: Terming the PTI as a one-man show party, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Rs82.8m transfer to PSDP-allocated project approved by govt ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has approved transfer of Rs 82.8 million to PSDP-allocated project “1000... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Senate body asks ministry to devise ‘media plan’ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday directed the Information... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Elahi visits NCA LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvez Elahi Wednesday visited the National College of Arts (NCA) to... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
497 fresh cases, 38 deaths reported in Punjab LAHORE: The corona positivity rate declined to 2.97% in the province, as Punjab has reported 497 fresh corona cases... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Vawda’s disqualification case: IHC issues notices to ECP, others ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:36am
Qureshi calls for forging stronger trade ties with Kuwait ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to forge stronger... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Pakistan registers 400,000 health workers for corona vaccination: SAPM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has registered 400,000 health workers for coronavirus vaccination, Special Assistant to the ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Multilateral arena: Pakistan, Italy agree to work together ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Italy on Wednesday agreed to work together to further deepen mutual cooperation in the... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:36am
AC postpones hearing of mega money laundering, Park Lane cases till today ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Islamabad hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case on Wednesday... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:37am
British HC briefed about economic reforms ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner Christian Turner on Wednesday called on the Federal Minister for Finance and... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:35am
Letters Please do not hide Covid-19 Why do families tend to hide the fact that one or more family members have tested COVID positive? It’s not a ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Pakistan’s energy crisis — I Pakistan’s flawed energy policies lie at the core of the recent economic crises and rising circular debt. Former... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Zero-rating of sales tax on export-oriented sectors: It cannot be revived During my tenure as Chairman, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) one major... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Dr Hafeez Sheikh dominates… “What’s with Hafeez Sheikh?” “Whatever do you mean? The guy is the finance minister for the second time - ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
UK imams mobilise to counter Covid vaccine disinformation Imams across Britain are helping a drive to dispel coronavirus disinformation, using Friday sermons and their... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Ministry explains why Durrani’s name must not be removed from ECL ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Defence opposed the removal of the name of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:36am
Education ministry allows private publishers to develop textbooks ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training as per its Single National Curriculum (SNC)... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:36am
FPCCI member slams unusual hike in cement, steel prices KARACHI: Vice President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), Nasir Khan has... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
LESCO to recruit CEO from private sector LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Board of Directors (BoD) has principally decided to bring in a... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:32am
340 recruitments on deceased quota approved KARACHI: Sindh Chief Secretary Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah on Wednesday approved in all 340 recruitments on the deceased... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:36am
Nagina Group signs MoU with BankIslami LAHORE: Nagina Group and BankIslami have signed a memorandum of understanding under which customers of Nagina Groups... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:37am
CM inaugurates ‘typhoid vaccination drive’ LAHORE: Inaugurating the 15-day ‘typhoid vaccination drive’ at a local hotel on Wednesday, Chief Minister Sardar... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Imarat Group and Marriott Int’l sign franchise agreement ISLAMABAD: The Imarat Group of Companies and Marriott International signed a franchise agreement to launch service ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Arms dealers accuse police of victimisation LAHORE: The All Pakistan Arms and Ammunition Dealers Association have accused the Punjab police of victimizing arms... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:36am
SU decides to conduct exams after it reopens on Feb 1 HYDERABAD: The Sindh University have decided to reopen varsity from February 1, 2021 and opt to conduct examinations... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:35am
Tharparkar leads in launching Pakistan’s unique mental health services HYDERABAD: Sindh’s 20 out of 30 districts do not have mental health services provision, one of the most... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Webinar on exploring academic collaboration with Chinese varsities held PESHAWAR: The China Study Centre (CSC) at University of Peshawar (UoP) has organised a webinar on exploring academic... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:36am
MOL completes repairs, reconstruction of 40-km road in Karak PESHAWAR: MOL Pakistan Oil and Gas Company B.V. and its Joint Venture Partners of TAL Block completed the repair and... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:37am
Stocks UAE markets strengthen, Saudi index edges down DUBAI: Markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) finished higher on Wednesday, with Abu Dhabi index leading the... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Stocks European stocks flat MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks were largely flat on Wednesday due to losses in technology and mining sectors and ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Stocks China stocks jump BEIJING: China stocks closed higher on Wednesday, with banking and manufacturing shares leading the gains, as upbeat... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: S&P, Dow slide after Boeing results NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow fell sharply on Wednesday after planemaker Boeing reported a record annual... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Stocks S&P, Nasdaq slip from record levels NEW YORK: The S&P and Nasdaq slipped on Tuesday from record closing levels as investors digested a batch of... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Stocks Japan shares higher TOKYO: Japanese stocks closed higher on Wednesday, on hopes of better corporate results after the International... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Stocks FTSE 100 flat as lockdowns weigh on mining LONDON: Britain’s FTSE 100 was adrift on Wednesday, weighed down by mining shares as a surge in virus cases and... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Zubair denies reports of being barred from meeting COAS ISLAMABAD: Mohammad Zubair Umar, spokesman for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz and... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:35am
Daniel Pearl’s murder case: Counsel accepts letter written by Umer to SHC CJ ISLAMABAD: Ahmed Umer Saeed Sheikh’s counsel on Wednesday accepted the letter written by Umer to the chief justice... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
SNGPL resumes gas supply to CNG stations in Punjab, Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) resumed gas supply to CNG stations in Punjab, and federal... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Qureshi urges UN to address root causes of conflicts under foreign occupation ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has urged the United Nations to address the root causes of ... Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:35am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 27, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (January 28, 2021).... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (January 27, 2021).... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
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 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Rates.BR Index Bulls take control of PSX: BRIndex100 stays bullish KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Wednesday on the back of healthy buying by local and foreign... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Energy Spot cargoes: PLL claims revised bids save $30m ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan LNG Ltd (PLL) issued a tender (PLL/IMP/LNGT30) for three spot cargoes for March on 16th... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Grains Euronext wheat rises on fresh demand PARIS: Euronext wheat rose for a second session on Tuesday, in step with a rebound on grain markets supported by a... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 105,154 tonnes of cargo comprising 93,038 tonnes of import cargo and 12,116 tonnes... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (January 27, 2021).... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Cotton & Textile Steady trend witnessed on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market stable on Wednesday. Market sources told that trading volume was satisfactory. ICE... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am
Energy Imported LNG supply in Sindh: Ultimate Energy Services, Energas Marketing sign agreement ISLAMABAD: The Ultimate Energy Services (Pvt) Ltd has signed an agreement with Energas Marketing (Pvt) Ltd for ... Published 28 Jan, 2021 04:40am