Clubhouse says reviewing data protection practices after report points to flaws SHANGHAI: US audio app Clubhouse said it is reviewing its data protection practices, after a report by the Stanford... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
Europe’s airport traffic plummets to 1995 levels BRUSSEL: Europe’s airport traffic last year tumbled to 1995 levels, data from a regional industry group showed on... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
EU to spare Turkey from tax blacklist BRUSSELS: The EU is set to give Turkey more time to adhere to its commitments on tax evasion, sources said on ... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
British lawyer wins daunting job of ICC prosecutor UNITED NATIONS: British human rights lawyer Karim Khan was elected Friday as the new prosecutor of the International... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am
Record 12.4m people food insecure in war-torn Syria: WFP BEIRUT: A record 12.4 million people in war-torn Syria are struggling to find enough food to eat, the UN food agency... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am
Thai protesters return to streets calling for royal reforms BANGKOK: Thai pro-democracy protesters scaled a massive Bangkok monument Saturday, draping it in a crimson cloth and... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Inferno on Afghanistan-Iran border as dozens of oil tankers catch fire KABUL: Dozens of oil and gas tankers carrying millions of dollars worth of fuel caught fire on Saturday, creating an... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am
Saudi Arabia foils new Huthi strike as US set to lift ‘terror’ tag RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said it foiled a Huthi drone attack on a southern airport Saturday just days before the new US... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am
200 years after Napoleon defeat, Russia and France bury their dead VYAZMA, (Russia): The remains of French and Russian soldiers who died during Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow in ... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am
IMF wants deeper reforms to unblock Ukraine aid KIEV: The International Monetary Fund said Saturday it wanted deeper reforms and stronger anti-corruption measures... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am
Three killed in Slovenian Alps avalanches LJUBLJANA: Three people died and two were injured Saturday by two avalanches on Storzic mountain in northern... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am
US has ‘concerns’ on Covid info from China WASHINGTON: The United States has ‘deep concerns’ about China’s response to the Covid-19 crisis and wants... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am
Lebanon receives first Covid vaccines BEIRUT: Lebanon on Saturday received its first vaccines against the coronavirus, a day before an inoculation drive... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am
WHO experts want ‘more data’ from China on possible early Covid cases GENEVA: WHO experts voiced frustration Saturday over the lack of access to raw data during a recent mission to China... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:58am
Letters ‘Energy sector’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Energy sector” carried by the newspaper on Saturday. The writer,... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Will money laundering laws end art world’s culture of secrecy? When a Botticelli painting went under the hammer last month at Sotheby’s in New York for $92 million, it was... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Aman exercise 21: A successful collaborative security initiative The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is considered one of the busiest maritime regions, having a distinction of being the... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Liberalizing foreign exchange regime One important factor in facilitating foreign capital (investment) inflow into the country is to allow it to move out... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Biden wants to close prison at Guantanamo Bay: White House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden wants to close the Guantanamo Bay prison for terror suspects before the end of ... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am
Biden begins dismantling Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ asylum policy WASHINGTON: Asylum seekers forced to remain in Mexico while their cases are being resolved in the United States will... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am
Russia slaps sanctions on nine Ukrainian firms MOSCOW: Russia has imposed economic sanctions against nine Ukrainian companies, expanding a list of firms that it... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am
PLA destroyer flotilla joins multinational naval drills in Pakistan: Global Times BEIJING: A Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy flotilla led by a Type 052D destroyer has joined AMAN-21... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am
COVID-19 claims 58 lives, infects 1,262 more people ISLAMABAD: The national tally on Saturday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 25,649 with 1,262 more people... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am
‘Bribery has stopped at LDA’ LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Vice Chairman, Sheikh Muhammad Imran has said that they have taken ... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am
NHA generates Rs21.617bn revenue in 1HFY21 ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has generated Rs21.617 billion of revenue in the first half... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am
First lady inaugurates goods exhibition prepared by intellectually challenged youth KARACHI: The first lady of the country, Samina Alvi here on Saturday inaugurated an exhibition of goods prepared by... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am
PCB, tapmad TV join hands for streaming PSL-6 matches in Australia, MENA LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has joined hands with tapmad TV for streaming of the HBL Pakistan Super... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am
Social Welfare: First meeting on gender based violence held LAHORE: In order to develop coordination among all stakeholders to curb gender based violence in the wake of ... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am
Opposition to open Senate vote beyond comprehension: Shibli Faraz PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz here Saturday said that the... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am
Court delays indictment of Sanaullah LAHORE: A special court here on Saturday delayed the indictment of PML-N MNA Rana Sanaullah and others in a heroin... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am
Rulers responsible for destruction of economy: JI Emir LAHORE: Holding the former and present rulers responsible for the destruction of economy and institutions,... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am
Positivity rate remains 3.74pc: Punjab intensifies vaccination process of healthcare workers LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus cases remained 3.74 percent in Punjab, as out of 13,142 tests conducted... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am
Electric cars to hit Pakistan roads soon: minister LAHORE: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said on Saturday that battery-powered electric... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am
PIA, Hashoo group to promote domestic tourism KARACHI: PIA and Hashoo group to jointly promote domestic tourism in Pakistan. CEO PIA Air Marshal Arshad Malik... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am
We did not support secret ballot: Maryam LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice-president Maryam Nawaz said on Saturday that the PDM as well as ... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am
PM extends condolence, prayers to families of S Waziristan martyrs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday expressed condolence over the martyrdom of four soldiers in a fight... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am
‘Rs7bn mega project to be started soon in Abbottabad’ ABBOTTABAD: Speaker KP Assembly Mushtaq Ahmed Ghani Saturday said that water supply scheme for Abbottabad city worth... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am
Strepsils Comfort to appeal CCP’s decision ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has recently passed an order against Strepsils Comfort for... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am
Navy, NIMA host Int’l Maritime Conference KARACHI: The three-day International Maritime Conference (IMC-21) organized on the theme of ‘Development of Blue... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:01am
Lawyers stage demo against demolition of chambers ISLAMABAD: Lawyers on Saturday staged a protest demonstration against demolition of their chambers at the district... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:56am
KE clarification KARACHI: This is apropos a photograph published in Business Recorder on February 12, 2021, highlighting the protest... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:56am
Army conducts ‘Jidar-ul-Hadeed’ drills in Thar Desert: ISPR RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army troops are taking part in tactical drills aimed at improving skills in deserts as part of... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
Sherry Rehman slams govt for increasing power tariff ISLAMABAD: PPP Parliamentary Leader in the Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman has slammed the federal government for... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
SHC sets aside SSGCL notices to CNG stations KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has set aside notices of Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) to CNG ... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
Verdict on three cases against Uzair Baloch likely on 18th KARACHI: Anti-terrorism court in Karachi on Saturday reserved verdict on three cases against Lyari gang war leader... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
AMAN 2021: CNS visits foreign navy ships KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi visited foreign ships of navies participating in... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
Directives to charge parking fee at Zulfikarabad Oil Tankers Terminal KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Saturday directed his subordinates to charge fee from oil tankers ... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
Int’l Maritime Conference: Pakistan to adopt strategy on blue economy for sustainable use of ocean resources: President Alvi KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday said Pakistan besides defending its maritime borders would adopt a... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
Senate elections: Article 266 stipulates secret ballot: Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Article 266 of the Constitution calls for holding of... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
Karachi division: Rs1bn saved due to transparency in tax system: Nasir Shah KARACHI: Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah Saturday said that neither new tax has been imposed nor... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
Senate election: PM awards ticket to ordinary worker on reserved seat ISLAMABAD: In a historic first, a grassroots worker from the less-developed Chitral district, Falak Naz was awarded... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
Bid to smuggle arms to Afghanistan foiled ISLAMABAD: The Model Customs Collectorate (A&F), Peshawar at Customs Station, Torkham foiled an attempt to... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
‘Chand Meri Zameen–Phool Mera Watan’: Balochistan govt launches mass tree plantation campaign ISLAMABAD: The Taraqee Foundation with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP Pakistan), the... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
ECP approves Yousaf Raza Gillani’s application to transfer vote to Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday approved former prime minister Yousaf Raza... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
AJK observes World Radio Day MIRPUR (AJK): Despite the arrival of hundreds of TV channels in the private sector the world over, the importance of... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
Over 3.1m people registered at Pakistan Citizen’s Portal ISLAMABAD: The number of registered citizens belonged to different provinces, professions and overseas, including... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (February... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (February 13, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (February 14, 2021).... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 09:57am
PPRA rules: PLL granted partial exemption ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet has granted partial exemption to Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) from Rule-35 by relaxing the... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
US Senate votes to allow witnesses, prolonging Trump trial WASHINGTON: The US Senate voted Saturday to allow witnesses at the impeachment trial of Donald Trump, a surprise ... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
FBR investigating automobile under-invoicing scam ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is reportedly investigating a mega under-invoicing scam showing the... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Maryland becomes first US state to tax digital ad revenue SAN FRANCISCO: Maryland on Friday became the first US state to tax digital ad money taken in by internet giants.... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Canada authorises first exchange-traded bitcoin fund OTTAWA: Canada's main securities regulator has cleared the launch of the world's first exchange-traded bitcoin fund,... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Revision of schedule: PPP raises questions over ECP decision ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has raised questions on the recent decision of the Election Commission of... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Nomination papers can be submitted till Monday: ECP ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has revised Senate elections schedule and extended till ... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Senate tickets allotted to ‘handpicked’ candidates ISLAMABAD, February 13, 2021: In violation of its manifesto pledge to uphold merit, the ruling Pakistan... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
PTI unveils final list of its candidates ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Saturday issued the final list of its candidates for the... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am
Tax Law Amend Ord, 2021: NRPs to be facilitated to open ‘NRVAs’ ISLAMABAD: The Tax Law Amendment Ordinance, 2021, would introduce measures to facilitate non-resident Pakistanis to... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am
Two white tiger cubs die of Covid-19? LAHORE: Two 11-week-old white tiger cubs that died in a Pakistani zoo last month appear to have died of COVID-19,... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am
Commodities Corn steadies in Asian trade SINGAPORE: Chicago corn futures steadied near the end of overnight trading on Thursday after a two-week low as... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Commodities Indian rice rates anchored near 3-year peak NEW DELHI: Rice export prices in India, the top exporter of the staple, remained anchored near a three-year high ... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Commodities Gold’s rally to slow, not stop, as global economy recovers BENGALURU: Analysts and traders have downgraded their forecasts for gold but still expect prices to recover from... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Grains FranceAgriMer ups wheat export forecast PARIS: Farm office FranceAgriMer on Wednesday increased its forecast of French soft wheat exports outside the... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Energy Norway to supply power from shore to more oil and gas platforms OSLO: Norway has approved projects to supply power from land to several more offshore oil and gas platforms in order... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Commodities Argentina rains help pump up soyabean, corn crop forecasts BUENOS AIRES: Abundant rains in recent weeks in Argentina have lifted forecasts for soyabean and corn harvests,... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Energy Asian fuel oil margin hits 1-year high SINGAPORE: Supported by shrinking supplies and firm demand, Asian refiners’ profit from producing very low sulphur... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 161,543 tonnes of cargo comprising 113,870 tonnes of import cargo and 47,673 ... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (February 11, 2021).... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Cotton & Textile Local cotton market remains satisfactory KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Thursday has decreased the spot rate by Rs 100... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Energy Asia’s gasoline falls to six-week lows SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline crack slipped for a fourth consecutive session to a more than six-week low on Thursday,... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Grains Euronext wheat rises after one week low PARIS: Euronext wheat edged higher on Thursday, recovering from one week low as Chicago grain futures steadied... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Energy US natural gas futures slip NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slipped on Thursday on a smaller-than-expected storage draw last week and forecasts... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Energy European gasoline at 5-week low LONDON: Benchmark northwest European gasoline margins extended losses on Thursday, falling to a five-week low of... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (February 13, 2021).... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate rises by Rs100 to Rs11100 KARACHI: The Spot Rate of cotton on Saturday reached at Rs 11,100 per maund which is highest in 11 years. Market... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Commodities Volatile gold prices dim Indian sales; silver shines MUMBAI: Physical gold demand eased this week in India as volatility in domestic prices put off buyers, while ... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Energy India’s Jan palm oil imports jump MUMBAI: India’s palm oil imports jumped 31% in January from a year earlier as lower import taxes prompted refiners... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Grains CBOT wheat futures weaker CHICAGO: US wheat futures dropped for the third day in a row on Thursday on a technical setback after firming early... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Commodities China’s 2020 refined nickel imports slump to 6-year low LONDON: China has bailed out the copper and aluminium markets by importing record amounts of the rest of the... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Iconic revolutionary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz remembered ISLAMABAD: Iconic revolutionary poet and writer ‘Faiz Ahmed Faiz’ was remembered on his 110th birth anniversary... Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am
Energy PEPCA for ending unfair pricing regime affecting LPG producers ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Petroleum Exploration and Production Companies Association (PEPCA) has asked the federal... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Commodities Gold prices gain KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday gained a little on the local market, traders said. The fresh rise of Rs250 in the... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Grains Punjab to increase wheat support price LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to increase the per maund price of wheat in Punjab from existing Rs 1650 ... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Commodities Prices of sugar, pulses and poultry items increase ISLAMABAD: Prices of essential kitchen items especially sugar, all the pulses, packed milk, eggs, chicken and ... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am
Rates.Ports World Shipping Schedule KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 13, 2021).... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (February 13, 2021)... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (February 13, 2021). ======================================= ... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Prices of POL products likely to surge ISLAMABAD: The prices of POL products are likely to be increased in the second half of February due to significant... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
Power sector tops list: PSO seeks ministry’s help for settlement of Rs197.7bn dues ISLAMABAD: The state-owned oil company - Pakistan State Oil (PSO) - has sought help from the Ministry of Petroleum... Published 14 Feb, 2021 03:49am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points