Middle East Al Jazeera to launch conservative US platform DOHA: Qatar-based broadcaster Al-Jazeera will launch a centre-right news platform in the United States, the network... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Europe UK female board members up by half in five years LONDON: The number of women on the boards of Britain’s top 350 listed companies has jumped by 50 percent in five... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Europe 23 tonnes of cocaine seized in Europe’s biggest haul BERLIN: Germany and Belgium have seized 23 tonnes of cocaine in a record haul of the drug in Europe, German customs... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Germany convicts Syrian in landmark torture trial KOBLENZ, (Germany): A German court on Wednesday convicted a former Syrian intelligence service agent for complicity... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Europe Quake rocks Reykjavik, raises Iceland’s volcano activity REYKJAVIK: A powerful earthquake on Wednesday rocked southwestern Iceland, including the capital Reykjavik,... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Putin accuses West of wanting to ‘shackle’ Russia MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin urged his domestic intelligence agency Wednesday to be on guard against... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
German cabinet agrees to extend Afghanistan mandate BERLIN: The German government on Wednesday agreed to extend by 10 months its military presence in Afghanistan, where... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
South Asia India to vaccinate over-60s from March 1 NEW DELHI: India plans to expand its vast but faltering coronavirus vaccination programme from March 1 by offering... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
India warns of worsening Covid-19 situation, vaccinations to expand NEW DELHI: India announced an expansion of its COVID-19 vaccination programme on Wednesday but warned that breaches... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Biggest cricket stadium renamed after Modi AHMEDABAD: The world’s biggest cricket stadium was renamed after India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Johnson & Johnson vaccine highly effective against severe Covid WASHINGTON: The single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine is highly effective in preventing severe Covid-19,... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Hungary starts using Chinese vaccine in EU first BUDAPEST: Hungary on Wednesday became the first EU nation to start using China’s coronavirus Sinopharm vaccine,... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
First vaccines delivered under global Covax scheme ACCRA: Ghana became the first country to receive vaccines from the global Covax scheme on Wednesday, paving the way... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Venezuela expels EU ambassador, gives her 72 hours to leave CARACAS: Venezuela on Wednesday expelled the European Union’s ambassador to Caracas, giving her 72 hours to leave... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Secy Industries assures business community of support KARACHI: Secretary Industries and Commerce Sindh, Muhammad Riaz Uddin, while recognising the importance of... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Streetlights and electricity: KMC, KE agree on one window operation KARACHI: Provincial Coordination and Implementation Committee on Wednesday held its meeting led by Secretary Local... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Navy, ANF seize drugs near coast of Pishukan KARACHI: Pakistan Navy in an intelligence based joint operation with Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) seized 700 kg of... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Bachelor’s programme: SU announces admissions on leftover seats HYDERABAD: Sindh University (SU) has announced admissions on the left over seats of bachelor degree programme under... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
DS Railways, DIG visit Police Lines Karachi KARACHI: Divisional Superintendent Pakistan Railways Karachi Muhammad Hanif Gul and Deputy Inspector General... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Pleas of Abro, Siddiqui: SHC issues notices to ECP, others KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
NBP records highest-ever PAT KARACHI: For the year 2020, National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has delivered strong financial results, demonstrating... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Public Sector Development Programme: NA body approves ministry’s budgetary proposals ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Wednesday ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Standard of items sold at USC: AGP directed to present report ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday directed the Auditor General of Pakistan to present a... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
PPPA directed to recruit top auditors ISLAMABAD: Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan has directed the Public Private Partnership... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
‘Belt and Road Initiative’: Janjua highlights Balochistan geographical location ISLAMABAD: Lt Gen Nasser Khan Janjua (retd), former National Security Advisor (NSA), on Wednesday, highlighted the... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
IHC attack case: Hearing of bail pleas of arrested lawyers adjourned till March 2 ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Wednesday, adjourned hearing of bail applications of lawyers arrested... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Planning Commission body recommends publishing 2017 census results ISLAMABAD: A Committee of Planning Commission recommended that the results of Census conducted in 2017 may be... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
PDM other name of ‘political hypocrisy’: Shibli ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has said the Pakistan Democratic Movement... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Who’s presenting an accurate narrative? “So who do you reckon is right: Usman Dar who keeps losing elections for the party Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Dry, cold weather likely KARACHI: A cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country within next 24 hours, the Met Office said ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Lawyers’ protest: AC adjourns hearing of Toshakhana case till March 4 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Islamabad on Wednesday again adjourned hearing of Toshakhana case involving... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Grades 1-5 students: New scheme of education to be introduced, Alvi told ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has informed President Dr Arif Alvi that the... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Senate elections will be victory for democracy: Bilawal LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has said that Senate elections will be a victory for... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
ECP holds accounts scrutiny case meeting ISLAMABAD: The representatives of some 15 political parties attended an ECP hearing on Wednesday in connection with... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Dual-nationality case: Vawda pays Rs50,000 fine, tenders apology ISLAMABAD: Federal Water Resources Minister Faisal Vawda has paid a fine of Rs 50,000 that was imposed on him by... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
ECP decision on NA-75 likely today ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is expected to announce on Thursday (today) its decision regarding... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Effective from March 15, 2021: NCOC decides to lift some restrictions ISLAMABAD: The National Command Operation Centre (NCOC) Wednesday, while reviewing existing non-pharmaceutical... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Kuwait National Day: Kuwait Today & Tomorrow -February 25th -Kuwait Today Efforts exerted for building the State since independence reflect the wisdom of the... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (February 24, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (February 25, 2021).... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Letters President Alvi’s remarks According to a Business Recorder news item “France summons Pakistan’s envoy over Alvi remarks” carried by the... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Covid-19 and conspiracy theories Termed by the UN Chief as “infodemic”, conspiracies around Covid-19 have drawn many conjectures. Through... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
LNG business: the eclipsed side LNG contains two forms of energy; one measured in terms of Calorific Value (CV) which is widely recognized. The ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Boeing alters course in speedy response to engine blowouts Two years ago, after a second fatal 737 MAX crash in five months, Boeing Co worked behind the scenes to urge ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Gilani calls on Shehbaz Sharif LAHORE: Former premier and joint candidate of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) for Senate elections Yousuf Raza... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: Nasdaq declines as tech sell-off resumes NEW YORK: The Nasdaq index fell in choppy trading on Wednesday as investors continued to sell technology-related... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Stocks Most Gulf markets lower; Dubai declines 1.5pc DUBAI: Gulf markets ended in the red on Wednesday, with the Dubai index losing more than 1.5% - its biggest daily... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Stocks European shares up ROTTERDAM: European shares rose on Wednesday, supported by stronger-than-expected growth in Germany’s economy,... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Stocks China shares slump most in 7 months SHANGHAI: Chinese shares closed lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark stock index witnessing its biggest daily drop... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Stocks S&P, Dow rise in late session turnaround • Fed’s Powell pushes back against inflation worries • Tesla falls as bitcoin sell-off weighs • Home Depot... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Stocks Nikkei closes below 30,000 mark TOKYO: Japanese shares fell on Wednesday, closing below the 30,000 milestone for the first time in seven sessions, ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Stocks FTSE 100 falls; Lloyds rises LONDON: Britain’s main stock index fell on Wednesday as a stronger pound weighed on exporters, while Lloyds ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 203,091 tonnes of cargo comprising 145,430 tonnes of import cargo and 57,661 ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Millibug attack on olive trees: SAU experts visit areas HYDERABAD: The attack on the olive trees in the northern areas of Sindh has caused great damage to the orchards in a... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Maryam, Bilawal to discuss Senate elections today LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice-president Maryam Nawaz has urged the Supreme Court of Pakistan not... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
First right of way policy a milestone towards ‘Digital Pakistan’: minister ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s first right of way policy is a milestone towards “Digital Pakistan” that aims to promote... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
MA, BA, BCom, BSc: KU issues registration, exams fee submission schedule KARACHI: The Controller of Examinations University of Karachi Dr Syed Zafar Hussain issued the schedule of... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Three held for selling fake pesticides LAHORE: The pest warning & quality control of pesticides wings of the provincial agriculture department on... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
PTI issues show-cause notice to Liaquat Jatoi ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday issued a show-cause notice to senior party leader, ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
NY shuts cryptocurrency exchanges which hid losses NEW YORK: New York state authorities said they reached an agreement to shut down activities of two cryptocurrency... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Gains continue KARACHI: On Wednesday after market close, PKR continued to go up against USD in both interbank and open markets. It... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (February 24, 2021).... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (February 24, 2021).... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.PSX Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
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 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 24, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 24, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 24, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 24, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 24, 2021). ======================== Offer... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 24, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 24, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meesaq Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 24, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,224.3831... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 24, 2021). ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 24, 2021). ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (February 24, 2021). ========================== ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (February 24, 2021).... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.SBP Bill buying rates per unit of currency KARACHI: Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (February 24,... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Cotton & Textile Cotton rate jumps to 11-year high LAHORE: The rate of cotton touched Rs 12000 per maund which is highest in 11 years. The Spot Rate Committee of the... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Rates.BR Index PSX continues bearish trend: BRIndex100 loses 57.8 points KARACHI: Bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday due to selling mainly by local investors in... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Islamic banks have ample capital, liquidity buffers: Moody’s ISLAMABAD: Islamic banks in Pakistan (B3 stable) have ample capital and liquidity buffers to meet increased demand... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Cotton yarn import from India: Aptma rejects proposal RECORDER REPORT KARACHI: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) has rejected proposal of allowing import of... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
DGCV revises values on import of mobile phones ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation (DGCV), Karachi, has revised the customs values on the ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Escape of Ehsanullah Ehsan: Military personnel punished: DG ISPR ISLAMABAD: The chief military spokesperson, on Wednesday, said that action has already been taken against the army... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
GoP, ITFC sign $1bn annual financing plan ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a subsidiary... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Commodities Chinese iron ore futures fall BEIJING: Chinese iron ore futures dropped as much as 3.5% on Tuesday after top steel-producing city Tangshan issued ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Grains Abundant rains boost Ivory Coast’s cocoa crop ABIDJAN: Exceptionally abundant rain over most of Ivory Coast’s cocoa regions last week revived expectations of a... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Grains Euronext wheat edges higher in late trade PARIS: Euronext wheat edged higher in late trade on Tuesday, supported by ongoing short-covering in front-month... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Energy US natural gas futures fall on warmer weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid over 2% to a fresh one-week low on Tuesday as warmer weather allows producers... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am
Grains CBOT corn futures firmer CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures closed firm on Tuesday, following a rally in the soybean market as ... Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am