President cautions India: Never take Pakistan lightly SHORKOT: President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday cautioned India not to take Pakistan lightly as the Pakistan Air Force ... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Ufone partners with STARZPLAY ISLAMABAD: Keeping customer convenience a top priority, Ufone has partnered with STARZPLAY by Cinepax to provide... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Pensions, other dues demanded: PARC retired scientists, employees threaten to stage march ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) retired scientists and employees, on Thursday,... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Proper maintenance of network: NHA facing shortfall of around Rs45bn annually ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) is facing a shortfall of around Rs45 billion annually for proper... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
PM urged to allow indoor dining KARACHI: Athar Sultan Chawla, Vice President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) and... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Cane commissioner warns defaulting sugar mills LAHORE: Cane Commissioner Punjab Muhammad Zaman Wattoo has warned the sugar mill owners who have not cleared payment... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
VU delegation visits South Punjab LAHORE: A delegation from the Marketing and ORIC Departments of the Virtual University visited South Punjab. The... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
NICVD healthcare network wins 10 CSR awards KARACHI: It is a great honour for National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases-NICVD to be bestowed with 10 awards... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
‘KP to launch universal vehicle number plate system’ PESHAWAR: “An endeavour to improve provincial revenue through increasing vehicle registration, the provincial... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
KP CM okays master plan for UAS PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan Thursday approved the master plan for establishment of University of... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Govt urged to amend cabinet committee’s decision KARACHI: Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI),... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Europe Driverless bus hits streets of Malaga MÁLAGA, (Spain): A new driverless electric bus has begun operating in the southern Spanish city of Malaga, in a... Updated 26 Feb, 2021 09:32am
Yellen urges G20 to ‘go big’ with pandemic stimulus WASHINGTON: The world’s most advanced nations must work in unison both to continue spending to boost the pandemic... Updated 26 Feb, 2021 09:32am
Xi boasts of Chinese ‘miracle’ in tackling poverty BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday declared his country had achieved the “human miracle” of... Updated 26 Feb, 2021 09:32am
Europe Covid blamed for biggest drop in French births in 45 years PARIS: The number of babies born in France in January fell by 13 percent, the biggest drop in 45 years which... Updated 26 Feb, 2021 09:32am
Global military spending hit record levels in 2020 LONDON: Global military spending, driven in part by Chinese naval expansion, reached record levels in 2020 despite... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Local taxes collection on behalf of KMC: Murad directs SRB to explore ways, means KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in order to boost recoveries of Karachi Metropolitan, has ... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
SSGC holds first in-person Khuli Kachehri KARACHI: As the world was plunged into lockdown due to the emergence of Covid-19, the need for new communication... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
SHC allows Saifullah Abro to contest Senate election KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday allowed Saifullah Abro to contest the election of senate on technocrat... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Violation of coronavirus SOPs: 9 shops, stores, marriage halls sealed LAHORE: The Lahore District Administration has sealed nine shops, stores, marriage halls and imposed Rs 22,000 fine... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
PPP lawmakers cause ruckus during opposition leader’s speech KARACHI: The ruling PPP lawmakers caused a ruckus to make the jailed opposition leader’s speech unheard during the... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Faizi Rahimeen Art Gallery and Auditorium: Administrator directs KMC to complete work KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Thursday asked KMC officials concerned to complete the much-delayed... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Anti-corona vaccine: Drive for people above 60 years from March 8: Buzdar LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Thursday that the foundation of a transparent Pakistan has been... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Shahbaz and son more relegated... “So the consensus is that the Former First Daughter has consolidated Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Firdous laments over Maryam’s ‘spreading of hatred’ LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has lamented PML-N Vice President... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
64 coronavirus deaths, 1,361 fresh cases reported Abdul Rasheed Azad ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reported 64 coronavirus deaths and 1,361 Covid-19 cases, taking... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Govt making all-out efforts to improve health services: SAPM ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan on Thursday said the government... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Senate election: Bilawal, Maryam discuss joint strategy LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) have expressed the resolve to... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
AC adjourns case against ex-secy Interior, others ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Islamabad on Thursday adjourned corruption case against a former secretary... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Violence in Afghanistan: Qureshi reiterates Pakistan’s concerns ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Thursday, reiterated Pakistan’s concerns over the violence in... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
LHC’s directive to Punjab govt LAHORE: The Lahore High Court here Thursday directed the Punjab government not to create hindrance or harassment for... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
All Karachi-leg matches: PCB decides to opt for 50pc spectators LAHORE: Pursuant to the decision taken by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the Pakistan Cricket... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Judicial complex in capital: Federal govt directed to start construction work within a month ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Thursday directed the federal government to start construction work on... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Qureshi welcomes understanding between DGMOs ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Thursday welcomed the understanding reached between director... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (February 25, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (February 26, 2021).... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Letters IMF MD’s ‘deep’ concern This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “IMF MD warns Covid-19 leaving some states behind” carried by the... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
There’s need for new tax model The outdated and oppressive tax structures at federal and provincial levels, wasteful expenses, mounting debt... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Issues in farm economy and related markets ‘Before the coronavirus outbreak, food insecurity was already a severe problem. More than 820 million people –... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Huawei, controversial in the West, is going strong in the Gulf Chinese telecoms giant Huawei is enjoying an extended honeymoon with oil-rich Gulf nations, despite being criticised... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
SC to take up IBA’s petition against removal of their chambers ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan will take up the Islamabad Bar Association (IBA)’s petition against the... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Akhuwat project: ‘6,000 houses to be constructed by end of year’ ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the National Coordination Committee (NCC) on Construction was informed on Thursday that... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Hashoo Group to launch PC LEGACY Hotel in Hunza ISLAMABAD: Soon to open in the scenic valley of Nasirabad, Hunza, PC LEGACY Hunza will be the second hotel by Hashoo... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Medical, dental colleges: KP govt increases quota for ex-FATA students PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved increase in number of seats quota for admission in public... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Naya Pakistan Housing Project: Construction work to start in April ISLAMABAD: The construction work under Naya Pakistan Housing Project will be started in April, the Public Accounts... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
‘ICT is the only place where there is no food regulatory body’ ISLAMABAD: The parliamentarians are committed to the early regulation of food regulatory law for the Islamabad... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Nikkei reclaims 30,000-mark TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei index closed above the 30,000-mark on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Stocks FTSE 100 climbs LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 rose on Thursday, helped by mining and energy stocks that tracked higher commodity... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Most Gulf indexes rebound DUBAI: Most bourses in the Gulf rebounded in early trade on Thursday, tracking a rally in global equity markets and ... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Stocks European shares jump ROTTERDAM: European shares rose on Thursday, led by sectors expected to benefit from a broader economic recovery, as... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Stocks China shares up SHANGHAI: China shares rebounded on Thursday, as strong gains in the property sector helped the market recover from... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Thursday’s early trade: Main indexes down as tech shares fall, bond yields rise NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes edged lower on Thursday as heavyweight technology-related stocks remained... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Wall Street advances as Powell soothes inflation worries NEW YORK: Shares on Wall Street rallied on Wednesday, with the Dow hitting a record high, as a selloff in... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Australia shares rise, NZ down SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares closed higher on Thursday, helped by gains in energy and mining stocks as... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 162,675 tonnes of cargo comprising 113,610 tonnes of import cargo and 49,065 ... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 25, 2021).... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Upward trend persists KARACHI: After market close on Thursday, Pakistan Rupee continued on its upward trend going up against USD in both... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (February 25, 2021).... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
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 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (February 25, 2021).... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.PSX Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
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 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (February 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 25, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (February 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,230.1365... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 25, 2021). ========================... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 25, 2021). ========================... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (February 25, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (February 25, 2021).... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Cabinet takes stock of situation ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Thursday said that incumbent government is... Updated 26 Feb, 2021 09:31am
NCC-FFP directs speedy implementation of energy projects ISLAMABAD: The National Coordination Committee on Foreign-Funded Projects (NCC-FFP), on Thursday directed the line... Updated 26 Feb, 2021 09:31am
Punjab-based RLNG-fired power plants: Suspension of gas supply contributed to blackout ISLAMABAD: The countrywide power blackout last month was partially due to suspension of gas supply to three... Updated 26 Feb, 2021 09:31am
Power arbitration deal likely to be submitted to PM today ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Privatisation is likely to submit the proposed Arbitration Agreement between Karachi... Updated 26 Feb, 2021 09:31am
Pakistan joins Madrid System of Trademark ISLAMABAD: In a landmark achievement, Pakistan joins the Madrid System of Trademark, as a result of years’ efforts... Updated 26 Feb, 2021 09:31am
Rates.BR Index KSE-100 Index jumps 603.05 points: BRIndex100 rallies KARACHI: Despite foreign selling, Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Banks report strong 2020 profit growth: Moody’s ISLAMABAD: Pakistani banks report strong 2020 profit growth, despite pandemic and rising provisions, but pressure on... Updated 26 Feb, 2021 09:31am
Assets securitization through SPV: SBP amends directives KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has amended the directives on assets securitization through Special ... Updated 26 Feb, 2021 09:31am
PM calls for regulating all financial transactions ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said national and cross-border financial transactions should be... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Country was subject to dual evaluation process: Azhar KARACHI: Following the announcement, the government said it was committed to complying with the FATF evaluation... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Pakistan, India agree to stop cross-border firing ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India on Wednesday agreed on strict observance of ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC)... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Attachment of bank accounts: IR officials can recover ST arrears from defaulters ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has empowered its Inland Revenue (IR) field formations to recover ... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
APPMA calls for abolishment of 7pc additional customs duty KARACHI: The All Pakistan Paper Merchants Association (APPMA) has proposed to Federal Finance Minister 10% customs... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Educational institutions: 5-day week classes to be resumed from March 1 ISLAMABAD: Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Thursday announced that all... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Naya Pakistan Housing Development Authority: Rs378bn being spent to provide low-cost housing: Gill ISLAMABAD: The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communications Dr Shahbaz Gill on Thursday said ... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Beverages, petroleum sectors: FBR decides to extend track and trace system ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to extend the track and trace system to beverages and... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
China denies using Covid-19 anal swabs on US diplomats BEIJING: China on Thursday said it had never asked US diplomats to undergo Covid-19 anal swabs, following American... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Import of iron and steel scrap: DGCV Karachi revises customs values upward ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi, has upward revised customs values on the import of... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Justice Isa wants live telecast of hearing ISLAMABAD: Justice Qazi Faez Isa wants live telecast of the hearing of his review petition against the Presidential... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
UK court okays extradition of Nirav Modi LONDON: A fugitive Indian jeweller to the stars on Thursday lost his bid to avoid extradition from Britain to face... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Policeman killed amid unrest in Sistan-Baluchistan TEHRAN: An officer has been killed in an attack on a police station in southeastern Iran, state media reported... Published 26 Feb, 2021 05:20am