Ex-Barcelona president Bartomeu arrested BARCELONA: Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu was arrested on Monday as part of a police investigation... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Instagram Live Rooms adds group streaming of up to four users SAN FRANCISCO: Instagram on Monday began allowing up to four people to live stream together in virtual "rooms,"... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
PITB and 1LINK sign agreement LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and 1LINK Limited on Monday have entered into an agreement to... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
PCB set to hold month-long camp for elite cricketers LAHORE: The High Performance department of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will hold a month-long camp for elite... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Queen’s husband Prince Philip moved, to undergo heart tests: palace LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II’s 99-year-old husband Prince Philip on Monday left the private London hospital where he... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
US, Russia warships dock in strategic Sudan port PORT SUDAN, (Sudan): A US warship docked in Sudan Monday a day after a Russian frigate arrived in the same key Red... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
World won’t vanquish virus this year, says WHO GENEVA: It is unrealistic to think that the world will be done with the Covid-19 pandemic by the end of the year, ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Europe EU agrees sanctions on four senior Russian officials BRUSSELS: EU member states on Monday approved sanctions to be slapped on four senior Russian justice and law... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Turkey reopens most restaurants, schools ANKARA: Turkey on Monday reopened most restaurants for indoor dining and allowed more students to return to school ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
First Russian vaccine shipment arrives in Slovakia BRATISLAVA: Slovakia on Monday received a first shipment of Russian vaccines as it battles the world’s highest... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Europe Finland declares state of emergency as cases rise HELSINKI: Finland on Monday activated emergency powers as the government prepared to introduce tougher restrictions... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
World’s first Covax jab injected as US eyes J&J rollout • Indian prime minister, Modi takes coronavirus jab ACCRA/NEW YORK: Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Asia Suu Kyi hit with two new criminal charges YANGON: Ousted Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi was hit with two new criminal charges in a court appearance... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Middle East First UAE ambassador to Israel takes up post OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s president on Monday formally received the first-ever ambassador from the United Arab... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Facebook News to launch in Germany in May BERLIN: Facebook will roll out its news platform in Germany from May, providing articles from around 100 existing... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
CAE buys military training division of L3Harris MONTREAL: Canadian flight simulator maker CAE announced Monday a deal to buy the military training division of US... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Armenia PM says ready for early elections to end crisis YEREVAN: Armenia’s embattled Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told thousands of rallying supporters on Monday that ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Europe EU launches mediation of Georgia crisis TBILISI: The European Union was set to moderate talks between Georgia’s government and opposition on Monday to... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Middle East Yemen donor conference seeks $3.85bn to prevent famine DUBAI: The United Nations on Monday urged international donors to raise $3.85 billion to prevent large-scale famine... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Zimbabwe’s VP resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations HARARE: Zimbabwe’s Vice President Kembo Mohadi resigned Monday in the face of sexual misconduct allegations,... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme: Construction of 406 houses begins in Eminabad, Gujranwala LAHORE: Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister Mian Mehmood ur Rasheed has said that under the Naya Pakistan... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:47am
Senate election: Sindh PA speaker welcomes SC verdict KARACHI: The Speaker Sindh Assembly on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict on secret ballot for the Senate... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:47am
SHC declares Palwasha Khan eligible to contest Senate election KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday declared Palwasha Khan, a candidate of the Pakistan People’s Party... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:47am
LNG case: NAB fails to submit report before AC ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), on Monday, failed to submit a report before the Accountability... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:47am
RTS, ‘fog’ technology won’t work now: Maryam LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PMLN) Vice-President, Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that Results... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:47am
JUI-F leader’s ‘killer’ held ISLAMABAD: In an intelligence-based operation, the law enforcement agencies have arrested a suspect, who, allegedly... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:47am
Army team spirit competition 2021 kicks off RAWALPINDI: The fourth International Pakistan Army Team Spirit Competition 2021 commenced at the National... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:47am
Governor, CM and NA Speaker discuss political issues LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, Chief Minister Sardar Usman Khan Bazdar and Speaker National... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:47am
Punjab reports 705 fresh corona cases, 13 deaths LAHORE: There is no let up in the spread of coronaviurus, as Punjab has reported 705 fresh Covid-19 cases and 13... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:47am
Anti-polio campaign begins in Lahore LAHORE: The Lahore district administration on Monday launched an eight-day anti-polio campaign during which 588,000... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:47am
1,392 fresh corona cases, 36 deaths reported across country ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 1,392 coronavirus cases and 36 deaths on Monday, taking the national death tally to... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:47am
Pakistan, China to mark 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China will commence celebrations today to commemorate 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:47am
Delay in producing suspect in drug case: LHC directs CCPO to lodge case against police officials LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice on Monday directed the CCPO Lahore to lodge a case against the... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
UAE welcomes Indo-Pak LoC ceasefire ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates’, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has welcomed the... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
CDWP approves two projects worth around Rs21.164bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Monday gave go-ahead to two projects worth around ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Stocks British stocks move higher LONDON: British shares rebounded on Monday, led by homebuilders and miners, as hopes of a vaccine-led economic... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Inflows under RDAs, INPCs: Meezan Bank webinar tomorrow KARACHI: In order to attract more foreign inflows under the Roshan Digital Account and Islamic Naya Pakistan... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Ziauddin University holds 75th emergency obstetrics neonatal care workshop KARACHI: The 75th Emergency Obstetrics Neonatal Care workshop to educate medical students in numerous skills related... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Deserving students: Hamdard Foundation distributes scholarships KARACHI: Hamdard Foundation in association with Hamdard University provided financial assistance to 104 deserving... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Likee’s popularity rises in Pakistan KARACHI: Likee, a global short video platform with headquarters in Singapore, has been growing in popularity in... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Ex-minister opposes withdrawal of Covid-19 restrictions PESHAWAR: Criticising the withdrawal of Covid-19 restrictions, former federal minister Salim Saifullah Khan said it... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:47am
People can visit Safari Park in their vehicles: administrator KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Monday said that citizens could visit Safari Park along with families... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
SAU seeks Rs1bn immediately to continue research, academic activities HYDREABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam is facing financial constraints to address emerging... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Chicken price surges by Rs8 LAHORE: The price of chicken meat has once again jumped by eight rupees to Rs 339 per kilograms in the provincial... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
British HC meets COAS RAWALPINDI: Dr Christian Turner, British High Commissioner called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:46am
NAHE organising roundtable discussion events ISLAMABAD: As part of collaboration for academic excellence initiative of the National Academy of Higher Education... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
First Lady Bushra Imran visits shelter home in Lahore LAHORE: First Lady Bushra Imran Khan visited a shelter home near Data Ganj Bakhsh shrine in the provincial ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
COAS lauds performance of logistics workshop ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday visited Logistic installation workshop ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
MQM-P, GDA, PML-Q assure Hafeez of support ISLAMABAD: Finance and Revenue Minister, Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has said that the 3rd March would be an historic day... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:47am
Fazl, Zardari discuss Senate election ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) president Maulana Fazlur... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
President for smart cities for improved governance ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi on Monday stressed the transforming of existing cities into smart cities to... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Letters ‘Unsavoury truths about power tariffs’ – I Business Recorder editorial titled “Unsavoury truths about power tariffs” (BR Feb 16) touches some very basic... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Central banks will happily ignore inflation mongers The world’s biggest central banks will happily live with higher inflation and investors now aggressively betting ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
‘Welcome to the Fourth CIIE in Shanghai’ The Third China International Import EXPO (CIIE) with the theme of “New Era, Shared Future” was successfully ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
C/A: things have changed since Nov There has been a state of euphoria about the external balance of payments of the country till recently. This has ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Majority of Russians believe coronavirus is a bioweapon: poll MOSCOW: Close to two out of three Russians believe that the coronavirus is a man-made biological weapon and less ... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Pakistan Oxygen to set up electrode manufacturing facility in Karachi KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Pakistan Oxygen Limited in its meeting held on Monday has approved an investment... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
ATC rejects bail plea of Haleem KARACHI: Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday has rejected the bail plea of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) member ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Pakhtun rally under PSP created wave of mourning in New Delhi, London: Kamal KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Sunday said that today’s grand Pakhtun rally... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Environment-friendly projects: Two ex-DFOs among 6 convicted for embezzlement HYDERABAD: The Accountability Court on Monday convicted 6 persons including 2 former District Forest Officers for... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:47am
DS Railways conducts Karachi-Tando Adam Up/ Down footplate inspection KARACHI: Divisional Superintendent Pakistan Railways Karachi Muhammad Hanif Gul conducted footplate inspection of ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Same page, same game? “They do not seem to be playing the same game if you know what I mean.” “Same game or same page?” “Same... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Enforced disappearances: Commission disposes of 4,976 cases up to Feb 28, 2020 ISLAMABAD: The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances has disposed of 4,976 cases up to February 28, 2020... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Minister tells Punjab Assembly: 17m doses of vaccine to be available soon LAHORE: Minister Health Punjab Dr Yasmin Rashid disclosed in Punjab Assembly on Monday that seventeen million doses... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Judicial complex in Islamabad: IHC directs construction before next date ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday directed the federal government to ensure that all the... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Fazl, Mengal reject govt’s offer of Senate seats ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has rejected the offer of unopposed Senate elections in Khyber... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
History is made: judge pleads his case in court ISLAMABAD: Justice Qazi Faez Isa wants proceedings of review petitions against the Presidential reference broadcast... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Gilani asks PM, MNAs to vote for him ISLAMABAD: Former premier and joint candidate of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) in Senate election Syed... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Code of conduct: PPP urges ECP to take notice of alleged violation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has approached the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), urging the body to... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Acknowledgment certificate inked: Korea to provide 600,000 medical masks for Afghan refugees ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan, the government of Republic of Korea, and the United Nations High Commissioner... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Secret balloting: Shibli terms SC opinion on Senate polls ‘historic’ PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Shibli Faraz here on Monday termed the apex court’s... Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (March 1, 2021). ======================================= CONES CARDED... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (March 1, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 2, 2021).... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
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 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
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 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Rates.BR Index PSX witnesses drawdown: BRIndex100 slips KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bearish trend and closed on a negative note due to selling in... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Joint cantonment area of Gwadar: Coast Guards to get 25 acres of land ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) will be provided 25 acres of land in the joint cantonment area of Gwadar as ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Eurobonds, Sukuk: Profit on debt exempted from income tax ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exempted income tax on the profit on debt of an agency of a ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Commodities PMEX daily report On Friday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 21.918 billion and ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Grains Ukraine wheat, corn, barley export prices rise KYIV: Ukrainian soft milling wheat export prices added $5 a tonne over the past week, supported by worries about... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Grains Russian wheat export prices rise with global prices MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose for the second consecutive week last week due to higher prices in Chicago... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Grains China sells wheat at auction BEIJING: China sold 1,681,496 tonnes of wheat, or 41.68% of total offer, at an auction of state reserves last week,... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Grains Indonesia Jan-Apr 2021 unhusked rice output seen up JAKARTA: Indonesia’s unhusked rice output in January-April 2021 is expected to climb to 25.37 million tonnes, up... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Grains Ivory Coast cocoa farmers bullish about mid-crop despite poor rains ABIDJAN: Rainfall was poor last week in most of Ivory Coast’s cocoa regions, but good soil moisture content from... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 377,809 tonnes of cargo comprising 249,046 tonnes of import cargo and 128,763... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (March 1, 2021).... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Cotton & Textile KCA official spot rate unchanged amid bullish trend KARACHI: The local cotton market remained bullish on Monday. Market sources told that trading volume was low.... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Stocks Gulf markets little changed; Qatari shares climb DUBAI: Qatari shares ended higher on Monday, extending gains for a third consecutive session, led by financial ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Stocks Japan’s Topix gains most in 7 months TOKYO: Japan’s Topix Index on Monday jumped the most in seven months, as a pause in sell-offs in US treasuries... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Stocks European stocks recover LONDON/MILAN: European stocks recovered on Monday after bond markets stabilized following a sharp selloff last week,... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Stocks China shares jump SHANGHAI: China shares ended higher on Monday, rebounding from their biggest weekly loss in a year as investors... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Stocks Monday’s early trade: Wall Street jumps on J&J vaccine cheer, stimulus optimism NEW YORK: Wall Street’s major averages rose 1.5% on Monday as bond markets calmed after a month-long selloff, ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Stocks Australian, NZ markets up SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares notched their best session in nearly two months on Monday, as upbeat economic... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Cotton & Textile Cotton jumps 3pc NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures gained 3% on Monday bolstered by hopes for stronger demand as the global economy... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Commodities Gold slips in NY NEW YORK: Gold prices gave up gains of 1% on Monday as a stronger dollar and increased risk appetite among investors... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Energy Oil down over 1pc NEW YORK: Oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday as fears that Chinese oil crude consumption is slowing and that ... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
Rates.PSX KSE-100 Index gains 33pc in 8MFY21 KARACHI: After gaining as much as 34.8 percent during first seven months of FY21, Pakistan equities took a... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
‘Abhi Nahi’ to be available on RINSTRA-digital platform in April ISLAMABAD: “Abhi Nahi”, the most anticipated web series, written by Haseena Moin and directed by Misbah Ishak... Published 02 Mar, 2021 05:50am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points