Asia Singapore Airlines to pilot digital Covid travel pass SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines will begin trialling a coronavirus digital travel pass developed by aviation’s... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Asia Three protesters killed as Myanmar workers go on strike YANGON: Three anti-coup protesters were shot dead in Myanmar on Monday as demonstrators across the country sought to... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Middle East Lebanese block roads in protest BEIRUT: Lebanese protesters blocked key roads with burning barricades Monday in rage at the country’s political... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Middle East Saudi top diplomat meets Qatar emir in Doha DOHA: Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat met Qatar’s ruler Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani in Doha on Monday,... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Africa Libya parliament urged to back cabinet in ‘historic’ reunited session SIRTE, (Libya): Libya’s prime minister-designate urged lawmakers to vote for his new government Monday in the ... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
UK watchdog fines banned Chinese broadcaster LONDON: British regulators on Monday imposed fines of £225,000 ($311,000, 262,000 euros) on Chinese news network... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
South Korea, US agree on troop deal SEOUL: South Korea and the United States have reached agreement on Seoul’s contribution to the costs of the US... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
Thousands brave virus restrictions for Women’s Day protests PARIS: Tens of thousands of people around the world braved coronavirus restrictions and sometimes dangerous... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
Ship runs aground off Mauritius PORT LOUIS, (Mauritius): Mauritius deployed its coastguard and armed forces on Monday after a Chinese-flagged ... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
One in three global destinations shut to tourism: UN MADRID: Almost one-third of destinations worldwide are currently completely closed to international tourists because... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
Europe Italy to run ‘Covid-free’ trains ROME: Italy’s state-run railways will operate “Covid-free” high-speed trains on the Rome-Milan route starting... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Europe England’s children go back to school LONDON: Millions of children returned to school in England on Monday for the first time in two months, with the... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
OPPO all set to launch F19 Pro KARACHI: OPPO the smart device brand is geared up to launch another iconic addition to its F series soon. Teasing ... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
UAF arranges rally to mark Women’s Day FAISALABAD: Speakers at seminar on Women Day at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) said there is... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
International Women’s Day: Careem’s 1,586 female captains take over 570,000 rides KARACHI: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Careem released its 5 yearly trend (2016-2021) showing that... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
Daraz launches ‘Ibtida’ KARACHI: Daraz has announced the launch of “Ibtida” on International Women’s Day with the mission to empower... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
‘Govt must act to stop price hike’ KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry president Saleem-uz-Zaman has said that the time has come for the... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
Speakers urge govt to ensure ‘gender equity’ KARACHI: Speakers at a seminar on Monday urged the government to ensure ‘gender equity’ and full participation ... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
Three matches decided: Bank Alfalah National Open Polo Championship starts LAHORE: The two-week long five-chukker Bank Alfalah National Open Polo Championship for the Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:41am
International Women’s Day: Message from Erum Lakhani, Co-founder Iqra University March 08 Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world Progress would halt to a considerable... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
International Women’s Day: Message from Rubina Ramzan, CEO, Natha Foundation, Shah Bibi Health Care Centre (charitable institution) International Women’s day is celebrated on 8th of March each year. It is a day to acknowledge the struggles and... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
International Women’s Day: Message from Sadaf Qasim, Teacher at Government Girls Khatoon-e-Pakistan School The birth of a girl gives birth to her dreams too. Then every dream is laid on the canvas of life and she puts forth... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
International Women’s Day: Message from Dr. Tanzeem Fatima, (Pharm-D) Dow College of Pharmacy (D.U.H.S) Being a woman means being able to be compelling and assertive at the same time. It means being sympathetic and... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
International Women’s Day: Women Power at Midas Safety! Founded 41 years ago, Midas Safety is the world’s largest private label manufacturer, the leading exporter of... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
International Women’s Day: A brief history of Hamdard Pakistan Hamdard established by an accomplished pharmacist and physician of Tibb-i-Unani, Hakim Hafiz Abdul Majeed, in a tiny... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
FFC RAISING DAY 8th March Lt Gen Tariq Khan, (Retd), HI (M), Chief Executive & Managing Director FFC celebrates its 43rd Raising Day on... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
FFC RAISING DAY 8th March: This Day Reinforces FFC's Resolve as the Nation's Partner in Prosperity The Fauji Fertilizer Company celebrates FFC Raising Day on 8th March every year to commemorate the day when... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
FFC RAISING DAY 8th March: Diversifications FFC has progressively grown over the past 42 years and currently owns 3 x Fertilizer Plants with the largest... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
FFC RAISING DAY 8th March: FFC CORPORATE AWARDS • PSX Top 25 Companies Award for consecutive 10th year since 2010 • ICAP / ICMAP Best Corporate Report Award... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Healthcare (OPD) services: Jubilee Life collaborates with SehatKahani KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance has collaborated with SehatKahani, a leading telemedicine platform aiming to provide... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
Khalilzad, COAS discuss Afghan peace process RAWALPINDI: United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad on... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
Umurzakov, Dawood discuss trade pacts, visa issues ISLAMABAD: Abdul Razak Dawood, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, had a video call with Uzbek... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
22 more die of Covid-19, 1,592 infected countrywide: NCOC ISLAMABAD: The Covid-19 has infected 1,592 more people in the country and claimed 22 more lives during the last 24... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
PM briefed about digital advertising policy ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz, Focal Person for Digital Media Dr Arsalan... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
ATC adjourns Motorway rape case till 11th LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Monday adjourned proceedings in the motorway rape case till March 11 after ... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
Safdar granted pre-arrest bail LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Monday granted pre-arrest bail to Capt (retired) Muhammad... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
Recovery of missing persons: IHC directs federal govt to submit detailed report ISLAMABAD: As there is no let up in recovery of missing persons in the country, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
‘UK supporting Pakistan in increasing access to quality family services’ LAHORE: Development Director of British High Commission in Pakistan Annabel Gerry said on Monday that the UK is... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
Ehsaas Programme: More than half of beneficiaries are female: Sania ISLAMABAD: More than half of the “millions of beneficiaries” of Ehsaas Programme, which is the federal... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
Thatta Water Supply case: AC adjourns hearing till 15th ISLAMABAD: An accountability court, hearing multi-billion fake bank accounts case on Monday adjourned the hearing of... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
Protest held against Gilani ISLAMABAD: Scores of protesters belonging to a private company staged a protest in front of Election Commission of... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Bilawal has clearly emerged as heir apparent “Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tell all interview…” Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
NHA approves award of agreement for consultancy services ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) Executive Board has approved the award of agreement for... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
ACCA for adopting use of gender responsive budgeting KARACHI: To mark International Women’s Day, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is urging... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
WB holds webinar on women home-based workers ISLAMABAD: The home-based women workers have been disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 and crisis-induced... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
Significant drop in inflation in coming days: governor LAHORE: Announcing that there will be a significant drop in inflation in the coming days, Punjab Governor Chaudhry... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
Punjab Assembly speaker summons Faisalabad DC LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Pervez Elahi on Monday summoned deputy commissioner Faisalabad to his chamber on... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
WHO acknowledges Dr Yasmin's services on Women's Day LAHORE: The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid among one of ... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:39am
Positivity rate of Covid-19 moves to 5.55pc in Punjab RECORDER REPORT LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has moved up to 5.55%, as out of 14,677... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
Serious threats of terrorism in major cities: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Monday said that there were serious threats of terrorism in the... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
Vawda seeks restraining orders KARACHI: Faisal Vawda, a Senator-elect of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), on Monday filed a petition in the ... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
SU observes International Women's Day HYDERABAD: A massive rally was taken out at the University of Sindh Jamshoro to mark the International Women's Day... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
KPC celebrates Women's Day with Bilquis Edhi KARACHI: To mark the International Women's Day, Karachi Press Club organized a special event and paid tribute to... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
International Women's Day: PSX, partners ring bell for gender equality KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) along with its partners, Women On Board (WOB) Initiative, Pakistan Institute... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
Ruckus in Sindh PA as disgruntled PTI MPAs sit on treasury benches KARACHI: The PTI on Monday called the Sindh Assembly as "fake" legislature with the Speaker "partial" after the... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
Aurat March held in Lahore LAHORE: In Lahore, the Aurat March started from the Lahore Press Club and culminated outside the Punjab Assembly... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
CDWP approves six projects worth Rs52bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Monday approved six development projects at a total... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
PML-N starts preparations for PDM's long march LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), one of major component parties of Pakistan Democratic Movement... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
UK lost market share in US, Germany and China LONDON: The United Kingdom lost market share in the United States, Germany and China during the Covid-19 pandemic ... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
Abacus appoints Fatima Asad Khan as CEO LAHORE: Abacus - a leading technology, consulting, and outsourcing firm, announced that its Board of Directors has... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
‘Women in Mining’ organised LAHORE: The Mines and Minerals Department, Punjab in its pioneer initiative to create enabling environment for women... Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:40am
Letters Country needs fresh elections? This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “Qureshi terms fresh election demand Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Covid-19 and provincial finances The focus of the consequences of Covid-19 on public finances has generally been at the Federal level. Some impacts... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
District heating and cooling Except Karachi, Pakistan has extreme cold and hot weather in the respective seasons. With rising standards among... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Markets look to ECB for reassurance on cheap money The European Central Bank is on Thursday expected to stress its commitment to keeping borrowing costs low, as... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Working women deserve equal rights: MPAs KARACHI: Members of the Provincial Assembly, Nusrat Sehar Abbasi and Tanzila Umi Habiba, have stressed the need to... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
SAU students advised to adopt modern education, research HYDERABAD: The vice chancellors of the country’s leading universities have recommended the students of Sindh... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Siraj demands complete ban on dowry, un-Islamic traditions LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has demanded complete ban on dowry and other un-Islamic and... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
‘Empowered women integral for socio-economic development’ ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Monday said that empowered women are integral for socio-economic... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Asad holds progress review meeting on GB development plan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Monday said that... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Women immensely contributing for national glory, honour: COAS RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Monday while paying tribute to the women on... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (March 8, 2021). ======================================= CONES CARDED... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (March 8, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 9, 2021).... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Rates.BR Index PSX witnesses heavy drawdown: BRIndex100 plummets KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday opened on a strong positive note, however failed to sustain this momentum ... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Energy Cyprus, Israel, Greece to link electricity grids NICOSIA: Cyprus, Israel and Greece on Monday signed an initial agreement on laying the world’s longest undersea... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Energy Oil slips after hitting above $70/bbl NEW YORK: Oil prices slid on Monday after earlier climbing above $70 a barrel for the first time since the COVID-19... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton futures ease NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures edged down on Monday as a stronger US dollar countered support from robust demand and... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Grains Sudan raises domestic wheat buying price to 13,500 pounds per sack KHARTOUM: Sudan has raised domestic wheat prices to 13,500 Sudanese pounds per sack, up from 10,000 pounds, as the... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Grains China’s soybean imports in 2021 fall slightly on cargo delay BEIJING: China’s soybean imports in the first two months of 2021 fell slightly from a year earlier, customs data... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Grains Algeria tenders to buy nominal 50,000 tonnes milling wheat HAMBURG: Algeria’s state grains agency OAIC has issued an international tender to buy milling wheat to be sourced... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 355,788 tonnes of cargo comprising 273,385 tonnes of import cargo and 82,403 ... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (March 8, 2021).... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Cotton & Textile Stable trend on cotton market amid sizeable activity KARACHI: The local cotton market remained satisfactory on Monday. Market sources told that trading volume was also... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Stocks Monday’s early trade: Wall Street rises as tech selloff eases • Disney gains as California allows theme parks to reopen • Banks stocks advance as yields rise on stimulus ... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Stocks Saudi shares up as major Gulf markets end mixed DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s stock market recouped earlier losses to end higher on Monday, led by gains in financial... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Stocks China blue-chip index falls most in over 7 months SHANGHAI: China stocks fell the most in more than seven months on Monday, as a lower-than-expected 2021 economic... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Stocks Japanese shares lower TOKYO: Japanese shares reversed course to end lower on Monday as some investors adjusted positions ahead of the end... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Stocks FTSE rises as bank, energy stocks shine LONDON: British shares rose on Monday, boosted by gains in bank and energy stocks tracking higher commodity prices,... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Commodities Aussie, kiwi up SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: The Australian and New Zealand dollars rose against the greenback on Monday as the passage of a... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (March 8, 2021)... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (March 8, 2021). ======================================= Offset ... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX RECORDER REPORT ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - ... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 8, 2021).... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (March 8, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (March 8, 2021).... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Slightly up KARACHI: On Monday after market close, PKR went up slightly on first day of the week against USD in both interbank... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (March 8, 2021).... Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
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 09 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept