Govt sharpening focus on targeted subsidies: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday stated that the government would launch a programme from June 2021... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
APNS condolence KARACHI: “Hameed Haroon, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society have... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Ajeet Kumar made chief regulatory officer of PSX KARACHI: Ajeet Kumar has been appointed the Chief Regulatory Officer (CRO) of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Ajeet... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Mega-projects in Karachi: Utilization of funds stands at 47pc KARACHI: The utilization of funds by Sindh government for mega-projects in Karachi stood at 47 percent against the... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
FIA’s cyber crime wing officers accused of taking $394,000 bribe KARACHI: The officials of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle (CCC), Karachi have allegedly... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
President stresses modern beekeeping techniques ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said Pakistan produced premium quality organic honey and stressed the... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Sepco seeks police help for removal of illegal transformers ISLAMABAD: Sukkur Electric Power Company (Sepco) has sought help of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sukkur for... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Timely diagnosis of kidney disease can save lives: experts ISLAMABAD: Each year World Kidney Day is aimed to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys to our overall... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
KP flour millers demand increase in wheat quota PESHAWAR: Flour millers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have urged the provincial government to immediately increase wheat... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Empowering women: Coca-Cola marks success of 5by20 programme ISLAMABAD: The Coca-Cola Company recently marked the monumental success of its 5by20 programme, which empowered 1.2... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Speaker constitutes council of senior lawmakers ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Wednesday constituted a council of senior parliamentarians to... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Texas reopens ‘100pc’ as US vaccination drive gains pace HOUSTON: Texas lifted its mask mandate and capacity restrictions on restaurants and other businesses Wednesday,... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Poland expels Belarusian diplomat in tit-for-tat move WARSAW: Poland on Wednesday announced the expulsion of a Belarusian diplomat in a row over Polish troops who fought... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Czech Airlines goes bust PRAGUE: A Czech court said on Wednesday it had declared bankruptcy on struggling national carrier Czech Airlines,... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Putin, Erdogan launch new phase of Turkish nuclear power plant ANKARA: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Wednesday to improve cooperation... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
South Korea to pay 13.9pc more for US troop presence SEOUL: South Korea has agreed to pay 13.9 percent more towards the cost of the US troop presence on the peninsula,... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Bundesbank chief re-elected as BIS head ZURICH: Deutsche Bundesbank president Jens Weidmann was re-elected Wednesday as head of the Bank for International... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Malaysian Christians can use ‘Allah’ in publications: court KUALA LUMPUR: Christians in Muslim-majority Malaysia can use the word “Allah” in publications, a court ruled... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:47am
China accuses US admiral of ‘hyping up’ threat of Taiwan invasion BEIJING: China on Wednesday accused a top US commander of attempting to “hype up” the threat of an invasion of... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:47am
LinkedIn China suspends new sign-ups to ‘respect law’ BEIJING: Microsoft-owned social network LinkedIn has halted new member sign-ups for its service in China while it... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:47am
Chinese vaccines reach Congo as polls approach BRAZZAVILLE: The Republic of the Congo took delivery Wednesday of 100,000 doses of Chinese-made coronavirus ... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:47am
Alaska first US state to drop vaccine eligiblity requirements WASHINGTON: Alaska has become the first US state to drop vaccine eligibility rules, opening the shots up to anyone... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:47am
UK rejects EU claims of vaccine blocking LONDON: Britain on Wednesday emphatically rejected EU claims it had slapped a ban on Covid vaccine exports, in the... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:47am
Seven cities of Punjab: Educational institutes to remain closed from 15th LAHORE: In Pursuance of the orders of the National Command & Operation Center all the private as well as public... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:45am
Punjab to hand over Chashma Canal control to irrigation department LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to take immediate steps to transfer the control of the Chashma Right Bank... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:45am
Administrator seeks world bodies’ help for development KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Wednesday urged international organisations, NGOs and civil society to... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:45am
Re-polling in NA-75 Sialkot: SC rejects PTI candidate’s plea to suspend ECP order ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate’s petition to suspend... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:45am
Senate continues final session to bid farewell to 49 members ISLAMABAD: With half of the total strength of Senate retiring Thursday (Mar 11), the Upper House of the Parliament... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Govt committed to providing jobs to masses: Gill ISLAMABAD: The special assistant to the prime minister on political communications Dr Shahbaz Gill on Wednesday said... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:45am
NA-75, Daska: ECP reschedules by-election for April 10 ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday rescheduled by-elections NA-75, Daska as it will now ... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:45am
CCP observes Int’l Women’s Day ISLAMABAD: To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) held different... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:45am
Ahsan asks youth to stop supporting PM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday asked youth and ... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:45am
Eighteen celebrates Int’l Women’s Day ISLAMABAD: We at Eighteen pledge to strive for inclusion by creating opportunities for women in the workplace and... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:45am
PTI govt wants to take country forward, says Sarwar LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Wednesday said the PTI-led incumbent government wants to take ... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:45am
Webinar on trade promotion between Pakistan and Iran held KARACHI: International Markets Development Division-II(TDAP, Karachi)and Pakistan Embassy (Trade and Investment... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Objection on Elections Bill: NA panel calls advisor, law minister for briefing ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs raised objection on “The Elections... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:45am
Ex-senator, son, others injured at Jirga ISLAMABAD: Former chairman Senate Nayyar Bukhari along with his son and two others were injured on Wednesday in a... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:45am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A Lahori and a royalist “I liked the Palace response to the Meghan Prince Harry interview.” “I didn’t know you are a royalist!”... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
CAA all set to install UK-like pilot licensing system KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has completed its preparations to install the UK-like system for... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:45am
309 Ramazan Bazaars to be operational from 25th of Shaban LAHORE: As many as 309 Ramazan Bazars will be operational in the Punjab Province from 25th of Islamic month of ... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:45am
Energy storage efficiency: GGL announces manufacturing of sophisticated technology ISLAMABAD: Ghani Global Limited (GGL), a Lahore based Islamic-commerce oriented industrial and manufacturing group,... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Assets beyond means: LHC extends pre-arrest bail of Rana Sanaullah LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday extended pre-arrest bail of former law minister Rana... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Banker’s death: Condolences offered to bereaved family PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa additional chief secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan, who is also the chairman of the board of... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Sui gas connections: Sub-committee to review progress ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday constituted a sub-committee to review the progress being made on... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
USC to collaborate with NRTC and PTCL for automation ISLAMABAD: Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan (USC) signs an agreement with National Radio &... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Used computers: Govt urged to withdraw valuation ruling immediately ISLAMABAD: The computer importers and trader associations have collectively called upon the federal government to... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Cancer patients protest against non-provision of free medicines LAHORE: Dozens of cancer patients staged a protest here on Wednesday against the government for stopping provision ... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Pakistan, Uzbekistan express resolve to boost interactions ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Wednesday expressed their “firm” resolve to boost high-level interactions... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Minister terms Livestock Expo 2021 unique event HYDERABAD: Sindh Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Engineer Abdul Bari Pitafi said that Livestock Expo 2021 is a... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
India will be assessed: Senator Malik praises FATF commitment ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior and former Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik on... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Letters It was long overdue This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “Transparency in CPEC projects: accord signed with China, says NAB... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Dollar snapback may jolt post-pandemic recovery A pause in the US dollar’s steep downtrend shows signs of morphing into a more robust rebound, posing a threat to... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Trade unions losing steam — II Trade unions in private sector in Pakistan, by and large, can be aptly described as in-house unions, pocket unions,... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Pakistani ports Pakistan’s ports handled a total trade volume of approximately 110.69 million tons during 2019. In 2020, with... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Banking services on Cloud: NdcTech, PTCL sign partnership KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) signed a partnership with NdcTech, an award-winning... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
BoP, FFL join hands for dairy financing project LAHORE: Bank of Punjab (BoP) and Fauji Foods Limited (FFL) on Tuesday signed an agreement to provide easy loans to... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Quaid-e-Azam Business Park: PIEDMC to set up multi-purpose business centre LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved to set up a multi-purpose business center covering an area of 300,000... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Faisalabad: Rs55bn plan for water, sewerage facilities on the cards FAISALABAD: Mega projects worth Rs 55 billion are in the pipeline to provide the best clean drinking water and... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Punjab govt to run train service in Safari park LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to run a train service in the Lahore Zoo Safari park to attract more... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
NESPAK wins sustainable hydropower project in Uzbekistan LAHORE: NESPAK in a joint venture with DOLSAR, Turkey has won sustainable hydropower project in Uzbekistan. Dr... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
1006 fresh cases, 29 fatalities: Positivity rate of coronavirus jumps to 6.59pc in Punjab LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has jumped to 6.59%, as out of 15,260 Covid-19 tests... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Japanese shares little changed TOKYO: Japanese shares were little changed on Wednesday, as gains in technology stocks tracking an overnight Wall... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Faysal Bank, Akhuwat join hands to promote low-cost housing KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited and Akhuwat have come together in a strategic partnership to promote Shariah compliant... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
PIA distributes cheques among VSS applicants KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has commenced the distribution of cheques to its employees, opted the... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (March 10, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (March 11, 2021).... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Rates.BR Index PSX ends at CY’s lowest level: BRIndex100 stays bearish KARACHI: A bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange due to across-the-board selling pressure on ... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Stocks ALAC to be listed on PSX thru IPO KARACHI: Adamjee Life Assurance Company (ALAC) Limited has decided to list itself on the Pakistan Stock Exchange... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Energy Oil dips after surge in US crude inventories NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Wednesday after a large jump in US crude inventories in the aftermath of last month’s... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Grains China’s huge wheat stocks may have peaked last year FORT COLLINS, (Colo.) China’s wheat carryout in 2020-21 is set to fall for the first time in eight years, though... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Energy Oil price spikes, permanent consumption losses LONDON: Promises by US shale producers to pursue a more restrictive approach to capital investment and production... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 122,071 tonnes of cargo comprising 73,781 tonnes of import cargo and 48,290 tonnes... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (March 10, 2021).... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on local cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Wednesday. Market sources told that trading volume was also... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Stocks Most Gulf stocks gain DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday, supported by gains in the banking sector, while... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
European stocks up MILAN/LONDON: Europe’s main index hovered near pre-pandemic highs on Wednesday, as a rise in shares of Adidas ... Updated 11 Mar, 2021 09:45am
Stocks China’s blue-chip index surges BEIJING: China’s blue-chip shares closed higher on Wednesday, a day after it hit a near 3-month low, although ... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Wednesday’s early trade: Dow hits record high NEW YORK: US stocks jumped on Wednesday with the Dow hitting a record high, as data showed underlying consumer ... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Stocks Nasdaq surges as tech stocks roar back NEW YORK: US stocks rallied on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq gaining about 4% to recoup heavy losses from the previous... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Stocks London’s FTSE 100 flat LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 was flat on Wednesday as a drop in mining stocks offset gains in oil producers, while... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (March 10, 2021)... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (March 10, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 10, 2021).... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (March 10, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (March 10, 2021).... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Minor gain KARACHI: On Wednesday after market close, PKR went up slightly against USD in open market while remaining unchanged... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (March 10, 2021).... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
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 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (March 10, 2021).... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (March 10, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Rates.PSX Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
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 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 10, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 10, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:25am