Telecom sector gets status of industry thru relief package • Govt decides to increase IT exports to $5bn by 2023 ISLAMABAD: The government Thursday announced a... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
Four trucks loaded with counterfeit cigarettes seized ISLAMABAD: The joint efforts of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Azad Kashmir tax authorities has resulted in... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
PC Board reviews progress on sell-offs of various entities ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Privatization, Mohammedmian Soomro Thursday chaired the Privatization Board ... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
IHC defers misconduct proceedings against 21 lawyers ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday deferred the misconduct proceedings against 21 lawyers for... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
PTI expels two MPAs over violation of party discipline KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh wing on Thursday has expelled its MPAs Muhammad Aslam Abro and ... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
SCB launches agri-entrepreneur programme KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank has launched an agri-entrepreneur programme in Pakistan to support young people... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
Charges of clubs don’t fall under purview of Sales Tax on Services Act, 2011 KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday ruled that monthly and annual membership/entrance fee and... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
Emergency response department: KMC inks MoU with Sindh Police KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Thursday said that to uplift Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
Target-killers network unearthed in Karachi KARACHI: Rangers and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Karachi in a joint operation have unearthed a network of... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
Railways launches ‘Premium Container Train’ with online booking KARACHI: In an unprecedented development aimed at modernising its freight service, Pakistan Railways (PR) on ... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
4th Sindh Literature Festival begins today KARACHI: A three-day fourth Sindh Literature Festival (SLF) which is being jointly organised by the Sindh Literary... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
Promotion of livestock, agriculture helps eradicate poverty: minister HYDERABAD: Provin-cial Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Engineer Abdul Bari Pitafi has said that real ... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
Experts warn of hunger, poverty due to climate change KARACHI: The world has only 10 years to bring a radical turn to their economies and social structures to cope with a... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
SHC suspends jail term of ex-senator in fake degree case HYDERABAD: The Sindh High Court (SHC) suspended on Thursday the Badin District and Sessions court’s verdict that... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
Report on procurement sought ISLAMABAD: A sub-committee of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday sought report on procurement of Rs205... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
Coronavirus positivity rate surges to 7.51pc in Punjab LAHORE: As many as 33 more coronavirus patients lost their lives across Punjab during the last 24 hours taking the... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
LDA City: Chinese co-led consortium to construct Naya Pakistan apartments LAHORE: A Chinese company-led consortium is set to construct Naya Pakistan apartments in LDA City as the Lahore... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
Senate chairman election: PML-N senators receiving ‘anonymous’ phone calls: Maryam LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senators are receiving ‘anonymous’ phone calls asking not to vote... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
UN chief warns of risk of famine for millions around the world UNITED NATIONS: Millions of people around the world risk dying of hunger and the Covid-19 pandemic and climate ... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
US weekly jobless claims at four-month low; labour market slowly improving WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits dropped to a four-month low last week as... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:09am
India sees worst Covid-19 increase since Christmas BENGALURU/MUMBAI: India reported its worst single-day increase in COVID-19 cases since late December on Thursday, as... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:09am
AstraZeneca jab faces suspensions as world marks pandemic anniversary THE HAGUE: Several countries suspended the use of AstraZeneca’s vaccine on Thursday over blood clot fears,... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:09am
US warship transits Taiwan Strait after admiral’s China invasion warning TAIPEI: A US warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the American navy said Thursday, a day after a top US... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:09am
Two sailors die after cargo ship sinks BUCHAREST: Two Ukrainian sailors died and a third went missing when a cargo ship sank in the Black Sea off Romania ... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:09am
US stimulus offers ‘significant’ boost to global economy: IMF WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden’s massive stimulus program is expected to boost US economic growth and also ... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:09am
Nine killed in Myanmar as junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking illegal payments YANGON: Nine protesters were shot dead in Myanmar Thursday as the junta reacted to international condemnation of its... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:09am
Spain declares delivery riders to be staff, in EU first MADRID: Spain’s government announced Thursday a deal that will recognise riders working for delivery firms such as... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:09am
RAW involved in abduction of Habib: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday welcomed the United States’ new push for the UN-led peace effort in Afghanistan ... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Educational institutions closed in Peshawar for two weeks PESHAWAR: Education Minister, Sharam Khan Tarakai announced on Thursday that all primary and elementary schools will... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
PM orders secretaries to visit Balochistan every month ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday directed all federal secretaries to visit Balochistan to monitor ... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
PM to have authority designating principal accounting officer ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister shall have the authority to designate any officer as principal accounting officer on... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
Sustainable Development Goals: Higher broadband connectivity, financial resources needed: Munir ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram Thursday said developing Islamic... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
Ehsaas Programme: Various components dedicated to empowering women: Sania ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr Sania Nishtar on... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
Barrister Maleeka selected WEFYGL for 5 years ISLAMABAD: Parliam-entary Secretary for Law and Justice Barrister Maleeka Bokhari has been selected as World ... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
Elahi reiterates support to Sanjrani LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Pervez Elahi called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar, here on ... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
APNS expresses concern over govts media policies KARACHI: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) expressed its grave concern over the disastrous effects of the... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
Govt wants to bring reforms to ensure fair elections: Shibli ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Thursday said the government wants to... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
AC adjourns hearing of Toshakhana case till 18th ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing of Toshakhana case involving former president ... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
Opposition senators receiving threatening calls: PPP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Thursday claimed that opposition senators are receiving threatening... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
Bilawal ‘explains’ why he supported Sanjrani in 2018 ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday alleged that his party... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
Cheques distributed LAHORE: A ceremony was held at the Al-Hamra Arts Council on Thursday to distribute cheques of grants in aid to... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
National Accreditation Council for Technical and Vocational Stream established ISLAMABAD: National Vocational and Technical Training Commission has established National Accreditation Council for... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
NA panel approves 3 govt-sponsored bills ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs Thursday approved three... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
NA speaker takes notice of scuffle outside Parliament ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has taken notice of the scuffle involving Pakistan Muslim... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
Bid to smuggle narcotics from Afghanistan foiled ISLAMABAD: Model Customs Collectorate, Appraisement & Facilitation, Peshawar has foiled an attempt to smuggle... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:08am
Letters ‘Offers and counter-offers’ This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “Offers and counter-offers” carried by the newspaper yesterday. ... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Picture brightens for commercial EVs on rising demand from delivery customers Electric van and bus maker Arrival is wrestling with the global pandemic like other UK firms, but not because of a... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Dealing effectively with climate change crisis ‘When representatives from nearly 200 countries finalized the Paris climate agreement on December 12, 2015, there... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Recouping tax losses judiciously — I “Judicial overreach is when the judiciary starts interfering with the proper functioning of the legislative or... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
AWC Institute upgradation ceremony: Alvi for optimum preparedness to counter modern warfare KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday called for full national preparedness, based on quick information and... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
LHC CJ seeks details of properties owned by Hafeez LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice on Thursday while hearing a petition against the appointment of advisors... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Stocks Dubai leads most of Gulf higher; Saudi index dips DUBAI: Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates ended higher on Thursday, on the back of financials and energy... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Stocks European shares hit new one-year peak MILAN/LONDON: European stocks hit a new one-year high on Thursday as worries about a spike in inflation eased, while... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Stocks China stocks jump SHANGHAI: China stocks jumped on Thursday, as better-than-expected February bank lending data lifted market ... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Stocks Thursday’s early trade: Dow index hit an all-time high NEW YORK: The blue-chip Dow index hit an all-time high for the fourth straight session on Thursday as worries about... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Stocks Dow hits record in stock rally NEW YORK: The S&P 500 rose on Wednesday and the blue-chip Dow hit a record high after tepid consumer price data... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Stocks Japanese shares up TOKYO: Japanese shares closed higher on Thursday as investors picked up beaten-down cyclical stocks, although gains... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Stocks Miners, energy stocks lift UK shares LONDON: British shares rose on Thursday, as higher commodity prices boosted mining and energy stocks after the ... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Access to WeBOC would make things easier: ANF commandant KARACHI: The Commandant of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), Brig Syed Waqar Haider Rizvi, has said that the ANF’s... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Dengue-free Pakistan: Carrefour Pakistan, Mortein join hands KARACHI: Carrefour Pakistan and Mortein, a product of Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan, have joined hands to drive a... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
FCEPL supports LRBT in fund raising for children KARACHI: Friesl-andCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) participated in the fourth Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (March 11, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (March 12, 2021).... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: No change KARACHI: On Thursday after market close, PKR remained unchanged against USD in both interbank and open markets. It... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (March 11, 2021).... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
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 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (March 11, 2021).... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
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 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
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 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Rates.BR Index PSX falls below 43,000-level: BRIndex100 bleeds KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday again nosedived due to panic selling in almost all sectors on investors... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Cotton & Textile PTEA chief concerned at cotton yarn crisis FAISALABAD: Unavaila-bility of cotton yarn and non-payment of duty drawback of taxes and income tax refunds is... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Commodities Gold price up Rs2,900 per tola KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday gained a huge stimulation on the local market, traders said. The precious metal... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Rs51bn increase in consumer car financing seen KARACHI: The consumer car financing has witnessed a significant rise of Rs51 billion amid attractive interest rates... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:06am
Captive Power Plants: APTMA requests govt to revisit its gas moratorium decision ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has approached Prime Minister Imran Khan requesting him to... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
Netanyahu shelves UAE trip OCCUPIED JERUSA-LEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled a historic visit to the United Arab ... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
Corporate income tax exemptions: Withdrawal causes Rs10bn revenue impact ISLAMABAD: The withdrawal of corporate income tax exemptions available to the industrial undertakings under section... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
Access to TikTok app blocked ISLAMABAD: The government has blocked access to TikTok app in Pakistan in compliance with the Peshawar High Court... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
Commodities ICE canola futures dip WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures fell sharply on Wednesday, halting an 8-day winning streak, on long... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Commodities Prices in Vietnam pick up; Indonesian premiums rise HANOI: Vietnamese coffee prices picked up on a rebound in London prices, while Indonesian premiums rose ahead of ... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Grains Egypt’s GASC seeks wheat in tender for shipment CAIRO: Egypt’s state grains buyer, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), set a tender on Wednesday... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Commodities Brazil to offer farmers incentives to plant more summer corn in 2021/2022 SAO PAULO: The Brazilian government will introduce measures to boost production of next season’s summer corn, ... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Commodities Asia rice: Strong demand boosts Indian rates; Bangladesh seeks supplies VIETNAM: India’s rice export prices rose this week on robust demand, with exporters also expecting a fillip from a... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Commodities Philippines tenders for 385,000 tonnes of feed wheat HAMBURG: Importers in the Philippines are tendering to purchase up to 385,000 tonnes of animal feed wheat, European... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Commodities Dryness wallops Argentina’s 2020/21 soy crop forecast BUENOS AIRES: Soybean crops in key parts of Argentina’s farm belt are getting pounded by a yield-shriveling... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Commodities South Korea’s NOFI tenders to buy up to 207,000 tonnes of corn HAMBURG: South Korea’s largest feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) has issued an international tender to purchase... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Commodities China’s soymeal futures tumble on African swine fever resurgence fears BEIJING: China’s soymeal futures slumped on Thursday on growing concerns that a resurgence in African swine fever... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 120,347 tonnes of cargo comprising 58,781 tonnes of import cargo and 61,566 tonnes... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 11, 2021).... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Cotton & Textile Firmness persisted on local cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Thursday. Market sources told that trading volume was also... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Grains Notification on wheat support price KARACHI: The Government of Sindh Food Department has notified that with the approval of the Sindh Cabinet accorded ... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Aaj TV - Friday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Updated 12 Mar, 2021 10:07am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 11, 2021).... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 11, 2021)... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (March 11, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 11, 2021).... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (March 11, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate ... Published 12 Mar, 2021 05:10am
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