Alvi for strengthening relations with Bangladesh ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for improving commercial and cultural relations with... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Plots allotment case: AC defers indictment of Mandviwalla and others ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Tuesday deferred the indictment of former Senate deputy chairman Saleem... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
CEC, ECP members: Khaqan slams govt’s demand for resignations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader and former Prime Minister, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Local Govt sector: PDWP approves uplift schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved development scheme of local government sector with... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
PKI announces launching of ‘tractor march’ on 31st LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has announced to start “tractor march” towards capital city on March ... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Women Powering Economy: UNDP report suggests addressing barriers ISLAMABAD: For ‘womenomics’ to become a reality in Pakistan, both traditional and emerging occupational barriers... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:46am
MPS on Friday: Key policy rate may be kept unchanged KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will unveil the Monetary Policy Statement on Friday (Mar 19). The SBP’s... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:47am
PIA safety awareness week KARACHI: PIA Safety Department has initiated a week-long safety awareness week that include Health, Safety and... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Afghan peace process: Pakistan to attend Moscow moot tomorrow ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will attend a Russia initiated moot on Afghan peace process scheduled for tomorrow (March 18) in... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
IHC suspends two lawyers’ licences ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday suspended the licences of two lawyers including the former... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Prgmea suggests to govt to launch ‘Covid-19 vaccination certificate’ LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has suggested the ... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Govt seeks to replicate tax incentives available to BD exporters ISLAMABAD: The government is exploring the possibility of replicating some major tax incentives, concessions,... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Air Chief pays farewell call on COAS RAWALPINDI: Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan on Tuesday paid a farewell call on Chief of Army Staff (COAS)... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Appointment of SECP commissioner: NAB likely to initiate another inquiry against Khaqan ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is likely to initiate another inquiry against former Prime... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:47am
ECP ignores horse-trading in Senate elections: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Tuesday that Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) took... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
UAE company, environment dept ink accord KARACHI: The Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development Sindh has signed an agreement with UAE-based ... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
‘Sindh govt to ensure provision of basic rights to minorities’ KARACHI: Secretary Local Government Sindh, Najam Ahmad Shah Tuesday said that the government of Sindh follows the... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Nisar Khuhro’s plea: SHC serves notices on NAB officials, others KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday served notices on the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) officials... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:47am
Noble Group and HabibMetro Bank enter into strategic financing alliance KARACHI: Noble Group and HabibMetro Bank have entered into a strategic financing alliance for offering home ... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Tackling cost of inputs: PBF calls for unified agriculture policy KARACHI: Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) vice president Ahmad Jawad has said economic managers in Pakistan need to... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:46am
CTD files FIR on Rangers van’s attack KARACHI: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Tuesday registered case of an attack on Rangers mobile van in... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Sanjrani, Afridi meet Sindh governor KARACHI: Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani and Deputy Senate Chairman Mirza Muhammad Afridi met Sindh Governor... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Covid-19 mass vaccination: Sindh cabinet decides to engage private sector KARACHI: The provincial cabinet has passed a resolution reposing confidence and trust in Election Commission of... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
24km jeep track to be constructed at Tilla Jogian LAHORE: The Punjab government is constructing a 24-kilometre long jeep track and a four-kilometer long hiking track... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:46am
‘Govt implementing zero-tolerance policy on Qabza mafia’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said Tuesday that the PTI government was implementing a... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:47am
Beware of investing in fraudulent schemes: SECP ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SECP), to promote protection of investors and the public ... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Superannuation age of govt employees: KP reverts to old policy PESHAWAR: The provincial cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tuesday decided to revert the superannuation age of the... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Daraz launches Pakistan Day sale KARACHI: Daraz launches its first mega sale of 2021 on the occasion of Pakistan Day, with leading brands and local... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:46am
P&G commits bold actions for gender equality KARACHI: With an aim to propel gender equality in Pakistan, P&G Pakistan announced new declarations at the third... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
World leaders should regulate spyware, halt surveillance of journalists NEW YORK: In light of dozens of incidents in which journalists and those close to them have been targeted with... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:44am
Instagram boosts child protection tools, including age prediction WASHINGTON: Facebook-owned Instagram unveiled technology Tuesday aimed at preventing underage children from creating... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:44am
Google cuts mobile app store fee in half SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Tuesday said it will halve the controversial fee it charges developers at its online shop... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
UK, EU and Norway agree deal on fishing quotas OSLO: The EU, the UK and Norway have signed an accord on fishing quotas in the North Sea, the first such deal post... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
French duo win architecture’s top prize NEW YORK: The Pritzker Prize — architecture’s most prestigious award — was awarded Tuesday to French duo... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:44am
EU regulator ‘firmly convinced’ AstraZeneca jab benefits outweigh risks THE HAGUE: The EU’s medicines regulator said Tuesday it was “firmly convinced” the benefits of AstraZeneca’s... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:44am
Scientists unearth meteorite from the birth of the solar system PARIS: Scientists believe they have identified a meteorite formed in the first million years of our solar system,... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:43am
N Korean leader’s sister warns US SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s influential sister warned the United States against “causing a ... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:44am
UK looks to Asia in foreign policy overhaul LONDON: Britain unveiled plans Tuesday to pivot its strategic focus towards Asia, counter Russian threats and ... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:44am
Germany’s AstraZeneca move could stymie recovery: economists BERLIN: Germany’s decision to suspend AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine could delay progress in reaching herd... Updated 17 Mar, 2021 09:44am
Zardari has rightly demanded return of Nawaz: Fayyaz LAHORE: Reacting to the outcome of PDM meeting, Punjab Minister for Prisons and PTI leader Fayyazul Hasan Chuhan ... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Uzair Baloch acquitted in two more cases KARACHI: A sessions’ court on Tuesday acquitted Uzair Baloch, a Lyari Gang War, in two other cases over the lack ... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Speaker convenes meeting of Senior Parliamentarians Council on 22nd ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser convened the maiden meeting of Senior Parliamentarians Council in... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Maryam took undue advantage of delay in investigation: NAB LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday accused Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Dry weather likely in plain areas KARACHI: Dry weather is expected in most plain areas of the country on Wednesday, the Met Office said on Tuesday.... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Positivity rate of corona jumps to 11.40pc in Punjab LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has jumped to 11.40 percent, as out of 13,727 Covid-19... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Drawing parallels “Gill the Fish was attacked by eggs and ink and…” “I am reminded of a friend of mine who was a member of ... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
BSc (Pass) Part I: SU announces results HYDERABAD: The controller of annual examinations, University of Sindh Jamshoro has announced the results of BSc... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Youth kills five including mother, two brothers PESHAWAR: A youth shot dead his mother, two of his brothers, sister-in-law and a nephew and critically injured three... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
District judiciary directed to strictly implement Covid-19 SOPs LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has directed the district judiciary to strictly implement the Covid-19 related SOPs in... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
SSGC holds second in-person khuli kachehri KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company on Tuesday held the second in-person Khuli Kachehri session, “Rubaru”, at its... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
‘No women inclusion, no prosperous Thar’ HYDERABAD: Economic development and prosperity of the most underdeveloped district Tharparkar cannot be achieved... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Letters This is difficult time, but don’t lose heart This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “Hafeez quizzed Cabinet colleagues about IMF conditions” carried ... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Qatar tightens global gas market grip with bold expansion moves Qatar Petroleum, the world’s top liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer, is cranking up the pressure on high-cost... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Tax exemptions withdrawal bill: an expert opinion General A commentary on the economic and financial rationale for the actions proposed to be undertaken by way of... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
And we kept missing the bus There was a time during the 1990s when we used to talk a lot about how we wish we could emulate the Asian Tigers.... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Groyne Yard and Keamari: Railways accomplishes track connectivity KARACHI: In a significant development that would ensue marked efficacy in handling the department’s container... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
131 shops sealed for violation of SOPs LAHORE: For not complying with the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs), the Lahore district administration... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 163,571 tonnes of cargo comprising 110,936 tonnes of import cargo and 52,635 ... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Stocks Most Gulf markets up; Egypt’s shares ease DUBAI: Most Gulf markets ended higher on Tuesday, tracking global shares, as investors anticipated the US Federal... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Stocks European stocks rise ROTTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks rose on Tuesday as German carmaker Volkswagen and online fashion retailer Zalando... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Stocks China shares surge SHANGHAI: Chinese shares finished higher on Tuesday, edging up from the previous day’s slump as consumer and... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Stocks Tuesday’s early trade: Tech stocks lift S&P, Nasdaq NEW YORK: The S&P 500 hit an all-time high on Tuesday while the Nasdaq jumped about 1% as technology stocks... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Stocks S&P and Dow end at record highs NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record highs on Monday, as investors eyed an... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Stocks Japanese shares higher TOKYO: Japanese shares closed higher on Tuesday, with the Topix index hitting its best level in 20 years, as... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Stocks London’s FTSE 100 moves higher LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 inched higher on Tuesday, as a weaker pound boosted shares of exporters and a set of... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
KP traders for withdrawal of new corona SOPs PESHAWAR: KP business community has expressed serious concern over imposition of new Covid-19 restrictions and urged... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
TDAP holds webinar on ‘leather exports to Canada’ KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) in collaboration with Consulate General of Pakistan in... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Uzbek team visits PNSC head office KARACHI: Akmal Kamalov, Deputy Chairman, Uzbekistan Railway and Oybek Usmanov, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (March 16, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (March 17, 2021).... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices.... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (March 16, 2021).... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Extends gains vs $ KARACHI: After market close on Tuesday, Pakistan Rupee continued to go up against USD in both inter-bank and open... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (March 16, 2021).... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
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 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (March 16, 2021).... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
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 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 16, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meesaq Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,217.1983 Bid... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 16, 2021). ========================... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 16, 2021). ========================... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (March 16, 2021). ========================== ... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (March 16, 2021).... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
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 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (March 16, 2021).... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Rates.BR Index KSE-100 Index extends gains: BRIndex100 advances KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a mixed trend and closed on a positive note. BRIndex100 gained... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Energy Oil drops as Covid-19 vaccine halt threatens demand NEW YORK: Oil prices fell for a third day on Tuesday, as Germany, France and other European states suspended the use... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures gain on mill fixations, weather woes NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose on Tuesday on mill fixations and on expectations that sparse rains recently may... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Commodities Copper prices slip LONDON: Copper prices slumped on Tuesday as investors shed some of their bullish positions on uncertainty ahead of... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Energy Oil drops as Covid-19 vaccine halt threatens demand NEW YORK: Oil prices fell for a third day on Tuesday, as Germany, France and other European states suspended the use... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Commodities Palm oil falls 3pc KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early gains on Tuesday and ended a nine-day rally, dragged by... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose more than 1% on Tuesday, after data showed China’s factory and service sector... Published 17 Mar, 2021 04:45am
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