India opens up faltering vaccine drive to all over-45s NEW DELHI: India announced Tuesday it will open its vaccination drive to all over-45s from April 1 in a bid to boost... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
AstraZeneca US trials thrown into doubt after promising data WASHINGTON: A US health agency raised concerns Tuesday that AstraZeneca may have included out-of-date information... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Congo’s Sassou Nguesso re-elected BRAZZAVILLE: The Republic of Congo’s veteran president, Denis Sassou Nguesso, has been re-elected with 88.57... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
China threat to Taiwan ‘closer than most think’: US admiral WASHINGTON: The Chinese threat to invade Taiwan is serious and more imminent than many understand, the US admiral... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Largest art canvas sells for $62m DUBAI: Work by British artist Sacha Jafri consisting of the world’s largest painting on canvas has been sold for... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Prince Harry joins mind-sharpening startup SAN FRANCISCO: Britain’s Prince Harry on Tuesday became the first chief “impact officer” of a San Francisco... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Scottish leader defeats no-confidence bid after scandal EDINBURGH: Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon survived a no-confidence vote in parliament Tuesday and vowed... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Sombre UK marks one year since first virus lockdown LONDON: Britain on Tuesday marked the anniversary of its first coronavirus lockdown with a minute’s silence in... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Blinken leaves NATO allies waiting on US Afghan decision BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday any decision to withdraw from Afghanistan was pegged to progress... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
EU nations rebuke China envoys over retaliatory sanctions PARIS: France, Germany and other EU nations called in Chinese ambassadors on Tuesday to protest at sanctions imposed... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Chelsea’s Abramovich sues over claims of ties to Putin LONDON: UK publisher HarperCollins vowed on Tuesday to “robustly defend” a defamation lawsuit filed by Russian... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Prandelli resigns as Fiorentina coach after four months MILAN: Cesare Prandelli has resigned as coach of struggling Fiorentina after four months in charge, the former Italy... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Leverkusen fire Bosz after slump, Wolf takes charge BERLIN: Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday sacked head coach Peter Bosz and brought in Hannes Wolf in a bid to stop their... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
India thrash England in first ODI PUNE, (India): Opener Shikhar Dhawan smashed 98 and debutant pace bowler Prasidh Krishna claimed four wickets as... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Former England footballer Frank Worthington dies LONDON: Former England international striker Frank Worthington, one of the great showmen of English football, has... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Roach strikes but Sri Lanka battle back in first Test NORTH SOUND, (Antigua and Barbuda): West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach struck early to remove Dimuth Karunaratne in... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
New Zealand clinch ODI series win against Bangladesh CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand secured a series-clinching five-wicket win in the second one-day international against... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Neuer challenges Germany to throw down marker, Kroos drops out BERLIN: Captain Manuel Neuer wants Germany to prove themselves in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, but their plans... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
Sharjeel happy with Pakistan welcome after return from ban KARACHI: Pakistan opener Sharjeel Khan said Tuesday he was delighted with the welcome he had been given since being... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
Fast-moving projects: PC directed to allocate additional funds out of PSDP ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Tuesday directed the Planning... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
Quaid-e-Azam Business Park being developed as model SEZ: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Tuesday that Quaid-e-Azam Business Park was being ... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
Fake visas: FIA seals travel agency LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Lahore on Tuesday raided at the Siddique Trade Centre and sealed the... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
CAA notifies promotion of senior officers, employees KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has notified the promotions of its senior officers and employees to the... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
Four killed, 13 injured in Chaman blast QUETTA: Four people including a child have been killed and 13 others injured in a bomb blast near the... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
EU okays Ray-Ban maker buyout of retailer GrandVision BRUSSELS: The EU on Tuesday approved the buyout by Ray-Ban sunglasses maker EssilorLuxottica of Dutch optical... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
Paris metro operator sued over air pollution PARIS: A French air quality association has filed a complaint against the Paris metro operator accusing it of... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
South Korean prosecutors seize ex-president Park’s home SEOUL: South Korean prosecutors have seized the house of former president Park Geun-hye and will auction it off ... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
Banksy painting for UK health service sells for record £16.75m LONDON: A painting by the British street artist Banksy sold for a record £16.75 million ($23.1 million, 19.4 ... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
Dozens die in migrant ship fire off Libya ROME: Roughly 60 migrants are presumed dead after their boat engine caught fire off the Libyan coast during an... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
Bank of England eyes zero-carbon ‘momentum’ thanks to Biden LONDON: Britain’s transition to carbon neutrality is gathering “momentum”, Bank of England governor Andrew... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
Norway vetoes sale of Rolls-Royce unit to Russian group OSLO: Norway said Tuesday it would block Rolls-Royce’s sale of a Norwegian engine maker to Russia over concerns... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
Three crew dead in Russian bomber accident MOSCOW: Three military pilots died in Russia on Tuesday when ejection seats of their Tu-22 strategic bomber... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
Sri Lanka rejects UN move to protect war crimes evidence COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Tuesday rejected a UN move to preserve evidence of war crimes in the country and said the ... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
Roche reports promising results from anti-Covid cocktail ZURICH: Swiss pharma giant Roche announced Tuesday promising results from clinical trials of an anti-Covid cocktail... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
Boom in innovation for overcoming disabilities: UN GENEVA: Innovations aimed at helping people overcome mobility, sight and other disabilities have exploded in recent... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
Libya’s eastern administration hands power to interim govt BENGHAZI: Libya’s eastern administration on Tuesday officially handed over power to a new executive that is meant... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
KP governor confers civil awards on 10 personalities PESHAWAR: The Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman on behalf of the President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi, Tuesday... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am
Complete ban on cutting of mango orchards in Multan demanded ISLAMABAD: Horticultu-rists has demanded complete ban on mango orchard cutting in Multan as the growers are ... Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:13am
23rd March Pakistan Resolution Day: FFC COMMEMORATES Fauji Fertilizer Company, the leader in fertilizer sector in Pakistan, stands with the Nation to commemorate the day... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Public places: Police ensuring SOPs implementation: CCPO LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), Ghulam Mehmood Dogar has said that the city police in collaboration with... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
100 scholarships for Sri Lankan students: Saarc CCI hails Pakistan’s goodwill gesture LAHORE: President SAARC chamber of Commerce and Industry Iftikhar Ali Malik Tuesday hailed goodwill gesture of... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
PPP will convince PDM to avoid cracks: Kaira LAHORE: President Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that PPP would convince Pakistan... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
President confers civil awards on prominent personalities ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday conferred Pakistan civil awards on prominent personalities including... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
MQM-P to mark its foundation day on 25th KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) will celebrate its foundation day on March 25. Party will hold a... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Maryam’s appearance before NAB: PML-N to hold consultative meeting today LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has called a consultative meeting, here on Wednesday (today), to... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Iqbal’s mausoleum: PAF contingent assumes charge of guards’ duties LAHORE: The Pakistan Day was celebrated at all Pakistan Air Force Bases and installations with traditional zeal and... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Heavy rain lashes different parts of KP PESHAWAR: Heavy downpour lashed different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including the provincial metropolis on ... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Pakistan advocates co-existence instead of geo-political rivalries: FM ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday said Pakistan was committed to pursuing policies that... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Rangers personnel injured in Khairpur cracker attack KHAIRPUR: At least three persons including Rangers personnel were injured in a cracker attack on a Rangers’ ... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Mini urban forest opens at SAU HYDERABAD: Mini urban forest has been established and inaugurated at Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) with the... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
1,929 fresh cases, 57 deaths reported in Punjab LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has slightly declined from 10.77% to 9.51%, as out of... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Pakistan Day: Governor confers civil awards on different personalities LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar conferred civil awards to different personalities at a ceremony ... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
FIA official who misbehaved with lady suspended KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) sub-inspector who misbehaved with a lady at the Karachi International... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Difference between ‘bum’ and ‘bomb’ “I guess making a fashion statement is the antithesis of religion.” “You come up with some real bum ... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Property tax to be based on rental value instead of area: minister LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht has said that property tax will be based on rental value... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
FIA arrests KPT officials for criminal breach of trust ISLAMABAD: On the complaint of Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested KPT... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
29 marriage halls, 12 shops sealed for violating SOPs LAHORE: The Lahore District administration has sealed 29 marriage halls, 12 shops and three restaurants were sealed... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
‘Pakistan looks forward to stand-alone, enduring ties with US’ WASHINGTON: Pakis-tan looks forward to building a “stand-alone, broad-based and enduring partnership” with the... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
World Tuberculosis Day today ISLAMABAD: Interna-tional World Tuberculosis Day will be marked on March 24 (today) across the globe including... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Varsities’ teachers demand increase in salaries LAHORE: The faculty members of Punjab public sector universities’ teachers have demanded an immediate increase in... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Killer of SHO shot dead in ‘police encounter’ RAWALPINDI: Rawalp-indi police on Tuesday claimed that the culprit involved in the killing of SHO Race Course police... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Govt asked to commence corona vaccination for taxpayers LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) Chairman Mian Nauman Kabir has asked the... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Federal services: IHC to hear petition challenging quota system today ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear a petition challenging quota system in the federal services today... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Sindh governor, CM visit Mazar-e-Quaid KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismael and Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday visited the Mazar-e-Quaid to pay... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Scientists recognise Indus, Ganges dolphins as separate species: WWF KARACHI: After two decades of research, scientists have recognised the endangered Indus and Ganges dolphins as... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Covid-19 claims 3 more lives in Sindh KARACHI: As many as 3 more patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 4,482 and 200 new cases... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Pakistan, UAE trade ties: FPCCI body announces new initiatives KARACHI: Chairman of the FPCCI’s Pak-UAE Business Council (PUBC), Diwan Fakhruddin, has announced a new round of... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Pakistan Day: It’s our duty to fulfill dreams of our leaders, says CM HYDERABAD: The Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah congratulating the nation on Pakistan Day said 81 years ago... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Letters ‘Political arena’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Political arena” carried by the... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Politically correct? Bond market steers clear of judgment calls When Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in 2018, London-based hedge fund manager Dominic Armstrong bet... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Privatisation of Discos: A dream that will never come true It is my considered view that the decision to expedite the process of privatization of Discos is a dream that will... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Prospects, pitfalls of high tech As China becomes a global data superpower, it is likely to control huge quantities of a resource that will be... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Stocks Australian shares give up early gains, NZ up SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares surrendered early gains to close slightly lower on Tuesday as western sanctions... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Stocks Turkey stocks in historic drop ISTANBUL: Turkey’s stock market has logged its worst two days since the global financial crisis of 2008 this week,... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Stocks China stocks fall SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks fell on Tuesday as western sanctions against China reduced risk appetite and lingering... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Stocks Tuesday’s early trade: S&P gains in choppy trading ahead of Powell, Yellen remarks NEW YORK: The S&P 500 rose in choppy trading on Tuesday as investors marked time ahead of remarks from Federal... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Stocks Wall Street rallies; Tesla gains NEW YORK: Wall Street rallied on Monday as technology stocks rebounded from a recent selloff sparked by surging bond... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Stocks European stocks ease ROTTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks eased from a one-year peak on Tuesday, as a new wave of coronavirus infection and... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Stocks British shares slightly down LONDON: British shares fell on Tuesday, dragged down by energy and mining stocks, as fresh lockdowns and slow ... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Pakistan Day marked at NHMP Training College LAHORE: In order to commemorate Pakistan Day at NHMP Training College, special arrangements were made. The day’s... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Pakistan Day celebrated with national zeal in KP PESHAWAR: Pakistan Day was celebrated across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including newly merged districts of erstwhile FATA... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (March 23, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (March 24, 2021).... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
TCP invites bids for sale of sweeping sugar KARACHI: The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has invited offers for sale of some 72 metric ton sweeping sugar... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
PSMA chairman summoned by NAB ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has asked the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) chairman ... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
PD prepares draft of new refinery policy ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has prepared draft of new refinery policy which is under discussion with different... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Rejecting US peace plan, Ghani to offer election in six months KABUL: Afghan Presi-dent Ashraf Ghani will propose a new presidential election within six months, under a peace plan... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Hopes low for progress at India, Pakistan’s first talks in 3 years NEW DELHI: An Indian official played down on Tuesday prospects for a breakthrough at the first talks in three years... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Modi says India desires cordial relations with ‘people of Pakistan’ KARACHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told Prime Minister Imran Khan in a Pakistan Day message that his... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Messages on 81st Pakistan Resolution Day: Xi says CPEC has entered ‘high quality’ phase of development • Biden says US looks forward to cement partnership with Pakistan ISLAMABAD: US Pres-ident Joe Biden, Chinese... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Powell sees ‘strengthening’ US recovery but struggle continues WASHINGTON: The US recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic "looks to be strengthening," Federal Reserve Chair Jerome... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Govt to receive first purchase of over 1m doses of Chinese vaccines ISLAMABAD: Government will receive its first purchase of over 1 million doses of Chinese Sinopharm and CanSino... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Covid-19 claims 72 more lives across country ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has recorded 72 coronavirus deaths and 3,270 Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours following... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Power distribution companies: World Bank proposes ‘Pakistan Model’ for private participation ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has proposed ‘Pakistan Model’ to hand over Distribution Companies (Discos) to the... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
PM spells out govt’s welfare initiatives ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday stated that Pakistan is back on track to realise that ideal by bringing... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Cabinet tells MoF to conclude SoE audit by June 30th ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Finance to complete forensic audit of five top loss-making... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Russia, China push for UNSC summit, lash out at West BEIJING/MOSCOW: Russia and China said on Tuesday they wanted a summit of permanent members of the UN Security ... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Streaming drives 7.4pc global music growth in 2020 PARIS: The global recorded music business grew by 7.4 percent last year, an industry body said Tuesday, as streaming... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Cotton & Textile Cotton dips on demand worries NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures fell for the fifth straight session on Tuesday as demand worries due to a new wave of... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am
Energy Asia’s naphtha crack drops SINGAPORE: Asia’s naphtha crack slipped for a second consecutive session on Tuesday as eastbound arbitrage volumes... Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am