PipeChina to start operating gas lines SINGAPORE: PipeChina will start operating four major gas pipelines and a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal from... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:09am
Real world study confirms high efficacy of mRNA vaccines WASHINGTON: The Pfizer and Moderna Covid vaccines were shown to be 90 percent effective against coronavirus ... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:09am
Americans want the government to buy US-made goods, even if they cost more LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK: A year of pandemic-driven shortages of vital safety goods and medicines - not to mention... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:09am
Backlash after report finds UK not ‘institutionally racist’ LONDON: Prejudice persists in Britain but the country is not “institutionally racist”, according to a... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:09am
Iraq PM seeks closer trade ties on Saudi visit RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince hosted Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi in Riyadh on Wednesday, as... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:09am
Italy expels Russians after spies ‘caught red-handed’ ROME: Italy expelled two Russian officials on Wednesday after an Italian navy captain was caught red-handed by ... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:09am
US private payrolls post biggest gain in six months; housing market cooling WASHINGTON: US private employers hired the most workers in six months in March as more Americans got vaccinated... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:09am
Outrage in Nigeria over Buhari’s London medical trips LAGOS: Critics of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari have caused an outcry after he flew to London for a medical... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:09am
Covid was third leading cause of US deaths in 2020 WASHINGTON: Covid-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States in 2020, according to provisional ... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:09am
Yemen receives first coronavirus vaccines: UN ADEN: War-torn Yemen received the first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines on Wednesday, the UN children’s agency said,... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:09am
Reports of abuses by Russian mercenaries in C Africa GENEVA: UN experts expressed concern on Wednesday over reports of “grave human rights abuses” by Russian... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:09am
Gen X emerging from pandemic with firmer grip on America’s wallet WASHINGTON: Crammed between the cultural extremes of the baby boomers and the millennials, members of Generation X... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:09am
Donors face $10bn aid appeal at Syria conference BRUSSELS: International donors on Tuesday pushed to meet a United Nations call for $10 billion in aid for Syria and... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:09am
US to seize gloves made by Malaysian firm over forced labour KUALA LUMPUR: The United States will seize products made by Malaysia’s Top Glove after concluding the firm uses... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:09am
Database reveals secrets of China’s loans to developing nations: study DAKAR: The terms of China’s loan deals with developing countries are unusually secretive and require borrowers to... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
Malaysia pays Singapore $76m over rail cancellation SINGAPORE: Malaysia has paid Singapore over $76 million compensation following the cancellation of a controversial... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
WHO experts give nod to China jabs GENEVA: Two Chinese coronavirus jabs are safe and effective, WHO experts said Wednesday after reviewing partial ... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
Russia registers ‘world’s first’ Covid vaccine for animals MOSCOW: Russia announced Wednesday it had registered what it said was the world’s first coronavirus vaccine for... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
Facebook revamps feed, aims for more user control WASHINGTON: Facebook said Wednesday it was revamping its main user feeds to give people more control over what they... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
Covid-19: Experts pledge to close global immunisation gap KARACHI: World-leading experts during the online debate ‘The World Immunisation & Logistics Summit’ on... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
Railways Karachi loads 21,766 wagons during March KARACHI: Pakistan Railways Karachi has climbed to an unmatched figure of loading 21,766 wagons during the month of... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
PPP’s decision to use BAP’s votes damaged party’s ideology: Khokhar ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was left red-faced by no other than its own senator –Mustafa Nawaz... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
Ministries, divisions directed to conduct monthly DAC moots ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the parliament has directed all the ministries, divisions, and... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
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 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (March 31, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (April 1, 2021).... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
No PR employee will be removed from service: CEO LAHORE: Pakistan Railways Chief Executive Officer Nisar Ahmad Mamon has said that no employee of Pakistan Railways... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Ukrainian envoy meets COAS RAWALPINDI: Ukrai-nian Ambassador to Pakistan Markian Chuchuk Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
IA inked with Germany to improve labour, social standards ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Germany... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Sindh govt announces set of new restrictions KARACHI: Sindh government on Wednesday announced a set of new restrictions to halt the spread of the coronavirus ... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
PM reiterates resolve for transparent, safe voting process ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said introduction of electronic voting machine was critical for... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
78 more die of Covid-19 across country ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 4,757 new coronavirus cases and 78 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, taking the... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Motorways and highways: Drone patrolling, body-worn cameras help prevent crimes: Murad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Murad Saeed, on Wednesday, said that launching of drone patrolling,... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Proposed SBP law under the spotlight To some commentators, the proposed reinforcement of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) powers appears to be appropriate; ... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Keeping your employees relevant to their jobs A decision to do something will always take away an opportunity for something else, as the virtue of being... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Reset to rivalry: China and the West drift further apart It only took one meeting for hopes of a reset in US-China relations under a Biden presidency to evaporate — ... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Letters In defence of Dr Hafeez Sheikh — I This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “Hafeez Sheikh: ignominious exit” carried by the newspaper... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
PACRA Analytics signs MoU with ARC Advisory LAHORE: PACRA Analytics (PACRA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ARC Advisory (Private) Limited (ARC)... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
Balochistan plans to give 10,000 Qingqi rickshaws to poor QUETTA: The Balochistan government has planned to provide 10,000 Qingqi rickshaws to the poor during the next... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
Privately imported vaccine: SHC orders govt to fix price in a week KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) directed the federal government on Wednesday to fix the price of a Covid-19... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
‘Establishment of Health City to be gift for citizens’ KARACHI: Admini-strator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Wednesday said that the establishment of Health City on 34 acres of... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
Majyd Aziz elected president of UN-GCNP KARACHI: Majyd Aziz, former President Employers’ Federation of Pakistan, was elected as President of UN Global... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
Report launched: EU concerned at ‘poor state of freedom of expression’ in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: European Union (EU) on Wednesday expressed concern at the poor state of freedom of expression in Pakistan... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
Tariq Banuri urges PM to withdraw ordinance ISLAMABAD: Former chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Tariq Banuri, on Wednesday, demanded of Prime Minister... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
IHC forms bench to hear ‘Aurat March’ case ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday formed another bench to hear a petition seeking legal actions... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
SC directs KP govt to rebuild Hindu temple within stipulated time ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has directed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government to complete reconstruction of Hindu... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
SNGPL clarifies LAHORE: This is regarding the news item published in the print media relating to forensic audit of loss making state... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
BISP holds first e-Kachehri on PM’s instructions ISLAMABAD: On the instruction of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) organised its... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
Bahrain’s Prince Salman phones PM, wishes speedy recovery ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Bahrain Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa Wednesday on a phone call inquired after... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
IT & telecom sector: Minister concerned at issuance of tax notices ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque, on Wednesday, expressed deep concerns... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:08am
CDWP approves 4 projects worth Rs24bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved four development projects with a cumulative... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:07am
No change in Pakistan’s position on Kashmir: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, Wednesday, said that “there is no change whatsoever... Updated 01 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Coronavirus positivity rate surges to 12.85pc in Punjab LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has again moved up from 10.42% to 12.85%, as out of ... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Bike financing: BankIslami joins hands with Pirani Group KARACHI: BankIslami Pakistan Limited (BIPL) has joined hands with Pirani Group of Companies, manufacturer of Super... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Hafeez, too, tested positive for Covid-19 “Now that Hafeez Sheikh has departed…” “He is still in the country I reckon – packing.” “May I tell... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Faryal Talpur, Essrani: SHC restores Sindh PA membership SUKKUR: Sindh High Court’s Sukkur Bench on Wednesday restored Assembly membership of Pakistan Peoples Party MPAs... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Body on judges’ appointment: Gilani nominates Azam Tarar, Naik ISLAMABAD: In a move seemingly aims to appease the aggrieved Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), newly appointed... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Youth development: Kamyab Jawan Programme will look at all dimensions: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said that Kamyab Jawan... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
PML-N accuses govt of striking a ‘deal’ on Kashmir ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secretary-general, Ahsan Iqbal, has accused the government of... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
KP govt announces Rs3.8bn interest-free loans for youth PESHAWAR: KP government has announced interest-free loans worth Rs 3.8 billion for the youth of the province, which... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Property & other assets: SECP allows startups to raise capital ISLAMABAD: With the foremost aim to support entrepreneurship and improve business climate for small businesses,... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Al-Azizia, Avenfield cases: NAB requests IHC to hear Nawaz’s appeals ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) requested the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to hear former prime... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Tajikistan invited to benefit from Gwadar Port DUSHANBE (Tajiki-stan): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday invited Tajikistan to benefit from... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
In-house change in Punjab: Shehbaz denies having any knowledge LAHORE: Leader of Opposition in National Assembly, Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday denied having knowledge about any... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Religious scholar injured in gun attack KARACHI: A religious scholar, Mufti Saleemullah got injured in a gun attack near Karachi’s Manghopir road on... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Clerks’ issues: Punjab govt forms sub-committee of DRAC LAHORE: To resolve the issues clerks has relating to allowances, the Punjab government has constituted a... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Land worth Rs450bn retrieved: CM vows indiscriminate action against land grabbers LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has announced to continue indiscriminate action against the land grabbers... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Punjab govt likely to fix ex-mill, retail price of sugar LAHORE: The Punjab government has started deliberations on fixing the ex-mill and retail price of sugar for ... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
AC unhappy over ‘concessions’ extended to Asif LAHORE: The Accountability court has expressed concern over unnecessary concession being extended by the doctors to... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.Banks Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest KARACHI: Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (March... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (March 31, ... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
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 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Forex Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling) KARACHI: The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (March... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (March 31, 2021).... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (March 31, 2021). ========================== ... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 31, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 31, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 31, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 31, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 31, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 31, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,523.3338... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 31, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 31, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 31, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (March 31, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (March 31, 2021).... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Ascending trend stays KARACHI: On Wednesday, PKR continued its gains against USD in both interbank and open markets. PKR also went up... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (March 31, 2021).... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (March 31, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 31, 2021).... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (March 31, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 01 Apr, 2021 04:10am