HK democracy activist granted asylum in UK LONDON: Hong Kong Democracy activist Nathan Law said on Wednesday he had been granted asylum in Britain after ... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
Radio telescope reveals thousands of star-forming galaxies in early Universe PARIS: The images capture drama billions of years ago in the early Universe — glinting galaxies, glowing with ... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
Jordan king says palace crisis ‘over’ AMMAN: Jordan’s King Abdullah broke his silence Wednesday to tell his nation that the worst political crisis in... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
Yellen pushes countries to ‘give up the game’ on corporate taxes WASHINGTON: Raising US corporate taxes could spur similar moves by other countries and hasten the establishment of a... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
Kerry praises but prods coal-hungry India NEW DELHI: US climate envoy John Kerry has praised India as a “world leader” in renewable energy but said during... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
US agrees to move ‘remaining combat troops’ from Iraq WASHINGTON: The United States agreed in talks Wednesday with Iraq to remove all remaining combat forces deployed to... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
Iran ship in Red Sea blast, suspicion falls on Israel TEHRAN: An Iranian freighter was hit by an “explosion” in the Red Sea, Tehran said Wednesday, after US media... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
Turkey’s chair snub riles EU chief as she defends women’s rights BRUSSELS: The European Commission hit out Wednesday after its chief Ursula von der Leyen was left without a chair as... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
Facebook says hackers ‘scraped’ data of 533m users in 2019 leak SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook said Tuesday that hackers “scraped” personal data of some half-billion users back in ... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
EU regulator says AZ clot risk ‘very rare’ as nations battle virus surges THE HAGUE: The EU’s medicines regulator said Wednesday that blood clots should be listed as a rare side effect of... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
Biden affirms backing for two-state solution in Mideast WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden expressed his support Wednesday for a two-state solution to the... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
US restores aid to Palestinians with $235m in funds WASHINGTON: The United States said Wednesday it was restoring assistance to the Palestinians severed under former... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
ATC judge murder case: PHC grants interim bail to Latif Afridi PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court (PHC) Wednesday granted interim bail to an accused nominated in assassination of... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
All projects: IT Ministry depts directed to accelerate pace of work ISLAMABAD: Federal Secretary Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui directed the attached... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
Gradually expanding scope of vaccination centres: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has announced to gradually expand the scope of vaccination centres... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
Former IHC judge Siddiqui files application ISLAMABAD: Former judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Shaukat Siddiqui stated that like millions of citizens his... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
Kuwait wealth fund reaches initial agreement on KPC dividends KUWAIT: Kuwait’s sovereign wealth fund has reached an initial agreement with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
KP council approves 41 seed varieties PESHAWAR: Seed Council Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved 41 varieties of seeds for cultivation after a threadbare... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
Zahid named as Shadab’s replacement LAHORE: Wrist spinner Zahid Mahmood has been named as Shadab Khan’s replacement for the three-match T-20I series... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
Fawad emphasises critical importance of AI ISLAMABAD: Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 1st IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
102 die of Covid-19 across country ISLAMABAD: The country reported 102 deaths in the last 24 hours by the coronavirus bringing the nationwide tally of... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Nawaz’s appeals: IHC to take up NAB’s request for early hearing today ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) will take up the National Accountability Bureau’s request for early hearing... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Fishermen’s boats: B’stan to install satellite tracking system ISLAMABAD: The Balochistan government has started the spade work on the installation of satellite tracking system in... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Panel passes bill seeking to make defaming armed forces punishable crime ISLAMABAD: Amid stiff resistance offered by the opposition parties, a parliamentary body, on Wednesday, passed a ... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
KU, IPS sign MoU KARACHI: The University of Karachi and the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad signed a Memorandum of... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
PML-N asks bureaucrats to remain within ambit of Constitution ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) – known for its political control and influence on... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
PPP is not answerable to anyone: Sherry ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is not answerable to anyone but the people of Pakistan and the party... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
PIA launches direct flights from Lahore to Skardu KARACHI: PIA has started direct flights from Lahore to Skardu. According to a PIA spokesperson, two weekly flights... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Partly Facetious: Politics a big gamble “There is something about overplaying one’s hands that leads you to defeat.” “I am not sure which card game... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Covid-19 claims 56 more lives in Punjab LAHORE: There is no let-up in coronavirus spread and causalities, as another 56 fatalities were reported across the... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Shell Pakistan arranges webinar ISLAMABAD: Shell Pakistan has arranged, on Wednesday, a webinar on “The Energy Transformation Scenarios”, which... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Bilawal reorganizes party in central Punjab LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto has finalized the reorganization of the PPP central... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
NCC-FFP directs timely execution of various projects ISLAMABAD: The National Coordination Committee on Foreign-Funded Projects (NCC-FFP) Wednesday directed the ... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Regulatory reforms by provinces: Dawood reviews progress, briefing on implementation ISLAMABAD: The fifth Steering Committee meeting on Pakistan Regulatory Modernization Initiative (PRMI) was held ... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
ICA maintains ISO certificate for NHA on performance ISLAMABAD: The International Certification Agency has maintained the certificate of ISO-9001:2015 for the National... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:11am
Ahsan tells NA body: Govt may announce budget or mini-budget through ordinance ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance was informed, Wednesday, that there are serious... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:11am
TPL Trakker to provide LBS to Pizza Hut KARCHI: TPL Trakker, Pakistan’s leading IoT Company providing Tracking, Telematics, Mapping and Location Based... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:11am
On-demand learning: Edkasa launches exam prep mobile app KARACHI: Edkasa, a fast-growing education technology startup in Pakistan, has launched its new exam prep mobile... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:11am
Two children among three killed in cylinder blast KARACHI: At least three people, including two children and a woman were killed while six others got injured in a... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:13am
Transforming railways into profit generating entity top priority: minister KARACHI: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Azam Khan Swati said that provision of safest journey and... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:13am
Tourists cautioned of dry weather KARACHI: A dry weather is expected in the most tourist places of country until next Saturday, according to the Met... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:13am
Ban on gas supply to Sindh’s industries: Dharejo accuses Centre of biased attitude HYDERABAD: Provincial Minister for Industries, Commerce, Anti-Corruption and Cooperative Department, Ikramullah... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:13am
Administrator for arrangements to deal with monsoon rains KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Wednesday asked concerned departments to make arrangements and devise... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:13am
Digital payments: CDC signs agreement with NIFT KARACHI: The Central Depository Company (CDC) is recognized as the infrastructure backbone of Pakistan’s capital... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:13am
PIA renews its registration of IOSA for two years KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has renewed its registration of IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:13am
Ziauddin University holds webinar on human rights in Pakistan KARACHI: “We have minorities quota reserved for them in all government jobs and educational institutes also they... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:13am
Letters “Inducting Tarin into ‘IK XI’ is a good bet” This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “Inducting Tarin into ‘IK XI’ is a good bet” carried by the... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Credit Suisse in search of new map after losing way with Archegos Thomas Gottstein may have acted decisively enough this week to stay as Credit Suisse chief executive, but investors... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Saudi district gears up for foreign firms Dangling off sun-dappled skyscrapers, construction workers put finishing touches to a long-delayed financial ... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Needed: renewed focus on agriculture Rural areas of Pakistan are characterized by high incidence of multi-dimensional poverty and low levels of financial... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rawalpindi, Islamabad: Water from Tarbela Dam will be possible through 44km long pipeline ISLAMABAD: The supply of clean drinking water from Tarbela Dam to Islamabad and Rawalpindi would be made possible... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:13am
SECP enables startups to offer ESOP ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has given clearance to private limited ... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
PTA launches new system to block lost, stolen mobile phones ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a new automated system, enabling the citizens to... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
Matiari-Lahore transmission line project: Technical, contractual issues resolved LAHORE: Both technical and contractual issues of 660 kV HVDC Matiari-Lahore Transmission Line Project, a... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
Chinese businessmen visit UVAS LAHORE: An eight-member Chinese businessmen delegation led by Royal Group China President Chen Yiyi visited the... Updated 08 Apr, 2021 09:12am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: Main indexes tick lower ahead of Fed minutes NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes dipped in choppy trading on Wednesday as investors cautiously awaited minutes... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Stocks S&P slips but closes near record level NEW YORK: The S&P 500 slipped on Tuesday but stayed near closing record highs posted in consecutive sessions, as... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
D-8 member states urged to promote knowledge-based economies ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday urged the D-8 member states to promote knowledge-based... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (April 7, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (April 8, 2021).... Published 08 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 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
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 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.BR Index Selling pressure sets in on PSX: BRIndex100 witnesses drawdown KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a highly volatile session and after moving both ways, closed in... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Energy LNG provisional prices increased for April ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), on Wednesday, increased the LNG provisional prices for... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Energy Petrol and diesel: OMCs directed to build up stocks ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), on Wednesday, directed the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Commodities Ex-mill and retail prices of sugar: SAPM defends Punjab govt’s decision LAHORE: Rejecting the notion that the Punjab government “unjustifiably” fixed the ex-mill and retail prices of... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Commodities Scrap import: PSRMA suggests steps to curb misdeclaration KARACHI: Pakistan Steel Re-Rolling Mills’ Association (PSRMA) has proposed destuffing and examination of each and... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
FIFA suspends Pakistan in row over local federation KARACHI: FIFA suspended Pakistan’s membership Wednesday, and ordered an unrecognised committee to vacate the... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Fakhar leads Pakistan to series win in South Africa CENTURION, (South Africa): Fakhar Zaman hit his second successive century and captain Babar Azam made 94 to set up a... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Energy Gasoil cracks dip SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for 10 ppm gasoil slipped on Wednesday, while cash differentials for the ... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 10.926... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 184,187 tonnes of cargo comprising 118,210 tonnes of import cargo and 65,977 ... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (April 5, 2021).... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Cotton & Textile No change in spot rate on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained sluggish on Wednesday with low volume of business and there was no change... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Stocks China shares dip SHANGHAI: China’s main equity gauges fell on Wednesday with consumer firms dragging the market lower, as investors... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Stocks British midcaps at record highs LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 ended higher on Wednesday, led by gains in commodity stocks and a weaker pound lifted... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Thursday, April 08, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (April 7, 2021)... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 7, 2021).... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (April 7, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate ... Published 08 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 (April 7, 2021).... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Gain vs USD continues KARACHI: On Wednesday after market close, PKR continued to gain value against USD in both interbank and open ... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (April 7, 2021).... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
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 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (April 5, 2021).... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (April 7, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 7, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 7, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 7, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 7, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,478.2493... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 7, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 7, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 7, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 7, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Apr, 2021 04:10am