Yarn Prices APCPLA expresses concern over high prices of yarn FAISALABAD: Chairman All Pakistan Cotton Power Looms Association Rana Azhar Waqar has said that despite fall in ... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Correction KARACHI: The news item “KATI, Jazz sign MoU” carried by the newspaper yesterday. The designation of the Jazz... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:32am
Scores killed in Myanmar crackdown as UN envoy calls for ‘strong action’ YANGON: Reports emerged Saturday of more than 80 killed in the latest bloodletting by Myanmar’s military, as the... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:31am
Indian troops shoot dead four in fresh election bloodshed KOLKATA: Five people were killed in fresh election bloodshed in the Indian state of West Bengal on Saturday,... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:31am
Harry but no Meghan at pared-back funeral for Prince Philip LONDON: The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, will take place next week, Buckingham Palace... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:31am
Police bust 100 at underground Paris restaurant PARIS: Paris police fined over 100 diners late Friday at an underground restaurant flouting coronavirus restrictions... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:31am
Conflict-hit Libya launches coronavirus jab campaign TRIPOLI: Libya officially launched its coronavirus vaccination campaign on Saturday, starting with Prime Minister... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:31am
Mumbai in lockdown as Indian vaccines run short MUMBAI: India’s coronavirus epicentre Maharashtra went into a state-wide weekend lockdown on Saturday as the... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:50pm
France rescues 84 migrants on way to UK CALAIS, (France): French maritime authorities said they had rescued 84 people aboard four vessels attempting to ... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:50pm
Iran starts up advanced centrifuges in N-deal breach TEHRAN: Iran announced Saturday it has started up advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges in a breach of its... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:31am
Injury-hit Bayern Munich held as PSG loom BERLIN: Depleted Bayern Munich were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Union Berlin in the Bundesliga on Saturday, three... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:47pm
Diving World Cup to be held in Tokyo in May: organisers TOKYO: The Diving World Cup, which serves as an Olympic qualifier and test event, will be held in Tokyo around two... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Leeds stall Man City’s title march, last-gasp Liverpool up to fourth LONDON: Manchester City’s march to the Premier League title stalled on Saturday as 10-man Leeds beat the runaway... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:47pm
Badosa stuns Barty in Charleston WTA quarters MIAMI: World number one Ashleigh Barty crashed out of the Charleston WTA quarter-finals on Friday, beaten in ... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:47pm
Pakistan U-19 cricket tour to Bangladesh postponed LAHORE: Pakistan Under-19 cricket team tour to Bangladesh has been called-off due to the rise in Covid-19 cases in... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Mbappe strikes as PSG keep pressure on Lille PARIS: Kylian Mbappe’s goal set Paris Saint-Germain on their way to a 4-1 win at Strasbourg on Saturday as ... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:47pm
Roglic wins Tour of Basque Country as Pogacar fumes PARIS: Primoz Roglic powered to victory in the Tour of the Basque Country on Saturday, coasting across the line... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:47pm
Japan swimmer Ikee claims clean sweep but misses Olympic spot TOKYO: Leukaemia survivor Rikako Ikee completed a clean sweep of four wins at Japan’s Olympic swimming trials on... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:47pm
Blackmore becomes first woman jockey to win Grand National AINTREE, (United Kingdom): Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the Grand National on Saturday,... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:47pm
Rizwan steers Pakistan to their highest-winning T20 run chase JOHANNESBURG: Mohammad Rizwan took inspiration from teammate Fakhar Zaman and steered Pakistan to their highest... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:47pm
Canada election talk heats up at political conventions OTTAWA: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has rejected going to the polls during the pandemic, but Canada's capital was... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:46pm
Defying Beijing, US loosens restrictions on Taiwan contacts WASHINGTON: The State Department said Friday it will make it easier for US officials to meet Taiwanese... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:46pm
NASA space copter ready for first Mars flight WASHINGTON: The helicopter that NASA has placed on Mars could make its first flight over the Red Planet within two... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:46pm
Hands-free: Monkey plays video game - with its brain SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk's startup devoted to meshing brains with computers was closer to its dream on Friday, ... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:49pm
Workers urge Google parent to get tough on harassment SAN FRANCISCO: A letter calling for Google's parent company Alphabet to better protect people who report sexual... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:48pm
Europe Thousands protest in Belgrade, demand govt action to stop pollution BELGRADE: Several thousand people blocked traffic in front of the Serbian parliament on Saturday in a protest ... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Egypt unveils 3,000-year-old 'lost' city LUXOR: Archaeologists Saturday showed off their finds at what they say is the "largest" ancient city ever found in... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:48pm
PML-N demands ‘dismissal’ of PM, Buzdar LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal has demanded dismissal of PM Imran Khan... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
‘Government focusing on strengthening economy’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan, on Saturday, said that the government’s focus is to ... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
WB’s Girls Learn Women Earn Initiative: Telenor Pakistan trains 1,100 women in digital skills ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan has trained 1,100 women with digital skills under World Bank’s Girls Learn Women Earn... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Sheharyar directs USC MD to ensure fair sale of Ramazan Package PESHAWAR: Chairman, Parliamentary Special Committee on Kashmir Sheharyar Khan Afridi Saturday directed the Managing... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
PML-N MNA Javed Latif’s pre-arrest bail extended LAHORE: A sessions court on Saturday extended pre-arrest bail of PML-N MNA Javed Latif till April 12 in a case... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Govt to construct 16 new dams in Balochistan: Jam Kamal QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan has said that the government will construct 16 new dams in the... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Doors of Sindh govt open for business community: Murtaza KARACHI: Adviser to Sindh Chief Minister on Law and Environmental Barrister Murtaza Wahab said the doors of Sindh... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
COVID-19 claims 6 more lives in Sindh, infects 466 others KARACHI: As many as six more patients of Coronavirus lost their lives overnight while 466 new cases emerged across... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Heatwave to batter metropolis during next two days KARACHI: A short spell of heat-wave is expected to continue battering the metropolis during the next two days, the... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Corona vaccination: PBIF chief lauds govt’s decision to register whole population KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
PSP election rally today KARACHI: The election campaign of Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) for the by-election in NA-249 is in full swing, and the... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Sindh govt ready to run PSM, says minister KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said the provincial government is ready to run... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Letters Dubai versus the Saudi district This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Saudi district gears up for foreign firms" carried by the newspaper on... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
The power sector tariff dilemma The biggest economic headache this government inherited in 2018 was energy circular debt, which has only exacerbated... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
UK PM's loose talk on Brexit reverberates in N Ireland In the febrile build-up to Britain's Brexit deal with the European Union, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
In Houston, a race to vaccinate its student population On the campus of Houston University, students meet in small groups, sit alone at computers and attend virtual... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Clarification ISLAMABAD: Apropos "Appointment of SECP Commissioner: NAB likely to initiate another inquiry against Khaqan",... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Crime rate increases to an alarming level in Capital ISLAMABAD: Crime rate in the capital city has increased to an alarming level during the last week, as armed robbers... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Pakistan ready for talks if India ensures conducive environment: Qureshi MULTAN: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday said Pakistan was ready for dialogue with India ... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:47pm
106 shopkeepers held for violating Corona SOPs PESHAWAR: District administration Peshawar has sealed 106 shops and arrested shopkeepers during a crackdown on the... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:32am
Pakistan condemns firing on mosque in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned indiscriminate firing of heavy weapons and grenades on a mosque in... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:32am
World should recognize Pak efforts for promotion of peace: CJCSC RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza has said that the Pakistani nation... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:32am
CM lauds NED students' pedestrian bridge designs KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said the NED University of Engineering and Technology has proved ... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:32am
Punjab reports 57 corona deaths, 2,628 fresh cases LAHORE: There is no let up in coronavirus spread as well as causalities, as more 57 fatalities including 31 in ... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:32am
Grains Prices of essential kitchen items witness slight reduction ISLAMABAD: Prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a slight reduction during the week past as compared with... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Imran Khan commends Khyber Teaching Hospital revamp ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday commended Khyber Teaching Hospital revamp by sharing some pictures... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:32am
Farewell ceremony: Speakers hail Prof Dr M Nazir’s achievements in medical field LAHORE: Post Graduate Medical Institute Principal Prof Dr Sardar Muhammad Al-freed Zafar and Executive Director PINS... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:32am
Abbasi demands making Ojhri Camp blast report public ISLAMABAD: Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:32am
Governor rules out any retaliatory action against Tareen LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar has ruled out any possibility of retaliatory action against Jahangir Khan... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:32am
Buzdar orders provision of sugar at fixed rates LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has directed the administration to take strict measures for... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:32am
PTI MPs seek meeting with PM to discuss Tareen issue ISLAMABAD: A group of ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers Saturday wrote a letter to Prime Minister ... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:32am
Funeral prayers of 16 slain coal miners offered in Shangla PESHAWAR: The funeral prayer of 16 coal miners, which remains were recovered a day earlier from a mass grave in Toor... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:32am
Coca-Cola partners with Rizq to share meals in Ramazan ISLAMABAD: Coca-Cola, on Saturday, joined hands with Rizq (social welfare enterprise) to share meals with Pakistanis... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:32am
Eight killed in Jacobabad rival groups clash JACOBABAD: At least eight people including a woman and children were killed and several others injured in armed ... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:32am
Anti-people policies, Covid-19 pose equal threat to country: JI chief LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Siraj ul Haq has said the PTI’s anti-people policies and Covid-19 pose equal... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:32am
Individuals’ category: Modaraba cos can extend Rs20m housing finance: SECP ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed the Modaraba companies to extend... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Energy Asia gasoil cracks post second straight weekly gain SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for 10 ppm gasoil slipped on Friday, but posted a second consecutive weekly gain,... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Energy US natgas futures edge up for 3rd day on cooler CHICAGO: US natural gas futures edged on Friday on forecasts for cooler weather and higher heating demand in mid- to... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market ends on negative tone LAHORE: Performance of local cotton market on Saturday was the same as it experienced throughout the week. ... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (April 10, 2021)... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (April ... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Rates.Ports World Shipping Schedule KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (April 10, 2021).... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (April 10, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (April 11, 2021).... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
PML-N candidate leads Daska re-election KARACHI: PML-N’s Nosheen Iftikhar was leading the high stakes Daska NA-75 by-poll Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
CCP says govt should deregulate sugar prices ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued a "Policy Note" recommending that instead of... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Country reports 100 more deaths amid Covid-19 surge ISLAMABAD: The country on Saturday reported at least 100 deaths from Covid-19 - the second consecutive day for such... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Ministry apprehends $20m WB grant lapse ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training fears to face lapse in the World Bank grant ... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
SECP orders probe into PECO's affairs ISLAMABAD: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has ordered probe into the affairs of Pakistan... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Futures contracts: SECP unveils new conditions for investment by CIS ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has prescribed new conditions for investment in... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Action being taken against 17 sugar mills: Qureshi MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday said action is being taken against seventeen sugar mills and... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Tareen demands constitution of 'a fair team' LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Jahangir Tareen has demanded the constitution of "a fair team"... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Saudi Aramco in $12.4bn oil pipeline deal with EIG-led group RIYADH: Energy giant Saudi Aramco said it has struck a 12.4-billion-dollar deal to sell a minority stake in a newly... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Free, fair environment provided: CEC LAHORE: Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja has said that for conducting transparent by-election in the... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
ECP issues show-cause notices to PML-N MPA, Firdous ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Saturday issued show-cause notices to Pakistan Muslim League... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
E-voting plan: Cabinet members raise questions over security aspect ISLAMABAD: The Cab-inet members have reportedly raised questions over security of proposed E-voting plan of the... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Qureshi to visit Germany today ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi will undertake an official visit to Germany on 11-13 April... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
PSDP 2020-21: Rs500.94bn released against budgeted Rs650bn ISLAMABAD: The federal government has released Rs500.94 billion (77.1 percent) including Rs82 billion foreign aid ... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Industry Chinese diplomat invites Pakistani companies to attend online Canton Fair ISLAMABAD: Minister Counsellor, Embassy of China Xie Gouxiang on Saturday invited Pakistani companies to attend the... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:29am
Industry BoI making environment more friendly, less time-consuming ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BoI) has made significant progress on the 6th Doing Business Reforms Action Plan... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:29am
Putting a lid on inflation EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Hammad Azhar is right to make rising inflation his top priority right at the start. It... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Pakistan-Russia relations EDITORIAL: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's successful visit to Pakistan was perhaps one of Islamabad's... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
China hits Alibaba with record $2.78bn for market abuses SHANGHAI: Chinese regulators hit e-commerce giant Alibaba with a record 18.2 billion yuan ($2.78 billion) fine on... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:47pm
India protests US ship patrol in its waters NEW DELHI: India protested a US Navy warship conducting a patrol in its waters without prior consent, in a manoeuvre... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:47pm
Crude oil: Customs says has not cleared any Iranian ship till date ISLAMABAD: Customs authorities at ports across Pakistan have not cleared any Iranian origin ship containing crude ... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Seven killed after quake rocks Indonesia's Java island JAKARTA: At least seven people were killed after a 6.0 magnitude quake struck off the coast of Indonesia's main Java... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:49pm
Presidential Reference: SC to hear review petitions against judgment from 13th ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will hear review petitions against the SC judgment on Presidential Reference against... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Saudi Arabia executes three soldiers for 'high treason' RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Saturday executed three soldiers for "high treason", the defence ministry said, in a rare... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:49pm
Taxes UK tax break extension pumps up house prices LONDON: British house prices surged last month, mortgage lender Halifax said on Friday, a further sign that finance... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 10:29am
Australian photographer June Newton dies aged 97 BERLIN: Australian photographer June Newton has died aged 97 in Monte Carlo, the foundation she created announced... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Money & Banking World Bank says to commit $2bn to vaccines WASHINGTON: The World Bank Group will have committed $2 billion in financing by the end of April for COVID-19... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:49pm
Brazil raises $620m in huge concession auction SAO PAULO: Brazil wrapped up a massive auction Friday for concessions to operate 22 airports, a rail line and five... Updated 11 Apr, 2021 05:49pm
Commodities Ukraine grain exports unaffected by border tensions, say traders KYIV: Escalating tensions on Ukraine’s eastern border with Russia has not affected domestic grain exports and... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am
Commodities Tokyo rubber futures hit 2-month low TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures dropped to a nearly two-month low on Friday as concerns over resurgence in COVID-19... Published 11 Apr, 2021 05:27am