Probe commission report: Mess in oil industry pertains to Ogra rules ISLAMABAD: The inquiry commission report on shortage of petroleum product has exposed that much of the mess that... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Modi asks Indians to do better to stop virus amid new surge NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi late Tuesday called on Indians to step up their efforts to battle the... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Former US vice president Walter Mondale dies WASHINGTON: Former US Vice President Walter Mondale, a liberal icon who famously told voters to expect a tax ... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Syria names new central bank chief DAMASCUS: President Bashar al-Assad appointed a new central bank chief on Tuesday, a week after the former governor... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:08am
US unveils cybersecurity plan for electric power system WASHINGTON: The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled plans to improve cybersecurity for the US electric power... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Russia ramps up Black Sea military exercises MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday stepped up military exercises in the Black Sea, as Washington branded Moscow’s looming... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Chad President Deby dies after battling rebels N’DJAMENA: Chad’s President Idriss Deby Itno died Tuesday from wounds sustained in battle after three decades in... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am
G7 foreign ministers to meet in person for first time since 2019 LONDON: Britain announced Tuesday that G7 foreign and development ministers will hold their first face-to-face... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am
Brazil has S Hemisphere’s highest overall Covid-19 death rate RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil, the country with the world’s second-highest Covid-19 death toll after the United States,... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am
World airline federation blasts UK virus test ‘scam’ PARIS: The chief of the International Air Transport Association on Tuesday said airlines are suffering a “scam”... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am
Boeing extends retirement age for CEO NEW YORK: Boeing announced Tuesday that it will lift the company’s retirement age for David Calhoun to 70, ... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am
Freedom index finds journalism blocked in 130+ countries PARIS: The annual report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Tuesday that journalism was at least partly blocked... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am
IBM turnover picks up thanks to cloud silver lining SAN FRANCISCO: US computer giant IBM soothed market jitters Monday with better-than-expected results and a slight... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am
DAE buys Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX jets PARIS: US plane builder Boeing said Tuesday that it had sold 15 of its troubled 737 MAX jets to Dubai Aerospace... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am
HSBC bosses swap plush executive floor for hot desking LONDON: Banking giant HSBC has axed the plush executive floor at its London headquarters, forcing top brass to share... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am
Flash floods kill 14 in Angolan capital LUANDA: Flash floods triggered by torrential rains in Angola have killed at least 14 people and displaced around... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am
Myanmar authorities detain Japanese journalist on fake news allegation BANGKOK: Myanmar authorities should immediately release Japanese journalist Yuki Kitazumi and drop any pending... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am
TLP has agreed to call off protests: Rashid LAHORE: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday said the government had held negotiations with TLP leaders,... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
PM wishes Manmohan Singh speedy recovery from Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday wished Manmohan Singh, former Indian prime minister, a speedy recovery... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Vivo Pakistan announces contactless customer support KARACHI: Vivo, the leading global smartphone brand, makes its customer support accessible remotely through WhatsApp... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
OPPO releases new A54 smartphone KARACHI: OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, announces the launch of OPPO A54 in Pakistan. OPPO A54 users... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am
Afghan peace conference in Turkey postponed KABUL: A Washington-backed Afghan peace conference in Turkey has been postponed over non-participation by the... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 20, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 21, 2021).... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ======================================= CONES ... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
KE signed MoU to automate the issuance of wiring test certificates KARACHI: With a vision to facilitate customers and streamline the process of acquiring new connections under the... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
CAA updates international travel categories KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Tuesday has extended its travel advisory for passengers arriving from... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
10-member inter-ministerial body to improve logistics chain ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet has constituted a 10-member inter-ministerial committee to rationalize processes and develop... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Senior journalist Absar Alam injured in attack ISLAMABAD: Unidentified assailants shot and injured senior journalist and former Pakistan Electronic Media ... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Sindh asks ECP to postpone NA-249 by-election KARACHI: The Sindh government on Tuesday has filed a petition in Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), requesting ... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Desperate call for debt relief Last week, Prime Minister Imran Khan once again urged the global community, particularly financial organisations, to... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
MLIs: Notes on underlying concepts Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty-Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS)... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Bumpy first weeks of Harris’ immigration role show challenges of the job When President Joe Biden entrusted Vice President Kamala Harris in March with leading US diplomatic efforts to cut... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Letters ‘A difficult economic triangle’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed carried by the newspaper on Friday. The writer, Dr Omer Javed, has... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Sino-Pak ties to be strengthened more in future: envoy PESHAWAR: The China-Pakistan relations will continue to grow in the years to come as the two countries celebrate 70... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
LHC directs CS to ensure availability of sugar at Rs85 LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday censured the government for making the citizens stand in long queues to buy... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
CM vows to provide maximum relief to masses LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister, Usman Buzdar in a meeting with provincial ministers said that nobody will be allowed... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
FIO gives Rs2.13bn relief to policyholders in 2020 ISLAMABAD: On the directive of President Dr Arif Alvi, the federal insurance ombudsman (FIO) has provided a monetary... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
PPA hosts Iftar-dinner HYDERABAD: Proud Pakistan Award Director Salman Abrahani and ARB Chairperson Madam Anjum Anwar hosted an Iftar ... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
PACRA assigns PG3 project grading to Oasis Park Residencia KARACHI: The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited assigns Project Grading of PG3 to Oasis Park Residencia (A ... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Govts should provide relief to masses: Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum Mian Zahid... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
5,445 Covid-19 cases detected, 137 deaths reported countrywide ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Tuesday, detected 5,445 Covid-19 cases by carrying out 68,002 tests, and reported 137... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
NICVD sets up its 31st centre in Malir Cantt KARACHI: National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) in collaboration with the Government of Sindh has... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Governor for setting up passport office in Thatta THATTA: A high-level meeting was held at Thatta Circuit House under the chairmanship of Sindh Governor Imran Ismail... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Disqualification of Sindh CM cases: SHC orders conclusion of arguments KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday ordered the conclusion of the arguments in next hearing of the case... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
First-ever model police station Ferozabad inaugurated KARACHI: Karachi Police Chief Ghulam Nabi Memon has inaugurated the first ever model Police Station Ferozabad of... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rs17.7bn approved for purchase of snorkels, fire tenders KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Tuesday approved Rs 17.7 billion to purchase eight snorkels, fire... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Ahmed made FPCCI body’s convener LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has nominated Muhammad Ahmad,... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Doubtful BISP beneficiaries: Body to find out facts into no-recovery worth Rs2.5bn ISLAMABAD: The management of the BISP has constituted an inquiry committee to find out the facts into no-recovery... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:11am
PTCL signs agreement with NIFT for secure bill payment options ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) signed an agreement with National Institutional... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am
Fitrana fixed at Rs140 per person ISLAMABAD: This year’s minimum Sadqa-e-Fitr or Fitrana, an obligatory charitable donation all Muslims are required... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am
Punjab govt constitutes ‘Fall Army Worm’ body LAHORE: The Punjab agriculture department has constituted ‘Fall Army Worm (FAW)’ management committees on... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am
Ehsaas Programme: Tarin underlines need to replace untargeted subsidies ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has underlined the need to replace untargeted subsidies... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am
NUML, ICCI sign MoU to promote industry-academia linkages ISLAMABAD: The National University of Modern Languages (NUML) and the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am
Hammad formally takes over charge of Ministry of Energy ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy, Hammad Azhar has formally taken over charge of Ministry of Energy. ... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am
Punjab reports 104 deaths in last 24 hours LAHORE: The novel coronavirus continues to wreak havoc as 104 more deaths were reported across Punjab, including 46... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am
Lankan monks visit Badshahi Mosque LAHORE: A delegation of Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka visited Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort on Tuesday. Speaking ... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am
JI chief demands repatriation of Dr Aafia from US LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Siraj ul Haq has demanded of the government to take practical steps for the release... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:09am
CM performs balloting of LDA City Naya Pakistan Apartments LAHORE: The balloting of the LDA City Naya Pakistan Apartments project was held at CM’s Office on Tuesday with... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am
Vaccination of people in their fifties begins today LAHORE: Punjab is all set to start the next round of Corona vaccination for people of 50-59 years from Wednesday... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am
PM should have addressed parliament on present crises: Khaqan ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senior leader and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Zardari’s initial training was on the streets “You say tomato a la American style and I say tomaato a la British style.” “Frankly I don’t care two hoots... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Ahsan lambastes PM’s claims on economy, Tarin’s appointment ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary-General Ahsan Iqbal lambasted Prime Minister Imran ... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am
ECP disqualification decision: IHC adjourns hearing of plea seeking to quash case against Faryal ISLAMABAD: Islamab-ad High Court (IHC) Tuesday adjourned the hearing in a petition seeking to quash disqualification... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am
SC places three questions before Justice Isa ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court asked three questions from Justice Qazi Faez Isa for a decision on the fate of review... Updated 21 Apr, 2021 10:10am
FM arrives in Iran to hold talks with leadership TEHRAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrived here in Iran’s capital on a three-day official visit on... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
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 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Tuesday (April ... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (April 20, 2021).... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
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 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
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 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (April 20,... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
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 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (April 20, 2021).... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ========================... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ========================... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,215.4297 Bid... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,531.9123... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
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 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (April 20, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 21 Apr, 2021 03:21am