India virus surge drives record global daily cases PARIS: The world hit a new daily record of coronavirus cases due mainly to an explosion of the virus in India, but... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
S&P upgrades Greece debt to BB on ‘governance effectiveness’ WASHINGTON: S&P Global Ratings on Friday upgraded Greece’s debt to grade BB with a positive outlook as it... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Germany’s Greens chancellor candidate vows to get tough on Russia and China BERLIN: Germany must increase pressure on Russia following its military buildup at the Ukrainian border and strive... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Turkey probes second crypto exchange as market implodes ISTANBUL: Turkey on Saturday detained the chief of one of the country’s biggest cryptocurrency firms after... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Sri Lanka arrests top Muslim legislator over Easter attacks COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s police arrested a top Muslim legislator Saturday in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Avalanche kills eight Indians near China border NEW DELHI: At least eight workers were killed and hundreds were rescued after an avalanche struck a remote Himalayan... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Israeli PM calls for ‘calm’ after clashes OCCUPIED JERUSA-LEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday called for “calm on all sides” after... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Nepal reopens quake-toppled historic tower KATHMANDU: Nepal on Saturday inaugurated a replica of a historic tower that collapsed in a devastating 2015... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Czech PM under fire over EU conflict of interest report PRAGUE: Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis found himself under fire on Saturday after the European Commission... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
PTI’s second innings: overcast conditions? Prime minister Imran Khan has started the second innings of his 5-year term with a new zest. A clear message has ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Europe’s Covid recovery fund starts to fall into place Negotiations were difficult and the plan got off to a slow start, but Europe’s huge post-coronavirus recovery fund... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
New York state pension fund backs activist nominees in Exxon proxy fight New York state’s pension fund on Friday threw its support behind an activist fund’s slate of nominees to Exxon... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
NCOC considering lockdown in cities with high positivity ratio ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC), on Saturday said it is considering the enforcement of ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
NA Secretariat suspends activities from 26th to 30th ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat has suspended all its activities from April 26 to 30 amid hike in... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Covid-19: Qureshi extends support to Indian people ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Saturday, expressed Pakistan’s support to the people of India... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
CG in NY in contact with family of Nafiah: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office Saturday said Consul General of Pakistan in New York is in contact with the family of... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
98 more Covid-19 patients die in Punjab LAHORE: The Covid death toll in Punjab reached 7,897 after 98 more patients succumbed to the virus during the last ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Sindh sees 923 new cases of Covid-19 KARACHI: As many as 923 new cases of Covid-19 emerged while six more patients died overnight, Sindh Chief Minister... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Experts for improving awareness about saving water ISLAMABAD: Experts, on Saturday, stressed upon the need for improving awareness about saving water, building... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Child Protection Units to be extended in Punjab LAHORE: Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB) Chairperson Sarah Ahmad has said that they have decided to expand... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Negligence at airports caused third wave: Bilawal KARACHI: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday blamed negligence at ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
PPP to hold rally in NA-249 KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led Sindh government, who had earlier formally requested the Election... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
PBIF chief warns govt over plan to increase power tariff KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian Zahid... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Strict implementation of SOPs: Deployment of Army welcomed KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) Zubair Motiwala and President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
SE Asian leaders say consensus reached on ending Myanmar crisis JAKARTA: Southeast Asian leaders said they had agreed on a plan with Myanmar’s junta chief on Saturday to end the... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Recycled SpaceX Crew Dragon brings new crew to ISS WASHINGTON: A recycled SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts docked with the International Space... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
China eyes asteroid defence system, comet mission BEIJING: China will hold discussions on building a defence system against near-Earth asteroids, a senior space ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Biden recognizes Armenian genocide, defying Turkey in watershed WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Saturday recognized the 1915 killings of Armenians by Ottoman forces as... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Protests in London against remaining UK Covid rules LONDON: Huge crowds protested in London on Saturday against Britain’s remaining coronavirus restrictions, the... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Indonesia military says missing submarine sank with dozens aboard BALI: Debris has been recovered from a missing Indonesian submarine, the country’s navy said Saturday, suggesting... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
German prosecutors charge more VW managers in emissions scandal BERLIN: German prosecutors have charged 15 executives from Volkswagen AG and a car supplier in connection with the... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Child among 4 killed in Zimbabwe air force helicopter crash HARARE: A Zimbabwean military helicopter crashed into a house outside the capital Harare, killing a child and all... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
CTD issues red alert QUETTA: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Balochistan police has issued red alert regarding acts of terrorism in... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Queen appoints Pak-origin new High Sheriff NEWCASTLE: The Queen of England has chosen Pakistan-origin Farooq Hakim, a British Telecommunications expert, as the... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
FC seizes three non-customs paid vehicles CHAGAI: Frontier Corps, Taftan Rifles, in an operation against non-customs paid vehicles seized three... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Plea for removal of construction material from green belts KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has sought replies from federal and Sindh governments and authorities concerned... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
LHC to proceed with post-arrest bail plea of Kh Asif on 27th LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court will proceed with a post arrest bail petition of former defence... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to multilateralism ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Saturday, reaffirmed its abiding commitment to multilateralism and the central role of the... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Hot, dry weather may continue for two more days KARACHI: The hot and dry weather spell is expected to continue for another two days in Karachi, the Met Office said... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
APNS condoles demise of Raja Ibarat KARACHI: Sarmad Ali, President and Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Pak, Turkey FMs discuss Afghan peace, foreign troops’ withdrawal ANKARA: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu wherein they... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
KP CM conducts raid on Excise check post PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Saturday took prompt action over public complaints and conducted raid on... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Maryam cancels Karachi’s visit in wake of Covid situation LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice-president Maryam Nawaz has cancelled her Karachi visit in the wake... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Covid-19 claims 37 more lives in KP PESHAWAR: Coronavirus claimed 37 more lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in last 24 hours surging the toll from pandemic to... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Single national curriculum: People will never accept promotion of secularism, liberalism: JI chief LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said that people of Pakistan will never accept the promotion of... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Nearly 910 police officials affected by Covid-19: CCPO LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Ghulam Mahmood Dogar has said, as many as 910 police officers and... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Nawaz anxiously waiting to come back: Maryam LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice-president Maryam Nawaz said on Saturday that Nawaz Sharif is... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
CWC politicization could harm disarmament efforts: Pakistan ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani diplomat has cautioned the international community against politicisation of Chemical Weapons... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
President for devising master plan for renovation of National Museum KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday directed to devise a comprehensive master plan for renovation and... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
134 held for violating SOPs, profiteering PESHAWAR: District administration Peshawar has arrested 56 persons on violation of Corona preventive standard... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Need emphasised for Pak-Iran JEC reactivation LAHORE: The ruling group of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called for... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Illegal sale of cigarettes hampers SDGs achievement KARACHI: Illegal sale of cigarettes in Pakistan has hampered the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
NA-249 by-poll: ECP seeks appointment of healthcare staff KARACHI: In the wake of rising Covid-19 cases, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has asked the Karachi... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Capital witnesses rising crime rate amid high security ISLAMABAD: There were 55 incidents of crime in the heavily guarded capital during the last week, resulting in the... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
FCCI hopes withdrawal of cases of 16-MPO to help restore business FAISALABAD: Engineer Hafiz Ihtisham Javed President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) has ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (April 24, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (April 25, 2021).... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Govt hints at imposing countrywide lockdown KARACHI: The government has hinted at imposing a complete lockdown in the country if the current Covid-19 situation... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
RDA deposits exceed $1bn in 7 months KARACHI: The Roshan Digital Account, a banking solution for Non-Resident Pakistanis (NRPs), has fetched inflows... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Discos management contracts in sell-off process: PC to propose to CCoP to include provincial stakes ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) is to propose to the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) to... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Lebanon launches first electric car despite crisis BEIRUT: A Lebanon-made electric car made its debut Saturday, the first time the Mediterranean country has... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
AGP lists serious issues in payment of refunds ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has declared that the slack monitoring, absence of post-refund... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
PM thanks overseas Pakistanis ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday thanked the overseas Pakistanis as the cumulative inflow deposits... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
IT, ITeS export remittances show robust growth ISLAMABAD: The IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) export remittances comprising computer services and call center... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Army personnel start enforcing SOPs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army on Saturday implementing National Coordination and Operation Centre (NCOC) have taken ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
People aged 60-64: Walk-in vaccination from today: Asad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Saturday announced that from Sunday, ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Saudi Arabia imposes travel ban on Pakistan, India KARACHI: Saudi Arabia has imposed a travel ban on Pakistan and suspended all travel permissions to the Iqama holders... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
President urges masses to adopt SOPs KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi, on Saturday, appealed the masses to determinedly adopt precautionary measures to... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Kuwait, Iran restrict India flights KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait and Iran restricted flights and passengers from India until further notice after the south Asian... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
PM expresses solidarity with India over Covid-19 crisis ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday expressed solidarity with the people of India battling coronavirus ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
157 die in 24 hours: Highest single-day deaths recorded ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Saturday recorded highest single-day Covid-19 deaths with 157 fatalities reported in the past... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Licence renewal, spectrum auction in AJK, GB: PTA picks Telconet as consultant ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has selected Telconet Services (Pvt) Ltd as consultant for... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Foreign national involved in Quetta blast: police QUETTA: The police investigation team has made key progress in investigation of Wednesday's bomb blast at Quetta's... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Iran fuel tanker attacked off Syria BEIRUT: An Iranian tanker was attacked off Syria's coast Saturday sparking a fire, in the first assault of its kind... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Justice Isa’s wife: SC urged to delete ‘parts’ of judgement relating to sending matter to FBR ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been urged to delete the “parts of the judgement” relating to sending the ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Tech institutes to be established around new SEZs: Asim Bajwa ISLAMABAD: CPEC Authority Chairman Lt-General Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) on Saturday said clusters of tech institutes... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Letters ‘The Quetta blast’ This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “The Quetta blast” carried by the newspaper on Friday. The... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
The elite and its privileges EDITORIAL: The prime minister stated the obvious yet again when he lamented that the country’s elite had gotten ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
The need to promote tourism EDITORIAL: The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been talking about promoting tourism to bolster the... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Commodities Gold prices move up KARACHI: Gold prices went up to Rs 104,500 per tola in the domestic market on Saturday, showing a rise of Rs200.... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Bitcoin falls 1.8pc to $50,270 BENGALURU: Bitcoin dropped 1.77% to $50,269.9 on Saturday, losing $906.75 from its previous close. Bitcoin, the... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Grains Prices of essential kitchen items decline ISLAMABAD: Prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a declining trend during this week past as compared to... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Money & Banking Meezan Bank records PAT of Rs6.1bn in 1QCY21 KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Meezan Bank Limited in its meeting, held at Karachi on April 20, 2021 approved ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Commodities Sindh, B’tan: Passco may not meet wheat procurement targets LAHORE: The Pakistan Agricultural Services and Supplies Corporation (PASSCO) may not be able to meet its procurement... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Taxes Tobacco industry accused of earning millions but paying ‘peanuts’ in terms of taxes ISLAMABAD: The multi-national tobacco industry in Pakistan has been earning millions of rupees annually through the... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Energy Clean energy shift a chance to ‘raise’ people and the economy: Biden BARCELONA: From installing solar energy in villages in Sierra Leone to making electric buses for American schools,... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Celebrated Italian singer Milva dies at 81 ROME: Celebrated Italian singer Milva, who achieved fame with her beloved performances in the 1960s and 70s, has ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Companies Panasonic to buy AI logistics firm Blue Yonder for $7.1bn TOKYO Panasonic will buy American AI supply chain software firm Blue Yonder for $7.1 billion, the Japanese company... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (April 24, 2021).... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend persists on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market on Saturday remained sluggish. Market sources told that trading volume remained ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Energy Australian state approves extension of GFG coal mine MELBOURNE: An Australian state planner has approved the expansion of a metallurgical coal mine in New South Wales ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Commodities Cargill to build new Canadian canola plant as demand booms WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): Cargill Inc will build a $350-million canola plant in Regina, Saskatchewan, the US ... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Taxes Argentina mulling grains export tax hike: gov’t official BUENOS AIRES: Argentina is considering an increase in grains export taxes, an official told local radio on Friday,... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Energy Asia Distillates: Jet fuel cracks gain; virus resurgence seen denting demand SINGAPORE: Asia’s refining margins for jet fuel rose on Friday, climbing to their strongest level in more than two... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sunday, April 25, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS BULLETIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS BULLETIN 06:55... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
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 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Rates.Ports World Shipping Schedule KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (April 24, 2021).... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (April 24, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am
Companies Volkswagen warns of worsening output hit from chip shortage BERLIN/LONDON: Volkswagen AG has warned managers to prepare for a bigger production hit in the second quarter than... Published 25 Apr, 2021 03:13am