US orders staff to leave Kabul due to threats WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday ordered non-essential staff to leave its Kabul embassy, citing increased... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Southern Balochistan: Roads development to improve Gwadar’s connectivity with North: Asim ISLAMABAD: CPEC Authority Chairman Lt-General Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) Tuesday said the development of roads in ... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Tarin briefed on FATF action plan progress ISLAMABAD: Lubna Farooq Malik, Director General, Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU), on Tuesday, briefed the Minister... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Bangladesh journalist Abu Tayeb jailed under Digital Security Act NEW YORK: Bangladesh authorities should immediately and unconditionally release journalist Abu Tayeb, and reform the... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Israel committing ‘apartheid’ against Palestinians: Human Rights Watch OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Human Rights Watch said Tuesday that Israel is committing the crime of “apartheid” by ... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
City of London to create new homes from empty offices LONDON: Offices in London’s City finance district left empty by the pandemic will be transformed into at least... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
EU adopts strategy on sending irregular migrants back BRUSSELS: The EU is looking to plug a big gap in migration policy by boosting measures to have irregular migrants... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
China’s industrial profits nearly doubled BEIJING: Profits at China’s industrial firms nearly doubled in March from a year ago, as demand for raw materials... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Three European journalists killed in Burkina Faso OUAGADOUGOU: Two Spanish journalists and one Irish have been murdered in an attack on an anti-poaching patrol in... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
US to let Chinese students start school year, easing Covid rules WASHINGTON: The United States said Tuesday it was easing remaining Covid-19 restrictions on international students,... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Embattled Philippine journalist wins UN press prize PARIS: The UN’s cultural agency on Tuesday awarded its annual press freedom prize to Philippine journalist Maria... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Tesla reports higher profits, says expansion on track NEW YORK: Tesla reported a jump in first-quarter profits Monday on surging electric vehicle sales, and the... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Aid begins to arrive in Covid-stricken India NEW DELHI: The first emergency medical supplies arrived in India on Tuesday as part of a global campaign to staunch ... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Covid-19 pandemic takes 107 more lives: Punjab govt increasing number of ventilators, oxygenated beds LAHORE: The Covid-19 pandemic continued to play wreak, as death toll in Punjab reached 8,097 after 107 more patients... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Vehicle monitoring solutions: TPL Trakker partners with MMBL KARACHI: TPL Trakker has partnered with Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL), the largest digital bank in... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Punjab govt to procure vaccine: Crackdown on those selling cylinders at exorbitant rates ordered LAHORE: Punjab government will procure corona vaccine with an amount of Rs. 1.5 billion and the CM directed... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Number of shops, markets, hotels sealed in Karachi KARACHI: The city administration on Tuesday came in action against the violators of Covid-19 standard operating... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Pensions delay: SHC directs to freeze CM’s, cabinet members’ salaries SUKKUR: Sindh High Court (SHC) Tuesday directed to stop salaries of Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Cabinet... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
‘Punjab Aab-e-Pak Authority working on new projects worth Rs4bn’ LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Tuesday said that the Punjab Aab-e-Pak Authority is working... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:07am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 27, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 28, 2021).... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Covid-19 vaccine: Pakistan for ensuring equitable, affordable supply ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Tuesday, emphasised the need for ensuring equitable and... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:09am
Buzdar takes stock of corona situation LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired the meeting of the cabinet committee for corona at his... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:09am
No concrete policy made to overcome Covid-19: Abbasi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said ... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:09am
PTI govt ruined country’s development: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secretary general Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said record increase in... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
KP health minister booked for violating Covid SOPs PESHAWAR: The district administration Peshawar on Tuesday booked the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Health Taimur... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Javed Latif arrested after dismissal of pre-arrest bail LAHORE: Police on Tuesday arrested PML-N MNA Javed Latif after dismissal of his interim pre-arrest bail by a ... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Pesco ensuring uninterrupted power supply in Ramazan: CEO PESHAWAR: Chief Executive Peshawar Electric Supply Company Engineer Muhammad Jabbar Khan said that the company is... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
142 Covid-19 deaths, 4,487 infections reported countrywide: NCOC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Tuesday, reported 4,487 coronavirus infections and 142 Covid-19 deaths, taking the national... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Gilani's appeal: IHC issues notice to AGP ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notice to the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) in response to ... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Targeted financial sanctions: SECDIV delegated powers to notify UNSC resolutions ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has delegated powers to Strategic Export Control Division (SECDIV) to notify ... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Protection, promotion of women's rights: President seeks CII chairman's help ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has asked the chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) to play his role ... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The uncle doesn't know how the phrase goes "It's so funny - here is Uncle Shahbaz trying to get her to shut up..." "Ah but the Uncle doesn't know how the... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Sindh cabinet approves creation of water commission KARACHI: The provincial cabinet of Sindh in its around five hours prolonged sitting, approved important water act,... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
NAB files 5th corruption reference against Zardari ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), on Tuesday, filed a fifth corruption reference against former... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
All set for by-poll in NA-249 Karachi West II: ECP ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Tuesday announced to have completed all the arrangements with ... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Govt monitoring oxygen demand/supply situation: Dr Faisal ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan has said that the government is... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Fatima Jinnah Hostel: PPP demands withdrawal of eviction notices ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has expressed grave concern over the notices issued to women working in... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Saudi envoy meets ministers to finalise agenda prior to PM's visit ISLAMABAD: Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan HE Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki is reportedly holding meetings with different... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
SC orders FIA to remove 53 employees inducted sans FPSC test ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, ordered the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to remove its 53 employees,... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
'Rs1.2trn package disbursed to industries' ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Dr Mohammad Jahanzeb Khan, said that despite facing a tax ... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Fauji Foundation MD meets Wapda chief LAHORE: Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (r) said on Tuesday that Wapda has been constructing as many as eight... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
CM reviews steps for providing relief to masses LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired a meeting in his office on Tuesday to review steps for... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Sindh Assembly: 'PPP turned province into ruins': opposition KARACHI: Opposition parties on Tuesday continued to criticize the ruling PPP government over 'turning the province... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
'Solid waste management to start work within 15 days' HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Muhammad Abbas Baloch presiding over a meeting with the concerned... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
'Ill-planned' power sector to increase problems KARACHI: Civil society activists have urged the government to establish a parliamentary commission to investigate... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Covid-19: Sindh govt urges SHC to hear urgent cases only KARACHI: Sindh government has requested the Sindh High Court (SHC) to only allow hearings of urgent cases due to the... Updated 28 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Letters Refund payments This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “’Serious issues’ in payment of refunds” carried by the... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Unmasking the ‘Mafias’ Lately the so-called ‘Mafias’ are being increasingly blamed for almost all the ills that the national economy is... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Untapped export potential The World Bank in its recent report states that Pakistan’s potential annual exports are $88.1 billion, about four... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Bankers call for more bang to Britain’s big finance fightback Shortly after Britain left the European Union, finance minister Rishi Sunak pledged a series of measures he dubbed... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Stocks China’s blue-chip share index climb SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip share index shed early losses to end higher on Tuesday, helped by a boost from... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Stocks Tuesday early afternoon trade: Main indexes dip as Tesla, 3M weigh NEW YORK: Lacklustre results from Tesla and 3M dragged Wall Street’s main indexes lower on Tuesday, shifting... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq at record highs NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs on Monday, fuelled by Tesla Inc and other heavyweight... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Stocks Major Gulf markets mixed DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf closed mixed on Tuesday, with petrochemical shares boosting the Qatari ... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Stocks Japanese shares dip TOKYO: Japanese shares inched lower on Tuesday as a slew of corporate earnings failed to meet investors’ high... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Stocks FTSE 100 drops; HSBC climbs LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 dropped on Tuesday, as export-heavy companies took a hit from a perky pound,... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Tuesday Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
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 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Rates.BR Index PSX slides in volatile trade: BRIndex100 drifts lower KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a volatile session and after moving both ways, closed on a... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Energy Byco earns impressive net profit of Rs2.17bn in nine months KARACHI: Pakistan's leading oil refining company, Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited ("Byco"), reported financial... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures climb NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose to their highest since the first week of March on Tuesday, tracking strength in... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Energy Oil prices rise despite OPEC+ sticking to raising output NEW YORK: Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as OPEC, Russia and their allies will stick to plans to raise output... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Commodities Palm oil jumps most in 11 months JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures logged their biggest jump in 11 months to close 4.76% higher on Tuesday after... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Commodities China’s March net gold imports via Hong Kong hit 15-month high BEIJING: China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong in March surged to their highest since December 2019, Hong Kong... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Commodities Arabica coffee climbs to highest level since 2017 LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE rose to the highest level in more than three years on Tuesday with supplies ... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Commodities Analysts cut gold forecasts as economic growth recovers BENGALURU: Analysts and traders have slashed their gold price forecasts, with many believing a return to last... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Commodities Gold steadies in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold held steady in Asian trade on Tuesday as market awaits a US Federal Reserve meeting for cues on its... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Commodities Supply woes propel palladium to new peaks in Europe AMSTERDAM/LONDON: Palladium prices scaled a record peak on Tuesday on persistent supply worries, while gold held a... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Corn, wheat hit 8-year highs CHICAGO: Chicago corn, wheat and soyabean futures extended a rally on Tuesday to eight-year highs, supported by corn... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Palladium races to record NEW YORK: Palladium prices hit a record on Tuesday, spurred by persistent supply worries, while gold held a narrow... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Commodities Iron ore futures higher HANOI: Iron ore futures in Asia rose on Tuesday, as data showing strong profit growth at China’s industrial firms... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Commodities Vietnam raises anti-dumping duties on some Chinese aluminium products HANOI: Vietnam said on Tuesday it had raised slightly the tax rates on its anti-dumping measures on some aluminium... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 162,759 tonnes of cargos comprising 118,755 tonnes of import cargos and... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 9.856 ... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Energy Asia gasoline refining margin lingers near a month’s low SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline crack inched up on Tuesday, but still lingered close to its weakest level in a month,... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Commodities Canadian farmers seen planting more canola, but less than expected WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): Canadian farmers intend to expand canola plantings as they look to cash in on record high... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Cotton & Textile Subdued business on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained sluggish. Market sources told that trading volume remained very... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Stocks European shares down AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks ended a shade lower on Tuesday as optimism over strong British earnings was offset... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices.... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (April 27, 2021)... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (April 27, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (April 27, 2021).... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (April 27, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (April 27, 2021).... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: PKR continues to lose KARACHI: On Tuesday after market close, PKR continued to lose value against USD in both interbank and open markets.... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (April 27, 2021).... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
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 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (April 27, 2021).... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (April 27, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 27, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 27, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 27, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 27, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,512.4535... Published 28 Apr, 2021 03:18am