Monsoon arrangements reviewed HYDERABAD: Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad Fuad Ghaffar Soomro presiding over a meeting at Shahbaz Hall today to ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
COAS emphasizes resolve to confront global phenomenon of terrorism QUETTA: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Command & Staff College (C&SC), Quetta... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Power breakdowns in Karachi: Governor directs KE MD to resolve issues KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Monday directed Managing Director K-Electric Monis Alvi to personally look... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
PPP rejects Centre's bid to 'delay' AJK election ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has rejected the federal government's bid to "delay" the upcoming Azad... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Ex-IHC judge's petition: SC raises key question ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has questioned whether it is appropriate for a serving judge to express his concerns... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Damaged towers in Sindh: NTDC completes repair and rehabilitation work LAHORE: National Transmission and Desptach Company Limited (NTDC) has completed the repair and rehabilitation work ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
KPP case: NAB fails again to file supplementary reference ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday again failed to file a supplementary reference before... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Covid-19: Umar compares Pak, India mortality rates ISLAMABAD: National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Head and Planning Minister Asad Umar said on Monday the ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Strong windstorm leads to disruption of power supply LAHORE: A strong windstorm on Monday afternoon led to a disruption in power supply as the Northern and Sheikhupura... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
PPRA rules: Panel examines MoFA's compliance ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, on Monday, examined the compliance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Qureshi for global partnership against climate change ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Monday urged the nations across the world to develop a global... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Macron, Merkel want explanations from US, Denmark over spying report PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday that they expected the US... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
US, EU leaders call for more action at climate summit SEOUL: Top US and EU representatives on Monday urged other countries to do more in the global initiative towards a... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Africa Scores of children abducted in Nigeria KANO, (Nigeria): Gunmen kidnapped scores of children from an Islamic seminary in central Nigeria, officials said, ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Britain to accelerate relocation for Afghan staff LONDON: Britain on Monday announced plans to accelerate its relocation of Afghan staff who worked with the military... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Global warming blamed for 1 in 3 heat-related deaths PARIS: More than a third of summer heat-related fatalities are due to climate change, researchers said Monday,... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
WHO switches to Greek alphabet for virus variant names GENEVA: Covid-19 variants are to be known by letters of the Greek alphabet to avoid stigmatising nations where they... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
IAEA 'concerned' over undeclared Iran sites VIENNA: The UN nuclear watchdog Monday voiced concern Iran had not clarified queries over sites where undeclared... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Members agree to strengthen WHO, boost global pandemic response GENEVA: World Health Organization members agreed Monday to strengthen the global body at the heart of the pandemic... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Parliamentarians for implementation of CM’s development package FAISALABAD: The meeting of the District Coordination Committee was held in the Committee Room of the DC Office ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
JIC notified to probe alleged presence of contaminated sludge ISLAMABAD: A Joint Investigation Committee (JIC) has been notified under Director General Ports & Shipping to... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Thalassemia Centre inaugurated LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid inaugurated the 20-bedded Thalessemia Centre at the Holy Family... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Italy faces ‘formidable’ post-Covid challenge: central bank ROME: Italy faces a “formidable” challenge as it tries to fix its long-ailing economy with the help of EU... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
New eurozone business loans plunge FRANKFURT: New lending to euro zone companies plunged in April, indicating that banks are tightening access to ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
NA panel concerned over PD move to alter bill through Ord ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Power Monday expressed its concern at the Power Division move... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Tareen tells govt to 'stop playing politics' on his issue LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Jahangir Tareen urged the government to stop playing politics... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
FY22 Budget: PML-N will not allow govt to 'impose IMF demands': Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and leader of the opposition in the National Assembly... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
$76.28m Korean loan received for IT Park project ISLAMABAD: The government has received a loan of $76.28 million from the Republic of Korea for establishment of the... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
PPP condemns media ordinance ISLAMABAD: Condemning the Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) Ordinance 2021, the PPP Parliamentary Leader ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
PM orders setting up of Islamabad Special Tech Zone at earliest ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said promotion of information technology was a priority for his... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
SEZs to be futile if industries not installed timely: CPEC body ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Committee on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has observed that the ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Smoking serious threat to health: Firdous LAHORE: A webinar titled 'commit to quit' was held here at the Government College University Lahore on Monday in... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: What's dangerous? "Too much exposure is dangerous..." "Agreed, too much exposure to the sun is a known cause of skin cancer."... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Swiss companies happy with business environment: ambassador LAHORE: Benedict de Cerjat, Ambassador of Switzerland, has said that Swiss companies working in Pakistan are happy... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Pakistan mandated to host World Environment Day for its leading role ISLAMABAD: Pakistan despite the least contributor to global green house gases emissions has been bearing the burden... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Kuwait restores visas for Pakistani citizens: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Monday confirmed that Kuwait has restored visas for family re-unions and business... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Gesture will boost trade, tourism: Sheikh Rashid ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Monday met with Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Thamer Al-Salem... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Governor meets US legislators LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar met the US Congressmen, US Senator and mayors and discussed Pak-US... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Moonis for enhancing education budget LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) leader Moonis Elahi has suggested the government to allocate at least 5 to ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Absence from Senate sitting: Sanjrani comes down hard on PD officials ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani Monday came down hard on the top officials of Power Division for their... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Farmers' associations warn of 'besieging' Punjab Assembly LAHORE: The growers organizations have warned to besiege the Punjab Assembly if the non-payment of delayed payment ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Ahsan for inquiry into 'Walton Airport scandal' LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal has blamed the PTI government for causing... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
World No Tobacco Day observed by PANAH ISLAMABAD: Every year, all over the world, World No Tobacco Day was celebrated on May 31. Pakistan National Heart... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Ex-Sindh minister meets Shujaat LAHORE: Pakistan People's Party leader and former Sindh Minister Maqbool Ahmad Sheikh and Sardar Salim Jan Mazari... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Corona positivity rate remains 2.77pc in Punjab LAHORE: Out of 22,109 Covid-19 tests conducted during the last 24 hours, 613 fresh virus cases and 17 fatalities ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Sindh reports four cases of Indian Covid-19 variant KARACHI: Four confirmed cases of a coronavirus variant first identified in India have been reported in Sindh,... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Letters Record wheat production This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “Country witnesses record production of wheat: minister” carried ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
One of world’s largest steel empires faces uncertain future Sanjeev Gupta’s Liberty Steel company — one of the world’s largest steel empires — faces an uncertain future... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Water conflicts The reasons for the collapse of the ancient Indus Valley riverine Civilisation are unclear, but most experts are... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Factors impacting on FY22 budgets There is a need to identify some of the factors which are likely to impact on the key budgetary magnitudes of the... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
How to revive economy? Pakistan’s economy is currently facing multi-dimensional economic challenges that include slower economic growth,... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Prof Mumtaz made Dean Faculty Business, Economics & Administrative Sciences LAHORE: Governor Punjab/Chancellor Punjab University has appointed Prof Dr Mumtaz Anwar Chaudhry as dean Faculty... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
CM inaugurates ‘Khidmat Aap Ki Dehleez Par’ programme LAHORE: Inaugurating the “Khidmat Aap Ki Dehleez Par” programme Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
World No Tobacco Day: Smoking kills around 8m people across the world ISLAMABAD: The number of smokers in Pakistan has reached over 29 million, as the total number of tobacco users in ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Stocks Indian shares rally BENGALURU: Indian shares ended 1% higher on Monday, extending their rally from last week, as a declining trend in... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Stocks Japanese shares end lower TOKYO: Japanese shares closed lower on Monday, as investors locked in gains after a recent rally, although the ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Stocks UAE, Saudi indexes log monthly gain as ME markets mixed DUBAI: Middle Eastern stock markets closed mixed on Monday, with indexes in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Stocks European stocks fall from record but post fourth monthly gain AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks slipped from record highs on Monday in subdued trading due to holidays in major... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Stocks China stocks post best month in six SHANGHAI: China stocks eked out gains on Monday and posted their best monthly gain in six as soft domestic factory... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Stocks Nigerian FX volumes surge ABUJA: A total of $1.250 billion traded across Nigeria’s currency markets last week, up 0.72% from a week earlier,... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Stocks Australian shares down, NZ up SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares retreated on Monday after hitting a record high earlier in the session, as... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Stocks US, UK markets closed NEW YORK/LONDON: Stocks, financial and commodity markets in New York and London were closed on Monday. US markets... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Sindh declines Buzdar’s invitation to MPAs to visit barrages KARACHI: The Sindh government has rejected the Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar’s offer to organise a visit of... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
SHC holiday KARACHI: High Court of Sindh and its Bench at Sukkur and Circuit Courts at Hyderabad and Larkana will remain closed... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Tobacco taxation in Pakistan: Activists question interference of few world bodies ISLAMABAD: Anti-tobacco activists have questioned the interference of few international business associations in... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 31, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 1, 2021).... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (May 31, 2021).... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
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 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Rates.BR Index KSE-100 Index strengthens: BRIndex100 rallies KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bullish trend with brisk trading activity on the back of... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Energy LPG price increased by Rs8/kg ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has increased the LPG price by Rs8 per kg for the month of... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Grains ICCO sees global cocoa surplus LONDON: The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), citing favourable growing conditions, on Monday forecast a... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Energy Eni, BP in talks over oil and gas assets in Algeria LONDON/MILAN: BP and Eni are in talks over the future of their oil and gas assets in Algeria as the two groups... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Energy Iran oil minister calls for tripling output as a 'priority' TEHRAN: Iran should almost triple its crude output as a "priority" to boost its political clout, its oil minister... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Commodities China coal output falls BEIJING: China's coal production slowed in April to the lowest level since July 2020, curbed by ongoing safety... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Commodities China steel futures rebound, post monthly losses on govt price crackdown BEIJING: Chinese rebar and hot-rolled coil futures jumped on Monday after the market recorded heavy losses in the... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Energy Oil up, near $70 a barrel as demand outlook improves • OPEC+ to meet on Tuesday • Producers likely to stick to gradual easing of supply cuts CALGARY, (Alberta): ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Commodities Saudi Arabia’s SAGO agrees to buy wheat DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s state grain organisation (SAGO) has agreed to buy 562,000 tonnes of wheat for delivery... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Commodities BD gets offers in 50,000 tonne of wheat purchase tender HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer received the lowest price offer estimated at $339.33 a tonne CIF liner ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Energy Asia fuel oil: VLSFO cash discount narrows SINGAPORE: Asia’s 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) cash discount narrowed on Monday amid firmer bids... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices down MOSCOW: Russian export prices for the summer’s new wheat crop fell last week after a decline in global benchmarks... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Commodities Ivory Coast cocoa farmers fear for mid-crop as dry spell lingers ABIDJAN: A prolonged dry spell persisted across Ivory Coast’s cocoa-growing regions last week, jeopardising the... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 12.750... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Commodities Jordan tenders to buy 120,000 tonnes of feed barley HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase 120,000 tonnes of animal feed... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Energy Asia’s gasoline crack drops to two-week low SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline crack fell on Monday to its lowest level since May 17 as a sharp rise in coronavirus... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Commodities Russian metals firms may face $1.4 bn in extra tax MOSCOW: Russian metals producers may face a demand to pay 100 billion roubles ($1.4 billion) in additional tax to ... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) handled 336,524 tonnes of cargo comprising 226,972 tonnes of import cargo and... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Commodities Algeria wants to improve durum wheat output ALGIERS: Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune urged his government on Sunday to boost durum wheat production and... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (May 31, 2021).... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Firm trend amid selective buying KARACHI: The local market remained stable on Monday. Market Sources told that trading volume remained thin. Cotton... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (May 31, 2021)... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (May 31, 2021). ======================================= Offset Paper... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (May 31, 2021).... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (May 31, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (May 31, 2021).... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Mixed patterns KARACHI: On Monday, PKR exhibited mixed movement. It went up against USD in inter-bank while going down in open... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (May 31, 2021).... Published 01 Jun, 2021 04:59am