South Asia Indian doctors protest ‘yoga-beats-Covid’ guru NEW DELHI: Thousands of doctors across India wore black armbands on Tuesday calling for the arrest of a hugely... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Israeli airline to launch direct flights to Marrakesh OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israir will launch direct flights between Israel and Morocco’s Marrakesh in July, the Israeli... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
South Asia Two Iranian fighter pilots killed in accident TEHRAN: Two Iranian fighter jet pilots were killed Tuesday in an accident at a military airbase in the southwest of... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
South Asia US to hand Bagram base to Afghan forces in 20 days KABUL: The US military will hand over its main Bagram Air Base to Afghan forces in about 20 days, an official said... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Asia Malaysia scrambles jets to intercept Chinese military planes KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s air force scrambled jets to intercept 16 Chinese military aircraft off the country’s... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Asia Turkmenistan claims zero coronavirus cases ASHGABAT: Turkmenistan has suffered no coronavirus cases, the Central Asian country’s autocratic president claimed... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
UK reports zero daily Covid deaths for the first time since July LONDON: Britain on Tuesday reported zero daily deaths from Covid-19 for the first time since last July, despite a... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Minister for elimination of child abuse LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal (SW&BM) Syed Yawar Abbas Bukhari has requested... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Covid-19: Lowest positivity rate reported in three months ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Tuesday, reported 1,771 new coronavirus cases by... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Strict protocols prepared for matches of PSL-VI LAHORE: Strict protocols have been devised for rest of the matches of Pakistan Super League-6, which will be played... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Huge quantity of drugs seized LAHORE: The Sanda police claimed on Tuesday to have arrested four drug peddlers during an Intelligence-Based... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Attack on Asad Toor: LEAs close to tracing one of 3 attackers: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid, on Tuesday, said that Kuwait has restored granting visas to Pakistani... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rejection of seven votes in Senate chief election: Gilani’s counsel concludes arguments ISLAMABAD: The counsel for Senator Yousaf Raza Gilani, on Tuesday, concluded his arguments before the Islamabad High... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Ali Wazir: SHC turns down bail plea KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday turned down the bail plea of Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader and ... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Two projects recommended to Ecnec: CDWP approves 11 uplift projects worth Rs46.2bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved as many as 11 development projects at the cost... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Senate’s aviation body chairman ISLAMABAD: Senator Hidayat Ullah, on Tuesday, has been elected chairman of the Standing Committee on Aviation during... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Over 3.9m people vaccinated so far: 40 more die of Covid-19 in Punjab LAHORE: With 40 more coronavirus deaths reported in Punjab during the last 24 hours, the province’s death toll has... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Mandviwalla elected Senate body chief ISLAMABAD: Senator Saleem Mandviwalla has been elected as the chairman of the Standing Committee on Planning,... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Qureshi informed: Qatar wants to make more investments in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan wants to further enhance bilateral... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
‘Irrational 0.9pc PIDC cess slashes Rs398.78bn revenue in 3 years’ LAHORE: The irrational levy of 0.9 percent Punjab infrastructure Development Cess (PIDC) slashed Rs398.78 billion... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
PM vows not to let anyone sabotage Balochistan’s uplift ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday strongly condemned the terrorist attacks against the FC troops in... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Khaqan slams NCOC’s letter suggesting postponing AJK election ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi,... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Vaccine procurement not a piece of cake KARACHI: Pakistan is one of the developing countries striving to vaccinate its dense population of over 220 million... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Zulfiqarabad tankers terminal: Master plan prepared KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Tuesday said that a master plan of Zulfiqarabad Oil Tankers Terminal... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Information Ministry gives Rs2m grant to KPC KARACHI: The Federal Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has released a grant of Rs 2 million for the Karachi... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Extending business hours: MQM-P supports business community KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Tuesday supported traders and business community in their... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Bilawal concerned over diminishing agriculture, increasing poverty rate KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has expressed concerns over the... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Justice Ayesha denies relief to Chaudhry Sugar Mills LAHORE: Justice Ayesha A Malik of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday denied relief to Chaudhry Sugar Mills, owned by... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
PML-N MPA’s disqualification: SC issues notice to AGP ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, issued notice to Attorney General for Pakistan to assist on the... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Qureshi, Wolesi Jirga speaker discuss Afghan peace process ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Tuesday, reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for a peaceful, ... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
PIA special plane airlifts batch of Sinopharm vaccine from China BEIJING: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) special plane airlifted a batch of 500,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Pakistan, Iran sign MoU to establish ‘Border Markets’ ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment on Tuesday said Pakistan and Iran have signed... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Talha Mehmood elected Senate body chairman ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance, on Tuesday, elected its new chairman Senator ... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Corporatization, Compliance Dept: SECP empowers commissioner and officers ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has empowered Commissioner and the officers of... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Europe Finnish PM to pay back meal expenses HELSINKI: Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin is pledging to pay back thousands of euros in meal expenses in a bid to... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Africa Ugandan minister hurt, daughter killed, in assassination bid KAMPALA: Uganda’s transport minister was shot Tuesday in what police said was a “targeted drive-by shooting”... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Africa Morocco says US military exercises to be held in W Sahara RABAT: Morocco’s prime minister has said that US-led multi-nation African military exercises this month would take... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
The Kroger Co adds Pakistani food products to its outlets ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood on Tuesday said leading ... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Army successfully deterred nefarious designs of enemies: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Tuesday, said the country’s defence is impregnable and Pakistan Army... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Israeli politician: Pakistan takes exception to use of hospital’s image ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken “serious exception” to the use of an image of a hospital in Islamabad by an ... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
2nd General Conference of PAECO: Dr. Arif Alvi President Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: It gives me immense pleasure to welcome the galaxy of Members of Parliament (MPs) and their respective... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
2nd General Conference of PAECO: Imran Khan Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: I extend a warm welcome to Parliamentarians and delegates from the ECO member states at the Second General... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
2nd General Conference of PAECO: Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Chairman Senate of Pakistan TEXT: I am delighted to welcome all the Members of Parliament (MPs) and delegates from the PAECO member states at ... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
2nd General Conference of PAECO: Asad Qaiser Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan TEXT: As the Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan, I take great pride in welcoming the Parliamentary colleagues ... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
2nd General Conference of PAECO: Muhammad Qasim Khan Suri Deputy Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan TEXT: It is my profound pleasure to welcome the Honourable Presiding Officers, Parliamentarians and Delegates of the... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
2nd General Conference of PAECO: The SECOND General Conference OF PAECO TEXT: The National Assembly of Pakistan hosts the second General Conference of the Parliamentary Assembly of ... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.PSX PSX on strong positive note: BRIndex100 hits intraday high KARACHI: Healthy buying mainly by local investors and institutions supported the Pakistan Stock Exchange to close on... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
UK’s representative meets Punjab minister LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched ‘Environment Week’ to be celebrated in the province from June 01 to... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
PPP stands with journalists’ community: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that his party stands with the... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Pakistan highly values its ties with Turkey: Alvi ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan highly values its ties with Turkey as both the countries... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Post-arrest bail of Asif: Justice Asjad refuses to sit on DB LAHORE: Justice Asjad Javed Ghural of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday refused to sit in a division bench due to... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
‘Agri sector records phenomenal growth’: Buzdar says wheel of industry moving fast LAHORE: Expressing satisfaction that marked improvement has been witnessed in the stock market and other sectors,... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Neither Triple X nor Triple H “The LLL of the PML-N…” Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Letters India’s state of economy According to a Business Recorder news item “Indian economy contracted by record 7.3pc in 2020-21” carried by the... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Exploiting comparative advantages The federal budget for the year 2021-22 is being framed by Shaukat Tarin during whose earlier tenure as the federal... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
We seem to have no understanding of what ails our taxation system Introduction I never wanted to write the following article for the simple reason that there isn’t anything good ... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Climate lawsuits snowball as South Americans seek a healthy environment A landmark lawsuit filed against Guyana’s government, arguing that oil production fuels climate change, could... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 144,482 tonnes of cargo comprising 59,973 tonnes of import cargo and 84,509... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Rising oil prices aid Gulf stocks, Dubai outperforms • Saudi index rises for a sixth day DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets closed higher on Tuesday, spurred by rising ... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Stocks European shares hit fresh record peak AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks hit fresh record highs on Tuesday, as strong metal and oil prices boosted shares ... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Stocks China stocks climb as healthcare gains SHANGHAI: China stocks eked out gains on Tuesday, helped by strength in healthcare firms, as investors cheered... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Tuesday’s early trade: Dow, S&P rise NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow rose on Tuesday, with the benchmark S&P 500 within 0.5% of its record high... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Australian shares lower, NZ up SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares closed lower on Tuesday, as concerns over rising Covid-19 cases in Victoria... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Nikkei edges lower TOKYO: Japan’s benchmark index ended slightly lower on Tuesday as investors awaited two key US economic reports,... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Stocks British midcaps hit record high LONDON: The British mid-cap stock index rose to a record high on Tuesday, helped by gains in industrials and ... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Broadband, connectivity becoming engines of economic growth: experts ISLAMABAD: Broadband and connectivity are becoming engines of economic growth in Pakistan as already proven in other... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
ECO countries: Alvi for greater cooperation, regional economic integration ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi, on Tuesday, called for greater cooperation and regional economic integration ... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (June 1, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (June 2, 2021).... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (June 1, 2021). ======================================= Offset ... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (June 1, 2021).... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Falling trend KARACHI: On Tuesday, PKR lost value against USD in both inter-bank and open markets despite dollar languishing near... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (June 1, 2021).... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
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 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (June 1, 2021).... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (June 1, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
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 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,361.8633... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,578.4218 Bid... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,613.0397... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 475.3750... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 383.9503... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 2,075.6338... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (June 1, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (June 1, 2021).... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
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 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (June 1,... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
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 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
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 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (June 1, 2021).... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 02 Jun, 2021 04:29am