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 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Bid to smuggle large quantity of alcohol foiled ISLAMABAD: The capital police have claimed to have foiled a bid to smuggle a huge cache of alcohol and recovered... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
All set for HBL PSL-VI matches in Abu Dhabi from 9th LAHORE: The remaining HBL-Pakistan Super League-6 matches will be played in Abu Dhabi from June 9 to 24, before the... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Balochistan govt again accuses Sindh of stealing water QUETTA: The Balochistan government has once again accused Sindh of stealing water from the province. Balochistan... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
CTD issues 9th Red Book on terrorists KARACHI: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Thursday issued the ninth edition of its Red Book comprised of... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Punjab reports 48 more fatalities, 432 fresh virus cases LAHORE: Despite cut in the number of fresh coronavirus cases, there is no let up in causalities on account of... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Minister for vaccination of industrial workers KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Industries & Commerce Jam Ikramullah Dharijo advised the industrialists of North... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
PTCL, NUCES sign MoU KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
FO terms affairs in Xinjiang as Beijing’s ‘internal matter’ ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office, on Thursday, reiterated Pakistan’s support to China’s position with regard to... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Engro, PSDF sign MoC KARACHI: Engro Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) with the Punjab Skill Development Fund... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
US to give 80m vaccine doses to priority nations, 75pc via Covax • About 7m are allocated for Asia WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden outlined his plan Thursday for the first of 80... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
More than 2bn Covid vaccines given worldwide PARIS: More than two billion Covid-19 vaccines have been given across the world, according to an AFP tally Thursday... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
SpaceX carrying research squids to ISS WASHINGTON: A SpaceX rocket will take off Thursday for the International Space Station carrying supplies for... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Europe Belarus slaps retaliatory sanctions on US MOSCOW: Belarus on Thursday announced that the United States would have to cut its diplomatic and administrative... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Asia Eight killed in double Afghan minibus blasts KABUL: At least eight people were killed and nine others wounded Thursday in two bomb blasts targeting minibuses in... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Africa Earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia JAKARTA: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's remote Maluku islands Thursday, the United... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Africa Mali suspended from French-speaking club PARIS: The International Organisation of La Francophonie, a cooperative body that represents mainly French-speaking... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Twitter debuts subscription service with added features SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter on Thursday introduced its first ever subscription service, which has been dubbed "Blue" and... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Europe Bomb threat on Air France flight causes security scare PARIS: An Air France plane flying to Paris on Thursday received a mid-air bomb threat, causing a security scare that... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Europe EU court raps Germany for dirty air in cities BERLIN: The EU's top court ruled on Thursday that Germany continually violated upper limits for nitrogen dioxide, a... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Papers reveal UK royals' ban on 'coloured' office staff LONDON: Senior aides to Queen Elizabeth II barred the hiring of "coloured immigrants or foreigners" in office roles... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Covid-19: 92 deaths reported nationwide ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Thursday, reported 2,028 new coronavirus cases by conducting 51,523 tests across the country... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Govt urged to include Chirah Dam in PSDP ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly panel headed by SAPM on CDA, Ali Nawaz Awan on Thursday requested the federal... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Azerbaijan supports Pakistan on Kashmir issue ISLAMABAD: Speaker of Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan Sahiba Gafarova reiterating her country's unwavering support to... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Indian nuclear proliferation: Malik writes letter to FATF chief ISLAMABAD: Former interior minister and chairman Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Senator A Rehman Malik ... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Easing Kuwaiti visa restriction: FO puts its weight behind Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Days after Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed claimed credit for easing Kuwaiti visa restriction for... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Loss of glaciers: WB sees South Asian communities, livelihoods at risk ISLAMABAD: The loss of glaciers in the mountain ranges of South Asia will have serious consequences for communities... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Bacha Khan International Airport Peshawar: Watchtower inaugurated for flight security PESHAWAR: The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr Sanaullah Abbasi Thursday inaugurated a Watch... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Electronic voting: PML-N MNA moves IHC against Elections (2nd Amend) Ord ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Senator Ejaz to head body on NC ISLAMABAD: Senator Ejaz Ahmed Chaudhry has been elected as chairman Senate Standing Committee on Narcotics Control... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
President for expediting work on i-voting system ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for expediting work on i-voting system to enable overseas Pakistanis to... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Assets beyond sources of income case: AC defers indictment of ex-DG parks Karachi till 10th ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, deferred indictment of the former Director General Parks and... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Panel passes Anti-Rape (investigation and trial) Bill, 2020 ISLAMABAD: Aimed to curb increasing rape incidents in the country, a parliamentary body on Thursday passed Anti-Rape... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Minister meets Elahi LAHORE: Provincial Minerals Minister Hafiz Ammar Yasir called on acting Governor Punjab Ch Parvez Elahi at the... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Punjab to double allocation for agri sector in 2021-22 LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to double the allocation of development budget for the agriculture... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Kauda Babar elected Senate body chief ISLAMABAD: Senator Kauda Babar was unanimously elected as the chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Ring Road: PML-N rejects inquiry report LAHORE: Rejecting the fact-finding inquiry report into the Rawalpindi Ring Road project, PML-N Punjab spokesperson... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Asif's judicial remand extended LAHORE: An accountability court on Thursday extended judicial remand of former defence minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Smokers: $3.85bn medical bill can be saved by extending NRT ISLAMABAD: The cigarette use costing a whopping US$3.85 billion to 15 million smokers in the medical bill in... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
PKIC to make Rs500m equity investment in Planet N KARACHI: Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (PKIC) (Private) Limited announces that it is making an equity ... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Gravediggers, other staff of cemeteries to be registered KARACHI: An eight-member central committee comprising Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) officers and... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Irsa damages Sindh agriculture, alleges minister HYDERABAD: Provincial Minister for Agriculture Mohammad Ismail Rahu said IRSA had damaged the agriculture of Sindh ... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Dubai Expo 2021: Aptma supports Pakistan pavilion KARACHI: The Chairman APTMA, Adil Bashir presented cheques of Rs 100 million to Abdul Razzak Dawood, Advisor to ... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Large turnout at Khuli Katcheri KARACHI: DS Railways strict directives for immediate action and conclusion of outstanding issues presented before ... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
KE launches Covid vaccination centre for employees KARACHI: K-Electric has launched its first Covid-19 vaccination centre on its own premises in collaboration with the... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
MCC, Appraisement PQ collects Rs69.472bn in May KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Appraisement Port Qasim has collected Rs 69.472 billion in the month of... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
PBIF chief demands relief package for tourism sector KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and president Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Some tricky relationships “If you are not the top honcho in a Pakistani political party you have to run with the hare and hunt with the... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Khursheed’s counsel seeks time ISLAMABAD: The counsel of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader, Khursheed Shah, sought time to withdraw bail plea... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Punjab’s largest co-working network: Minister inaugurates e-Earn devised by PITB LAHORE: Punjab Higher Education and Information Technology Minister Raja Yassir Humayun Sarfraz here on Thursday... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Letters ‘Growthmania, again’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Growthmania, again” carried by the newspaper yesterday. The writer,... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
New blood at Wall Street’s old guard rattles Corporate America A new generation of executives at the world’s biggest asset managers is helping drive an uprising against ... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Stabilisation and growth without much reforms – I In the latest interaction with the public, Prime Minister Imran Khan highlighted that the country’s economy had... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Taxes, inflation & social welfare The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has achieved a historic milestone of collecting taxes of Rs 4.17 trillion in the... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
SLGD efforts start showing results KARACHI: Efforts of Sindh Local Government Department (SLGD) for the cleaning of storm water drains and finding... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Tele-school project: Minister hands over cheque of Rs300m to PTV ISLAMABAD: Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood on Thursday handed over a cheque... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Transparent elections: Technology to be essential: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Hussain, Thursday, said the use of modern technology ... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Senate passes PPP Authority (Amendment) Bill 2021 ISLAMABAD: Senate Thursday passed the government’s Public Private Partnership Authority (Amendment) Bill 2021 that... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
CPEC projects: New visa policy for Chinese nationals approved: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said the government has approved a new visa policy ... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Three missing persons recovered, SHC told KARACHI: Three persons missing for five years have been recovered, the Sindh High Court was told on Thursday. It has... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Faisalabad, California universities sign MoU LAHORE: An memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the University of California and University of... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Grade 1 to 19: Punjab cabinet approves 25pc special allowance for over 721,000 employees LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet in its 44th meeting with Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in the chair approved a 25... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Coronavirus: US airlifts medical supplies to Pakistan WASHINGTON: The United States, through the US Agency for International Develop-ment (USAID), has airlifted emergency... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Broadband services in Swat: USF awards contract worth Rs781m to Telenor ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF), on Thursday, awarded contract worth Rs 781 million to Telenor to ... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (June 3, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (June 4, 2021).... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
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 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Rates.BR Index PSX extends losses: BRIndex100 little changed KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a mixed trend with low trading activities. BRIndex100 closed at... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Energy NTDC transmits 2200MW LAHORE: The National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) successfully transmitted 2200 megawatt electricity... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Energy Oil steadies after mixed US crude inventory report NEW YORK: Oil prices steadied on Thursday following two straight days of gains that took oil futures to highs not... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Cotton & Textile Cotton edges up NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures ticked up on Thursday as focus turned to a robust demand outlook for the natural fibre... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Energy US natgas futures slip on milder forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slipped on Thursday on forecasts for milder weather and lower demand over the next... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Energy Asia’s naphtha cracks edge higher SINGAPORE: Asia’s naphtha crack extended gains on Thursday, climbing to $104.30 a tonne, while gasoline margins... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 205,698 tonnes of cargo comprising 146,515 tonnes of import cargo and 59,183... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Commodities Dalian coke futures rise BEIJING: Chinese coke futures jumped more than 5% to their highest in over two weeks on Thursday, on expectations of... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (May 27, 2021).... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate stable amid slow trade KARACHI: The local market remained stable on Thursday. Market Sources told that trading volume remained thin. ... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Stocks Saudi, UAE markets extend weekly gaining streak DUBAI: Stocks in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia extended their weekly gaining streak, boosted by rising... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Stocks European stocks down AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks pared losses on Thursday as upbeat eurozone business growth data and strong US ... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Stocks China shares slip SHANGHAI: China shares closed lower on Thursday, turning around from small gains at midday as a rebound in consumer... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Stocks Thursday's early trade: S&P, Nasdaq down; AMC falls sharply NEW YORK: The S&P 500 dipped on Thursday as a raft of upbeat data fanned fears of rising inflation, eclipsing... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Stocks Wall Street's indexes post slim gains NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes posted slim gains on Wednesday ahead of key US economic data due later in the... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Stocks Japan shares up TOKYO: Japanese shares closed higher on Thursday, with the broad Topix index hitting a more than six-week high, as a... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Stocks FTSE snaps three-day winning run LONDON: London's FTSE 100 snapped a three-day winning streak to inch lower on Thursday, as miners and B&M... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (June 3, 2021)... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (June 3, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (June 3, 2021).... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (June 3, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (June 3, 2021).... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Slightly up against USD KARACHI: On Thursday, PKR went up slightly against USD in interbank market. In global currency markets, USD saw a... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (June 3, 2021).... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (June 3, 2021).... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (June 3, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Rates.PSX Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 04 Jun, 2021 05:06am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept