KPL announces Player Draft Event on July 3 ISLAMABAD: Kashmir Premier League (KPL) announced on Monday, at a local hotel, the Player Draft Event which is... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Ukraine leader says Biden should have met him before Putin summit KIEV: Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky Monday said US President Joe Biden should have met him before his... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Toshiba apologises to shareholders after vote probe TOKYO: Toshiba apologised to shareholders Monday and said it would remove two directors after a probe found the... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
One dead in Minneapolis after man drives into crowd of protestors MINNEAPOLIS: A woman was killed and three other people injured when a man drove into a crowd of demonstrators who... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
GE and Safran plan next-generation jet engines PARIS: General Electric and Safran signed Monday a deal extending their cooperation as they set their sights on... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Sri Lanka arrests captain over ship fire pollution COLOMBO: The Russian skipper of a container ship that caught fire and burned for almost two weeks before sinking off... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
5.7 magnitude quake rocks southern Philippines MANILA: A 5.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippines Monday, the US Geological Survey said, with local... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Leaders say NATO will keep Kabul airport running BRUSSELS: NATO leaders agreed Monday to maintain funding for Kabul’s civilian airport after their military mission... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
England delays Covid reopening for four weeks: PM LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday announced a four-week delay to the full lifting of ... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Philippines extends military deal with US MANILA: The Philippines will extend a key military pact with the United States for another six months, its foreign... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Tehran gives emergency approval for Iran-made vaccine TEHRAN: Iran said Monday it had given emergency approval for a domestically produced vaccine, as it battles the... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Iran’s navy receives two new warships TEHRAN: Iran’s navy took delivery on Monday of two new warships in a ceremony broadcast by state television,... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
US journalist detained in Myanmar released YANGON: A US journalist detained in Myanmar since March was released on Monday after charges against him were... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
US father-son duo admit helping ex-Nissan chief Ghosn flee Japan TOKYO: An American father-son duo admitted their role in orchestrating former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn’s ... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Umar applauds Jazz’s nationwide awareness campaign KARACHI: In a recent message on Twitter, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad ... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
PNS SAIF takes part in passage drill with Italian Navy Ship in Gulf of Aden ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SAIF conducted Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Italian Navy Ship ITS CARABINIERE... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Irsa chief says every province getting due share of water ISLAMABAD: Chairman Indus River System Authority (Irsa) dispelled the impression that some provinces are getting an... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Unserved, underserved areas: USF Board approves four projects worth Rs2.14bn for Punjab, KP ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) Board, on Monday, approved four projects worth Rs 2.14 billion to ... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Monsoon rains cover two-third of India earlier than usual MUMBAI: India's annual monsoon rains have covered two-third of the country, nearly a fortnight ahead of the normal... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (June 14, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 15, 2021).... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Money & Banking Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest KARACHI: Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Afghanistan Concept of 'strategic depth' obsolete: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Monday, emphatically stated that there should be an end to... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
PPP calls for free, fair elections in AJK ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has called for free and fair elections in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Nawaz's properties' auction: AC decision challenged in IHC ISLAMABAD: The decision of the accountability court regarding auction of properties and land owned by former prime... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Fake bank accounts: AC summons Zardari on 29th ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Monday, summoned former president Asif Ali Zardari and other co-accused in... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Shehbaz's speech disrupted due to sloganeering ISLAMABAD: The debate on budget 2021-22 was opened by opposition leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif, on... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Development budget not increased during last four years: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary-General Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that the development... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Covid-19: Country reports lowest single-day tally since Feb 15 ISLAMABAD: The country, Monday, reported 1,019 Covid-19 cases, the lowest single-day tally since February 15, the... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: New govt in Israel: there’s been no horse-trading “Netanyahu is out after 12 years…” “Yes, but the new government has been formed with a razor thin majority... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Inter-corporate dividends: PBC expresses disappointment over non-removal of double taxation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has expressed its disappointment over not removing double taxation on... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Expats sending more in remittances than exports of country: Bilawal LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan People''s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has termed it a tragedy that overseas... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Citi Pharma IPO's book building from today KARACHI: Citi Pharma IPO's book building phase will be held on June 15 and 16, 2021 where high net worth individuals... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Growth shown in national economy is an eyewash: Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the growth shown in the national economy by the... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Saleem Khan made director press information Sindh KARACHI: Muhammad Saleem Khan, Senior Director of Information Department, has been posted as Director Press... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Grade VI to VIII: Classes to resume in Sindh from today KARACHI: The provincial task force on Covid-19 in its meeting held under the chairmanship of Sindh Chief Minister... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Cultivation of crops, cutting of trees on govt lands banned HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Mirpurkhas Syed Aijaz Ali Shah under Section 144 of Home Department Government of... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Gujjar and Orangi Nullah: SC orders authorities to continue work on widening KARACHI: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday ordered the authorities to continue the work on the widening of Gujjar... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
UBL intends to wind up its UBL (Switzerland) AG subsidiary KARACHI: As part of its global realignment strategy, UBL intends to voluntarily wind up its wholly-owned subsidiary,... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Govt needs to incentivise agri sector: analyst KARACHI: Financial analyst Ateeq Ur Rehman Monday said the government needs to incentivise agriculture sector by... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
PM appreciates dutiful, injured constable of ITP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday appreciated Qaiser Shakeel, an injured Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP)... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Illegal orders by PCP manager: NA panel directs CD to complete inquiry ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Monday directed the Cabinet Division (CD) to complete inquiry regarding illegal... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Governing body of ILO: Pakistan elected regular member ISLAMABAD: Pakistan was elected, on Monday, as a regular member of the governing body of the International Labour... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Letters 'Run, hit, slap' This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Run, hit, slap" carried by the newspaper yesterday. The writer, Andleeb... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
PES: surprises and inconsistencies There are some very surprising and sometimes even conflicting estimates and gaps in the recently- released Pakistan... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
IMF programme implementation With the likely passage of the budget for FY22, the Pakistan economy not only enters the second innings of the PTI... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Energy majors bid for Qatar LNG project despite lower returns Six top western energy firms are vying to partner in the vast expansion of Qatar's liquefied natural gas output,... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Govt decides to hand over TIP to NRTC ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to hand over the loss-making entity – the Telephone Industries of Pakistan... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Specific internet service provider: CCP rules out preferential/discriminatory treatment ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has ruled that cable internet/telephony services are... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 306,892 tonnes of cargo comprising 193,377 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Stocks Monday's early trade: S&P, Dow dip as focus shifts to Fed meet NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow eased on Monday, a day after the S&P 500 hit a record closing high, as... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Stocks STOXX 600, Germany's DAX at all-time highs AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European shares hit a record high on Monday as investors bet on global central banks sticking to ... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Stocks Rising oil prices, economic recovery lift Gulf stocks DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday, as investors eye economic recovery and rising oil... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Stocks Japanese shares inch higher TOKYO: Japanese shares rose on Monday as cyclicals such as tyre makers and shippers led gains on global recovery... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Stocks Indian shares up BENGALURU: Indian shares closed higher on Monday, boosted by conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd and software major... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Stocks China markets closed SHANGHAI: China's stock and bond markets, foreign exchange and commodity futures markets were closed on Monday for... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Stocks Energy stocks boost British shares LONDON: British shares ended higher on Monday, helped by gains in heavyweight energy stocks, while investors awaited... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Stocks NZ shares flat WELLINGTON/SYDNEY: New Zealand shares closed flat on Monday, as gains in utility and financial stocks were offset by... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Bitcoin tops $40,000 LONDON/SINGAPORE: Bitcoin climbed above $40,000 on Monday, after yet another weekend of price swings following ... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (June 14, 2021).... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: PKR falls KARACHI: On Monday, PKR fell against USD in both interbank and open markets going below 156. It also went down... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (June 14, 2021).... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
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 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (June 14, 2021).... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
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 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
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 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Rates.BR Index KSE-100 Index rallies: BRIndex100 regains footing KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with healthy... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Energy Ogra proposes raise in prices of petrol, HSD ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), on Monday, recommended 3.8 percent increase in the price of... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Energy Wapda chief says he has decided not to seek extension ISLAMABAD: Chairman Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Lt-General Muzammil Hussain (retd) has said that ... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Energy China nuclear plant operators release gas in bid to fix issue BEIJING: Gas was deliberately released from a nuclear power plant in southern China as operators work to fix an ... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Energy Oil steadies after hitting 2-year high as demand hopes face supply growth NEW YORK: Oil prices ended mostly unchanged on Monday, after hitting their highest levels in more than two years, as... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Energy US shale oil output to climb by 38,000 bpd in July NEW YORK: US oil output from seven major shale formations is expected to rise by about 38,000 barrels per day (bpd)... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Corn and soyabeans drop CHICAGO: US corn futures fell by about 4% on Monday on a mix of technical selling and forecasts for improving ... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold slips NEW YORK: Gold prices slipped as much as 1.7% on Monday, as some investors feared the US Federal Reserve may outline... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose on Monday as the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to maintain strong stimulus to... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Cotton & Textile Cotton trades limit down tracking slump in grains market NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures tumbled as much as 4.6% to trade limit down on Monday, pressured by a drop in grains... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Commodities Raw sugar, arabica coffee down LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE slid to a more than two-week low on Monday, weakened partly by improving crop... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Commodities Gold falls in Europe AMSTERDAM/LONDON: Gold prices slipped as much as 1.7% on Monday, weighed down by fears that the US Federal Reserve... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Commodities Paris wheat falls HAMBURG: European wheat futures fell to their lowest in over two weeks on Monday, pressured by a sharp fall in US... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Commodities Palm oil ends at over 4-mth low SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures ended at a more than four-month low on Monday, extending losses for a sixth... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Energy Asia's VLSFO crack dips to 2-week low SINGAPORE Asia's 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) crack fell to a two-week low on Monday as benchmark crude ... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Energy Asia distillates: Cracks slip as crude tops two-year highs SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for jet fuel and benchmark 10 ppm gasoil slipped on Monday as crude oil prices ... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Energy Asia's gasoline crack rises to 2-week high SINGAPORE: Asia's gasoline crack on Monday strengthened to its highest since May 28, supported by improving demand... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Grains EU 2020/21 soft wheat exports PARIS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union in the 2020/21 season that started last July had reached 24.88... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Energy US natgas holds near 7-month high on rising demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures held near a seven-month high on Monday as global gas and oil prices continued to... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Commodities A nickel refinery tops US battery metals wish list LONDON: The United States government should invest in nickel refining capacity in coordination with its allies,... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 13.040... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Commodities Abundant rains return in Ivory Coast cocoa regions ABIDJAN: Above average rainfall was recorded in Ivory Coast's cocoa growing regions last week, raising expectations... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (June 14, 2021).... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Cotton & Textile Subdued business on cotton market KARACHI: The local market remained stable on Monday. Market Sources told that trading volume remained thin. Market... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (June 14, 2021)... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (June 14, 2021). ======================================= Offset ... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (June 14, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (June 14, 2021).... Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am