Rocket targets Iraq base hosting US troops BAGHDAD: A rocket on Sunday targeted an Iraqi air base hosting American troops, a security source told AFP, the... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Raisi Iran win ‘wake up’ for nuclear pact parties: Israel PM OCCUPIED JERUS-ALEM: Israel's new premier Naftali Bennett Sunday described the victory of ultraconservative Ebrahim... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
French far-right eyes gains in regional polls PARIS: France went to the polls for the first round of regional elections on Sunday that could see Marine Le Pen's... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
US says preparing new Russia sanctions over Navalny poisoning WASHINGTON: The United States is preparing fresh sanctions against Russia over the near-fatal poisoning of Kremlin... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Strong earthquake shakes New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands HONG KONG: A magnitude 6.3 earthquake shook the area around New Zealand's Kermadec Islands early Monday, the US... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Biden to meet with Afghan President Ghani WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will meet at the White House with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and chairman of... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Rain hits Windies-SA Test GROS-ISLET, (Saint Lucia): Rain has delayed the start of play on the third day of the second Test between the West... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Talks ‘closer’ to saving Iran nuclear deal VIENNA: Negotiators are “closer” to saving the Iran nuclear deal but sticking points remain, diplomats said... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Italy, hosting G20, will call for tougher ‘gig economy’ rules ROME: Italy will call for tougher rules governing ‘gig economy’ workers when it hosts labour ministers of the... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Asia Post-war Armenia votes in snap polls YEREVAN: Armenians voted Sunday in snap parliamentary elections called by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in an... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
US and French astronauts make ISS spacewalk WASHINGTON: A French and an American astronaut embarked on a spacewalk Sunday to complete the installation of new... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Russian ambassador returns ‘optimistic’ to Washington MOSCOW: The Russian ambassador in Washington flew back Sunday to the United States saying he hoped to build “equal... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
USA Nine children among 10 killed in storm-lashed Alabama crash MIAMI: Nine children and an adult were killed in a fiery multi-vehicle crash on an Alabama highway as heavy storms... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
USA One killed as truck hits crowd at Florida Pride parade WASHINGTON: The driver of a pickup truck slammed into a crowd gathering for a Pride parade Saturday in south ... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Asia Myanmar junta leader arrives in Moscow for security conference MOSCOW: Myanmar’s junta chief arrived in Moscow on Sunday to attend a security conference, marking only his second... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Africa Libya reopens highway linking east and west BUWAIRAT AL-HASSOUN, (Libya): Libya’s unity government on Sunday reopened the coastal highway linking the... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Asia Philippines seals biggest Covid-19 vaccine deal MANILA: The Philippine government has signed a supply agreement for 40 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Europe UK allows outdoor weddings for first time LONDON: The British government said Sunday it will permit outdoor non-religious wedding ceremonies in England and... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
China gives one-billionth Covid shot BEIJING: China on Sunday announced it had administered its one-billionth shot in the world’s biggest coronavirus... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
US scientists develop coating to capture airborne droplets WASHINGTON: US scientists said Wednesday they had developed a sticky wall coating that repurposes ingredients used ... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Middle East Dubai airport targets 28m passengers this year DUBAI: Dubai’s state airport operator is hoping for a “flood” of travelers as the coronavirus pandemic eases,... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Meatpacking giant JBS pays $11m to ransomware hackers WASHINGTON: JBS, one of the world’s biggest meat processors, has paid bitcoin worth $11 million in ransom to... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Boeing to use anti-jamming system from Israel’s Elbit in F-15s OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Boeing said on Sunday it will integrate an anti-jamming system developed by Israel’s Elbit... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
World Test Championship final: Jamieson takes five before India hit back SOUTHAMPTON: New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson completed an impressive five-wicket haul before India’s bowlers starred... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Pakistan women’s cricket team sets to tour West Indies LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Sunday announced that its women’s national and ‘A’ cricket teams will ... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Pessina seals top spot for Italy as beaten Wales qualify for last 16 ROME: Matteo Pessina scored as Italy made it three wins out of three at Euro 2020 by beating 10-man Wales 1-0 to... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Fever clinic and Covid kits: Tokyo 2020 shows off Olympic Village TOKYO: Tokyo 2020 organisers threw open the doors of the Olympic Village to the media on Sunday, showcasing virus... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Jabeur becomes first Arab woman to win WTA title LONDON: Ons Jabeur became the first Arab woman to win a WTA title on Sunday when the Tunisian beat Daria Kasatkina ... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Qatar seeks one million virus jabs for World Cup fans DOHA: Qatar’s prime minister announced Doha is seeking to provide one million doses of a coronavirus vaccine to... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Norway decides against Qatar World Cup boycott OSLO: Norway’s football community on Sunday voted against boycotting the 2022 World Cup in Qatar despite pressure... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Berrettini emulates Becker in winning Queen’s crown LONDON: Top seed Matteo Berrettini became the first debutant since Boris Becker in 1985 to win the Queen’s... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Shaqiri shines as Switzerland beat Turkey BAKU: Switzerland face an anxious wait to see if they will make Euro 2020’s last 16 after Xherdan Shaqiri’s... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Fazl announces anti-government rallies in Swat, Karachi PESHAWAR: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) head Maulana Fazlur Rehman on... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Pakistan to help recover Taliban-held US hostage WASHINGTON: Pakistan will help as a “moral and humanitarian responsibility” in the ongoing efforts to recover a... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Govt achieves target of 332,877 Covid-19 vaccinations per day ISLAMABAD: The government has achieved the target of vaccinating over 2.3 million citizens in a week and it has done... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Kabul Airport handing over to Turkey: Qureshi calls to take Afghan govt, Taliban onboard ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi called for engaging with the Afghan government and Taliban for... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Balochistan govt to establish 100 middle schools ISLAMABAD: The Balochistan government has plan to establish 100 new middle schools, for which Rs 1500 million were... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Qureshi for early peaceful political settlement in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday reiterated Pakistan’s call for greater global... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Fake degree attestation agents: HEC warns students to be aware ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has warned the students to be aware of individuals posing as... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Punjab govt establishes ‘Sahulat Bazaar Authority’ LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakhat said that the government established Sahulat Bazaar Authority in... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Fawad urges SC to ensure implementation of Article 140-A in Sindh KARACHI: Federal Information Minister, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Sunday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
SAPM visits new Keamari Boat Basin Jetty KARACHI: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Maritime Affairs Mehmood Moulvi and Trustee Zubair Gilani... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Marriyum slams PTI govt over ‘lying’ about new taxes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary Information Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that Imran ... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
JI terms gas load shedding conspiracy to increase RLNG tariff KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has expressed his serious concerns over the ... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Woman booked for throwing acid MUZAFFARABAD: The police here on Sunday arrested a woman allegedly for throwing acid on other woman in a bid to take... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Problems of lawyers community: Present govt taken practical measures, says Buzdar LAHORE: The Chief Minister said that he is well aware of problems of lawyers community and incumbent government has... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Pakistan won’t bow before ‘do more’: minister LAHORE: Provincial Prisons Minister Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan said on Sunday that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Fee deduction: Several private schools not following PEIRA directives ISLAMABAD: Many of the private schools operating in the federal capital still have not provided 20 percent discount... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Poultry sector demands tax relief on inputs to keep prices down ISLAMABAD: Central Chairman of Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) Khalil Sattar on Sunday demanded for tax reduction... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Rain, wind thunderstorm likely in Punjab, KP ISLAMABAD: Rain-wind-thunderstorm is expected at isolated places in federal capital, south Punjab, upper Khyber... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Cleric booked for molesting seminary student arrested LAHORE: After several botched attempts, the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) Lahore on Sunday arrested Mufti... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Safe drinking water: Punjab Aab-e-Pak Authority announces 1538 projects LAHORE: Announcing 1538 projects of the Punjab Aab-e-Pak Authority in the first phase at a cost of Rs 5500 million,... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Fight against corruption high priority: NAB chief ISLAMABAD: Chairman of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) former Justice Javed Iqbal has said that corruption is... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
SH&ME pursuing new initiatives in FY2021-22 LAHORE: Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education (SH&ME) Department Punjab, while pursuing vision of Chief... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Tributes paid to Khalid Abbas Saif FAISALABAD: The family of Khalid Abbas Saif (late) arranged the first anniversary of the late at home keeping in ... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
KP govt proposes sales tax relief on various services PESHAWAR: In another tax relief package, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has proposed to reduce and rationalize... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
KE continues drive against Kunda, generator mafia in Liaquatabad KARACHI: In a bid to provide safe and reliable electricity to its consumers, K-Electric continues its drive against... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Monsoon rains: Sindh governor writes letter to CM KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has written a letter to Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, urging all stakeholders... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Reception in honor of DD Information Hyderabad held HYDERABAD: The Sindh Manik Moti Tanzeem gave a reception in honor of Divisional Director Information Hyderabad Sawai... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Sindh reports 595 new cases of Covid-19 KARACHI: As many as 14 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 5,341 and 595 new cases... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
CM stands firm to protect Sindh’s constitutional right: Wahab KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has been standing firm to protect the constitutional right of the... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
SCO’s meeting in Dushanbe: NSA’s no interaction planned with Indian counterpart ISLAMABAD: National Security Advisor, Dr Moeed W Yusuf has left to Dushanbe on Sunday to participate in the 16th... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Finance Ministry’s rejoinder to Miftah Ismail’s remarks ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance on Sunday said that International Monetary Fund (IMF) program is intact and a new... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Shehbaz laments shortage of Covid-19 vaccine ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) President and National Assembly Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif has... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
RLNG shortage may trigger power crisis NPCC requested SNGPL/Petroleum Division to supply 900MMCFD RLNG in July 2021, but only one-third has been pledged Confirmation not yet received for 300MMCFD either Updated 21 Jun, 2021 09:41am
SEZs exempted from minimum turnover tax ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has exempted Special Economic Zones (SEZs) from minimum turnover tax as Chinese ... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
PM lauds Punjab govt’s water conservation policies ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday said the government’s water conservation policies were showing results... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Rates.BR Index PSX remains under pressure: BRIndex100 loses 8.91 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the outgoing week ended on June 18, due to selling ... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Rates.BR Index Futures spread increases 12.60pc KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 448bps to 12.60 percent on the last day of week. Trading activities on the... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
‘Rs40m to be spent on beautification of Allama Iqbal Town’s parks’ LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Housing and Urban Development Mian Mehmood-ur-Rasheed said that Rs 40 million will be... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Amendment to Finance Bill 2021: FBR explains minimum tax rates, right of appeal ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Sunday clarified that the table prescribing tax rates for minimum tax... Updated 21 Jun, 2021 09:49am
Budget doesn’t reflect Tarin’s vision: Haroon ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin's vision of a pro-business budget does not concur and reflect in the... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
PIA airlifts 1.55m vaccine doses from China ISLAMABAD: A special plane of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) carrying 1.55 million doses of the Sinovac... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Pilot project of chilli farming completed: CPEC Authority chief ISLAMABAD: Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority, Lt-Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) on Sunday ... Updated 21 Jun, 2021 09:49am
Offshore income, assets abroad: Time limitation not made part of Finance Act 2018 ISLAMABAD: The time limitation for taking action against owners of offshore income and assets abroad was removed in... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Letters ‘Afghan war endgame, or not quite?’ This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “Afghan war endgame, or not quite?” carried by the newspaper... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Discount rate and currency value President Tayyip Erdogan reportedly told Prime Minister Imran Khan that the 13.25 percent discount rate (effective... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
The FY22 budget Stunned. Stuttering. Stumbling. These are the three words that aptly describe the opposition in Pakistan. The budget... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Huge changes for internet and Big Tech under US antitrust proposal The antitrust overhaul package unveiled in Congress targeting Big Tech, if enacted, could have far-reaching effects... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Claims and counterclaims EDITORIAL: The Shaukat Tarin-led Finance Ministry has projected a growth rate of 5 percent for next fiscal year... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Electoral reforms bill EDITORIAL: The president, Dr Arif Alvi, while presiding over a meeting of a subcommittee on emerging technologies in... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir: India wants talks to cover its illegal acts: AJK president MIRPUR (AJK): President Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Sardar Masood Khan has said that India wanted bilateral talks... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
AJK polls: More candidates interested to file nomination papers MIRPUR (AJK): Amidst great enthusiasm, candidates from various political parties, besides independent candidates,... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Trading volume remains thin KARACHI: The rate of cotton remained stable. Ginners of Sindh had reduced buying of cotton as a protest as... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Expo-2020 Dubai: Pakistan all set to showcase its potentials: Dawood KARACHI: Pakistan is all set to showcase itself as a progressive, tolerant, diversified and beautiful country ... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Stocks Wall Street week ahead: Fed shift causes rally in value stocks to wobble NEW YORK: The Federal Reserve’s hawkish shift is forcing investors to reevaluate the rally in so-called value... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Money & Banking Nigeria to launch pilot digital currency by year-end ABUJA: Nigeria’s Central Bank is preparing a digital currency pilot that could launch as early as the end of this... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Money & Banking Investors trim long positions on Asian units, yuan bets halved BENGALURU: Long bets on most of Asia’s emerging currencies were trimmed, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, as... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Stocks Saudi bourse underperforms major Gulf markets, Qatar gains DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Sunday, with the Saudi index leading the losses, although... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Stocks S&P 500 has room to run, but inflation fears to dampen sentiment NEW YORK: The S&P 500 will end the year only about 2.5% above its current level, with concerns over increasing... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Singapore exchange aims to boost tainted carbon markets SINGAPORE: A financial exchange offering carbon credits and investments in conservation projects is set to launch in... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Money & Banking Asia’s ESG bond issuances hit record $69bn this year HONG KONG: Asia-Pacific borrowers more than doubled issuance of bonds tied to environmental, social and governance... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Stocks China’s Didi adds banks to work on mega US IPO HONG KONG: China’s biggest ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing has appointed five more investment banks to work as... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Prepare to lose, UK warns as crypto trades boom LONDON: People investing in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin should be prepared to lose all their money, Britain’s... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Money & Banking ECB makes good progress on new strategy: Lagarde FRANKFURT: European Central Bank policymakers meeting this weekend made “good progress” in reshaping the ECB’s... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Energy China’s Saudi oil imports plunge 21pc BEIJING: China’s imports from Saudi Arabia fell 21% in May from a year earlier but retained their top ranking ... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Inflation: Fed’s hawkish overtones Global markets will remain jittery after the US Fed unexpectedly signalled it could begin tapering its massive... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Operation against spurious medicines in Pindi: Over 3,800 inspections carried out in 6 months RAWALPINDI: The Health Department authorities conducted raids in different areas of Rawalpindi division under ... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Industry Japan Inc lag far behind women empowerment in management roles TOKYO: Women make up less than 10% of the management in most Japanese companies, as the country’s corporate sector... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am
Taxes Tax or no tax, UAE aims to remain magnet for investors DUBAI: Tax advantages paired with a life of luxury have long drawn foreigners and multinationals to the UAE, which ... Published 21 Jun, 2021 03:43am