26-member women squad announced for West Indies tour LAHORE: The national women’s selection committee Monday announced a 26-player squad from which the national and... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Appointment of Tariq Malik as NADRA chief notified ISLAMABAD: The federal government, on Monday, notified the appointment of Muhammad Tariq Malik as chairman National... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
PTI govt to complete its term: Punjab CM LAHORE: Terming PM Imran Khan as the voice of 220 million people, Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Monday... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Indictment of ex-DG of Parks Qaimkhani on 29th ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Monday, fixed June 29 for indictment of former director general Parks and... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Tarin assures Chinese Ambassador: Govt to provide facilitation to Chinese companies ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said on Monday that the government would provide full facilitation to the... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Free Covid vaccines for all Indian adults as Modi hails yoga ‘shield’ NEW DELHI: India opened up free vaccinations to all adults in an attempt to bolster its inoculation drive on Monday,... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Photo appears to show Sheikha Latifa on trip abroad DUBAI: A picture purportedly showing Sheikha Latifa at Madrid’s airport emerged Monday, the latest in a series of... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Germany arrests Russian scientist BERLIN: German police have arrested a Russian scientist working at a German university, accusing him of spying for... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
West piles sanctions on Belarus after plane diversion LUXEMBOURG: The EU, US, Britain and Canada ratcheted up pressure on Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko Monday... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Raisi calls for effective nuclear talks, rules out Biden meet TEHRAN: Iran’s President-elect Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday he will not allow nuclear negotiations for the sake of... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Facebook rolls out ‘live audio’, podcasts in US WASHINGTON: Facebook on Monday began rolling out its service for people seeking audio-based connections in a direct... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
US Commerce Deptt rescinds TikTok, WeChat prohibited transactions list WASHINGTON: The US Commerce Department said Monday it was rescinding a list of prohibited transactions with TikTok... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Setbacks for Le Pen, Macron parties in regional vote PARIS: France’s far-right led by Marine Le Pen insisted Monday it could recover from a disappointing first round ... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Exports resume from Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Trucks carrying clothes and fabric rolled out of the Palestinian enclave of Gaza on Monday as... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
EU slaps fresh sanctions on Myanmar junta LUXEMBOURG: The EU on Monday added eight officials from Myanmar’s junta and three firms linked to the military to... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Swedish PM ousted by parliament in no-confidence vote STOCKHOLM: Swedish centre-left Prime Minister Stefan Lofven was ousted in a no-confidence vote in parliament on... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Conflict violence against children soared in 2020: UN UNITED NATIONS: Violence against children in war-torn countries soared in 2020, exacerbated by the Covid-19 ... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Four hurt in Berlin shooting BERLIN: Three men and a woman were injured in a shooting outside a shisha bar in Berlin, police said Monday, with... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
US SC tosses class action ruling against Goldman Sachs NEW YORK: The US Supreme Court on Monday handed a victory to Goldman Sachs Group Inc in its bid to avoid an investor... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Graana.com and UBL sign MoU KARACHI: The Graana.com and United Bank Limited (UBL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) mutually... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
COAS meets Azerbaijan president RAWALPINDI: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff on a two-day long official visit to Republic of ... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
2nd shipment of US medical equipment received ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination received the second shipment of... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Afghan peace process: US will continue engagement for success, hopes FO ISLAMABAD: As Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and chairman of the Afghanistan’s High Council for National... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Covid-19 deaths cross 22,000 mark across country ISLAMABAD: Country’s Covid-19 deaths on Monday crossed 22,000 mark and reached 22,007 as the country reported 30... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Qureshi confirms visit of CIA chief ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Monday, confirmed the recent visit of the US Central... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Salaries of government employees: Senate body suggests 10pc to 20pc hike ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has unanimously recommended to the government to raise salaries... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
CDA chairman’s office electricity disconnected ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) has disconnected electricity connection of the office of... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Has Shehbaz effectively neutralised PDM? “So without using abusive language and threats and…” “And show-cause notices.” “Ha, ha, yes so without... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Railways ministry seeks Rs23bn to fix dangerous tracks on a war footing ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Azam Swati has said that the ministry has requested the Ministry of Finance... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Acquisition of land: IHC directs govt to form a uniform policy ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday directed the federal government to formulate a uniform policy... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Procedure, Oversight and Safeguards ‘Removal & Blocking of Unlawful Online Content Rules, 2021’ modified ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has modified “the Removal and... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Punjab PPP marks birth anniversary of Benazir LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab has marked 68th birthday of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto with traditional zeal... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Overseas Pakistanis: Sarwar says opposition parties to be persuaded on right to vote LAHORE: Suggesting reserved seats in the national and provincial assemblies for Overseas Pakistanis, Punjab Governor... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Ravi development project: Three companies will soon start work on site: RUDA chief LAHORE: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the River Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) Imran Ameen has said that... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
FIA widens probe against DPP officials ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has reportedly widened its probe against the officials of Department ... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Vaccination resumes in Karachi KARACHI: Inoculation of citizens has been resumed at the city’s most corona vaccination centres after supply of... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Anomalies in clearance process: APCAA suggests amendments in budget measures: chairman KARACHI: All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) has suggested amendments in the measures proposed by the... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Balochistan Assembly rumpus case: Opposition leader, 16 MPAs surrender to police QUETTA: Opposition leader in Balochistan Assembly Malik Sikander Khan and 16 other members have surrendered before... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Schools reopen in Sindh amid strict SOPs KARACHI: Primary schools in Sindh have reopened from Monday with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) as... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Ex-senator Usman Kakar passes away KARACHI: President Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party Balochistan, former senator Usman Kakar passed away in Karachi on... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Upcoming monsoon season: Chief meteorologist rules out major threat of flood LAHORE: Chief Meteorologist Mehr Sahib Zad Khan has ruled out any major threat of floods during the upcoming monsoon... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
17 jail officials punished over ‘illegal movement’ of inmates LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Prisons Mirza Shahid Saleem Baig withheld annual increment for a period of one... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Around 3m doses of vaccines to be imported next week: Corona vaccination process resumes after days of disruption LAHORE: The vaccination process in major cities of the province has resumed after days of disruption due to a... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Mufti handed over to CIA on 4-day remand LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Monday handed over to a local leader of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI) Mufti Azizur... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Pre-arrest bail to Shehbaz, Hamza granted till July 10 LAHORE: A duty judge for a special court (offences in bank) on Monday granted pre-arrest bail to Leader of ... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
‘Bill for creation of S Punjab province to be tabled in House’ LAHORE: Punjab Energy Minister Dr Akhtar Malik said on Monday that government was going to table bill in the House... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Increasing inflation intensifying issue of food security: PBIF KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Supply of anti-Covid vaccine: Pfizer, BioNTech announce agreement with NDMA KARACHI: Pfizer Pakistan and BioNTech SE Monday announced an agreement with the National Disaster Management... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Sindh tractor subsidy scam: AC grants nine-day physical remand of accused ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupees fake banks accounts case, on Monday, granted a... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Senate body concerned over ‘exaggerated’ Rs1500bn tax demands ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance expressed serious concern over the exaggerated tax demands of Rs... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Electoral reforms: PSP calls for all-parties conference KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Monday said that the incumbent government must... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Letters ‘The FY22 budget’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “The FY22 budget” carried by the newspaper yesterday. The writer,... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Fed’s ‘big tent’ framework may fray under inflation surge The US Federal Reserve’s carefully crafted move last year to a jobs-first monetary policy, touted as giving ... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Towards an end to tax harassment On the basis of my thirty years of tax practice I can assure you that the abuse of the under-mentioned three lines... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
A fragile federal budget — I The Budget for 2021-22 has been presented and awaits parliamentary approval. This article is in two parts and... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Navy observes World Hydrography Day KARACHI: Pakistan Navy observed World Hydrography Day with enthusiasm and with an aim to create awareness about the... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Tax reforms announced by G7 to face hurdles: ACCA KARACHI: New tax policies announced recently by G7 communiqué will face hurdles as the proposals are yet to be... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Stocks Miners, industrial stocks boost FTSE LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 ended higher on Monday, helped by gains in mining and industrial stocks, while... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Pakistan Railways retrieves 11 acres of land KARACHI: In continuation of its ongoing anti-encroachment and land retrieval operations, Pakistan Railways Karachi... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Iran hands over 400 illegal Pakistani migrants to officials CHAGAI: Iranian authorities have handed over 400 Pakistani citizens to border authorities who had illegally crossed... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (June 21, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 22, 2021).... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
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 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Rates.BR Index PSX hit by profit-selling: BRIndex100 depressed KARACHI: Despite opening on positive note, Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday remained under pressure and closed in red... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Energy Ogra to hold two public hearings against SNGPL’s petition ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) will hold two public hearings against petition filed by the... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures inch lower tracking weakness in grains NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures eased on Monday, weighed down by the weakness in grains market, although a softer ... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Energy China cuts second batch of crude oil import quotas for private refiners SINGAPORE: China has issued 35.24 million tonnes of crude oil import quotas to non-state refiners in a second batch... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Energy Oil rallies on weaker dollar and Iran supply uncertainty • Pick-up in northern hemisphere travel boosts prices NEW YORK: Oil prices soared on Monday, gaining on a pause ... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Energy Gulf states will take at least 10 years to end oil dependence: Moody’s DUBAI: Countries in the oil-exporting Gulf will remain heavily dependent on hydrocarbon production for at least the... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Energy Asia’s naphtha crack lower SINGAPORE: Asia’s naphtha crack edged higher on Monday, but stayed within close sight of a multi-week low touched... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Energy Asia’s VLSFO market steady in muted trade SINGAPORE: Asia’s 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) market complex was largely unchanged on Monday amid thin... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Energy China again draws on crude oil inventories LAUNCESTON, (Australia): China drew on its stockpiles of crude oil for a second consecutive month in May, a further... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 260,389 tonnes of cargo comprising 208,253 tonnes of import cargo and 52,136... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (June 21, 2021).... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains stable KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Monday. Trading volume remained thin. The rate of cotton in ... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Stocks Most major Gulf bourses in red; Egypt outperforms DUBAI: Most major Gulf shares ended lower on Monday, hit by losses in the banking sector, while Egyptian shares... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Stocks Japanese shares plunge TOKYO: Japanese shares posted their biggest drop in four months on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s sell-off last... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Stocks European stocks up AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks rose on Monday, led by growth-exposed sectors as encouraging comments from central... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Stocks China stocks down SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Monday, as losses in financials and consumer shares offset gains in new energy... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Stocks Monday’s early trade: Dow climbs, crypto stocks drop NEW YORK: The Dow was set for its best day in more than three months on Monday as investors piled back into... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares fall SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares fell the most in more than a month on Monday as top lender Commonwealth Bank... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (June 21, 2021)... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (June 21, 2021). ======================================= Offset ... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (June 21, 2021).... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (June 21, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (June 21, 2021).... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: PKR falls KARACHI: On Monday, PKR fell against USD in both interbank and open markets. In Asian currency markets, Asian... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (June 21, 2021).... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
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 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (June 21, 2021).... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (June 21, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (June 21, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (June 21, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (June 21, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,366.3598... Published 22 Jun, 2021 04:46am
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