US Covid cases hit new plateau as Delta variant rises WASHINGTON: After declining fast for two months, the rate of Covid infections in the United States has levelled off... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
China's virus response stars at warm-up show for Communist Party 100th BEIJING: President Xi Jinping led the applause at Beijing's Bird's Nest stadium late Monday for a spectacular... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
No deal on UN peacekeeping budget, risk of mission freeze: diplomats UNITED NATIONS: The 193 member states of the United Nations have thus far failed to agree on a peacekeeping budget... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
PTCL signs contracts with Huawei KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has signed strategic contracts with Huawei Technologies... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Karachi rainwater drains: Some 4.71m cubic feet of silt removed KARACHI: The Sindh Local Government Secretary Syed Najam Ahmad Shah on Monday said that some 4.71 million cubic feet... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Appointment of member NTC declared unlawful ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared appointment of Member National Tariff Commission (NTC),... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
PANAH holds 29th Annual Murree Walk ISLAMABAD: The 29th Annual Murree Walk was organized by the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH). A large... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
PCB adds three spots in women's central contracts list LAHORE: In its bid to continue to reward and incentives top-performing women cricketers, the Pakistan Cricket Board... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
President for enhanced honey production ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday urged the need of increasing the production of honey in Pakistan by... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Eco-friendly steps can make NAs a top tourist destination: PM NARAN: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said with an eco-friendly infrastructure in place, Pakistan's northern... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
More record-smashing heat forecast as Canada, US northwest bake OTTAWA: Canada was bracing Monday for its highest ever temperature as the country’s west and swathes of the United... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Lack of water rules out life on Venus PARIS: A study measuring water concentration in Venus’s atmosphere concluded Monday that life as we know it is not... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
UN urges immediate dismantling of systemic racism GENEVA: The UN rights chief called on Monday for systemic racism against black people to be immediately dismantled... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Israeli settlers agree to leave flashpoint West Bank outpost OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Jewish settlers agreed Monday to leave a new outpost in the occupied West Bank that has stirred... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
EU hints at ‘sausage war’ deal with UK in 48 hours LONDON: A deal is likely in the coming days to resolve the post-Brexit “sausage war” between the UK and EU,... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
EU allows data to keep flowing to Britain BRUSSELS: The European Commission on Monday said it had adopted decisions allowing Europeans’ data to keep flowing... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Russian instructors committing abuses in CAR, says UN report UNITED NATIONS: Russian instructors sent to the Central African Republic have carried out “indiscriminate... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Firefighters tackle blaze in south London LONDON: Six people were treated by medics Monday and one hospitalised after a blaze at industrial units in south... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Russia, China extend friendship treaty, hail ties MOSCOW: The leaders of China and Russia on Monday announced the extension of a 20-year-old friendship treaty, ... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
US warns Russia not to veto Syria border access ROME: The United States warned Monday that Russia would put at risk hopes for more constructive relations if it uses... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Two injured in further knife attack in Germany BERLIN: Two men were injured in an apparent knife attack in the German city of Erfurt on Monday morning, police ... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Swedish PM resigns following no confidence vote STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s Prime Minister Stefan Lofven resigned on Monday, one week after he lost a vote of no... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
UK govt says July 19 ‘end of the line’ for virus curbs LONDON: The British government is intent on lifting all of England’s coronavirus restrictions on July 19, Sajid... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Concern over sporting events as Russia battles Delta variant MOSCOW: Russia’s Saint Petersburg posted record Covid-19 deaths Monday as it prepares to host a Euro 2020... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
'$1.5bn investment in RDA proof of govt policies' success' LAHORE: Claiming that the next President and Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir will be from PTI, Punjab Governor... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Proper arrangements directed to set up cattle markets LAHORE: For the sale of sacrificial animals, the Punjab local government and community development department has... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
PML-N rejects supplementary budget LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League (N) while rejecting the supplementary budget said that Prime Minister Imran Khan used... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Real estate agents/developers/builders, jewellers: FMU Karachi for following 'Red Flags' indicators ISLAMABAD: The Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU), Karachi, has directed real estate agents/developers/builders,... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Singapore files 13 more charges in massive nickel trading fraud SINGAPORE: Singapore prosecutors on Monday filed 13 additional charges against a local businessman in relation to a... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Countrywide gas suspension for seven days unacceptable: FPCCI ISLAMABAD: FPCCI President Naseer Hayatt Magoon, on Monday, said a nationwide gas suspension for seven days is... Updated 29 Jun, 2021 09:12am
Karkey RPP: NAB files supplementary reference against ex-PM Pervaiz ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), on Monday, filed supplementary reference in the Accountability... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Shehbaz wants to deprive expatriates of right to vote: Awan ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Babar Awan, on Monday, said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has promised... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Thatta water supply case: AC records statement of another prosecution witness ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Monday recorded statement of another prosecution witness Syed Nadeem in ... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Disqualification case: Faryal files intra court appeal before IHC ISLAMABAD: Former president Asif Ali Zardari’s sister Faryal Talpur Monday filed an intra court appeal (ICA) ... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Qureshi again raises questions over FATF’s ‘political’ role ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has once again raised questions over the Financial Action Task ... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Corona positivity rate declines in Punjab LAHORE: Decline in the wave of Corona pandemic was witnessed in the province of Punjab, as out of 15,565 Covid-19... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
TTP’s presence in Afghanistan: Pakistan refutes Afghan govt’s denial ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday refuted the Afghan government’s denial of the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
NTC, Khazana Enterprise & eDU SMARTZ enter into digital services solution deal ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque, on Monday, witnessed... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Opposition's 535 cut motions rejected: NA approves 9 demands for grants worth Rs157.331bn ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday approved nine demands for grants worth Rs157.331 billion and rejected 535... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
NA Speaker summons NSC meeting on July 1 ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser Monday summoned a meeting of parliamentary committee on national... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Bid to smuggle Indian gutka foiled KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Pakistan Customs on Monday foiled an attempt to smuggle a... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan was ferocious pacer, no medium pacer or spinner "The Khan was a paceman not a spinner." "Spinners are short, not that tall, and they are kind of rotund and..." ... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
FO rejects reports of ex-SAPM's any secret visit to Israel ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office, on Monday, rejected the media reports as "baseless and misleading" about an alleged... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Terrorists arrested: Hostile agency involved in Lahore blast: Buzdar LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar revealed on Monday that a hostile intelligence agency was involved in the... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Alleged harassment of traders: Sanjrani urges NAB to dispel 'perception' ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani Monday urged the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to dispel the... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
PML-N MNAs visit NPCC LAHORE: A group of members of National Assembly comprised of ex-Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Maryam ... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Marri terms budget 'anti-people' ISLAMABAD: Central Information Secretary Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians and Member of the National ... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Indecent, disrespectful remarks against CJP: SC directs PPP leader to file reply of show-cause notice ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed Masood ur Rehman Abbasi, General Secretary, PPP, PS-114, Karachi to file a... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
KMC printing press will be upgraded: administrator KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Monday said that KMC printing press will be upgraded by adding new... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Task force endorses opening of shrines, parks: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday said that the government would adopt the National ... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
IBA Karachi, Pak Brunei ink MoU KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi and Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited (PBICL)... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Haleem moves SHC seeking disqualification of CM KARACHI: Opposition Leader in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh on Monday filed a petition in Sindh High Court (SHC)... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Opposition stages mock funeral of ‘democracy’ in Sindh PA KARACHI: Opposition parties Monday clamored for a permission to speak in the Sindh Assembly as protesting lawmakers... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Four cops held for looting shop in Korangi area KARACHI: A head constable including three other cops were arrested on Monday for looting cash from a milk shop in... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
‘UrduFlix’ platform: Emax Media signs deal with NIFT for enabling digital payments KARACHI: Emax Media, the first-ever internationally acclaimed entertainment digital network in Pakistan, has ... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Letters Going to the IMF was the only option This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “Tarin defends govt’s IMF lending decision” carried by the... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Truth, trust and Covid recovery in Asia and the Pacific: Universal civil registration and vital statistics With health systems at a breaking point, hospitals at capacity and desperate family members searching for oxygen for... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Portents of a disaster foretold For all the apparent angst being displayed by Pakistan’s ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) regarding... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Tackling poverty One of the key questions today is what has happened to the incidence of poverty in 2020-21, a year which is new... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Stocks European stocks down AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European shares ended lower on Monday, with travel stocks leading losses on concerns over bans on... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Stocks China’s blue-chip index up SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip index ended higher on Monday, underpinned by tech gains, as investors hoped for... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Stocks Monday’s early trade: Nasdaq jumps to all-time high • Boeing falls on possible delay in 777X certification NEW YORK: The Nasdaq jumped to an all-time high on Monday,... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Stocks Nikkei ends flat TOKYO: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index ended flat on Monday, weighed down by chip-related stocks tracking a muted... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Stocks Financials, energy drag FTSE lower; Burberry tumbles LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 marked its worst day in over a week on Monday, dragged down by losses in heavyweight... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
SNGPL holds e-kachehri LAHORE: To facilitate gas consumers through immediate resolution of their complaints, SNGPL organized e-Kachehri at... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Specifics of CTBCM: EFP president concerned over lack of clarity KARACHI: Ismail Suttar, President, Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP), has expressed concerns about the lack... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Stocks Pakistan Stock Exchange: General subscription of PABC IPO to begin today KARACHI: The general public will subscribe 23.4 million shares, 25 percent of the total offer size of PABC IPO on... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (June 28, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 29, 2021).... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
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 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates PSX closes in deep red: BRIndex100 plummets KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday remained under pressure and closed in deep red due to selling in almost all... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Energy Power generation of Tarbela Dam reduced to 1,432MW HARIPUR: Despite scorching heat all over the country the water inflow in Tarbela Dam on Monday reduced which also... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Grains TCP gets offers in 100,000 tonnes of white sugar tender HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the international tender to buy 100,000 tonnes of sugar from Trading ... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Energy Oil falls 2pc on rising Covid-19 cases • OPEC and allied producers set to meet on July 1 • Abu Dhabi will reduce crude supplies to Asian term buyers... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Cotton & Textile NY cotton rises to two-week high NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures touched their highest in over two weeks on Monday, drawing support from a stronger core... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Commodities Gold eases in Europe AMSTERDAM/LONDON: Gold eased on Monday as a firm dollar weighed, although bullion traded in a tight range as... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabeans, corn and wheat jump CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn, soyabeans and wheat rallied on Monday, with traders focused on forecasts for... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold drifts sideways NEW YORK: Gold drifted sideways on Monday as investors were caught between fears of a spike in the highly... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Commodities Romanian wheat offered lowest at Egypt’s GASC tender CAIRO: Egypt’s state grains buyer, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC,) on Monday received a ... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Energy Falling US crude stocks draw hedge fund attention LONDON: Hedge funds were big buyers of petroleum for the fourth week running, boosting their bullish position to its... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 8.963 ... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Energy Asia’s VLSFO time-spread, crack firm as month-end nears SINGAPORE: Asia’s front-month 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) time spread and crack against Dubai crude... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Commodities Ukraine wheat, corn prices down KYIV: Ukrainian wheat export bid prices decreased by $4 a tonne over the past week thanks to improved forecast of... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Energy US natgas futures climb to 29-month high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed to a fresh 29-month high on Monday as a heat wave boosted power prices in... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 334,818 tonnes of cargo comprising 225,837 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (June 28, 2021).... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Cotton & Textile Soft trend on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market on Monday was easy and volume was also satisfactory. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Stocks Abu Dhabi outperforms Gulf stocks as IHC extends surge DUBAI: Abu Dhabi stocks outperformed Gulf markets on Monday, led by a 9% surge in the shares of the International... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (June 28, 2021)... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (June 28, 2021). ======================================= Offset ... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (June 28, 2021).... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (June 28, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (June 28, 2021).... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Fall against USD continues KARACHI: On Monday, PKR continued to fall against USD in both interbank and open markets. It also went down against... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (June 28, 2021).... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
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 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (June 28, 2021).... Published 29 Jun, 2021 03:24am
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