OPEC disagreement lays bare growing UAE-Saudi economic rivalry? Rare public disagreement between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia over OPEC policy points to a growing... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Hackers demand $70m after Kaseya ransomware attack PARIS: Hackers were on Monday demanding $70 million in bitcoin in exchange for data stolen during an attack on a US... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Pope in ‘good’ condition after surgery ROME: Pope Francis was doing well on Monday after surgery for an inflamed large colon, but the 84-year-old was... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Sydney Airport gets $17bn takeover bid SYDNEY: Sydney Airport received a multi-billion-dollar takeover bid from a consortium of Australian investors ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Companies Croatia’s Rimac takes majority stake in Bugatti BERLIN: Croatian electric carmaker Rimac Automobili will take the controlling stake in Bugatti, in an ownership swap... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Heatwave hits Nordic countries, 34C recorded in Arctic STOCKHOLM: Meteorologists across the Nordic countries have registered near-record temperatures over the weekend,... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Kate self-isolating after Covid contact: royals LONDON: The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating for 10 days after coming into contact with someone who later... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Child sex racket: Ex-Maldives minister, Sri Lanka politicians arrested COLOMBO: A former Maldives minister and several politicians from Sri Lanka’s ruling party were among dozens of... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Growth in China’s services hits 14-month low BEIJING: Growth in China’s June services sector slowed sharply to a 14-month low, after a resurgence of Covid-19 ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Bangladesh extends lockdown as cases hit new record DHAKA: Bangladesh on Monday extended a strict nationwide lockdown, confining people to their homes for another week... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Virus-hit Indonesia orders oxygen for jammed hospitals JAKARTA: Indonesia on Monday called for the nation’s oxygen supplies to be sent to hospitals overflowing with... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
England set to lift mask, distancing rules as cases soar LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday revealed plans to lift most of England’s legal coronavirus... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Europe UK Foreign Office sorry for historic ban on homosexuals LONDON: Britain's foreign office on Monday apologised for the department's "misguided" ban on lesbian, gay, bisexual... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Africa Gunmen kidnap 140 school students in northwest Nigeria KADUNA, (Nigeria): Gunmen kidnapped 140 students from a boarding school in northwestern Nigeria on Monday, a school... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
South Asia Indian priest dies NEW DELHI: An 84-year-old rights activist and Jesuit priest detained for nine months without trial under Indian... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Taliban aim to present written peace plan at talks as soon as next month KABUL: The Taliban plan to present a written peace proposal to the Afghan government side as soon as next month, a... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
KP Grade-17 employees: SC concerned over regularisation without PSC exam ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court expressed concern over regularisation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Grade-17 employees... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
12 sale points for sacrificial animals in Lahore LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has set up 12 sale points for the trading of sacrificial animals in the... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
FF Steel launches franchise network PESHAWAR: FF Steel has become the first company in Pakistan to launch a franchise network in the country. The... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Fake accounts, Nooriabad Power Plant case: AC approves freezing of assets, accounts of co-accused ISLAMABAD: An accountability court on Monday endorsed the National Accountability Bureau's (NAB) request to freeze... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Pak embassy officials in KSA: NA panel seeks inquiry report into extortion allegations ISLAMABAD: National Assembly's Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD)... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
President confers Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) on Turkish commander ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Monday conferred Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) award on Commander of Turkish Land... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
GPA chief briefs envoys on developments in Gwadar Port GWADAR: Chairman Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Naseer Khan Kashani on Monday briefed the Ambassadors of various... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Pakistan to raise Indian terror financing issue at int'l level: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan will raise the issue of Indian terror financing at ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Putin's visit not scheduled, FO clarifies ISLAMABAD: The expectations of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Pakistan this month died down on Monday... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
NAB notice: Zardari moves IHC for pre-arrest bail ISLAMABAD: Former president and co-chairperson of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Asif Ali Zardari Monday filed a... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Fake bank accounts scam: NAB recovers Rs33.246bn from different accused ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has claimed to have so far recovered Rs33.246 billion from... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Minister briefed about UNDP's intervention ISLAMABAD: Knut Ostby, UNDP Resident Representative called on Omar Ayub Khan, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs,... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Freshly inducted in BS-17: CEC launches training programme for 75 officers ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, on Monday, inaugurated the Pre-Service Training... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Dialogue only way to resolve Afghan conflict: governor LAHORE: Terming dialogue as the only way to resolve the Afghan conflict, Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: There's a forest behind "You have heard the expression not seeing the forest for the trees!" "That's our Former First Daughter - she tries... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
NA body defers all govt bills till next meeting ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Monday deferred all the... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
JVs, investment: Dutch investors to be encouraged LAHORE: Pakistan's Ambassador-designate to the Netherlands Suljuk Mustansir Tarar has pledged to encourage Dutch... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rs322m smuggled Indian cosmetics recovered LAHORE: "Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation (I&I) has recovered Indian cosmetic goods worth ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
HSHM joins hands with Bluesky Students Consultancy Services ISLAMABAD: Hashoo School of Hospitality Management (HSHM) has collaborated Bluesky Students Consultancy Services to... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Mingora water project: KP CM directs land acquisition PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan Monday directed the authorities concerned for necessary steps to complete... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
President for trade, defence cooperation with Turkey ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has reiterated Pakistan's resolve to further intensify bilateral cooperation with... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Railways hands over Mehran Express to private company KARACHI: Pakistan Railways Monday handed over Mehran Express train to a private logistics company under... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
'Chaotic' situation witnessed during matric exams KARACHI: Chaotic situation witnessed during the first paper of matriculation in the city that begun after a lapse of... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Water scarcity: Bayer, Tayaba Organization to provide H2O wheels KARACHI: Bayer Pakistan has joined hands with Tayaba Organization to provide 2,000 H2O (Help-2-Others) "water ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Sindh Assembly condemns July 5, 1977 martial law KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution to condemn the military coup d'etat of July 5, 1977,... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Europe’s Covid-19 setbacks risk another summer travel washout Europe’s airlines and travel sector are bracing for a second lost summer, with rebound hopes increasingly... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Dip in the rate of inflation The year 2020-21 has been an eventful year. The first attack of Covid-19 ebbed by early July 2020 but was followed ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Letters Get vaccinated This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "70 Levies personnel suspended for refusing vaccine" carried by the... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Public service core agenda of PTI govt: CM LAHORE: Terming public service as 'core agenda' of the PTI-led government, Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Transfers, postings in Nadra ISLAMABAD: In a major reshuffle, the Ministry of Interior has notified transfers and postings of 11 Director ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
PBC lauds elevation of BHC CJ to apex court ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has appreciated the move for elevation of Chief Justice of Balochistan ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
LUMS holds online convocation ISLAMABAD: LUMS hosted and streamed an online convocation ceremony via Facebook Live to honour the Class of 2021. ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Cabinet meets today ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (July 6) will discuss geopolitical situation, economic... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
PTI govt strengthened economy, says Farrukh Habib LAHORE: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Monday that the PTI government has... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
NA body directs depts to settle MNAs' issues ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges discussed various questions... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Bilawal says we did not invite Modi to our weddings KOTLI: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said we do not invite Modi to our wedding... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Untapped potential can be explored through JVs: Nigerian HC LAHORE: High Commissioner of Nigeria Abioye Muhammed Bello has said huge untapped potential in the pharmaceuticals,... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Four killed in Naushahro Feroze firing incident NAUSHAHRO FEROZE: Four people have been killed on their return from a court proceeding after unidentified gunmen... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
No one above the law, Constitution: LHC CJ LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan said no one is above the law and the constitution. ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Milk price may go up by Rs20/litre in Karachi KARACHI: The Karachi Dairy and Cattle Farmers Association have announced to increase milk prices by Rs20 per litre ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
2018-19: PAC criticises Centre for revising Railways annual allocation ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, on Monday, termed revised estimates of development projects under the public ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (July 5, 2021). ======================================= CONES CARDED... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (July 5, 2021). ======================================= CONES CARDED... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (July 5, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (July 6, 2021).... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
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 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rates KSE-100 Index edges down: BRIndex100 tumbles KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bearish trend and closed in red zone due to selling in various... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Grains TCP buys 100,000 tonnes of white sugar in tender HAMBURG: Pakistan's state trading agency TCP has purchased 100,000 tonnes of white sugar in a tender for the same... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Energy SNGPL earns Rs5,998m PAT, declares 40pc cash dividend LAHORE: SNGPL has earned profit after tax of Rs.5,998 million and EPS of Rs 9.46 as compared to profit after tax of... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Stocks Gong ceremony held: PSX welcomes BIP as market maker KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Monday held a gong ceremony to welcome BankIslami Pakistan Limited... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Stocks One dead in Bangkok factory explosion BANGKOK: An explosion near Bangkok’s international airport Monday left a plastics factory in flames, killing at... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Grains White sugar moves higher LONDON: White sugar futures on ICE edged up on Monday as the market tried to assess the extent of damage to ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Energy Oil prices up as OPEC+ calls off output talks LONDON: Oil prices rose on Monday, driven higher after OPEC+ nations called off talks on output levels, meaning no... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Energy Strong buying appetite lifts HSFO cash premiums SINGAPORE: Cash premiums for cargoes of 180-cst and 380-cst high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) climbed to fresh highs on... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Energy Asia’s naphtha, gasoline cracks scale fresh highs SINGAPORE: Asia’s naphtha and gasoline cracks both touched fresh multi-month highs on Monday, extending sharp ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 386,313 tonnes of cargo comprising 281,831 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Stocks Abu Dhabi stocks near record high but other Gulf bourses in red DUBAI: Abu Dhabi stocks held near record highs on Monday, extending gains for a sixth consecutive session supported... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Stocks Indian shares climb BENGALURU: Indian shares ended points away from record levels on Monday, lifted by strong gains in financials and on... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Stocks Strong business activity lifts European shares AMSTERDAM/LONDON: Upbeat eurozone business activity saw European shares reverse session losses on Monday, leaving... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Stocks China stocks rise SHANGHAI: China’s major indexes eked out gains on Monday, helped by robust strength in Shanghai’s tech-focused... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Stocks FTSE 250 jumps to record highs LONDON: British mid-caps jumped on Monday, led by gains in heavyweight mining stocks, supermarket chain Morrisons,... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Stocks Australian shares flat, NZ up SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian stocks pared early gains to close flat on Monday as worries about rising Covid-19 ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Stocks Nikkei hits 2-week low TOKYO: Japanese shares slipped on Monday, with the Nikkei hitting a two-week low, failing to gain a boost from a ... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Stocks US markets closed NEW YORK: Stocks, financial and commodity markets of US were closed on Monday for the Independence Day holiday.... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (July 5, 2021)... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (July 5, 2021). ======================================= Offset Paper... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (July 5, 2021).... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (July 5, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (July 5, 2021).... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Down against USD KARACHI: On Monday, PKR went down against USD in both interbank and open markets going below 158 in interbank and... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (July 5, 2021).... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
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 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (July 5, 2021).... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (July 5, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (July 5, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (July 5, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 5, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,356.8654... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (July 5, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,590.6675 Bid... Published 06 Jul, 2021 03:48am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points