Ethiopia resumes filling Nile mega-dam reservoir CAIRO: Ethiopia has started the second phase of filling the reservoir of its mega-dam on the upper Blue Nile, Egypt... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Canada names Mary Simon first indigenous governor general OTTAWA: Canada named Mary Simon on Tuesday as its first indigenous governor general — Queen Elizabeth II’s... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Indonesia in oxygen emergency as Delta variant wreaks global havoc JAKARTA: Indonesia said Tuesday it was importing emergency oxygen from neighbouring Singapore as hospitals crumbled... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Judicial allowance: SC sets aside contempt proceedings before LHC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court set aside contempt proceedings before the Lahore High Court (LHC) against the Punjab... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Maryam rejects any possibility of deal with govt ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz, on Tuesday, while rejecting any move of a ... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Torkham border sealed PESHAWAR: The authorities on Tuesday imposed restrictions on crossing pedestrians from both sides of Pak-Afghan... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Avenfield Apartments reference: IHC defers pleas of Maryam, Safdar till 15th ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Tuesday, deferred appeals of PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz and her... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
PIA special plane airlifts 2m doses of corona vaccine from China BEIJING: A special plane of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) PK-6853 airlifted two million doses of Sinovac... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Escalating violence in Afghanistan: Peace may be much further than imagined: Sherry ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Vice President and Chairperson of Foreign Affairs Committee in Senate,... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Election campaign in AJK in full swing: Political parties eyeing lion’s share in future power arrangement ISLAMABAD: Election campaign in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is in full swing as political parties are eyeing the... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Outgoing Azerbaijan envoy pays farewell visit to COAS RAWALPINDI: His Excellency Ali Alizada, Azerbaijan Ambassador to Pakistan Tuesday paid a farewell call to COAS... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Strategy to deal with Afghan refugees’ influx being devised ISLAMABAD: As withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan has entered its crucial stage, Pakistan is devising a ... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Sindh may receive moderately above normal rainfall KARACHI: Pakistan is expected to receive near normal monsoon rains from July to September, the Met Office said.... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: US presidents went to visit US troops “All I want to say on the subject is if only the number of visits to a restive area resolves problems…”... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Matric and Inter exams: Students stage demo for cancellation ISLAMABAD: Matric and Intermediate students, on Tuesday, staged a protest demonstration to press the government to... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Haleem for holding inquiry into plane ‘misuse’ by Bilawal KARACHI: Opposition Leader in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh on Tuesday wrote a letter to the high-ups of the... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Balochistan close to PM’s heart, says Fawad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday said Balochistan close to the... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Country suffers losses due to LNG suspension for six days: Khaqan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president and former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan ... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Seminar on importance of MRL in rice in global markets held PESHAWAR: On the directions of Ministry of Commerce, Trade Development Authority Pakistan, in collaboration with ... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Persecution of Muslims: President cautions India of internal strife ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has cautioned India of an internal strife, if it continued persecuting Muslims... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Promoting national growth: NUST holds int’l webinar on role of universities ISLAMABAD: “The government is keenly aware that long-term growth of the country depends on successful development... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
IBCC E-portal/mobile phone App launched ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training and National Heritage Shafqat Mahmood on Tuesday... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Sindh notifies 20pc increase in govt employees’ salaries KARACHI: The Sindh government on Tuesday notified a 20 percent increase in salaries of government employees. A... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Projects to be executed by Sindh govt: Federal govt allocates over Rs5bn in PSDP KARACHI: Federal Government has allocated Rs5.369 billion in its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Eidul Azha: Laeeq for ensuring precautions at cattle markets KARACHI: As the Eidul Azha is fast approaching, Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Tuesday directed his sub... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Bheel murder case: Ministers say accused would never be forgiven KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy, Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh and Minister for Culture Syed Sardar Shah Tuesday said that... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Scenarios for Afghanistan with foreign troops all but gone With the United States military presence in Afghanistan effectively over, the country faces an uncertain future with... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Understanding the AML law Last month, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced that Pakistan would continue to remain on its grey ... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
It is the rich countries, stupid! The sword of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is continuing to hang over the head of Pakistan, not because... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Letters The Afghan conundrum This is apropos two Business Recorder different but related news items “4,000 stranded Pakistanis in Kabul: ... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
PPDWP approves 10 uplift schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PPDWP) has approved ten development schemes of various... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
PQFTL signs MoU with DUHS KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited (PQFTL) recently signed an agreement with Dow University of Health ... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Senate approves ‘The Islamabad Food Safety Bill, 2021’ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Sub-Committee on Interior, on Tuesday, unanimously approved “The Islamabad Food Safety Bill,... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
8th Generation Hyundai Sonata (CKD): Hyundai Nishat Motor announces booking Will be offered in two different variants including a 2.5L Smart Stream MPi engine at ex-factory price of Rs 7,099,999 /- while the other variant comes with a 2.0LMPi engine at ex-factory price of Rs 6,399,000/. Updated 07 Jul, 2021 01:29pm
Israeli PM suffers defeat over Arab family unification ban OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett suffered defeat Tuesday as lawmakers failed to extend a... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
PM to go to private function visits without protocol, security ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Tuesday, declared that he would not be going to any private function with... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
No water, electricity in Gwadar, says JI leader LAHORE: Gwadar is the centre for China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) but the old citizens and population of... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Governor administers oath to new LHC CJ LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar administrated the oath to new Chief Justice of Lahore High Court... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Punjab jails: 5,545 out of 47,000 inmates administered Covid-19 jabs LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General for Prisons Mirza Shahid Saleem Baig has disclosed that there are currently above... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Stocks Tuesday’s early trade: Dow, S&P and Nasdaq dip • Crackdown hits Didi, Alibaba, Baidu NEW YORK: The blue-chip Dow slipped 1% on Tuesday, as investors dumped... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares lower SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares closed lower on Tuesday weighed down by tech stocks and as the country’s... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Stocks FTSE post worst session in nearly 3-weeks LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 marked its worst session in nearly three weeks on Tuesday, dragged down by... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
SZABAC assistant professor passes away HYDERABAD: Nazar Muhammad Soomro, Assistant Professor of the Department of Agronomy, S Z A Bhutto Agricultural... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Gas supply shortfall: Proactive SSGC efforts avert crisis situation KARACHI: Recent gas supply issues emanating out of Annual Turn Around (ATA) of Kunnar-Pasakhi Deep (KPD) gas field... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Pension facility centre established LAHORE: A pension facility center has been established at the head office of the Accountant General Punjab to... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (July 6, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (July 7, 2021).... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
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 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates PSX stays in negative zone: BRIndex100 extends losses KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a mixed trend and closed in negative zone due to selling in... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Cotton & Textile Cotton eases after hitting over 4-month high NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures fell on Tuesday, tracking a slide in core grains markets and a firmer dollar, ... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold rises near $1,800 level NEW YORK: Gold rose on Tuesday, bouncing above the key $1,800 level at one point, bolstered by a retreat in US bond... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 3.611 ... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Commodities HSFO cash premiums dip on lower demand SINGAPORE: Cash premiums for Asia’s high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) dipped on Tuesday, ending a recent surge in cash... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Energy Asian oil buyers fret over margin impact of cancelled OPEC+ meeting SINGAPORE: Crude oil buyers in Asia are concerned that an unexpected cancellation of an OPEC+ meeting to discuss a... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Energy Asia’s naphtha, gasoline cracks gain SINGAPORE: Asia’s naphtha and gasoline cracks rose for a sixth straight session on Tuesday, scaling fresh highs on... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Commodities ICE canola futures drop WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures plunged on Monday, halting a 10-day winning streak, as forecasts showed... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 149,045 tonnes of cargo comprising 70,093 tonnes of import cargo and 78,952... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Commodities EU sugar output seen higher in 2021-22 LONDON: Sugar production in the European Union is forecast to rise in the 2021/22 season leading to an increase in... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (July 6, 2021).... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Cotton & Textile Rates of phutti stable amid sizeable business activity KARACHI: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained bullish and volume remained satisfactory. Cotton Analyst Naseem... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Stocks Dubai bourse drags major Gulf markets lower DUBAI: Major stock markets ended lower on Tuesday, as Saudi Arabia amended import rules from the Gulf in a challenge... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Stocks Nikkei gains TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei ended modestly higher on Tuesday as shares of SoftBank Group and Fast Retailing rebounded,... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Stocks European shares drop AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks retreated sharply from two-week highs on Tuesday, breaking a three-day winning... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Stocks China stocks lower SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Tuesday, with healthcare and tech firms leading the losses, as local investors... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Energy CNG price increases by Rs17 in Sindh KARACHI: The Pakistan CNG Association has increased the price of compressed natural gas by Rs17 per kg in Sindh.... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices.... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (July 6, 2021)... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (July 6, 2021). ======================================= Offset ... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 6, 2021).... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (July 6, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (July 6, 2021).... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Fall vs $ continues KARACHI: On Tuesday, PKR continued to fall against USD in both interbank and open markets. It also went down against... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (July 6, 2021).... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
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 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (July 6, 2021).... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (July 6, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,354.1002... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,580.0430 Bid... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,606.8234... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 476.1983... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 380.9995... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 2,073.6442... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (July 6, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (July 6, 2021).... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (July 6,... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Forex Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling) KARACHI: The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
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 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (July 6, 2021).... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 07 Jul, 2021 04:28am
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