PSDP projects hamstrung by lack of funds Ministries have held meetings to review, prioritise, and exclude their non-essential development projects approved by CDWP and submitted their revised proposals to the Ministry of Planning Updated 25 Aug, 2021 10:18am
SAPM Dr Waqar Masood's resignation accepted Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again reshuffled his economic team Updated 25 Aug, 2021 12:34pm
China's CNPC secures more Turkmen gas in new deal ASHGABAT/SINGAPORE: China's state energy firm CNPC will receive up to 51 billion cubic metres of gas from... Published 25 Aug, 2021 05:46am
No public transport for unvaccinated from Oct 15 ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Chairman Asad Umar Tuesday said that people not fully... Published 25 Aug, 2021 05:36am
Stimulus measures: Tarin for reducing cement, steel prices ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin Tuesday underlined the need for providing industrial inputs such as cement... Updated 25 Aug, 2021 10:28am
Global liquidity booster: Pakistan gets its share KARACHI: Pakistan has received inflows amounting to US 2.75 billion dollars from the International Monetary Fund... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:55am
China says US army must be held accountable GENEVA: China's envoy told the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday that the US army and the militaries of its... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:44am
Biden tells G7: US on pace to complete Afghan pullout by Aug 31 WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden told G7 leaders on Tuesday that the United States is on pace to complete the US... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
US VP Harris in Hanoi after 'Havana syndrome' delay HANOI: United States Vice President Kamala Harris landed in Vietnam Tuesday after an "anomalous health incident" in... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
India aims to raise $81bn by leasing state assets NEW DELHI: India announced plans to lease state-owned assets to the private sector in a bid to raise 6 trillion... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Russia postpones lunar mission over 'problems during testing' MOSCOW: Russia revealed Tuesday it postponed its first mission to the moon's surface in decades as a result of... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Morocco navy rescues more than 400 Europe-bound migrants RABAT: The Moroccan navy has rescued more than 400 migrants since Thursday, after their makeshift boats ran into... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
After setback, US House Democrats near deal on Biden agenda WASHINGTON: Democrats in the US House of Representatives appeared to have forged a compromise between centrists and... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
PNG bans India flights in diplomatic spat over Covid breach PORT MORESBY: Papua New Guinea banned flights from India indefinitely on Tuesday and accused the South Asian... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
UN warns of looming 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Afghanistan GENEVA: The United Nations warned Tuesday that low supplies of food aid were threatening to plunge war-ravaged... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Tunisian president extends suspension of parliament indefinitely TUNIS: Tunisian President Kais Saied has extended his suspension of parliament "until further notice", a month after... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Afghan 'tragedy' shows EU needs geopolitical muscle: Borrell BRUSSELS: The fall of Kabul to the Taliban and the chaotic international evacuation effort shows that Europe needs ... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Confusion over Ukraine jet 'hijacking' in Kabul KIEV: Ukraine's deputy foreign minister said Tuesday that one of the country's jets had been hijacked at Kabul... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Egyptian envoy calls on Tarin ISLAMABAD: Tarek Mohamed Dahroug, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt called on the Federal Minister for ... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
'TTP terrorists' held in Karachi KARACHI: Police in a joint operation with the intelligence agencies arrested two terrorists allegedly belonging to... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Incentives proposed for refineries in new policy 'blocked' by ministers ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar and Minister for Maritime Affairs,... Updated 25 Aug, 2021 10:51am
CM lays foundation stone of signal-free Shahkam Chowk flyover LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the Punjab government is following the policy of... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
'Unfair' tax measures: APAT throws an open challenge to Tarin for debate on TV LAHORE: Apparently as a last resort to settle tax-related issues of traders once for all, All Pakistan... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
All clean-drinking water projects to be completed by Dec: Sarwar LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that the work on 1500 clean drinking water projects in... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
22 held for violating wildlife law LAHORE: Wildlife Department Punjab staff after successful operation against illegal hunters of birds have arrested ... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
NA panel concerned at 'poor' performance of HEC, MOFEPT ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Questions raised over auction policy of Pakistan Railways ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, on Tuesday, expressed serious reservation on the auction policy of the Pakistan... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Vaccinated Pakistanis allowed to enter Oman ISLAMABAD: Oman has allowed Pakistani nationals holding a Covid-19 vaccine certificate to travel to the country from... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Sindh govt voices its concern over shortage of PAS officers KARACHI: The Sindh government has voiced concern over shortage of officers. A meeeting of Sindh cabinet held here... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Covid-19 vaccination centre set up at UIT KARACHI: Covid-19 vaccination centre has been set up at the Usman Institute of Technology (UIT) in collaboration ... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Funds for Karachi mega projects not utilized as yet KARACHI: The utilization of funds of Sindh Government under mega projects for Karachi remained zero by the third ... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
PIA evacuates 1,460 people from Kabul KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has evacuated 1460 passengers mostly 'foreign nationals' from Kabul... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Khushhali Bank launches 'ApnaMakaan' affordable home-financing KARACHI: Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited (KMBL) pioneered another innovative product 'ApnaMakaan' an affordable... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
PPDWP approves five schemes worth Rs65m LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved five development schemes of various... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
President asks varsities to increase 'quantum' of online education ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday urged the universities to increase the quantum of online education and... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Anti-polio drive: Hyderabad Division has 'performed well' HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Muhammad Abbas Baloch presided over a meeting of the Divisional Task... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Haniya wins silver medal in Asian Tennis Championship LAHORE: Haniya Minhas, Pakistan's rising tennis star, has achieved another victory by winning a silver medal in the... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
'Sino-Pak ties cannot be undermined by third countries' ISLAMABAD: In a veiled yet an obvious warning shot to India and the US, Pakistan and China on Tuesday resolved that... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Irrigation deparment's lands: DC Hyderabad orders removal of encroachments HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Muhammad Abbas Baloch chaired a meeting regarding removal of the... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
20 finalists announced for 2021 Shell Tameer Awards KARACHI: Shell Tameer is Shell's flagship social investment programme, aimed at developing and strengthening young... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
UN rights boss says she has credible reports of Taliban executions GENEVA: The UN human rights chief said on Tuesday that she had received credible reports of serious violations by ... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
South Asia Afghanistan's media enters the unknown under Taliban rule KABUL: Scores of journalists are among the tens of thousands of people trying to flee Afghanistan following the... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Africa Algeria cuts diplomatic relations with Morocco ALGIERS: Algeria cut diplomatic relations with Morocco on Tuesday, citing what it called "hostile actions" by its... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Commodities NY coffee may retest resistance at $1.8430 SINGAPORE: New York September coffee may retest a resistance at $1.8430 per lb, a break above could lead to a gain ... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Commodities Copper claws higher LONDON: Copper prices marched higher for a third session on Tuesday on signs of a rebound in physical demand, but... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Commodities Palm snaps two-day climb KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures eased on Tuesday, ending two straight sessions of gains on slow export... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Commodities China releases guidelines, seeks feedback for commodity price index regulation SHANGHAI: China released new guidelines to manage price indexes for commodities and services while seeking public... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Commodities Gold in Asia SINGAPORE: Spot gold may test a resistance at $1,811 per ounce, a break above which could lead to a gain into... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Commodities Gold steadies in Europe AMSTERDAM/ LONDON: Gold prices held steady on Tuesday above the $1,800 per ounce level, helped by speculation that a... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Commodities Soyabeans rally as crop conditions drop, soyaoil prices rise CHICAGO: US soyabean futures rallied on Tuesday on eroding Midwest crop conditions and improving export demand, and... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold firms above $1,800 NEW YORK: Gold consolidated above $1,800 on Tuesday as some investors bet the recent surge in COVID-19 cases could... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
FM leaves for four-day tour to CARs, Iran ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Tuesday, left for Tajikistan as part of his four-nation tour to... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Balochistan to serve as 'engine of growth' for national economy: govt spokesperson QUETTA: Spokesperson of the Balochistan government Liaquat Shahwani on Tuesday said the Balochistan would soon serve... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Geo mapping of over 1000 tourist sites in Punjab completed LAHORE: The Punjab Tourism Department has completed geo mapping of over 1000 tourist sites in Punjab. This was... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
IMF hails PM's role in evacuation of personnel from Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan's role in the safe and... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Number of cellular subscribers reaches 184.9m mark by end-July: PTA ISLAMABAD: The number of cellular subscribers in Pakistan increased by 0.65 million to 184.90 million by end-July... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Senator Salvini, Pak envoy discuss Afghanistan situation ISLAMABAD: Leader of the second largest party in both houses of the Italian Parliament - which is part of the ruling... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Pindi Metro project contract case: Shehbaz does not appear before NAB, files written reply ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Lesco launches mobile vaccination centres for field staff LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has launched Corona mobile vaccination centres for ensuring a timely... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Col Inam Defence ministry's appeal against LHC order disposed of ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, disposed of Defence Ministry's appeal against the Lahore High Court (LHC)... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Schedule for LG polls: LHC seeks arguments from Mayor Lahore, others LAHORE: The Lahore High Court asked the counsel of Lord Mayor Lahore Col Mubashir Javed (retd) and others to come... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
President approves Public Property Ordinance 2021 ISLAMABAD: To eliminate illegal occupation and encroachment on the government assets, President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
EVM, I-voting: PM to meet all stakeholders to address reservations ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to hold a meeting of all stakeholders on introduction of EVMs and... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Kidney Hill's corruption reference: Statements of two prosecution witnesses recorded ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Tuesday, recorded statements of two prosecution witnesses in Kidney Hill's... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Bilawal for strict policing of entire Pak-Afghan border KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday said that policing should be done on the... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Dr Fehmida under the spotlight "So Ehsaan Mani is in or out?" "If the performance of the cricket team is the determining factor..." "I don't ... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Kabul's economic challenges Perhaps out of pique or anger for what has seemed as an ignominious defeat suffered at the hands of the ramshackle... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
FBR under cyberattack-II: Wake-up call Interestingly, FBR is not only collecting taxes but is also responsible for dealing with Anti-Money Laundering and... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Resilience in a riskier world Over the past two decades, the Asia-Pacific region has made remarkable progress in managing disaster risk. But... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Letters Balochistan needs attention This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Structure of the provincial economies" carried by the newspaper ... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
GCWUF launches degree programme in Islamic banking, finance FAISALABAD: Providing quality education to female students is our primary goal to bring about positive change in... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
L&DDD to launch 'save buffalo calves' programme LAHORE: Punjab Livestock & Dairy Development Department (L&DDD) is soon launching the third phase of 'save... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Met office predicts rain LAHORE: Met office has predicted rain in the city during the intermittent night of Tuesday and Wednesday. According... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed higher Tuesday as investors continued buying back following recent declines, taking heart... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Stocks Energy stocks lift Toronto shares TORONTO: Energy stocks outperformed the main Canadian market on Tuesday as oil prices extended a rebound from their... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Stocks Saudi index leads Gulf markets higher on rising oil DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday, helped by rising oil prices on brighter demand... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Stocks Early trade: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs on Tuesday, with oil and travel-related stocks extending gains... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Stocks European shares end flat LONDON: European stocks ended flat on Tuesday as investors held back from making big bets ahead of an update on US... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Stocks FTSE 100 inches higher LONDON: London's FTSE 100 rose on Tuesday as commodity-related gains outweighed weakness in consumer staples and... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
2 Nadra officers arrested for 'misusing' authority KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Tuesday carried out an operation and arrested two officers of the... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Tuesday (August 24, 2021). ======================================= CONES... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Tuesday (August 24, 2021). ======================================= CONES... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (August 24, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (August 25, 2021).... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
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 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 24, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,233.8418 Bid... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 24, 2021). ========================... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 24, 2021). ========================... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (August 24, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (August 24, 2021).... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Rates 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 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (August 24, ... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Rates Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest KARACHI: Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Rates State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Rates PSX hit by profit-taking: BRIndex100 retreats KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday closed on a negative note as investors opted to book profit on available... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Grains TCP gets offers in 200,000 tonnes of white sugar tender HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the international tender to buy 200,000 tonnes of sugar from Trading ... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures soften on better crop conditions NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures weakened on Tuesday, after a federal weekly report indicated improvement in crop... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Energy Oil up 3pc on stronger demand outlook; Mexican oil rig outage NEW YORK: Oil prices rose 3% on Tuesday, extending sharp gains on a bullish demand outlook after US regulators ... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
Grains Corn prices rise from 6-week low SINGAPORE/PARIS: Chicago corn futures bounced back on Tuesday, as the market recovered from the previous session's... Published 25 Aug, 2021 04:43am
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