Tarin bemoans ‘NAB fear’ hindrance NAB was cited during the Cabinet meeting in the backdrop of delayed wheat import decision Updated 21 Sep, 2021 11:12am
Fitch Solutions sees Pakistan's real GDP growth at 4.2pc in FY22 Islamabad: Pakistan’s economy is expected to record real GDP growth of 4.2 percent in the fiscal year 2021-22, up... Updated 21 Sep, 2021 10:54am
‘Govt increased average power tariff by over 40pc in 3 years’ ISLAMABAD: The PTI government has increased average power tariff by over 40 percent (Rs 4.72 per unit) to Rs 16.44... Updated 21 Sep, 2021 10:06am
CAD, inflation: Interest rate hiked by 25 bps to 7.25pc KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced to raise the key... Updated 21 Sep, 2021 10:05am
Experts say interest-rate hike aimed at ‘appeasing’ IMF ISLAMABAD: The decision to raise the discount rate by 25 basis points may have been taken to appease the... Updated 21 Sep, 2021 11:34am
PCB considering NCB proposal on ODI series at 'neutral' venue LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering a proposal of the New Zealand Cricket Board (NCB) for... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Europe Macron apologises for French treatment of Algerian Harki fighters PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday asked “forgiveness” on behalf of his country for abandoning... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
WHO recommends alcohol tax hike in Europe to fight cancer COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization on Monday recommended doubling alcohol taxes in Europe as a means to... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Transatlantic tensions hit UN as US budges on travel UNITED NATIONS: Tensions among Western allies cast a shadow over the start of the UN summit week Monday with France... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Yellen urges Congress to raise debt limit to avoid financial crisis WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pleaded Sunday for Congress to raise the debt ceiling in order to... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Pfizer says its Covid jab safe for children aged 5-11 FRANKFURT: Pfizer and BioNTech on Monday said trial results showed their coronavirus vaccine was safe and produced a... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Twitter seeks to settle 2016 class action lawsuit for $800m NEW YORK: Twitter Inc said on Monday it would pay $809.5 million to settle a shareholder class action lawsuit... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
BIS warns of potential green investments bubble ZURICH: The Bank for International Settlements, considered the central bank of central banks, warned Monday of a... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Evergrande troubles punish China property as contagion concern spreads HONG KONG: Growing fears of a default by China Evergrande Group led investors worried about its potential impact on... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
In Indian mining hub, farmers bring polluted land back to life PAPINAYAKANAHALLI, (India): For years, Indian farmer Chape Hanumaiya struggled to grow anything on his tiny plot of... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Number of 3G, 4G users in Pakistan reaches 103.12m: PTA ISLAMABAD: The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 103.12 million by end-August 2021 compared to 101.59... Updated 21 Sep, 2021 11:26am
ECP adjourns Gilani's case till Oct 11 ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Monday adjourned till October 11, a crucial case, pending for over... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
National Assembly informed: Steps being taken to improve sports governance structure ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Monday that the government is taking concrete measures to improve... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Interior minister says even troops deployed to ensure NZ team's security ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Monday said that Pakistan deployed more security for the New... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Qureshi leaves for New York ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi left here for New York on Monday to attend the 76th session of the... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Afghanistan, EVMs on agenda of cabinet ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet Tuesday (today) will discuss Afghanistan's situation,... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Taliban's intentions must not be doubted: DG ISPR ISLAMABAD: Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar on Monday said... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
TTP commander killed in North Wazrisitan RAWALPINDI: A Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander was killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in ... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
FIA tells IHC it has closed case against ex-Pemra chief ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that it had closed the ... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Electoral reforms: Joint parliamentary body to help evolve consensus: Awan ISLAMABAD: Adviser on Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan on Monday said a joint parliamentary committee will be formed... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Dr Ishrat receives lifetime achievement award KARACHI: Having a number of success stories on his part for Pakistan over his lifelong career including having ... Updated 21 Sep, 2021 11:23am
Foreign gifts received by prime minister: IHC issues notices in response to govt petition challenging PIC order ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices in response to a petition of the Federation challenging the... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
ECP ready to hold LG elections in Sindh, high court told KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is ready to hold Local Government (LG) elections in Sindh but it... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Covid-19 positivity rate declines in Punjab LAHORE: Decline in the 4th wave of Corona pandemic was witnessed, as out of 18,455 Covid-19 tests conducted across... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Buzdar says foundation of 'new Pakistan' laid in AJK LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in a meeting with the President Azad Jammu & Kashmir Barrister Sultan... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Case against Sindh CM: AC asks defence counsel to resolve issue of copies ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Monday, asked the defence counsels, in illegal award of contracts in Sindh... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
ECC told: PIAC suffers Rs154.5bn losses in 3 years ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airline Corporation (PIAC) has suffered Rs154.5 billion losses in last three years... Updated 21 Sep, 2021 11:36am
PAC panel's findings: Mismanagement in BoI held responsible for lower FDI ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel Monday pointed out that mismanagement in the Board of Investment (BoI) has a... Updated 21 Sep, 2021 11:33am
Five-day anti-polio drive begins in Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab government has started five day anti -polio campaign across the province on Monday. Government ... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Panel defers discussion on 'The Privatization Commission (Amend) Bill' ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, on Monday, deferred discussion on the bill titled, "The Privatization Commission... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Un-served and under-served areas of Sindh, Punjab: USF approves 4 projects to provide high-speed internet services ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) Board approved four projects worth around Rs 993 million to provide... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Sindh PA session: Treasury benches reject adjournment motion on LG polls KARACHI: The government Monday rejected an adjournment motion during the Sindh Assembly session regarding the ... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Salman Aslam elected KATI chief unopposed KARACHI: New office-bearers of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) have been elected unopposed.... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Polio campaign: 2.3m children to be vaccinated KARACHI: Some 2.3 million children will be vaccinated against polio virus during the polio eradication campaign ... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Sindh transport sector: Vaccination drive launched KARACH: Sindh government on Monday has started coronavirus vaccination of the people associated with transport ... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
IBA, Getz Pharma establish endowment fund to aid deserving students KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi and leading pharmaceutical company Getz Pharma ... Updated 21 Sep, 2021 11:26am
A plethora of issues Although Afghanistan currently looms large in the plethora of issues facing the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI)... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Buoyancy of FBR revenues The good news is that FBR has achieved extraordinary growth in tax revenues of 41 percent in the first two months of... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Duckhams brand returns to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Duckhams brand has returned to Pakistan with launch at an online ceremony attended in the UK, the ... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Barrister Faisal made NAB prosecutor ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry's brother Barrister Fasial Chaudhry has... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
South Punjab Civil Secretariat: 257 new seats in health, education sectors approved LAHORE: To enhance the capacity of the South Punjab Civil Secretariat, the Punjab government has approved 257 new... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
IHC dismisses PPA members' petitions against CCP order ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed the petitions of members of Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA)... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Govt trying to turn Islamabad into a fully-vaccinated city: SAPM ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan has that the government is... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Malaysian transgender entrepreneur arrested in Thailand KUALA LUMPUR: A prominent Malaysian transgender entrepreneur wanted in her homeland for insulting Islam by... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Developed states must take lead in raising their climate change ambitions: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday stressed that the developed countries must take lead in raising their... Updated 21 Sep, 2021 12:27pm
EVM-based polls to build voters’ trust: Alvi ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said the elections through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) would prove... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
US C-G in Karachi vows to help preserve historical sites KARACHI: The US Consul-General (C-G) in Karachi, Mark Straw, has vowed to work together to preserve the cultural... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Divestment of PRCL shares: PC completely ready to approve 3 pricing options ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board is all set to approve three pricing options for divestment of 20... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (September 18, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (September 19, 2021).... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Refusing to learn from history "What do you find so amusing! I went weekly shopping on Sunday and the amount of money I had taken with me, based on... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
France vents over submarines but alone on world stage Choosing a full-fledged confrontation with the United States due to the loss of a mega-contract for submarines for... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Letters 'Balancing act needed' This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Balancing act needed" carried by the newspaper on Sunday. The writer, Ali... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Stocks Germany's DAX stumbles as index grows from 30 to 40 firms FRANKFURT: The DAX fell 2.3 percent on Monday to its lowest level since July, as global market turmoil marred the... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses decline as lower oil prices weigh DUBAI: Dubai led declines among stock markets in the Gulf on Monday, as sentiment was weighed by a fall in global... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Stocks Wall St drops 2pc on growth worries NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes tumbled on Monday, as concerns about the pace of a global recovery spurred a... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Stocks European shares slide LONDON: European shares tumbled on Monday as growing solvency worries about property group China Evergrande spooked... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Stocks Miners, banks pull FTSE 100 to two-month low LONDON: London's FTSE 100 ended at a two-month low on Monday, dragged down by heavyweight miners and banking stocks,... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Stocks TSX hits one-month low TORONTO: Canada's main stock index touched a one-month low on Monday, weighed by lower oil prices, as investors eyed... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Stocks Hong Kong shares, yuan battered by plunging property stocks HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares closed at their lowest level in 11 months and the offshore yuan and Hong Kong dollar... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
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 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (September 18, 2021).... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Saturday (September 18, 2021). ====================================... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
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 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Saturday (September 18, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
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Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Saturday (September 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
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Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Saturday (September 18, 2021). ======================== Offer... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Saturday (September 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
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Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Saturday (September 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,215.0989... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Saturday (September 18, 2021). ... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Saturday (September 18, 2021). ... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Saturday (September 18, 2021). ========================== ... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Saturday (September 18, 2021).... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
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 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Saturday (September 18,... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
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 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Rates PSX witnesses drawdown: BRIndex100 falters KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bearish trend and closed in negative zone as investors remained... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Cotton & Textile Cotton output likely to surpass 8.46m bales ISLAMABAD: Owing to the incentives introduced by the government for reviving output of cotton, the arrival of this... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Energy Saudi Arabia retains top spot in oil supplies to China BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, kept its ranking as China’s top crude ... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 21 Sep, 2021 04:10am