China says US Covid origins report is without credibility SHANGHAI: A declassified US intelligence report saying it was plausible that the COVID-19 pandemic originated in a... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Erdogan skips Glasgow climate summit over 'security' ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday he had cancelled his planned attendance at the COP26... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
G20 only a few billion short of $100bn climate pledge: Yellen DUBLIN: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the Group of 20 rich nations was just "a few billion dollars short"... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Middle East Saudi executes man for attempt to kill security forces RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday executed a man convicted of trying to shoot dead security forces and weapons charges,... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Facebook whistleblower to open Lisbon Web Summit LISBON: Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen is set to open Lisbon's Web Summit on Monday evening, putting more... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Hopes high as tourists touch down for Thailand re-opening PHUKET: Overseas tourists poured into Bangkok and the holiday island of Phuket on Monday as Thailand kickstarted its... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Europe Bulgaria sends troops to tackle migrant influx from Turkey SOFIA: Bulgaria on Monday deployed 350 soldiers to the border with Turkey to help police cope with the growing ... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Archbishop apologises for comparing climate change to Holocaust GLASGOW: The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby apologised on Monday for suggesting that the impact of climate... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Israel's Bennett, Macron discuss Pegasus scandal in Glasgow OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday discussed... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Africa DR Congo watchdog reports 110 attacks on media KINSHASA: DR Congo's press freedom group Journaliste en Danger (JED) said Monday it had registered 110 attacks, with... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
KP cabinet: 2 ministers, 3 advisors added PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Shah Farman, upon recommendation of KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan, Monday... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Shehbaz hints at PPP's inclusion in PDM DERA GHAZI KHAN: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) president and Opposition leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Cabinet to discuss 'deal with TLP' today ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (today), with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Plot allotment case: Justice Sajjad recuses himself from bench ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Justice Sajjad Ali Shah, on Monday, recused himself from a bench hearing the allotment of... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Pakistan, Australia discuss ties, regional cooperation: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Australian counterpart Marise Payne exchanged views on a... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
PPP urges govt to make its deal with TLP public ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) urged the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government to make public the... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
445 fresh dengue cases, three more deaths reported across Punjab LAHORE: There is no respite in the spread of dengue, as Punjab has reported three deaths and 445 fresh cases in the... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Pakistan for urgent response to crises in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Monday, called for an urgent response to the humanitarian and economic challenges in... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Imran asks party to brace itself for KPK LG polls ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan instructed on Monday his party's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter's leadership to... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
MOL Pakistan extends financial support to TVC Lachi PESHAWAR: MOL Pakistan Oil and Gas Company BV in partnership with the Joint Venture Consortium of Tal Block has... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Tarin still in a position to tell others what to do ISLAMABAD: Shaukat Tarin, Prime Minister's Advisor on Finance and Revenue, will reportedly continue to take all... Updated 02 Nov, 2021 11:49am
Narcotics smuggling case: Czech model released LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Monday released a Czech model Teresa Alexkova after two and a... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Prices of domestic, commercial LPG cylinders increased ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Monday has raised the prices of domestic and commercial ... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Punjab: smog to cause throat infection among people LAHORE: Heavy smog is likely to prevail for the next ten days in five divisions of Punjab, as a weak present spell ... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
'Pakistan Journalists Memorial' website launched KARACHI: A majority of the killers are still at large, as terrorism claimed lives of 76 journalists in the country... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
NA panel suggests Rs 2,200 per 40kg wheat MSP ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, on Monday recommended the government to fix minimum support price (MSP) of wheatat... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
TLP protest: another police officer embraces martyrdom LAHORE: Another police officer, who was brutally tortured by the proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Transparent and error-free voter lists: Nadra chairman briefs CEC about preparations ISLAMABAD: National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Chairman Tariq Malik, on Monday, gave a detailed... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
FPCCI election 2021-22: BMP nominates Irfan Sheikh for post of president LAHORE: The Businessmen Panel (BMP), the ruling group of the FPCCI, has nominated the noted businessman and former... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Govt exploring option to get approval for IGCEP from joint sitting of parliament ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government is reportedly exploring the option to get approval for Indicative Generation... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
PML-N foresees early election HYDERABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Central General Secretary Ahsan Iqbal terming the year of 2022 as ... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Cyber attacks: MoITT to form 'computer emergency response team' KARACHI: Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom (MoITT) is going to form a Computer Emergency Response Team... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
APNS condoles demise of Tariq Javed's mother KARACHI: Sarmad Ali, President and Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Waqar Siddiqui made Shell Pakistan MD KARACHI: Waqar Siddiqui has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive of Shell Pakistan Limited. Waqar... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Expansion of Thar Coal Block-II Mine approved Karachi: Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) board has approved the expansion of its Thar Coal Block II Mine to... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Leaders can 'make or break hope' for climate salvation Across 25 UN climate conferences since 1995, only twice have more than 110 world leaders joined the fray to confront... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
The wages of appeasement Once again, the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) has wrested a 'compromise' agreement from the sitting government... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Containing imports Imports have started growing rapidly once again. During May and June, they registered a growth rate of 80 percent ... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
T20 cricket tournament inaugurated at Niaz Stadium HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Muhammad Abbas Baloch has inaugurated the T20 Tap ball tournament to ... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
IMC crowned at MAP Corporate Excellence Award 2021 KARACHI: At the 36th Corporate Excellence Awards 2021 ceremony, hosted by the Management Association of Pakistan... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
SHC orders demolition of Makkah Tower within a month KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has ordered the demolition of Makkah Tower near Karachi's Preedy Street within a ... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
PTI's Haleem steps up criticism of Sindh govt KARACHI: Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly, Haleem Adil Sheikh, Monday, claimed that a new corrupt system ... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Jan Jamali hospitalized KARACHI: Speaker Balochistan Assembly, Jan Muhammad Jamali was shifted to a private hospital of Karachi on Monday... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
PBA elects new office- bearers KARACHI: Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) held its Annual General Meeting on November 01, 2021 at Karachi on... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
PSP launching protests against PTI, PPP: Kamal KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Monday said his party is launching a series of... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Seminar on 'taboos and facts during pregnancy, early childhood development' held KARACHI: Adverse impacts and taboos that women encounter during pregnancy and early childhood development which tend... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Health experts concerned at violation of tobacco control law KARACHI: Health experts have expressed concerns over unlatched violations of tobacco control laws and the sale of... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Sir Vivian Richards, David Gower meet PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that as Pakistan had no dearth of talent, the government was... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Leasing of Qasr-e-Naz and Chanba House: Ministry directed to give details ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the sub-committee of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Works has... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Cricketers' data compiled LAHORE: As the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) continues its efforts to strengthen grassroots cricket, it has completed... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
FFC wins award RAWALPINDI: FFC won best Corporate Excellence Award in Fertilizer Sector for Seventh consecutive year as adjudged by... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Punjab CM says PDM has no credibility LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Monday that the PDM has lost its residual credibility by... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Remembering a hero of the nation: Sir Aga Khan's drive for education The 2nd of November marks the birth anniversary of Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan (1877-1957) who made significant... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Steps taken to check inflation: Governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor, Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Monday that the government has saved the country from... Updated 02 Nov, 2021 05:51am
Taxes KPRA's says has surpassed monthly collection target PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) Monday said the authority has made a big achievement of ... Updated 02 Nov, 2021 05:49am
Park Lane case: Accused challenges reference ISLAMABAD: An accused in the Park Lane case, also involving former president Asif Ali Zardari and others, on Monday,... Updated 02 Nov, 2021 05:48am
At least four dead, more trapped after Lagos high-rise collapse LAGOS: A high-rise building under construction collapsed in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos on Monday, killing at... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 1, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 2, 2021).... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates Stock market witnesses handsome rally KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on the first trading day of the week witnessed bullish activity on easing... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: What merits strict punitive action? "The World Bank has done it again and this merits strict punitive action." Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Letters 'Fear of unfair accountability' This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Fear of unfair accountability" carried by the newspaper on Sunday. The... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Grains Support price of wheat to be announced soon: minister LAHORE: Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research Syed Fakhar Imam has said that new support price... Updated 02 Nov, 2021 05:50am
Grains Ukraine's grain exports total 5m tonnes KYIV: Ukraine exported 5.05 million tonnes of grain in October, bringing the total export volume to 19.4 million... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 149,527 tonnes of cargo comprising 107,242 tonnes of import cargo and 42,285... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Grains Brazil's 2021/22 soybean planting SAO PAULO: Planting of Brazil's 2021/22 soybean crop reached 52% of the estimated area as of Oct. 28, the... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Nikkei index up 2.6pc TOKYO: Tokyo's key Nikkei index closed more than two percent higher on Monday as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Stocks TSX gets lift from energy stocks TORONTO: Canada's main stock index rose on Monday, aided by a more than 1% jump in energy and healthcare stocks, ... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Stocks HK shares close lower HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares ended lower on Monday, dragged by tech and healthcare shares, as China's latest ... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Stocks China stocks close lower SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Monday as recent COVID-19 outbreaks in the country weighed on consumption,... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Saudi index snaps 4 days of losses, Egypt outperforms DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday, with the Saudi index snapping a four-day losing ... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Tesla lifts Nasdaq to record territory; focus turns to Fed's policy meet NEW YORK: The Nasdaq index hovered at a record high on Monday boosted by gains in Tesla and Meta Platforms, although... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Indian shares snap 3-day losing streak BENGALURU: Indian shares kicked off November on a strong note as realty and metal stocks helped benchmark indexes... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Banks power European stocks to record highs LONDON: European stocks finished at record highs on Monday, carrying over momentum from October's gains on the back... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Stocks FTSE 100 hits highest in 20 months LONDON: London's FTSE 100 index marked its highest close in 20 months on Monday, aided by gains in most bank stocks... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (November 1, 2021). ======================================= CONES... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (November 1, 2021)... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (November 1, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (November 1, 2021).... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (November 1, 2021).... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
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 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (November 1, 2021).... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (November 1, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
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 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (November 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (November 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (November 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,482.7176... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (November 1, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (November 1, 2021).... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (November ... Published 02 Nov, 2021 05:20am