Five anti-smog squads constituted in Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab government has constituted five anti-smog squad comprising representatives from the environment... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
UET convocation: Sarwar says govt committed to ensuring access to quality education LAHORE: Announcing that there will be no compromise on transparency and merit in the universities, Governor Punjab... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Punjab finance department introducing digital funding mechanism: minister LAHORE: For uninterrupted disbursement of funds to the schemes that are to be completed in a short span of time, the... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Absence of interior minister: Opposition members walk out of NA body's meeting in protest ISLAMABAD: Opposition members in the National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior walked out of the committee's... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Senate passes 'The Factories (Amendment) Bill 2021' ISLAMABAD: The Senate, on Monday, passed The Factories (Amendment) Bill 2021- a private-member bill that seeks to... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
NA body meeting postponed due to lack of quorum ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting scheduled for... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Cooperative Market: compensation sought for all those affected by fire KARACHI: Leaders of business community have urged the government to come forward to help the shopkeepers who ... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Sale of evacuee properties: SC summons FIA DG, ETPB chairman ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court summoned director general Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), chairman Evacuee Trust... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
HEC sell-off process enters final stages ISLAMABAD: The privatisation of government-owned Heavy Electrical Complex (HEC) has entered into its final stages.... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
BoI to hold E-Kachehry tomorrow ISLAMABAD: After successfully conducting the first E-Kachehry in August, the Board of Investment (BoI) will hold its... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Sanofi celebrates 100 years of insulin discovery LAHORE: As World Diabetes Day approaches, Sanofi Pakistan marked 100 years of insulin discovery with distinguished... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
'Harsh taxation measures': APAT says will stage sit-in before PM's House on 30th ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran (APAT) has decided to reach Prime Minister House on November 30th and... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Sindh PA: Opposition criticises PPP over murders of Jokhio, Sial KARACHI: The opposition on Monday rattled the Sindh Assembly over killings of Nazim Jokhio and Fahmida Sial that ... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
‘FTO counter’ opens at airport KARACHI: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah has inaugurated the FTO counter at the international... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
APNS condoles deaths of Rao Rashid’s brothers KARACHI: Sarmad Ali, President and Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
PM says keen to boost ties with Qatar ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said Pakistan was keen to strengthen bilateral relations with Qatar ... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
P&G extends partnership with HOPE with $100,000 funding KARACHI: Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced extension of its Gender Equality initiative, with Health... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Measles-Rubella drive launched: 12m children to be vaccinated across province: Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah while inaugurating Measles Rubella catch-up campaign said that 19... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Careem slashes its bike commission to 15pc KARACHI: Careem has announced to slash its commission from 25 percent to 15 percent on its Bikes, Delivery and Order... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
High moisture level in air may trigger smog, reduce visibility LAHORE: High moisture level in the air is likely to trigger smog, reduce horizontal visibility, and increase... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
KP CM gives administrative secretaries a free hand in dealing with corrupt officials PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has given free hand to the administrative secretaries for strict action... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
750 children: health screenings carried out KARACHI: Annual health screening of 750 children registered under the Alkhidmat’s Orphan Care Program was carried... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
PSP chief steps up criticism of PTI govt KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Monday said that the country is running on auto at... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Flour millers withdraw strike call LAHORE: Flour millers on Monday withdrew their strike call given against the policy of Punjab food department to... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Ufone Football Cup Tournament attracts highly enthusiastic performances ISLAMABAD: The ongoing Ufone Football Cup Tournament is witnessing all the teams fire on full cylinders as the... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Appeal against Zardari’s acquittal: NAB given last chance to appoint prosecutor ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, gave the last chance to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
US journalist detained in Myanmar pardoned and released YANGON: A US journalist imprisoned in Myanmar since May was pardoned and deported on Monday, a day before he was due... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Afghanistan's food crisis a 'legacy' of previous government: Taliban KABUL: Afghanistan's food crisis is a "legacy" of the previous government, the Taliban deputy health minister said... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Asia India opens to tourists after 20 months NEW DELHI: India on Monday opened to foreign tourists from countries with reciprocal agreements after a 20-month ban... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
India police to question Amazon executives LUCKNOW: Police in India's Madhya Pradesh state have summoned Amazon.com Inc's local executives as it investigates a... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Europe Four held over Liverpool taxi 'terrorist' blast LIVERPOOL: Police in northwest England on Monday said they were treating a deadly blast outside a hospital in... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
US aiming to defuse tensions in Biden-Xi summit WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping will speak Monday at a virtual summit aimed at defusing... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Fighting near key Yemen port displaces over 6,000: UN DUBAI: A recent Huthi rebel advance near Yemen's lifeline port of Hodeida has displaced more than 6,000 people, the... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Trump adviser Bannon surrenders to FBI on Capitol riot probe charges WASHINGTON: Flanked by black-clad bodyguards and making ominous comments about President Joe Biden, former President... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Omar Ayub meets ADB delegation ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Omar Ayub Khan, held a meeting with John Hurley, USA’s... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
JS Bank hosts delegates from US venture capital firm 500 Global KARACHI: JS Bank hosted an interactive discussion between 500 Global, the world’s leading early stage Venture... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Second phase of CPEC focuses on business collaborations: Khalid Mansoor ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on CPEC Affairs Khalid Mansoor said that business-to-business... Updated 16 Nov, 2021 09:49pm
‘Controversial’ laws: PDM seeks recommendations from its legal team ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Monday sought recommendations from its legal team to challenge... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
'High inflation: no room for excuses': MoF clarification In response to the news item titled "High inflation: no room for excuses", published in Business Recorder, it is... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 15, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 16, 2021).... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
PepsiCo Pakistan achieves 100pc Covid-19 vaccination rate ISLAMABAD: PepsiCo Pakistan has reached a 100 percent Covid-19 vaccination rate in partnership with the Secondary ... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Joint sitting of parliament: Joint opposition to ensure attendance of members ISLAMABAD: The joint opposition, on Monday, decided to ensure the attendance of all their members during the joint... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
PML-N says allegations against ex-CJP give birth to doubts about 'all' institutions, 2018 elections ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Asif on Monday said the allegations levelled against... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Pay raise demand: Govt employees set to take out protest rally in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The All Government Employees Grand Alliance (AGEGA) Federal chapter, on Monday, announced of staging a... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Joint sitting of parliament on Wednesday: Allies supporting PM, says Fawad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday said the allied parties of the... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Appointment of CEC, members of ECP: 'Positive' progress made: opposition members ISLAMABAD: The opposition members in the Parliamentary Committee on appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Shehbaz contacts opposition leaders LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif has geared up his efforts against the PTI... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
PTI has lost people's confidence: JI chief LAHORE: Chief of Jammat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said the PTI has completely lost public confidence but it now tries... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Engr Manzoor is now Acting MD NTDC LAHORE: In pursuance of the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) notification, Engr. Manzoor Ahmad has taken over as... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: PDM only a seasonal disease? "Ha haha." "What's so funny?" "Two Khanzadehs came up with the same imagery - the Pakistan Democratic Movement... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Budgetary outlay in Q1 of FY22 The information on fiscal operations during the first quarter of 2021-22 of the Federal and the provincial... Updated 16 Nov, 2021 10:43am
Let the people speak The situation in the country can only be described as the fortunes of the imposed government of the Pakistan... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Asian and Pacific countries: Push for civil registration set to hit key milestone Most countries in the Asia-Pacific region are on track to reach universal birth registration by 2030: an incredible... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Letters Afghanistan: FO appears to be clueless Prime Minister Imran Khan has repeatedly emphasised on provision of urgent humanitarian assistance as well as... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Hong Kong shares up HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares finished up on Monday driven up by insurer AIA and tech giants. AIA jumped most in six... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Tokyo shares gain TOKYO: Tokyo stocks advanced Monday following Wall Street gains, as investors shrugged off data showing a... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Indian shares end higher BENGALURU: Indian shares ended marginally higher on Monday after oscillating all day as consumer and pharmaceutical... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Stocks China stocks close lower SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Monday after data showed property investment and sales growth continued to... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Asian markets swing as traders keep worried eye on inflation HONG KONG: Asian equity markets fluctuated Monday following a recent run-up, as investors struggled to keep up with... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Wall Street supported by tech; Tesla extends losses NEW YORK: US stock indexes were buoyed by technology stocks on Monday as concerns over rising inflation saw ... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Cineworld, CMC markets help UK midcaps outperform bluechip FTSE 100 LONDON: UK's midcap index edged higher on Monday led by gains in CMC Markets and Cineworld, while a rise in shares ... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
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 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 15, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 15, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 15, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 15, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (November 15, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (November 15, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (November 15, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (November 15, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 15, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (November 15, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,213.2241 Bid... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 15, 2021). ========================... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 15, 2021). ========================... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (November 15, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (November 15, 2021).... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Rates No let-up in bearish trend on stock market KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bearish trend and closed on a negative note due to investor... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Energy Hascol issues financial results for 2020, restates 2018 and 2019 results: Sir Alan Duncan appointed chairman of Hascol KARACHI: Hascol Petroleum Limited, HPL, has issued its financial statements for the calendar year ending 31 December... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Energy Blame game intensifies: Nepra tells PPIB to mind its own business ISLAMABAD: While brushing aside the accusation of Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB), National Electric... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Energy Sri Lanka shuts only oil refinery as dollar shortage bites COLOMBO: Sri Lanka shut its only oil refinery Monday after running out of dollars to import crude, in an escalating... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Energy UAE says world still needs to invest billions in oil and gas ABU DHABI: The UAE, one of the world's top crude exporters, said a recent UN climate summit in Glasgow was a... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Energy Shell ditches the Dutch, seeks move to London in overhaul LONDON: Royal Dutch Shell said on Monday it would scrap its dual share structure and move its head office to Britain... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Energy Oil prices slide on expectations of higher crude supply NEW YORK: Crude oil prices fell on Monday on expectations of increasing supply, while the recent surge in energy... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold stalls near 5-month high NEW YORK: Gold prices pulled back after a seven-day rally on Monday after US bond yields ticked up, although prices... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Grains Rains in Argentina boost soya planting, corn crops BUENOS AIRES: Rains over recent days in Argentina boosted 2021/22 soybean planting and improved conditions for the... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Energy Asia's gasoline crack inches higher; naphtha eases NEW DELHI: Asia's gasoline crack inched higher on Monday after five straight session of losses amid firm regional... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Energy VLSFO crack extends losses SINGAPORE: Asia's 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) crack and cash premium fell on Monday but sentiment ... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Grains Russian wheat rises MOSCOW: Russian wheat prices gained for the 4th consecutive week last week amid higher prices for the grain in... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Grains Turkey gets offers in 325,000 tonne of corn HAMBURG: The lowest offer in the first round of a tender from Turkey's state grain board TMO to buy 325,000 tonnes ... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Commodities China ferrous futures drift lower BEIJING/MANILA: Futures for Chinese ferrous raw materials tumbled on Monday, undermined by big drop in steel... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Grains Algeria to buy milling wheat HAMBURG/PARIS: Algeria's state grains agency OAIC has issued an international tender to buy milling wheat and has... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Energy US natgas futures up on colder forecast NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up on Monday on forecasts for colder weather and higher heating demand over... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 10.500... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (November 15, 2021).... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Cotton & Textile Prices inert on cotton market KARACHI: Spot rate of cotton remained unchanged on Monday at Rs 16,300 per maund as announced by the Karachi Cotton... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ALUMINIUM ... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (November 15, 2021)... Published 16 Nov, 2021 04:26am
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