Punjab smog: govt mulling shutting down educational institutions LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid said on Tuesday that a proposal is under consideration for closing... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:30am
Industry FPCCI’s UBG will continue to serve traders: Iftikhar LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s United Business Group (UBG) Tuesday vowed ... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:28am
Dengue claims four more lives in Lahore LAHORE: The dengue fever claimed four more lives in Lahore during the last 24 hours taking the toll to 126. In the... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:28am
Money & Banking ‘Monetary Policy Statement’: clarification by SBP KARACHI: With regard to the editorial in Business Recorder dated November 22, 2021 titled “Monetary Policy... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:25am
Energy Pakistani OMCs participate in ADIPEC in Dubai KARACHI: Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC), one of the world’s most... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:22am
Energy Energy sector: BoI says Pakistan offers great opportunities to foreign investors ISLAMABAD: The South Asian countries can boost intra-regional investments by organising regular seminars and... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:20am
100 air quality monitoring stations required to get pollution data: PMD official LAHORE: As many as 100 air quality monitoring stations are required to get actual pollution data and carry out... Updated 24 Nov, 2021 08:18pm
Commodities Beneficial rains for Argentina’s soyabeans do not cancel La Nina risks FORT COLLINS, (Colo.): Argentina’s core grain belt is on pace for better rainfall this month than has been seen in... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:18am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 13.403... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:16am
Energy US natgas futures jump NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped about 4% on Tuesday, erasing most of Monday’s 5% drop, as soaring global... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:14am
Commodities Turkey buys feed barley HAMBURG: Turkey’s state grain board TMO initially bought about 325,000 tonnes of animal feed barley in a tender... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:13am
Energy VLSFO complex extends gains SINGAPORE: Asia’s 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) market complex extended gains on Tuesday, boosted by a... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:10am
Commodities EU grain sowings PARIS: Fair autumn weather in most parts of Europe enabled good progress in winter sowing and early crop development... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:09am
Energy Asia’s naphtha crack rises after Brent drops NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha crack gained on Tuesday after crude oil prices dropped more than 1% ahead of the ... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:08am
Commodities China iron ore futures hit upper limit on hopes BEIJING: China’s benchmark iron ore futures surged nearly 10% in early trade on Tuesday to hit their daily upper... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:06am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 178,980 tonnes of cargo comprising 143,083 tonnes of import cargo and 35,897... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:05am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (November 23, 2021).... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:01am
Commodities ICE canola up WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Monday, boosted by higher soyaoil prices. Floods in Australia ... Published 24 Nov, 2021 06:01am
Cotton & Textile Business activity improved on cotton market KARACHI: The Spot Rate on Tuesday remained unchanged at Rs 17500 per maund amid improved trading activity. The Spot... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:56am
Punjab cabinet approves draft of Punjab LG Act 2021 LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet, which met here Tuesday with Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in the chair, accorded... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
PPP govt has no healthcare plan for Karachiites: JI KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Tuesday said the ruling PPP government lacks a healthcare plan for the... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
‘Chronic defaulters’: power supply to parts of Lyari, Malir disconnected KARACHI: In continuation with its massive crackdown aimed against power-thieves and defaulters, K-Electric... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
SPPAP-IFAD joint initiative: Punjab govt expedites UN-funded development schemes in 4 districts LAHORE: In order to achieve its targets in economic growth and poverty alleviation, the Punjab government has... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
PSM core assets: Another valuation to lure investors on the cards ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission (PC) is said to have decided to go for another valuation of core assets of... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
New weather forecast system being worked out: ‘Weatherwalay’ to raise Rs500m to install countrywide stations ISLAMABAD: An emerging startup “Weatherwalay” is working on a state-of-the-art weather forecasting system in... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Taliban to purge ‘people of bad character’ from ranks KABUL/PESHAWAR: The Taliban have formed a commission to purge “people of bad character” from their ranks to... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
46 killed in Bulgaria tourist bus crash BOSNEK, (Bulgaria): Forty-six people, including a dozen minors, were killed after their tourist bus caught fire on a... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
US govt urges court to immediately lift stay on Covid vaccine rule NEW YORK: The US government asked a federal appeals court to immediately lift a court-ordered stay on a sweeping... Updated 24 Nov, 2021 06:32am
Afghan journalists decry Taliban TV ‘guidelines’ KABUL: Afghan journalists and activists on Tuesday condemned new “religious guidelines” issued by the Taliban... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Israel sees Iranian atomic bomb in five years, deal or no deal OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Iran is five years away from developing a nuclear weapon, and international talks due to restart... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Israel ‘formalising’ defence ties with Morocco on minister’s visit TEL AVIV: Israel’s Defence Minister Benny Gantz heads Tuesday to Morocco on a visit that will “formalise”... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Afghan affiliate of IS: US blacklists 3 leaders, financial facilitator WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on three leaders of Islamic State’s Afghanistan branch... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Rare Einstein papers set record at Paris auction PARIS: Albert Einstein’s handwritten notes for the theory of relativity fetched a record 11.6 million euros ($13... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
UK royals attack ‘overblown’ BBC documentary LONDON: Britain’s leading royals have united in a rare joint statement to criticise the BBC over a documentary ... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Transparency of ESG investment ratings faces scrutiny LONDON: Market regulators set out a global framework on Tuesday to police environment, social and governance (ESG)... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Italy hits Amazon, Apple with 200m euro antitrust fine ROME: Italy’s competition watchdog imposed fines totalling over 200 million euros ($225 million) on Amazon and... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Getz Pharma, Tabba Heart Institute launch PAK-SEHAT KARACHI: Getz Pharma Pvt. Ltd., in partnership with Tabba Heart Institute, announced the launch of Pakistan Study of... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue Karachi meets OICCI members KARACHI: A meeting was held between members of Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce Industries (OICCI) and Shahid... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Urban & Infrastructure Development Project: Searle partners with NED University KARACHI: An event was held at the NED University. This event was attended by the Searle Company’s Group Managing... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
MoU on onion export to China inked ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) and China’s General Administration of... Updated 24 Nov, 2021 08:16pm
Cold, dry weather likely KARACHI: Smog is likely to continue to prevail over plain areas of Punjab for next 24 hours, the Met Office said on... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 23, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 24, 2021).... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Khaqan says there was a ‘conspiracy’ behind conviction of Nawaz, Maryam ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said ... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
President for building national capabilities in cyber security amid global challenges ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said amid the global challenges of cyber-attacks, it was important for... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
PM for strategy to insulate cities from pollution ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday directed devising of a comprehensive strategy within the shortest... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Pakistan condemns arrest of HR activist in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Tuesday, strongly condemned the arrest of human rights activist Khuram Parvez in the Indian... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Fake bank accounts case: IHC extends stay order against indictment of Zardari ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) extended stay order against the indictment of former president Asif Ali... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Award conferred on Abhinandan is classic case of Indian fabrications: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday termed the gallantry award conferred on Abhinandan Varthaman, the downed Indian pilot... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
PDM defers ‘decisive’ anti-govt decisions ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), on Tuesday, deferred announcement on “decisive” decisions ... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
LHC observation: Decrease in intensity of smog witnessed LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday hearing a case pertaining to control smog observed, a decrease in the... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Punjab Assembly passes bill to increase allowances of legislators LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution that was moved by the opposition benches,... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
President praises overseas Pakistanis’ role in economy ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said the constitution of Pakistan gave the right of vote to overseas Pakistanis ... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Overseas Pakistanis demand i-voting facility ISLAMABAD: Scores of overseas Pakistanis, accompanied by close aides of Prime Minister Imran Khan, assembled at the... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
US properties case: AC extends interim bail of Zardari till Dec 14 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Tuesday extended interim bail of former president Asif Ali Zardari till... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Nawaz, daughter should work in WB “You know I was thinking of what your lying quotient is and it varies from subject to subject, day to day…”... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Millers allowed to supply flour to other provinces as well LAHORE: Following successful negotiation between the Punjab Food Department and the Pakistan Flour Mills Association... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Ittefaq Sugar Mills in Bahawalpur: SC allows appeal of Punjab govt ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court allowed the Punjab government appeal against the Lahore High Court order to process... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Ayub Afridi resigns from Senate ISLAMABAD: Ayub Afridi from Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) has finally stepped down as Senator following the... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
PTI should disclose deal with IMF: PPP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s government should openly... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
2nd Pakistan-Africa trade moot begins at Lagos ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Commerce in collaboration with Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) held 2nd... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
COAS visits Lahore Corps HQs RAWALPINDI: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Headquarters Lahore Corps, the Inter... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Construction work on Lowari tunnel, access roads comes to a halt ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Tuesday that construction work of 7.3km for Lowari Tunnel and ... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Overseas Pakistanis to cast vote in 2023 elections: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Tuesday that practical steps ... Updated 24 Nov, 2021 10:19am
KCA elects Brokers Advisory Committee members KARACHI: The following six licensed members of the Cotton Brokers Forum of the Naseem Usman panel have been elected... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Rural areas to cities: Experts concerned at increasing migration HYDERABAD: Experts and social activists have expressed concern over Increasing migration from rural areas to cities... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Governor visits Saddar Cooperative Market KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail visited the Saddar cooperative market, which caught fire a few days ago, here ... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Stocks PSX holds gong ceremony for PKIC as ‘Market Maker’ KARACHI: A Gong Ceremony was held at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) to welcome Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Investors bet Powell’s Fed will get more aggressive on inflation Investors are betting that newly renominated Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will need to step up the pace at... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
US wants more oil, but OPEC+ can’t turn on the tap much harder US pressure on OPEC+ to pump more oil and cool red-hot crude prices has shone a spotlight on a relatively new ... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Bailout programme in the bag? Excuse the stock market for not saluting the staff-level agreement with the IMF (International Monetary Fund),... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Letters ‘FDI keeps falling…’ This is apropos a BR Research analysis “FDI keeps falling…” carried by the newspaper yesterday. According to... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Stocks Energy shares lift Toronto index TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index rose on Tuesday, snapping its four-day losing streak as energy stocks rose on... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Stocks Tech firms drag Hong Kong shares HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares closed lower on Tuesday for a fifth straight session, weighed down by lingering worries... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Stocks Indian shares end losing streak BENGALURU: Indian shares snapped four sessions of losses on Tuesday, as metals and energy stocks marked a sharp... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Stocks Shanghai stocks end higher SHANGHAI: Shanghai stocks closed up on Tuesday as risk appetite got a lift on the prospect that China will lower... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Stocks Asian markets mixed HONG KONG: Markets were mixed in Asia on Tuesday and the dollar extended gains as investors bet on a quicker pace of... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Stocks Tech weakness keeps Wall Street under pressure NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes slipped on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq lagging the most as rising Treasury ... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Stocks European shares hit 3-week lows LONDON: European stocks slumped to a three-week low on Tuesday, clocking their worst session in nearly two months, ... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Stocks Commodity-linked shares lift FTSE 100 LONDON: UK’s FTSE 100 rebounded to end higher on Tuesday as gains in mining and energy shares countered fears over... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Stocks Saudi stocks bounce back, major Gulf markets end mixed DUBAI: Saudi Arabian shares closed higher on Tuesday, snapping three straight sessions of losses, while major Gulf... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
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 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (November 23, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (November 23, 2021).... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Rates Meltdown continues KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a bearish trend and closed in deep red on the second consecutive... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Energy US to release oil from reserves after OPEC+ rebuffs call for more crude WASHINGTON: The United States said on Tuesday it would release millions of barrels of oil from strategic reserves in... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Energy Oil rises 3pc to one-week high NEW YORK: Oil prices rose to a one-week high on Tuesday after a move by the United States and other consumer nations... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Energy W Africa Crude: Nigeria sharply raises official selling prices LONDON: Nigeria raised its crude official selling prices (OSPs) for December on Tuesday while more January export... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Energy After bold bet on US LNG, Sinochem seeks imports tie-up with PipeChina SINGAPORE: China’s Sinochem Group is in advanced talks with state-owned PipeChina for using the energy... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Commodities Gold dips below $1,800 in Europe LONDON: Gold eased below $1,800 on Tuesday as the dollar hit 16-month highs and Treasury yields firmed, with... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Commodities Wheat soars to 9-year peak CHICAGO: US wheat futures rallied to their highest in nearly nine years on Monday as ill-timed rains in Australia ... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold drops to near 3-week low NEW YORK: Gold prices fell more than 1% to a near three-week low on Tuesday as the renomination of US Federal ... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (November 23, 2021)... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (November 23, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 23, 2021).... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (November 23, 2021). ======================== Open Bid... Published 24 Nov, 2021 05:18am
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