President promulgates NADRA amendment ordinance ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi promulgated the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) (Amendment)... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
SACM says PML-N’s ‘politics’ rejected by ‘vast number of voters’ LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab for Information Hasaan Khawar has said that only 18 percent voter... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Sri Lankan manager: Seven main accused arrested LAHORE: On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar, the police have arrested seven main accused,... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
10 under-trial prisoners escape from police custody LAHORE: At least 12 under-trial prisoners escaped from police custody after a clash broke out between two groups... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Drug addiction: NA body suggests rehab, treatment plan ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Monday recommended setting up of drug rehabilitation centres at district level as... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
World Soil Day observed HYDERABAD: Agriculture and Soil experts of Sindh fear that rapidly increasing salinity in the soil could pose a... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
No Covid-19 death reported in Sindh: CM KARACHI: “Fortunately no corona death reported on Sunday, however 156 new cases emerged when 12,307 tests were... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Ex-BR staff member passes away KARACHI: Syed Shafi Ahmed, the father of Business Recorder’s senior-sub-editor Seema Shafi, passed away in Los... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
NIFT and C Square join hands to bring in revolutionary AI chatbot KARACHI: National Institutional Facilitation Technologies (NIFT) and C Square collaborate to bring AI integrated... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
LG bill: Sindh CM says ready to talk with Opposition KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that his government is ready to talk to the opposition on... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Why only employees appointed between 1993 and 1996 were reinstated, asks SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, on Monday, questioned why only those employees were reinstated through an Act of... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
CNG stations in Punjab, KP: APCNGA rejects federal cabinet’s decision ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Monday rejected the decision of the Cabinet to suspend ... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Gwadar airport likely to become operational by 2023: Chinese CG KARACHI: CPEC is an important part of Pak-China friendship, but the relationship between the two countries and with... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Alvi says digitalisation of economy critical to empowerment of women ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Monday said that the digitalisation of the economy was essential to empower women... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Europe All travellers to UK to show pre-departure virus tests LONDON: The UK government has announced that those travelling into the country will need to show a negative... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Turkey, Qatar vow joint push to reopen Kabul airport DOHA: Turkey and Qatar on Monday raised the possibility of jointly operating Afghanistan’s Taliban-controlled... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
South Asia Mourners put wreaths on coffins of Indians killed by security forces GUWAHATI, (India): Indians outraged by the security forces’ mistaken killing of 14 civilians in Nagaland state ... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Biden vows to fix US money laundering loopholes WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s administration will announce an anti-corruption strategy Monday meant to tackle... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Covid disruptions caused surge in malaria deaths: WHO GENEVA: Pandemic-related disruptions caused tens of thousands more malaria deaths in 2020, the World Health... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Russia sends new tanks to base in Tajikistan MOSCOW: Russia said on Monday it was reinforcing its military base in Tajikistan with 30 new tanks and that its... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Iran slams France for selling weapons to Gulf Arab states TEHRAN: Iran on Monday accused France of “destabilising” the Gulf region after Paris signed a record... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Middle East Iran says hopes to turn page in ties with UAE TEHRAN: Iran expressed hopes Monday to turn the page in its ties with the United Arab Emirates during a rare visit ... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
COAS, DG ISI meet PM ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and newly appointed Director-General of... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
IFC, Engro Corp to step up fight against climate change KARACHI: To step up the fight against climate change in Pakistan, International Finance Corporation (IFC) is... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
PAS elects office-bearers KARACHI: Pakistan Advertisers Society (PAS) held its 24th Annual General Body Meeting on Friday, 3rd of December in... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
NA body invites Saqib Nisar, G-B’s ex-CJ & others ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting invited Saqib Nisar, ex-chief... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
‘Social protection schemes need to go beyond cash distribution’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s social protection schemes need to go beyond cash distribution to provision of productive... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
KSA: PIA obtains permission to operate more flights KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has obtained permission for more flights to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
PRGMEA condemns Sialkot incident KARACHI: Shaikh Shafiq Jhko wala Chairman Central and Muhammad Yaseen Essa, Zonal Chairman, Pakistan Readymade... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
New valuation of immovable property: Senate body seeks withdrawal ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance has sought withdrawal of new evaluation of... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (December 6, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 7, 2021).... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Smog in Lahore: Action against transporters begins LAHORE: For the elimination of ongoing smog in the provincial metropolis, Punjab Transport Company, Punjab... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Missing persons’ issue: Mazari, Kakar exchange heated arguments ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday briefed the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) on draft of its... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
EVMs, I-voting: Differences between govt, ECP remain ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government and Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) are still unwilling to accept each... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Ahsan Younas made IGP Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The federal government, on Monday, transferred Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Qazi Jamil ur... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Sialkot incident will have no adverse impact on ties: Sri Lankan HC ISLAMABAD: The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Pakistan Mohan Vijay Vikrama on Monday said that Sialkot lynching... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Sialkot incident: Rashid for speedy trial of accused ISLAMABAD: Condemning lynching of Sri Lankan factory manager Priyantha Kumara in Sialkot, Interior Minister Sheikh... Updated 07 Dec, 2021 06:54am
Telecard Ltd AGM on 24th KARACHI: The extra-ordinary general meeting of Telecard Limited will be held on December 24, at Islamabad to ... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Sialkot tragedy: ‘Perpetrators should be punished with full might of law’ ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Monday called upon all state institutions to ensure that perpetrators in the... Updated 07 Dec, 2021 07:05am
Illegal allotment of plots case: AC seeks final arguments in response to Mandviwalla’s plea ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Monday, sought final arguments over Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
I was sacked without probe, ex-judge Siddiqui tells IHC ISLAMABAD: Former judge, Shaukat Siddiqui, has contended he was removed as a judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC)... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Omicron threat: new travel restrictions issued ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued new travel restrictions for various countries in a bid to check the spread of the new... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
KPRA to launch registration drive today PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority has announced to hold a three-day registration drive in Peshawar... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Maryam uses daddy’s full name “Hammad Azhar, our dynamic minister for…for…what’s his latest portfolio?” “Don’t be facetious. You... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
NA-133 by-election: Zardari heaps praise on PPP LAHORE: Former President Asif Ali Zardari said had the party’s Punjab leadership succeeded in ensuring high... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
IHC rejects plea seeking placement of Rana Shamim’s name on ECL ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, turned down a petition seeking court’s directions to place... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
KP LG polls: ECP summons ministers, PPP MPA for ‘violating’ code of conduct ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Monday, announced to have taken ‘strict’ notice of Kashmir... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
President for saving water through resilient, sustainable solutions ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that it was the responsibility of both the government and the citizens to ... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
SECP’s directive to charitable and non-profit bodies ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed the registered chartable and... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rising inflation The last four months have witnessed a rising trend in the rate of inflation. It has reached a double-digit rate of... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Slippery slope of descent into barbarism The Sialkot incident in which a Sri Lankan factory manager, Priyantha Kumara, was brutally bludgeoned to death by an... Updated 07 Dec, 2021 06:50am
UK North Sea’s oil and gas future darkens after Shell’s Cambo exit Up until a few days ago, the leadership of British North Sea producer Siccar Point was negotiating the sale of a... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Letters Ashamed It indeed is a “Day of Shame” in the history of Pakistan, as announced by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, on the... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Stocks Toronto index up as energy stocks boost TORONTO: Energy stocks helped Canada’s main stock index rise on Monday, as oil prices jumped after concerns around... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Stocks Indian shares fall nearly 2pc BENGALURU: Indian shares closed nearly 2% lower on Monday, hurt by a selloff in information technology (IT) stocks,... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Stocks Hong Kong stocks end at 14-month low HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares closed at a fourteen-month month low on Monday, dragged by tech giants that tracked... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Stocks Tokyo shares close lower on Omicron TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Monday as investors remained cautious over uncertainty surrounding the Omicron... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Stocks China stocks end lower SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Monday, dragged by semiconductor and new energy shares, with analysts saying... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Stocks Abu Dhabi hits record peak; STC weighs on Saudi index DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday on hopes the Omicron coronavirus variant’s symptoms... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Stocks Dow bounces back on cyclical boost; Nvidia leads tech stocks lower NEW YORK: The Dow jumped over 1% on Monday as economy-linked banks and energy stocks came roaring back after sharp... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Stocks European stocks climb on Omicron hope, oil rebounds LONDON: European equities advanced Monday on hopes that the Omicron coronavirus variant might not be as damaging as... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Stocks FTSE 100 posts best session in over 4 mths LONDON: UK’s FTSE 100 ended higher on Monday, posting its best session in over four months as defensive sectors ... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
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 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates Mixed trend prevails KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed mixed trend and remained oscillating between positive and... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Stocks PSX lists second GEM Board company KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has listed the second company on its Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) Board,... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Grains China’s corn output rises 4.6pc in 2021 SHANGHAI: China’s corn output rose 4.6% in 2021 from the previous year to stand at 272.6 million tonnes, the... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 173,269 tonnes of cargo comprising 125,725 tonnes of import cargo and 47,544 ... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Grains Jordan tenders to buy 120,000 tonnes of feed barley HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grains buyer has issued a new international tender to purchase 120,000 tonnes of animal... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (December 6, 2021)... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (December 6, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (December 6, 2021).... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (December 6, 2021).... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
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 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (December 6, 2021).... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (December 6, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,406.7751... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,181.5559 Bid... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ========================... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (December 6, 2021). ========================... Published 07 Dec, 2021 06:29am
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