Pakistan outlast West Indies to take Twenty20 series KARACHI: Pakistan beat a resurgent West Indies in a thrilling finish by nine runs to win the second Twenty20... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Punjab to introduce law on pre-marriage thalassemia test soon: minister LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid said on Tuesday that law on pre-marriage thalassemia test will soon... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Iran accuses Western powers of ‘blame game’ over nuclear deal VIENNA: Iran on Tuesday accused Western parties to its 2015 nuclear deal of “persisting in their blame game”, a... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Asia Myanmar sentences Kanbawza Tai News journalists to 3 years in prison BANGKOK: Myanmar authorities should release three Kanbawza Tai News journalists recently sentenced to prison for... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Facebook owner is behind $60m deal for Meta name rights NEW YORK: Meta Platforms Inc, the owner of social media network Facebook, is behind a $60 million deal to acquire ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Taliban behind at least 72 extrajudicial killings: UN GENEVA: The UN decried Tuesday credible allegations of more than 100 extrajudicial killings in Afghanistan since the... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Asia Hong Kong central bank sends care packages to execs in quarantine HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s central bank confirmed Tuesday that its officials sent care package goodies to high profile... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Europe Natural catastrophes caused $250bn in damage in 2021 ZURICH: Natural catastrophes and extreme weather events caused around $250 billion in damage this year, an increase... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
At least 60 killed in Haiti gas tanker explosion PORT-AU-PRINCE: At least 60 people were killed when a gas tanker truck exploded in the Haitian city of Cap-Haitien ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Starlink’s satellite broadband internet to be launched ISLAMABAD: Elon Musk SpaceX Starlink and the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecom Pakistan planned to... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
7 truckloads of relief goods handed over to Afghanistan PESHAWAR: The Pak-Afghan Cooperation Forum and Khadija Welfare Trust on Tuesday handed over seven truckloads of... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Local government system: JI chief Siraj steps up criticism of PTI, PML-N, PPP LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said the claimant of democracy have never paid attention to... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Drop in temperature: ICT, KP witness significant decrease in dengue cases ISLAMABAD: With the drop in temperature, the dengue virus cases have also witnessed a significant decrease across ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
‘Govt is on crutches’, says Khaqan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president and former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, on... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
US properties case: Interim bail of Zardari extended till Jan 11 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Tuesday, extended interim bail of former president Asif Ali Zardari till... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Disqualification case: ECP adjourns hearing case against Faryal Talpur ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of a case seeking disqualification... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Education centres to remain closed from 25th to Jan 5 ISLAMABAD: Inter-provincial Education Ministers Conference on Tuesday agreed on the proposal that educational... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Punjab govt approves launch of health insurance programme LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet, met here Tuesday, with Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in the chair, accorded ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Omicron variant: Stranded Pakistanis can travel from Category C countries till 31st: NCOC ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has extended the date for stranded Pakistanis in category “C” countries ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
SJC accused of showing anti-Siddiqui bias ISLAMABAD: The counsel of Shaukat Siddiqui submitted that the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) was biased against the... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Energy CCoE to discuss proposal on oil import, port constraints ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) headed by the Minister for Planning, Development and Special... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
US mustn’t put Pakistan to the test: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Tuesday, called upon the United States not to put Pakistan into... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Release of funds to local bodies: LHC issues notices to AGP, AG Punjab LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Attorney General of Pakistan and the Advocate General... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Has she changed her make-up artist? “The Khan says that the elite don’t care about the poor.” “Isn’t that at odds with what he said... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
‘Investment opportunities in Pakistan’: BoI, Pak embassy to hold online seminar tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BoI) in collaboration with the Embassy of Pakistan in the US organising a... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Reference against Zardari: NAB directed to satisfy IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Tuesday, directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to satisfy... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
PSL-7: Tetra Pak partners with Islamabad United LAHORE: Tetra Pak Pakistan is partnering with Islamabad United Team as its official nutrition partner in the ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
South Asia: Speakers pinpoint multiple non-traditional security challenges ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar argue that South Asia grapples with multiple non-traditional security challenges... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Shehbaz slams PTI govt over rising inflation LAHORE: Slamming the PTI government, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
PPP concerned at withholding of provinces’ funds ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples’ Party expressed serious concern over holding funds of development projects of the... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Speakers underscore need for enhancing Pak-Afghan trade, exports to CARs PESHAWAR: The improvement in Pak-Afghan bilateral trade and exports to the Central Asian Republics is imperative to... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
LHC directs govt to launch awareness drive about smog LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday directed the government to lunch awareness campaign about smog and directed... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
LCWU 16th Convocation: Alvi for providing equal opportunities to women LAHORE: Terming education’s vital role for the development of nations, President Dr Arif Alvi said on Tuesday that... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Contemporary issues: Expert speaks about criticality of research KARACHI: “Research is the backbone for any new creation. Be it a new vaccine for Covid-19 or the creation of... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Issues facing SITE Hyderabad highlighted HYDERABAD: The Chairman SITE Hyderabad Association Saman Mal Devnani has said that he will try to resolve the issues... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Silkbank partners with STARZPLAY by Cinepax KARACHI: Silkbank Limited, with its substantial market share in the credit cards segment, has partnered with... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Prerequisites for growth—I Pakistan falls short of its growth objectives time and again, despite setting well-calculated goals, showing that ... Updated 15 Dec, 2021 07:02am
Blue Economy and need for aligning maritime policy The seas envelop approximately 71% of the planet’s surface, and have shaped the human civilization since ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Murdoch emails loom large in billion-dollar election lawsuits against Fox News Did Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch influence Fox News’ coverage of claims about two ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Seminar on promotion of family planning held LAHORE: One of the major reasons behind rapidly-spreading breast cancer among women is that they do not feed their... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
First virtual Pakistan Congress of Zoology 2021 begins HYDERABAD: The first virtual Pakistan Congress of Zoology 2021 and 40th three-day Pakistan Zoological Congress... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
IIOJK: Pakistan condemns extrajudicial killings ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the unabated extrajudicial killings of innocent Kashmiris in fake encounters... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Summit Programme 2021: PTCL, Ufone welcome 150 top young talents as MTs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Ufone have welcomed 150 top young talent from ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
MoC begins selection process for posting TIOs abroad ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has started selection process for posting Trade and Investment Officers (TIOs)... Updated 15 Dec, 2021 04:40pm
Farmers’ woes: CS Punjab vows full support LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal has said that all possible steps will be taken to resolve problems ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Cold, dry weather likely KARACHI: Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country in the next 24 hours, the Met Office said on... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Problems will be solved in consultation with industry: EOBI chairman KARACHI: Contributions for the welfare and pension of employees by the industry up to Rs 100,000 will be paid online... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (December 14, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 15, 2021).... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Stocks Highest IPOs on PSX in 2021 after six years: Rs20bn raised by firms KARACHI: Pakistan market saw record offerings in the year 2021 where the bourse witnessed eight Initial Public... Updated 15 Dec, 2021 12:36pm
Letters The FATF challenge This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Documenting economy thru financial inclusion” Updated 15 Dec, 2021 07:01am
Stocks Hong Kong shares hit by Omicron SHANGHAI: Hong Kong shares fell on Tuesday amid growing concern over the Omicron COVID-19 variant, while property... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Stocks Tokyo shares fall TOKYO: Tokyo stocks fell on Tuesday, extending falls on Wall Street ahead of a US Federal Reserve decision and with... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Stocks China shares end lower SHANGHAI: China’s shares ended lower on Tuesday, as losses in materials, financials and consumer discretionary... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Stocks Indian shares fall BENGALURU: Indian shares fell on Tuesday, dragged down by auto and financial stocks, amid growing fears of surging... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Stocks European shares fall again LONDON: European shares reversed early gains to end lower for a fifth straight session on Tuesday as technology... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses rise ahead of cenbank meetings DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf reversed early losses to close higher on Tuesday despite Omicron coronovirus... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Stocks Wall Street tumbles on hot producer prices data as Fed meet looms NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell more than 1% each on Tuesday after data showed producer prices... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Stocks FTSE 100 slips LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 ended lower on Tuesday as investors fretted over risks associated with the Omicron... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (December 14, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
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 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 14, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
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Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 14, 2021). ========================... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
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Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (December 14, 2021).... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Rates Bourse closes in green KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed positive trend and closed in green with healthy gains on the... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Energy Arbitrations before LCIA: SNGPL loses Rs19bn claims against NPPMCL ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) has lost claims of approximately Rs 19 billion against National... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Energy IEA sees ‘more comfortable’ year for oil market in 2022 PARIS: The Omicron coronavirus variant will slow the recovery in global demand for oil but the market will be ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Energy Brazil’s Petrobras higher price demands delay refineries sales SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s state-controlled oil company Petrobras has raised prices at least once in the... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Energy Oil drops toward $73, pressured by Omicron concerns NEW YORK: Oil prices dropped toward $73 a barrel on Tuesday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) said the... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Energy Spain to invest 6.9bn euros in renewables, green hydrogen, energy storage MADRID: Spain will allocate 6.9 billion euros ($7.8 billion) to renewables, green hydrogen and energy storage in the... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Energy Minister says Italy has best gas reserves in EU MILAN: Italy’s energy transition minister said on Tuesday that the country was better position in terms of gas... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Energy Declined prices of POL products: Govt unlikely to pass on full relief due to tax adjustment ISLAMABAD: The government is unlikely to pass on full relief of declined prices of petroleum products ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Grains Iran’s GTC tenders to buy about 180,000 tonnes of wheat PARIS/HAMBURG: Iranian state agency the Government Trading Corporation (GTC) has issued an international tender to... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Energy China oil hub Shandong slammed over illegal capacity BEIJING: Environmental investigators have uncovered tens of millions of tonnes worth of illegally built crude oil... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Energy Middle East Crude: Benchmarks edge down amid ample supplies SINGAPORE: Middle East crude benchmarks Oman and Dubai edged lower on Tuesday amid ample supplies and lower demand... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Commodities CBOT soybeans sag on technical selling, weekend rains in Argentina CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell nearly 2% on Monday on a mix of technical selling after last... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Commodities Dalian coking coal, coke futures rise on supply concerns BEIJING: Chinese steelmaking raw materials rose on Tuesday, led by an over 6% jump in coking coal futures on supply... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Energy Asia Naphtha Gasoline-Naphtha margin rises for sixth consecutive day NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha crack surged on Tuesday hitting a one-month high over recovering consumption hopes, ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Energy Russian gas exports to Europe via Yamal pipeline stable after Belarus’ warning MOSCOW: Russian natural gas deliveries to Germany through the Yamal-Europe pipeline have been stable for the past 24... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Energy US natural gas futures slip to one-week low CHICAGO: U.S. natural gas futures eased to a one-week low on Tuesday on forecasts for milder weather and less ... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 99,611 tonnes of cargo comprising 41,865 tonnes of import cargo and 57,746 tonnes... Published 15 Dec, 2021 06:34am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points