Hashoo Group launches ‘Dum Mastam’ trailer at PC Karachi KARACHI: In celebration of the revival of local cinema, Pearl-Continental Hotel, Karachi hosted the trailer launch ... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Transporters refuse to cut fares ISLAMABAD: Transporters have refused to cut fares, while terming the reduction of Rs10 per liter in petrol and ... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
COAS briefed about security situation in Balochistan ISLAMABAD: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on Tuesday appreciated the morale and operational... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
PECA Ordinance ‘a discriminatory act’, says Punjab PA speaker LAHORE: A delegation of All Pakistan Newspapers Society, Pakistan Broadcasters Association, Council of Pakistan... Updated 02 Mar, 2022 09:20pm
Ukraine tells EU: ‘Prove that you are with us’ BRUSSELS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the EU on Tuesday via video link to an emergency session of... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
South Asia Sri Lanka imposes longest power cuts in 26 years COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Tuesday announced nationwide seven-and-a-half hour daily power cuts, the longest in more than ... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Europe Turkey’s Ayci declines Air India CEO role in setback for Tata Group NEW DELHI/ISTANBUL: Turkey’s Ilker Ayci said on Tuesday he will not take on the role of chief executive of Tata... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Middle East Iran’s leader says Ukraine is ‘victim’ of US policy TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader on Tuesday said US policies are to blame for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Western envoys, allies walk out on Lavrov speech to UN rights forum GENEVA: More than 100 diplomats from some 40 Western countries and allies including Japan walked out of a speech by... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Coeus first IT software co to be listed on GEM Board KARACHI: Coeus Solutions Limited, a Lahore-based technology company, plans to sell 5 million shares — 16.7 percent... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Diplomatic Enclave shuttle service scam: AC dismisses case ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Tuesday, dismissed the reference, wherein, deceased Brigadier Asad Munir... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Power, Finance Divisions mull over subsidy mechanism ISLAMABAD: Power Division and Finance Division are reportedly holding consultations to determine the mechanism and... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Khaqan describes cut in prices of POL products, electricity tariffs as ‘another U-turn’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice-president and former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
‘Very fragile BoP’: clarification by Finance Ministry ISLAMABAD: This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Very fragile BoP”, carried by the newspaper on Tuesday, ... Updated 02 Mar, 2022 09:19pm
Meeting of Ehsaas Rashan Riayat Steering body held ISLAMABAD: Meeting of the Ehsaas Rashan Riayat Steering Committee was convened on Tuesday under the chair of Senator... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
CNG stations in KPK allowed to function five days a week PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced the opening of CNG filling stations five days a week instead ... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
South Asia Cancelled flight: new Air India CEO appointment annulled MUMBAI: Former Turkish Airlines boss Ilker Ayci will not take the helm at freshly-privatised Air India after all,... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
New trends in biotechnology: SU to hold 3-day training workshop HYDERABAD: A 3-day third training course on “New Trends and Techniques in Biotechnology” at the Institute of... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
32pc job quota for southern Punjab approved LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet, which met with Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in the chair, approved an amendment in... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (March 1, 2022) and the forecast for Wednesday (March 2, 2022).... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
PM asks Punjab govt to provide ‘quality services’ to people LAHORE: Announcing to provide more relief to the public in the coming days, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
State visit begins Thursday: Uzbek President to discuss trans-Afghan railway project: FO ISLAMABAD: President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will pay a state visit to Pakistan from 3-4 March 2022 to ... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
PECA Ordinance: Govt to stifle civil liberties, JI chief tells JAC LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has reiterated concerns over the Prevention of Electronic Crimes... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Jahangir’s Mausoleum Complex included in WMW list 2022 LAHORE: The World Monuments Fund (WMF) has included Jahangir’s Mausoleum Complex as one of the 25 heritage sites ... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Govt agencies directed to ensure timely payment against pensions LAHORE: Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has directed all the federal government agencies to ensure timely... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
SC turns down Vawda’s plea ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has turned down the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) former legislator Faisal Vawda’s... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
PTI urges ECP to remove Sher Babar’s name from foreign funding case ISLAMABAD: After more than 7 years of contesting foreign funding case in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP),... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Court contempt case: Former judge Rana Shamim challenges his indictment ISLAMABAD: Former chief judge of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Rana Shamim, Tuesday, filed an Intra Court Appeal (ICA) ... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A ‘drone strike’? “So is that the drone strike by The Khan that Sheikh Rashid warned of?” “From where I am sitting it wasn’t ... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Saudi ambassador meets Rashid ISLAMABAD: Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Al Maliki called on Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed, on... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Fire-brigade dept: IHC asks MCI to explain why it has placed a ban on CBA union ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought comments from the Municipal Corporation Islamabad (MCI) for... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
PTI leaders hit out at PPP leadership in latter’s stronghold SUKKUR: Foreign Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday said... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
President upholds decision of Banking Mohtasib ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday upheld the decision of Banking Mohtasib of Pakistan (BMP) ordering the... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Refurbishment and upgradation: Wapda wants to shut down Mangla tunnel for 6 months ISLAMABAD: Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) is to shut down tunnel-2 of Mangla power station for six... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Acting HC says Malaysia wants to enhance bilateral trade ties PESHAWAR: Malaysia is keenly interested to further strengthen the Pak-Malaysia economic relations which will be... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Pemra bans ads of illegal housing schemes in Lahore LAHORE: On the concern shown by the Lahore Development Authority (LDA), the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Lesco ‘recovers’ Rs35m from ‘dead’ defaulters LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has recovered Rs35 million from dead defaulters, said Chief... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
FUJ holds rally against PECA Ordinance FAISALABAD: On the call of PFUJ against the PECA Ordinance, Faisalabad Union of Journalists held a protest rally. A... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
President briefed on BoI affairs ISLAMABAD: Minister of State and Chairman Board of Investment (BoI) Muhammad Azfar Ahsan along with Secretary BOI... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Package for IT sector: govt envisages $1bn yearly inflows ISLAMABAD: The government envisages forex inflows of $1 billion annually for companies/freelancers, besides bringing... Updated 02 Mar, 2022 09:48am
Easypaisa partners with Qisstpay to facilitate payments KARACHI: Easypaisa has partnered with Qisstpay, country’s fastest growing retail payment solutions service, to... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
IHHN unveils its ‘Ramazan Campaign 2022’ KARACHI: The Indus Hospital has initiated its Ramazan Campaign 2022 titled Indus Hospital & Health Network’s... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Route of ‘Sindh Haqooq March’ changed to avert possible clash KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh chapter’s General Secretary Mubeen Jatoi has said that the route of... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Karachi Literature Festival begins from Friday KARACHI: Lovers of literature, culture and the arts will finally get the chance to interact with their favourite... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
PPP’s ‘long march’: Bilawal attracts large number of people MORO: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday challenged Prime Minister Imran Khan... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Pakistan-Afghanistan relations — II China is the biggest neighbour on Afghanistan’s north, although it occupies a thin border through the Wakhan... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Chinese firms push 5G credentials despite US ban On a stage reserved for the biggest players in the global telecoms industry, three Chinese firms took their place... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
What impact will sanctions have on Russia and the world? Russia’s economy will likely suffer significantly from the raft of sanctions imposed following Moscow’s invasion... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
How about a ‘Startup Amnesty’?—I I know, it may sound strange to even suggest an amnesty to whiten the black money. The tax evaders should rather be... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Letters The challenge of smuggled tyres The start of the year has been very promising for smugglers. Major markets are flooded with smuggled tyres.... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Rs40bn for ‘Kamyab Jawan business loans’ approved: Dar ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar, Tuesday, said the... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Petrol pumps, ‘a few’ OMCs to face losses, says PPDA’s Butt ISLAMABAD: The federal government had announced Rs10 per litre cut on petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) for first... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Healthy city programme: Series of seminars initiated ISLAMABAD: As part of the healthy city programme, a seminar series was initiated by the directorate of health... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Stocks Australian shares end higher SYDNEY: Australian shares closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by technology and banking stocks, at a time when the... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Stocks Tokyo shares end higher on tech gains TOKYO: Tokyo shares ended higher on Tuesday as tech shares advanced following overnight gains on the US Nasdaq ... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Stocks European shares sink on Ukraine jitters, weak earnings LONDON: European stocks tumbled on Tuesday, kicking off March on a dour note on weak earnings reports and jitters... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Stocks Gulf markets gain; Abu Dhabi jumps over 2pc DUBAI: Major Gulf bourses rose for a third straight session on Tuesday as higher oil prices boosted energy stocks,... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Stocks Wall Street retreats as Ukraine crisis hammers financial stocks NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes slipped on Tuesday with financial stocks bearing the brunt for a second... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Stocks FTSE 100 drops on banking stocks LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 fell on Tuesday as the worsening Ukraine crisis pushed shares of heavyweight banking and... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
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 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (March 1, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (March 1, 2022).... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Rates PSX stays in bullish zone KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with healthy... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Energy Chinese power plants: CPPA-G seeks additional Rs100bn to clear dues ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought Rs 100 billion more from the ... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Energy Mid-term review mechanism: Nepra approves some adjustments in KE tariff ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved some adjustments in tariff of Karachi... Updated 02 Mar, 2022 09:52am
Energy US, allies agree oil reserves release as oil prices soar TOKYO: Members states of the International Energy Agency (IEA) agreed on Tuesday a coordinated release of 60 million... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Energy India’s BPCL seeks extra Gulf oil, fearing Russian supply hit NEW DELHI: State-run Indian refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp. is seeking extra oil from Middle Eastern producers for... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Energy Oil prices surge 9pc as global crude reserve release disappoints NEW YORK: Oil prices surged 9% on Tuesday, as a global agreement to release crude reserves failed to calm fears ... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Commodities Palm oil soars 7pc to record high KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures vaulted over 7% to an all-time peak on Tuesday, as the shutting of ... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Commodities Raw sugar recovers after hitting near two month lows LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose on Tuesday after hitting their lowest in nearly two months earlier in the... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Commodities Aluminium nears record high LONDON: Aluminium prices headed toward record highs on Tuesday as financial sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Palladium rises; gold firms NEW YORK: Palladium surged to a seven-month peak on Tuesday as Western sanctions against Russia over its invasion of... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Commodities Egypt cancels second wheat tender since Ukraine invasion CAIRO: Egypt’s state grains buyer, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), said on Monday it had... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Energy Asia Fuel Oil: 180-cst HSFO cash differentials flip to premiums SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash differentials for 180-cst high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) flipped to a premium on Tuesday,... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Energy Asia’s naphtha margins at record high on supply disruption fears NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha surged to a record high on Tuesday, as market players anticipated supply disruption from... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 26.175... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Commodities Iron ore climbs as China factory growth brightens demand outlook MANILA: China’s iron ore futures surged on Tuesday, with the benchmark Dalian price of the key steelmaking... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Commodities A hotter planet means a hungrier planet, climate report warns LONDON: The future of food is troubling. Nearly a third of the world’s crop fields and livestock rangeland will be... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 140,774 tonnes of cargo comprising 88,350 tonnes of import cargo and 52,424... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Energy Asia Distillates: Jet fuel refining margins jump SINGAPORE: Asian jet fuel refining margins rose on Tuesday, despite firmer feedstock crude prices, buoyed by a... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (March 01, 2022).... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Cotton & Textile Prices firm amid modest activity LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady while the trading volume remained satisfactory. The Spot... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (March 1, 2022)... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (March 1, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (March 1, 2022).... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (March 1, 2022). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (March 1, 2022).... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (March 1, 2022).... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
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 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (March 1, 2022).... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (March 1, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Mar, 2022 04:35am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points