Expert speaks about the history of ‘whiteness’ KARACHI: The second session of the Fifth Post-Colonial Higher Education Conference titled ‘Whiteness and... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Senate body on power calls off scheduled meeting ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Power Friday called off its scheduled meeting due to absence of Power... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
‘PakPlas Expo 2022’ inaugurated KARACHI: The 8th edition of “PakPlas Expo 2022” International Exhibition on Plastics, Chemicals, Rubber, and... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Asia Sri Lanka papers run out of newsprint as crisis bites COLOMBO: Two major Sri Lanka newspapers are suspending their print editions because of a lack of paper, their owner... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
US, EU agree new pact on data transfers, but lawsuits loom BRUSSELS: President Joe Biden on Friday said the US and EU had reached a new agreement on the transfer of personal... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
‘China to ‘dance’ between Russia, Western economic ties’ WASHINGTON: China is likely to offer some support to Russia’s economy amid Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, but ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Israel to host ‘historic summit’ of US, Arab diplomats OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel said it will host a “historic summit” from Sunday of top diplomats from the United... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
US calls India’s position over Ukraine ‘unsatisfactory’ but unsurprising WASHINGTON: A senior White House official said on Friday India’s position at the United Nations over the crisis in... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Europe 3.7 million people flee Ukraine: UN GENEVA: Some 3.7 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion a month ago, the UN said Friday. The UN... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Europe Putin compares attacks on Russian culture to Nazi book burnings MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Friday blasted the West for discriminating against Russian culture, which he... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Indian IT giant plays down Russia ties after UK finance chief grilled MUMBAI: India’s Infosys played down its business ties in Russia on Friday after British finance minister Rishi... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Biden in Poland as Ukraine fears 300 dead in theatre RZESZÓW, (Poland): US President Joe Biden came up-close to the war in Ukraine Friday after forging a new set of... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
US cancels talks with Taliban over ‘U-turn’ on girls’ education KABUL/WASHINGTON: The United States abruptly cancelled meetings with the Taliban in Doha that were set to address ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (March 25, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (March 26, 2022).... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Public gatherings: Ministry seeks additional force ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior on Friday sought police personnel from Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) as ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
PTI delegation conveys PM’s ‘message’ to MQM leaders ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday claimed that Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) an... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Bilawal directed to appear before DMO Malakand PESHAWAR: District Monitoring Officer (DMO)/ Deputy Commissioner, Malakand for Local Bodies’ polls in district... Updated 26 Mar, 2022 11:48am
Opposition must be ready for ‘rude shock’: Umar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretary general Asad Umar on Friday warned the opposition to get ready... Updated 26 Mar, 2022 11:48am
Ali Wazir: Joint Opposition urges NA Speaker to issue production orders ISLAMABAD: The joint opposition on Friday sent a letter to the National Assembly Speaker, Asad Qaiser, seeking the... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
It’s prerogative of Chief Justice of Pakistan to constitute benches: CJP ISLAMABAD: Justice Umar Ata Bandial said it is the prerogative of the chief justice of Pakistan to constitute... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
OPC Punjab starts weekly e-courts for expatriates LAHORE: The Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) Punjab has started holding of weekly e-courts for prompt resolution... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Nawaz Sharif can come any time, Maryam tells party workers LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz Sharif has asked the party workers to get... Updated 26 Mar, 2022 11:51am
Notice issued to IGP in response to contempt petition LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday issued contempt of court notice to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
‘South Punjab bill’ described as historic step of PTI-led govt LAHORE: Announcing that the PTI is fully united under PM Imran Khan, Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
EOGC, AGC of APNS meet today KARACHI: “The Extra-Ordinary General Council and Annual General Council of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Queensberry rules and the London rules I reckon the problem is that all our political parties are playing a different game.” “Hmmmm, if that explains... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
‘Frankly speaking, all is not well with economy’: Govt’s response We respect the opinion printed by Business Recorder Editorial on 25th March 2022, one of the most widely viewed... Updated 26 Mar, 2022 12:32pm
Seven years into Yemen quagmire, Saudis play oil hardball Western powers want Saudi Arabia to pump more oil to ease surging prices driven by the Ukraine war, but the kingdom... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
When it comes to oil, the global economy is still hooked The world may be less dependent on oil now than it was during the energy shocks of the 1970s, but the Ukraine... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Can OIC walk the talk? The two-day 48th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, which was attended by as many as 40 foreign... Updated 26 Mar, 2022 10:43am
Letters What’s in store? That the uncertainty principle leads to all sorts of paradoxes, like the current political situation in the country,... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Stocks S&P 500, Dow rise as rate hike bets boost financials NEW YORK: Financials led the S&P 500 and the Dow higher on Friday as traders raised their bets on bigger ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (March 25, 2022).... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (March 25, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
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 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 993.7815 ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,440.9912 ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,555.7129... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,190.6285 Bid... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (March 25, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (March 25, 2022).... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates PSX posts marginal gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a mixed trend and remained oscillating between positive and... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Embattled PM steps up criticism of opposition at Mansehra rally MANSEHRA: Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken a swipe at the opposition leaders for bringing in a no-confidence... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
No-trust vote: Dissident lawmaker Deher vows support to PM ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had a sigh of relief as one of its dissident lawmakers – ... Updated 26 Mar, 2022 10:35am
FBR links renewal of customs agent licences to KPI ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has linked the renewal of the customs agent licenses with the key... Updated 26 Mar, 2022 11:42am
Import, export or cargo vehicles must undergo scanning: FBR ISLAMABAD: All vehicles carrying import, export or reverse transit cargo shall be scanned inside the cargo terminals... Updated 26 Mar, 2022 10:37am
Under Foreign Assets Act, 2018: Info on any foreign asset not enough to disregard declarant’s rights: LHC ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has held that any information received with respect to any foreign asset, ... Updated 26 Mar, 2022 11:15am
SPI up 1.1pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended March 24, 2022 recorded an increase of 1.10 ... Updated 26 Mar, 2022 10:36am
Houthis attack Aramco facilities RIYADH: Yemen’s Houthis said they launched attacks on Saudi energy facilities on Friday and the Saudi-led ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Energy ‘No immediate clearance of backlog of 650,000 connections is possible’: Lesco LAHORE: No immediate clearance of a backlog of 650,000 pending applications for new connections is possible because... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Energy Businesspeople invited to invest in tourism, energy sectors of Kyrgyzstan LAHORE: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Ruslan Kazakbaev has invited Pakistani investors to investment in... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Prof Khursheed’s book ‘Armugan-e-Khursheed’ launched KARACHI: “Armugan e Khursheed” - a book of seasoned economist, author, writer and scholar, Prof Khursheed Ahmed... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Commodities Minister briefs PM on expected wheat output ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Friday met with the Prime... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Energy Russia’s Gazprom seeks gas payments in euros from India’s GAIL NEW DELHI: Gazprom has asked India’s largest gas transmitter GAIL (India) to pay for gas imports in euros instead... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Commodities Copper, aluminium slip on profit-taking in thin trade LONDON: Copper and aluminium eased in thin trade on Friday as some investors booked profits, though the potential ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Energy Oil rebounds after reports of fire at Aramco oil facility NEW YORK: Oil prices turned positive on Friday after reports of a missile strike and a fire at Saudi Arabia’s... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Commodities Gold dips as yields rise NEW YORK: Gold was on course to gain for the week as concerns over the war in Ukraine and rising prices boosted its... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Commodities Palm posts weekly gain of 7pc JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded on Friday from a selloff in the previous session, amid tight near-term... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Commodities Wheat imports CAIRO: Egypt is in talks with Argentina, India, France and the United States for future wheat imports, but is in no... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Energy HSFO cash premiums climb further, VLSFO weakens SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash differentials for 380-cst high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) climbed for a seventh straight... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Commodities ICE canola futures steady CHICAGO: ICE canola futures firmed on Thursday, after dropping a day earlier, though light trading volume has ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Commodities China stainless steel futures soar BEIJING: Chinese stainless steel futures soared as much as 10% on Thursday to their highest since March 9, after raw... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 12.168... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Energy US natgas hits 7-week high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed 3% to a seven-week high on Thursday on forecasts for a return to cooler... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Commodities Asia Coffee: Vietnam market tepid, discounts unchanged in Indonesia HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Trading activity in Vietnam has been slow this week on low stocks, thin demand and lower ... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 135,941 tonnes of cargo comprising 74,662 tonnes of import cargo and 61,279... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (March 25, 2022).... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Cotton & Textile Slow business activity on cotton market LAHORE: Only a single deal reported in the local cotton market on Friday in process of slow trading activity.... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Saturday, March 26, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (March 25, 2022)... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (March 25, 2022).... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (March 25, 2022). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (March 25, 2022).... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (March 25, 2022).... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
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 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (March 25,... Published 26 Mar, 2022 04:13am
China respects India’s role in region: Wang BEIJING: China does not seek a “unipolar Asia” and respects India’s traditional role in the region, Chinese... Updated 26 Mar, 2022 09:53am
High-speed diesel on a fortnightly basis: ECC decides to revise premium mechanism for import ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided to revise the premium mechanism for... Updated 26 Mar, 2022 10:45am
Rs100bn financial support: ECC refuses to entertain PD’s proposal Finance Division had earlier shared information about severe financial constraints Updated 26 Mar, 2022 06:30pm