Global groups propose pandemic plan at a cost of $10bn a year CHICAGO: Four organizations focused on global health and the economy say it will take $15 billion in grants this... Published 06 Apr, 2022 06:05am
Europe Britain says $350bn ‘of Putin’s war chest’ frozen WARSAW: Britain has frozen some $350 billion (321 billion euros) in assets from the “war chest” of Russian... Published 06 Apr, 2022 06:05am
Middle East Iranian national killed in Azerbaijan border shootout BAKU: Azerbaijani border guards have killed an Iranian national in a shootout on the border with Iran, officials in... Published 06 Apr, 2022 06:05am
South Asia Sri Lanka president loses parliament majority as protests mount COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s president lost his parliamentary majority Tuesday as former allies urged his resignation... Published 06 Apr, 2022 06:05am
Europe EU allies expel almost 200 Russian diplomats in two days ROME: Italy, Spain and Slovenia expelled a raft of Russian diplomats Tuesday amid increasing outrage over the ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 06:05am
Chinese, Ukrainian foreign ministers discuss Russia invasion BEIJING: China and Ukraine’s foreign ministers have spoken for the first time in over a month, with Beijing... Published 06 Apr, 2022 06:05am
South Asia India blocks 22 YouTube news channels NEW DELHI: India’s government on Tuesday said it has banned 22 YouTube channels, including four of Pakistani... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
MENA UAE sentences Israeli woman to death for drug possession OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The United Arab Emirates has sentenced an Israeli woman to death for drug possession, her lawyer... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
South Asia Whole of Shanghai enters Covid lockdown despite lower symptomatic cases SHANGHAI: Chinese authorities on Tuesday extended a lockdown in Shanghai to cover all of the financial centre’s 26... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Abrogation of Constitution: PM, president jointly involved: Khaqan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday said that ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
PTV remains under PTI control even after NA dissolution ISLAMABAD: The state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) remains under the control of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) even... Updated 06 Apr, 2022 05:04pm
State functionaries urged not to follow Imran’s orders ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has said that Imran Khan is no longer the prime minister (PM) and... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Accountability Court’s verdict: PML-N leader approaches IHC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday approached the Islamabad High Court... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
LHC declares constitution of special medical board illegal LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has declared the constitution and report of a special medical board as without lawful... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Hamza rejects postponement of PA session till 16th LAHORE: Rejecting the postponement of Punjab Assembly session till April 16, Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Samsung Innovation Campus complete its AI Course LAHORE: Samsung Electronics launched the latest of its global citizenship program for young adults at Samsung... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Companies Rain Financial Inc appoints Zeeshan as CGM KARACHI: Rain Financial, Inc, a global leading crypto currency trading platform, has appointed Zeeshan Ahmed as its... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
US again denies allegations of regime change WASHINGTON: The United States has again rejected charges by Prime Minister Imran Khan that Washington is trying to... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Meta launches #MonthofGood campaign for Ramazan ISLAMABAD: This Ramazan, Meta is bringing back its #MonthofGood campaign with new immersive experiences and features... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Voting for Leader of the House: Punjab PA session postponed till 16th LAHORE: A crucial session of the Punjab Assembly (PA) to vote for the province’s next chief minister was postponed... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
PM meets the Chaudhry brothers at Lahore LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday held a meeting with Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
PTI carried out a suicide attack on parliament, democracy: PPP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has claimed that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Nation to teach lesson to ‘traitors’ in next elections, says PM LAHORE: Declaring that next general elections will be held within three months, Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
PM, foreign secy discuss ‘threat letter’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday held a discussion with Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood in ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
ECP denies issuing any polls-related statement ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has denied that it is unable to hold general elections within three... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Applications of candidates for elections: Imran directs PTI provincial chiefs to complete ‘processing’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday directed the provincial presidents to complete the “process of... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Pakistan condemns burning of Muslim houses in Rajasthan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan condemned vandalization and burning of Muslim houses in Karauli Rajasthan, India, and urged the... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
PPP CEC discusses political situation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party-Parliamentarians (PPP-P) President Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The PTV ‘paranoia’ “What are the qualities of a good sportsman?” “You are so not with it. I mean this is the era of gender... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
PBC warns lawyers LAHORE: Punjab Bar Council has warned the lawyers not to use the word “Advocate” on the name plates of their... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Punjab CM for giving ownership rights to dwellers of katchi-abadis LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has announced that ownership rights will be given to dwellers of... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
BankIslami sponsors Lahore Eat festival 2022 LAHORE: BankIslami, the country’s leading Islamic financial institution, sponsored one of the most popular... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
‘PTI spokesmen should show patience’ LAHORE: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab Secretary General Shoaib Siddiqui has said that ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Governor Cheema assumes charge of his office LAHORE: Newly appointed Governor Omer Sarfraz Cheema officially assumed the office of Punjab Governor on Tuesday.... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
PAW holds course on data analysis LAHORE: Performance Audit Wing (PAW) has been imparting training to public sector departments and other Supreme ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
‘Lahore police introduce innovative strategies to control crime’ LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer Fayyaz Ahmad Dev has said the Lahore police have introduced innovative... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Collective efforts needed for realisation of Quaid’s vision: president ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that collective national efforts must be made for the realisation of the... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Customs informs PM Portal ‘No smuggling of edible oil in large quantities from Taftan border’ ISLAMABAD: Directorate General Intelligence and Investigation Customs has informed Prime Minister’s Complaint... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
People suffered the most in tussle between opposition, PTI: PSP chief KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said that the people of Pakistan, especially... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Met Office warns about temperature increase KARACHI: The Met Office on Tuesday warned the citizens about temperature increase in most parts of the country this... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Who is a true patriot? The Oxford Dictionary defines the word ‘patriot’ as a person who loves his country and is ready to defend it... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
An interview with Dr Zameer—I Dear readers, in the life of those who are in print or electronic media, the impelling urge every single day is to... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Tesla’s Musk may add to SEC ire with late report about Twitter stake Did Elon Musk break securities laws again? Former securities officials and professors said Musk may have missed a ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Letters ‘Imran Khan’s ‘flight’’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Imran Khan’s ‘flight’” carried by the newspaper yesterday. That... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
KMC names two flyovers, urban forest after personalities KARACHI: On directives of Administrator Karachi and Sindh government’s Spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Karachi... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Maryam blames Imran for using NSC for political gains LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz has accused PM Imran Khan of using the... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
CM takes notice of kite-flying incidents LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has taken notice of the kite-flying incidents in Lahore and sought... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
AKU’s Dr Bhutta gets Gairdner Global Health Award KARACHI: The Aga Khan University’s Dr Zulfiqar Bhutta has been presented the John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
LHC acquits three convicts in double murder case LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday acquitted three convicts in a double murder case after ten years. The... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Dr Israr Ahmed videos: PTA asks YouTube to review decision of blocking channel ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has formally taken up with YouTube the matter of blocking... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Grant agreements signed: Cold storage, cardboard cartons-making unit to be set up in Wana PESHAWAR: The Horticulture Advancement Activity (THAzA), a USAID-funded Project, which is being implemented by the... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Alvi urges Ombudsman to enhance outreach to far-flung areas ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday urged the Federal Ombudsman to increase its outreach to far-flung areas... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Bilawal asks Army to explain if NSC declared 197 MPs ‘traitors’ ISLAMABAD: In an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
‘Country pushed into serious constitutional, political crises’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and president of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
‘Supply of high demand items should not be disrupted’ FAISALABAD: Secretary Archives Punjab/In charge Ramzan bazaar arrangements Saqib Manan has directed that the supply... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
COAS, Nepalese envoy discuss regional security RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa was called on by Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Disqualification case: ECP issues another notice to Ishaq Dar ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday issued another notice—second in less than a month—to... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
OGDCL, KP govt sign MoU on construction of dam PESHAWAR: An MoU between Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Energy & Power Department, ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Stocks Wall Street falls on fears of hawkish Fed, fresh Russia sanctions NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Tuesday after US Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said she... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Stocks FTSE 100 rises LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 index edged higher on Tuesday powered by healthcare and utility stocks, while investors... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Handcuffed bodies of a youth ,teenage girl recovered from Gujranwala GUJRANWALA: Two handcuffed bodies of a youth and a teenage girl were recovered on Tuesday from a canal in Gujranwala... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
NHA: ROW usage rental rates revised upward by 20pc ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) Executive Board has revised upward the Right of Way (ROW) usage... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 5, 2022) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 6, 2022).... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
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 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates PSX ekes out gain KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a mixed trend as the investors remained cautious and avoided... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Energy Oil steadies as coronavirus worries offset more Russia sanctions NEW YORK: Oil prices steadied in volatile trade on Tuesday as growing worries that new coronavirus cases could slow... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Energy Fesco CEO to hold e-court on facebook FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Engr. Bashir Ahmed will hold an... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Energy Asia’s naphtha margin falls on demand worries NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha refining profit margin tumbled to its lowest since June 2021 on Tuesday on concerns of... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Energy US natgas hits 9-week high on rising demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose about 2% to a nine-week high on Monday as the gas market followed oil and ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Energy Saudi’s record crude oil price for Asia shows Russia war impact LAUNCESTON, (Australia): The jump in Saudi Arabia’s crude oil prices for its Asian customers is a real world... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 112,921 tonnes of cargo comprising 88,994 tonnes of import cargo and 23,927... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Stocks Indian shares end lower BENGALURU: Indian shares ended lower on Tuesday as losses in financial stocks outweighed gains in auto companies,... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Stocks Nikkei index ends higher TOKYO: Tokyo’s blue chip shares ended higher Tuesday, driven by buying of high-tech shares, though the yen’s... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Stocks European shares steady with eye on sanctions PARIS: European shares edged higher on Tuesday as investors awaited a batch of fresh sanctions on Moscow, while... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Stocks Markets gain ahead of expected Russia sanctions, Egypt falls over 1pc DUBAI: Most Gulf markets closed up on Tuesday as traders across the globe tracked fresh sanctions on Russia, while... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (April 5, 2022)... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (April 5, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (April 5, 2022).... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (April 5, 2022). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (April 5, 2022).... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (April 5, 2022).... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
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 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (April 5, 2022).... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (April 5, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 994.7819 ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,450.2526 ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 06 Apr, 2022 05:53am
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