Rebels kill nine in eastern DR Congo BENI, (DR Congo): Suspected rebels have killed at least nine people in twin attacks in eastern Democratic Republic ... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Netherlands latest country to detect Covid BA.2.75 subvariant THE HAGUE: The Netherlands announced on Wednesday it has become the latest country to detect a case of the Covid... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Lufthansa cancels another 2,000 summer flights FRANKFURT: German national carrier Lufthansa said Wednesday it was scrapping another 2,000 flights this summer... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Europe New French minister accused of homophobia PARIS: A new French minister brought in by President Emmanuel Macron in a reshuffle earlier this month has been... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Argentina farm groups hold 24-hour strike BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s main farm associations launched a 24-hour grain and livestock trading halt on Wednesday... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
PC chairman Ahmed quits Ahmad worked hard to expedite the revival process of the PSMC Updated 14 Jul, 2022 11:10am
CM praises officials for ‘good performance’ during Eid cleanliness drive LAHORE: Appreciating the administration and the staff members for making excellent cleanliness arrangements on the... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
FIA summons Aamir Liaquat’s widow Dania Shah KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday sent a summons letter to Aamir Liaquat’s widow Dania... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
LB polls in Hyderabad division: Arrangements reviewed to hold second phase on 24th HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Nadeem-ur-Rehman Memon during a meeting reviewed arrangements for... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
SAU to launch project for planting oil palms in coastal areas HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University will launch a project to plant oil palms in coastal districts to meet the... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Met Office alerts officials to possibility of flooding in Sindh KARACHI: The Met Office on Wednesday alerted the concerned authorities to flash and urban flooding in Sindh during... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Karachi rains: COAS assesses impact of urban flooding KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa reached Karachi directly from the Kingdom of Saudi... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Hefty funds allocated to improve law, order situation, says Balochistan CM QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Wednesday said that the provincial government has... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
BMG chief calls for relief package: Business community decries damages caused by rains to Karachi’s infrastructure KARACHI: Leaders of the business community of Karachi, including Businessmen Group (BMG) Chairman Zubair Motiwala ... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
‘13 NAB officers transferred’ ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairperson Zahir Shah on Wednesday approved the transfer of 13... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Imran’s allegations of rigging in by-elections a confession of defeat: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that PTI leadership’s... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Wealth of Pakistanis mostly reflected in residential buildings: WB ISLAMABAD: Pakistani households accumulate significant net worth but overwhelmingly in the form of residential... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Water inflow on the rise in Indus at Guddu barrage KASHMORE: The water level in Indus River has been on the rise at Guddu Barrage, officials said on Wednesday. “In... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Pak Army, FC South distribute relief goods among flood affectees TANK: Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps (FC) South on Wednesday distributed relief goods among victims of flash ... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Post-Hajj operations of PIA to begin today KARACHI: PIA post-Hajj operation of bringing back Hujjaj from Saudi Arabia will be commenced from July 14, 2022.... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
CPJ urges Biden to address press freedom during Middle East trip NEW YORK: As President Joe Biden departs for a visit to the Middle East from July 13 to 16, the Committee to Protect... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Israel lasers in on Iranian drone threat as Biden visits TEL AVIV: Moments after US President Joe Biden touched down in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, the Israeli military showed ... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
US blasts Moscow for ‘forced deportations’ of Ukrainians to Russia WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused Russia Wednesday of forcibly deporting up to 1.6 million... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Europe Spain reduces sentences for two convicted over Catalonia attacks MADRID: A Spanish court Wednesday reduced by ten years the sentences of two out of three people convicted over 2017... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
USA US consumer prices surge to new 40-year high of 9.1pc WASHINGTON: US inflation surged to a fresh peak of 9.1 percent in June, further squeezing American families and... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Sunak tops first round of voting for new UK Tory leader LONDON: Former finance minister Rishi Sunak led the field of Conservative MPs bidding to become Britain’s next... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
South Asia Sri Lankan troops stand by as protestors occupy PM’s office COLOMBO: Sri Lankan troops stood with their weapons lowered in the grounds of the prime minister’s office... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
PARC develops six bean varieties to enhance pulses’ production ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) has developed six commercial varieties of beans, which... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
KP CM expresses satisfaction over measures during rains PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has expressed satisfaction over the measures and relief... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
PPP leader Ahmad Mahmood meets CM: Hamza claims his party, allies will win 20 seats in by-polls LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz said on Wednesday that Imran Niazi wants to create unrest in the country... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Construction of Navy Golf Course termed illegal: Army can’t undertake any activity beyond its composition: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has said there is no provision under the Army laws which authorises or... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Housing & Works: Iftikhar Shallwani assumes charge as federal secy ISLAMABAD: Iftikhar Ali Shallwani on Wednesday assumed charge as Federal Secretary of Housing and Works. The... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Saudi crown prince accepts PM’s invitation to visit country ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al ... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
‘Work on Dhabeji SEZ to start by next month’ KARACHI: “The development work on Dhabeji Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will start by next month”. This was... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Uncertainty surrounds Pakistani team’s tour of Sri Lanka ISLAMABAD: Uncertainty surrounds Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka after a state of emergency was declared in the ... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Fair elections key to democracy’s sustainability: ex-PM MULTAN: Former Prime Minister and Senator Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Wednesday that democratic sustainability in... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
NH&MP returns Rs5.83m to passengers overcharged during Eid holidays ISLAMABAD: National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) returned Rs5.83 million to passengers who were... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Japanese team arrives to attempt the Shispare peak ISLAMABAD: A three-member Japanese team has arrived in Pakistan to attempt 7611-metre challenging Shispare peak in... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Educational institutions: Members of Afghan drug gang arrested KARACHI: Sohrab Goth Police on Wednesday arrested two of Afghani gang involved in supplying drugs at educational... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
One killed as five-storey building collapses in Karachi KARACHI: One person was killed when a five-storey residential building collapsed in Karachi in the wee hours of... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
55 feeders of Lesco trip due to downpour LAHORE: As many as 55 feeders of Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) faced tripping soon after heavy spells of... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 13, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (July 14, 2022)... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
MQM leader Babar Ghauri released KARACHI: Karachi Police on Wednesday released Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) senior leader Babar Ghauri over lack of... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Party headquarters in Lahore: PPP workers welcome Zardari’s decision LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab is all set to extend a warm reception to Asif Ali Zardari on his ... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Pakistan opposes grant of permanent membership of UNSC to India NEW YORK: Pakistan has opposed the awarding of permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Punjab by-polls on 17th: PTI submits petition to ECP for stopping alleged rigging ISLAMABAD: In a bid to stop the alleged rigging in Punjab by-polls on July 17, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
PTI intensifies election campaign in Lahore LAHORE: Just four days to go before by-elections in Punjab, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday geared ... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Fawad, Elahi hopeful of victory in by-elections LAHORE: Criticising the arrests in constituencies of by-elections, Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Pervaiz Elahi warned... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Imran hopes to win by-polls despite fears of rigging JHANG: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that they are attempting to protect the... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
PTI mounts efforts to get defectors barred from contesting by-polls on PML-N tickets ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) approached the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Kashmir Martyrs’ Day: President says tactics of Indian forces will never succeed ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday said that the aggression and the cheap tactics of the Indian... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
91st Kashmir Martyrs’ Day: Pakistan expresses solidarity with Kashmiri people ISLAMABAD: The government and people of Pakistan on Wednesday solemnly observed the 91st Youm-e-Shuhada-e-Kashmir... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Shehbaz appoints UK-Pakistani entrepreneur as investment ambassador LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed British Pakistani enterpriser Zeeshaan Shah as... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Two tourists kidnapped from Ziarat ZIARAT: At least two tourists were kidnapped from Balochistan’s Ziarat district on Wednesday. Levies sources said... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan pitted against Maryam “20 by-elections in Punjab and election fever has gripped the entire country.” “Indeed The Khan is pitted... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Kashmiris observe Kashmir Martyrs Day MIRPUR (AJK): A large number of people paid glowing tributes to the martyrs of Jammu and Kashmir, including 22 sons... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Murad defends his govt’s performance during rains, takes past govts to task KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the city received a record rain of 342.4 mm between... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Sindh, Balochistan to receive higher than usual rains: Sherry ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Wednesday said the provinces of Sindh and... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
JI seeks probe into fire incident at Guddu power plant LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Sirajul Haq has demanded impartial inquiry into the fire incident at Guddu Power... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
PTI accuses govt of using LEAs for ‘political engineering’ LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday accused the Hamza Shehbaz-led Punjab government of using law... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
‘Severe rains expected in Karachi this week’ Showers likely in country’s upper parts by early next week LAHORE: Monsoon showers are likely to hit upper parts of the country by early next week as downpours are expected in... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Chief of NAB Lahore moves IHC over harassment charges ISLAMABAD: Director General (DG) National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore approached the Islamabad High Court... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Eid-ul-Azha: Thin attendance observed in offices after holidays ISLAMABAD: Thin attendance was observed in government and private offices of the federal capital, on the first... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Pak envoy briefs US senator on Afghanistan situation ISLAMABAD: Pakist-an’s Ambassador to US Masood Khan called on Senator Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
PM takes notice of NJHEP fault ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while taking notice of a technical fault in Neelum-Jhelum HydroElectric... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Bruised investors seek shelter in US healthcare stocks Shares of US healthcare companies are gaining favor as investors bank on their ability to weather rocky economic... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Is sovereign default inevitable? – II The first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, said the following on the occasion of abolition of... Updated 14 Jul, 2022 06:28am
SBP shocks but doesn’t surprise Even those shocked by the SBP’s (State Bank of Pakistan’s) uber-hawkish posturing at the last MPC (Monetary... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Letters ‘The Udaipur killing’ This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “The Udaipur killing” carried by the newspaper on Sunday. The... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Stocks European shares slide as US inflation hots up, euro falls below parity PARIS: European shares fell on Wednesday as higher than expected US inflation data raised bets about more aggressive... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Stocks Indian shares close lower BENGALURU: Indian shares gave up early gains to hit a one-week low on Wednesday as banks fell ahead of US inflation... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Stocks China stocks end higher on export data SHANGHAI: China stocks edged higher on Wednesday, snapping a three-session losing streak, after data showed exports... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Stocks FTSE 100 falls as UK’s surprise growth fails to ease recession fears LONDON: UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 fell on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected US inflation data slammed global... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Stocks Wall St slips as hot inflation data rattles investors NEW YORK: US stocks slipped on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected inflation data fanned fears that the Federal... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Stocks Most Gulf indexes drop ahead of US inflation data DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf slipped into negative territory on Wednesday, as traders awaited US inflation... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei gains as chip stocks, airlines boost TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rebounded on Wednesday, lifted by chip-related stocks and airlines, although... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
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 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 13, 2022). ========================... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (July 13, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (July 13, 2022).... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Rates PSX in green zone KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend on the first day after long Eid holidays due to healthy... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Energy Gasoil cash premiums drop to lowest since March NEW DELHI: Asia’s cash premiums for 10ppm gasoil dipped to lowest since March 16 on Wednesday amid muted trading ... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Energy Asia’s gasoline margin dips as inventories rise NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline markets weakened further on Tuesday after Middle Eastern and US stocks increased, ... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Energy US natgas futures up on output drop, forecasts for hotter weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures gained about 3% to nearly a three-week high on Tuesday on a drop in daily output ... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 189,937 tonnes of cargo comprising 123,004 tonnes of import cargo and 66,933... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 13, 2022)... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 13, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 13, 2022).... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (July 13, 2022). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (July 13, 2022).... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (July 13, 2022).... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
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 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (July 13, 2022).... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (July 13, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 14 Jul, 2022 05:00am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points