District body briefed on public welfare initiatives FAISALABAD: District Coordination Committee meeting was held in DC Office under the chairmanship of District... Published 21 Nov, 2022 08:11am
Qatar greeted for hosting global football tournament ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday extended their best wishes ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 08:08am
Graduation ceremony held at KSBL KARACHI: The graduation ceremony of the MBA, Executive MBA and MS Business Analytics programs of the Karachi School... Published 21 Nov, 2022 08:07am
‘Loss and damage’ fund: Pakistan greets historic COP27 deal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan welcomes the establishment of a fund to address loss and damage caused by climate-induced... Published 21 Nov, 2022 08:05am
Strike to force closure of PIMS OPD ISLAMABAD; The out-patient departments (OPDs) of Pakistan Institute Medical Sciences (PIMS) will remain closed from... Published 21 Nov, 2022 08:03am
BISP provides scholarships to deserving children: Marri ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Program... Published 21 Nov, 2022 08:01am
Music festival Ukrainian singer sings Pakistani songs KARACHI: A Ukrainian singer, Kamaliya, created sensation during the three-day music festival organized by Arts... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:59am
Industry PBF for ending political uncertainty to spur economic activity LAHORE: Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) on Sunday expressed deep concern over the current economic and political... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:57am
Companies ‘Pakistan’s first energy booster fruit juice’ launched PESHAWAR: Iftekhar Ahmed & Company (IAC), one of Pakistan’s leading exporters of fresh fruits and value-added... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:56am
All eyes on Trump’s Twitter account after Musk reinstates him WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has seemingly rejected returning to Twitter, but as he embarks on a new presidential... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:54am
Timeline: tumult at Twitter since Musk takeover PARIS: Since buying Twitter last month, Elon Musk has made radical, chaotic changes at the social media company,... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:53am
Companies Liberty Steel reaches deal with Greensill creditors LONDON: Liberty Steel, a division of Indian-British steel giant GFG Alliance, announced Tuesday that it has reached ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:50am
Europe Web giants to submit user data as EU law comes into effect BRUSSELS: A new EU law imposing stricter online regulation comes into effect Wednesday and the biggest platforms ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:47am
Google pays $392m in landmark US privacy case WASHINGTON: Google on Monday agreed to pay $392 million to settle a landmark privacy case with 40 US states over... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:44am
Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to 11 years in prison for Theranos fraud SAN JOSÉ: Fallen US biotech star Elizabeth Holmes was sentenced Friday to just over 11 years in prison for... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:41am
Starbucks staff go on strike in US stores over labor talks NEW YORK: Starbucks workers in the United States went on strike at multiple unionized locations Thursday, a move... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:40am
Asia Malaysia’s Muhyiddin gains backing for PM bid after indecisive election KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s former premier Muhyiddin Yassin secured backing from two political blocs on Sunday as he... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:39am
Real Estate Saudi firm partners with Trump on Oman golf project RIYADH: A Saudi real estate firm has partnered with the Trump Organisation on a $4 billion golf and real estate... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:33am
South Asia Nepal votes in poll coloured by downturn and discontent KATHMANDU: Nepali voters cast their ballots for a new parliament Sunday in a contest dominated by public ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:31am
Companies Tesla recalls 321,000 vehicles in the US for tail light problem NEW YORK: Tesla has recalled more than 321,000 vehicles in the United States because of a tail light issue, in the... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:22am
Europe Ukraine, Russia trade blame over nuclear plant shelling MOSCOW: Kyiv and Moscow on Sunday traded accusations of shelling on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:20am
Europe New Italian government’s budget to boost spending to fight energy crisis ROME: Italy’s new right-wing government plans to announce some 30 billion euros in new spending on Monday in a... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:17am
Commodities Slight increase in prices of food items seen in KP PESHAWAR: A nominal increase was witnessed in prices of essential food commodities, including live chicken/ meat,... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:15am
Taxes Gap between the haves and the have-nots creates distortions: FCCI FAISALABAD: Dr. Khurram Tariq President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) has welcomed the court... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:13am
Football exports witness 62.22pc increase ISLAMABAD: Footballs exports during the first four months of fiscal year of 2022-23 increased by 62.22 percent as... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:11am
Arts Museum of London packs up for £250m move LONDON: King Charles I’s execution vest and 20,000 human remains are among the objects that need to be packed up ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:08am
Letters ‘Twists and turns’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed ‘Twists and turns’ carried by the newspaper on Nov 8. The writer,... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:49am
CPJ honours reporters who defy war and repression NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) paid tribute Thursday evening to inspirational journalists from... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:46am
Joy at ‘historic’ climate damages deal Vulnerable nations least responsible for planet-heating emissions have been battling for three decades for wealthy... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:40am
Surging TTP violence EDITORIAL: Calling off the “indefinite ceasefire” agreement, the so-called Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:35am
Winter of discontent has arrived EDITORIAL: Reportedly, the much-needed and important 9th review of the ongoing IMF (International Monetary Fund)... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:31am
An economic slide Ever since the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) came to power, the good governance myth of the top team of senior... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:27am
Economic framework yet to be finalized Setting the bar unrealistically high or looking at filling the glass up to more than capacity by any administration... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:23am
US building MidEast defence systems to deter ‘threats’: official MANAMA: The United States is reinforcing defence infrastructure in the Middle East, at a time of tension with Iran... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:19am
As Biden turns 80, Americans ask ‘What’s too old?’ WASHINGTON: Joe Biden turns 80 on Sunday, making him the first octogenarian president in US history. He is set to... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:13am
Europe Govt minister denies UK is seeking closer ties with EU LONDON: Britain’s health minister on Sunday denied a newspaper report that said his government was seeking closer... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:11am
USA Five dead, 18 injured in shooting at gay nightclub in Colorado COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.: Five people were killed and 18 injured in a shooting at a gay nightclub on Saturday night ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 06:09am
Middle East World Cup kicks off with Qatar ruler’s call to put aside divisions AL KHOR, (Qatar): Qatar’s ruler opened the World Cup on Sunday with a call for people of all races and ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
PM grieved over death of SPM’s mother ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed grief over demise of the mother of Secretary to PM Dr... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Pakistan, Unesco agree to jointly set up teacher training centre in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Unesco have agreed to work out for establishment of Pak-Unesco Joint Centre of Excellence in... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
ICE-2022 discusses shifts in education paradigm KARACHI: The first International Conference on Education (ICE-2022) was held at the Institute of Business Management... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
ICAPP elects Mushahid as co-chairman ISTANBUL: The International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP), Asia’s oldest and largest organization... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Five members gang of bike lifters arrested KARACHI: The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) Karachi Police on Sunday arrested ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Customs foils currency smuggling attempts PESHAWAR: On specific directions of the special advisor to PM, Tariq Pasha and Chairman/ Member Customs (ops), FBR... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Diwali, Guru Nanak’s 553rd birth anniversary celebrated in Lahore LAHORE: In order to express solidarity with the Hindu and Sikh communities, the Cosmopolitan Club of Lahore... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
$600m package requested: Pakistani-American group lobbying US lawmakers for flood aid WASHINGTON: American lawmakers are awaiting flood-hit Pakistan’s post-disaster needs assessment in order to ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
‘Green Alliance’ to cement Pak-US bonds: Ambassador Masood WASHINGTON: “The recent momentum in Pak-US relations has opened up vistas of opportunities in furthering Pak-US... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Accountants key to mitigating effects of climate change KARACHI: Flash floods recently inundated a third of our country. They cost not only many lives, but also financial... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
30 hurt as bus meets accident in Khairpur KHAIRPUR: More than 30 passengers were injured when a bus they were travelling in overturned near Shah Hussain ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
IK’s ‘long march’ call merely a slogan: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Information, Transport and Mass Transit Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has termed Imran Khan’s long... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
UK announces 7 projects for climate finance accelerator initiative ISLAMABAD: Chairman UK-Pakistan Joint Business Council Mian Kashif Ashfaq Sunday said the United Kingdom has... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Transgender activists seek rights and protection KARACHI: Hundreds of transgender activists and their supporters protested Sunday to campaign for equal rights and... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Agriculture sector facing threats due to climate change, says expert HYDERABAD: Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal, water expert and Dean of Faculty of Agricultural Engineering of Sindh Agriculture... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Mufti Rafi Usmani laid to rest at Darul Uloom Karachi KARACHI: The funeral prayers for renowned scholar Mufti Muhammad Rafi Usmani were offered at Jamia Darul Uloom in... Updated 21 Nov, 2022 10:38pm
HWA, SWD organise fun fair to mark Universal Children’s Day HYDERABAD: The district and provincial governments were urged by children to include peasants and rural workers’... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Imran Khan wants army chief of his choice to control opposition: PPP leader KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) leader Saeed Ghani has said that PTI chairman Imran Khan wants to control... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
MENA Dubai’s SmartCrowd is using tech to give Pakistanis ‘transparent’ way of investing in properties App, which is expanding into Pakistan, is aimed at locals and expats Founder says it could potentially even be linked to Roshan Digital Accounts Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
New Zealand succumb to Indian star Suryakumar’s ton in second T20 MOUNT MAUNGANUI, (New Zealand): Batting dynamo Suryakumar Yadav says his “special” century against New Zealand... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Reflective Vettel looks forward after emotion-charged F1 farewell ABU DHABI: Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel retired from Formula One in a reflective mood on Sunday after... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Saudi crown prince lands in Qatar for World Cup kickoff DOHA: Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince and a delegation of ministers arrived in neighbouring Qatar on Sunday... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Ecuador coast past hapless hosts Qatar in World Cup opener AL KHOR, (Qatar): Ecuador eased past World Cup debutants Qatar 2-0 on Sunday with two goals from veteran striker... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Shaheen in doubt for England series after appendix surgery ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s star pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, already in doubt for next month’s Test series ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Aibak Polo Cup 2022: MP Black, Remounts, Diamond Paints earn victorious LAHORE: Master Paints Black, Remounts and Diamond Paints recorded victories in the Coca-Cola Aibak Polo Cup 2022... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (November 20, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (November 21, 2022).... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Power projects: Huge receivables hurdle to new Chinese funding Issue of receivables and opening of revolving account for Chinese CPEC IPPs is still pending with their receivables now over Rs 300 billion Updated 21 Nov, 2022 10:06am
Money & Banking Collapsed FTX owes nearly $3.1bn to top 50 creditors NEW YORK: Cryptocurrency exchange FTX, which has filed for US bankruptcy court protection, said it owes its 50... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Rates PSX remains under pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the outgoing week ended on November 18, 2022 due to... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Rates Futures spread down 331bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 331bps to 20.85 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
There will be a ‘surprise’ for everyone on 26th: Imran Khan LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that he has no issue with whoever is appointed... Updated 21 Nov, 2022 09:49am
Rawalpindi: access to Islamabad on 26th may be disallowed ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Police said on Sunday that the entry from Rawalpindi to Islamabad can be closed on November... Updated 21 Nov, 2022 09:21am
IT, ST, FED: FBR plans ballot to select cases for audit ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to conduct computerised balloting for selecting the cases... Updated 21 Nov, 2022 12:29pm
Two fertilizer plants: Body formed to examine possibility of RLNG supply ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has constituted an inter-ministerial committee... Updated 21 Nov, 2022 09:35am
Determined IT refund: Scam involving tax officials unearthed ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman Dr Asif Mahmood Jah has unearthed a unique kind of scam involving tax officials, ... Updated 21 Nov, 2022 09:35am
GT Road section: ECC approves Rs115m TSG ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved technical supplementary grant (TSG)... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
KPT: land-grabbers planning ruthless land grab? KARACHI: The commercial activities of container terminals and yards on the land of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) are said... Updated 21 Nov, 2022 09:46am
Rates PKR declines on rising political noise, falling forex reserves KARACHI: The rupee lost value, albeit marginally, in all five sessions during the previous week to close at 223.17... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
UNGA panel adopts four Pakistan-piloted resolutions UNITED NATIONS: The UN General Assembly’s Third Committee has adopted four resolutions submitted by Pakistan, on... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
World Children Day: Alvi wants govt, NGOs to focus on flood-hit children’s needs ISLAMABAD: As the international community observed World Children Day on Sunday, President Dr Arif Alvi called upon... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Umar assails exploitation of the poor by elite ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Asad Umar has said that during his interaction with... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
This week is crucial for govt: Rashid RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rashid on Sunday said that the government is stuck in a ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
‘World Peace Conference’ to be organised in March, says Ashrafi ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
JI vows to resolve issues of working women in Karachi KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has said that working women need much more ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
KP minister reacts sharply to Dar’s statement about state of economy PESHAWAR: Finance Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Taimur Saleem Jhagra has reacted sharply to a video statement of... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
KMUP to set up campuses in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Khyber Medical University, Peshawar (KMUP) will establish medical college campuses in Afghanistan to help... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Commodities Dry fruit rates surge as winter begins MULTAN: With the advent of the winter season, the demand for dry fruits has increased in the city with a remarkable... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Energy KPRA gets solar energy system PESHAWAR: The USAID-funded Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Mobilization (KPRM) Activity handed over 30-kilowatts solar... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Spot rate rises as business volume improves KARACHI: There were fluctuations in the rate of cotton; however, overall an improvement in business volume was... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Stocks S&P 500 ends higher, led by defensive shares NEW YORK: Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index ended higher on Friday in a choppy trading session, as gains ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: With Black Friday ahead, investors look to US consumer stocks NEW YORK: As the most important shopping period of the year approaches, some investors are betting shares of... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Stocks Yields rise, FOMC minutes in focus NEW YORK: US Treasury yields rose on Friday on expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue hiking rates ... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 jumps more than 1pc to end week higher LONDON: Europe’s STOXX 600 index closed higher on Friday in a broad-based rally led by retailers and automakers,... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Stocks Gulf bourses slide on Fed rate hike prospects DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf fell on Sunday with fears about sharp US interest rate hikes and the prospect... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (November 14 to... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
COP27 summit cuts deal to fund climate damages Delivers a major breakthrough on a fund for climate 'loss and damage' Updated 21 Nov, 2022 09:51am
Planning minister rejects ‘default risk’ rumours ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal categorically dismissed ... Updated 21 Nov, 2022 10:39pm
Bilawal lauds ‘G-77 members and China’ for trust, support ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said Pakistani team under the leadership of Prime Minister... Updated 21 Nov, 2022 09:49am
PM hails historic deal ISLAMABAD: While welcoming the establishment of damage and loss fund to compensate the losses of poor countries... Updated 21 Nov, 2022 09:20am
Industry Export demand: Dar to meet owners of sugar mills ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar will hold a meeting with sugar mill owners today (Monday) to mull over the... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Industry US consulate, local partners observe Global Entrepreneurship Week KARACHI: The US Consulate Karachi in collaboration with local partners celebrated Global Entrepreneur-ship Week... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am
Companies OMEGA hosts event to mark launch of ‘Her Time’ expo in Bankok KARACHI: To officially launch the spectacular “Her Time” exhibition in Bangkok, OMEGA has hosted a glamorous... Published 21 Nov, 2022 05:59am