Warning over 'blind adoption' of AI and rights impact VIENNA: People need stronger protection from the effects of artificial intelligence, the EU's rights agency argued ... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Draft EU rules propose mammoth fines, bans for tech giants BRUSSELS: Draft EU rules to be unveiled Tuesday would see tech giants face huge fines or banned from the market for... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Asia South Korea bans sending leaflets into North SEOUL: South Korea on Monday banned sending anti-Pyongyang leaflets into the North, in a move rights activists... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Middle East Kuwait forms cabinet with new oil, finance ministers KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait formed Monday a cabinet that includes new oil and finance ministers, state media reported, amid... Updated 15 Dec, 2020 03:59am
Nurse gets first jab as US begins Covid-19 vaccinations NEW YORK: The United States kicked off a mass vaccination drive Monday hoping to turn the tide on the world's ... Updated 15 Dec, 2020 03:58am
US blacklists two Iranian over Levinson abduction WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday blacklisted two Iranian officials who it accused of involvement in the 2007... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
US takes Sudan off sponsors of terror blacklist KHARTOUM: The United States on Monday removed Sudan from its state sponsors of terrorism blacklist and declared a... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Solar eclipse plunges southern Chile, Argentina into darkness PUCON, (Chile): A solar eclipse that lasted around two minutes plunged southern Chile and Argentina into darkness on... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Reserved seats: KU announces schedule for submission of admission forms KARACHI: The University of Karachi has announced the schedule for submission of online admission forms for the... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Japan extends grant of $86,612 to Idara Al-Khair Welfare Society KARACHI: The Government of Japan extended a grant of $86,612 to Idara Al-Khair Welfare Society for "The Project for... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Portal to facilitate women entrepreneurs soon: Shehla Raza KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Women Development Syeda Shehla Raza has said that the women development department will... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Pilot licences: SC dismisses PIACL's report ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL)'s... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
PM asks govt spokesperson to counter PDM's narrative ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday asked the government spokesperson to effectively counter the Pakistan... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Online Civic Hackathon 2020 concludes ISLAMABAD: The online Civic Hackathon 2020, organised and presented by Telenor Pakistan, Code for Pakistan, and OPEN... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
IHC turns down Safdar's plea seeking foolproof security ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday turned down Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MNA Captain Safdar... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Indian diplomat summoned over ceasefire violations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday summoned a senior Indian diplomat to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to register a... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Fawad says opposition's agenda died after Lahore rally ISLAMABAD: Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhary on Monday said the opposition's agenda had died after... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
PDM has made progress: Murtaza Wahab KARACHI: Spokesperson for the Sindh government, Murtaza Wahab, has said that the statement of the common man has ... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Rashid challenges PDM to submit resignations immediately ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Monday challenged the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (December 14, 2020) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 15, 2020).... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Shortage of petroleum products: LHC asks government to make report public LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan on Monday directed the federal government to public the... Updated 15 Dec, 2020 03:56am
Letters Country needs more 'Sialkots' This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Emerging business independence" carried by the newspaper on Saturday.... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Extent of economic recovery Economy had plummeted during the peak period of the spread of COVID-19 from March 2020 to June 2020. Thereafter,... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
PDM's Lahore show The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) held its much-trumpeted rally in Lahore at the historic Minar-e-Pakistan on... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Once upon a time: Country's fabled storytellers fade away Mohammad Naseem's eyes shine while he shares the legend of a remote, alpine lake nestled among snow-capped Himalayan... Updated 15 Dec, 2020 03:50am
Members BOD of PPPA: Ministry proposes four names ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has proposed four members, including Akbar... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
WAPDA directed to complete CRBC feasibility within 9 months ISLAMABAD: The steering committee to oversee the CPEC projects related to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has directed... Updated 15 Dec, 2020 03:57am
PM briefed on regional maritime security ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday was briefed on regional maritime security and the measures taken by... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Cane Commissioner launches drive to countercheck 'sucrose level' LAHORE: The Cane Commissioner Punjab has launched a campaign to counter check the sucrose level (recovery rate) ... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Bilawal to visit Shehbaz at Kot Lakhpat jail today LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto would visit President Pakistan Muslim League-N Shahbaz... Updated 15 Dec, 2020 03:55am
Maryam vows to continue consultation process within party LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz said on Monday that the party is waging a... Updated 15 Dec, 2020 03:55am
Punjab records 329 fresh corona cases, 14 deaths LAHORE: Out of 11,536 cases reported during the last 24 hours, as many as 329 fresh cases and 14 fatalities were... Updated 15 Dec, 2020 03:54am
Buzdar inaugurates development work in journalists' colony LAHORE: Inaugurating the development work of journalist colony's F-block here at Harbanspura, Chief Minister Sardar... Updated 15 Dec, 2020 03:54am
Anti-polio campaign launched in 87 UCs of Lahore LAHORE: The Lahore district administration on Monday launched an anti-polio campaign in 87 sensitive union councils... Updated 15 Dec, 2020 03:53am
Two FIRs registered against PML-N workers LAHORE: The city police on the complaint of Punjab Horticulture Authority (PHA) registered a first information ... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Stocks Monday's midday trade: Wall Street's main indexes upbeat • Alibaba sinks on Chinese regulatory ire • Cruise ship, airline operators gain • Alexion Pharma among top... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Stocks Major Gulf markets surge • Abu Dhabi gains for seventh straight session DUBAI: Major Gulf markets ended higher on Monday, in line with... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Stocks European shares up MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares rose on Monday as a decision to extend trade talks between Britain and the European... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Stocks Japan shares move higher TOKYO: Japanese shares closed higher on Monday as progress on Covid-19 vaccine roll-outs globally lifted risk... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Stocks China stocks rise SHANGHAI: China stocks started the week on a firm note due to hopes of more policy support to shore up the world's... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Stocks British mid-caps advance LONDON: London's mid-cap stocks climbed on Monday on bets that a Brexit trade deal between Britain and the European... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Stocks Australian shares rise, NZ down SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares ticked higher on Monday, with banks leading the gains on hopes of a... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 345,334 tonnes of cargo comprising 203,303 tonnes of import cargo and 142,031... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
SU launches e-portal system, digitizes 60 affiliated colleges HYDERABAD: The Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) of Sindh University on Sunday has launched a complete... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Afghan peace process: Khalilzad, Scott hold talks with military leadership ISLAMABAD: As the Afghan sides in Doha announced a 20-day long break in the ongoing peace talks amid rising violence... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
HEC, British Council's conference on 'future of higher education' starts today ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan and the British Council, Pakistan will hold a three-day... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Government may appoint Asim CEO of IGNITE ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to appoint Asim Shahryar Husain as Chief Executive Officer of IGNITE... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Six more die of Covid-19, 1260 new cases emerge: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that six more patients died overnight from Covid-19... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
'HR should adapt with ever-changing nature of work' KARACHI: "The way we work has been irrevocably changed by the challenges we have been faced with in this difficult... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Frequent frost feared to hit seasonal vegetables, fruit KARACHI: The frequent frost is feared to hit the growth of seasonal vegetables, fruits and their seeding across the... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Laeeq assumes office of administrator Karachi KARACHI: Laeeq Ahmed on Monday took charge of his office as administrator Karachi, replacing Iftikhar Ali Shallwani... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
UNDP, Jazz sign funding accord ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan and Jazz have signed a funding agreement worth... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
IHC informed: Two Himalayan bears to be sent to overseas sanctuary ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was informed on Monday that two Himalayan brown bears would be sent to an... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Post-arrest bail of Khursheed Shah: SC grants time to respond to questions ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday granted time to the counsel of Opposition Leader of Pakistan Peoples Party... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Pakistan leads 165 states in developing quality of hiring standard ISLAMABAD: Pakistan led 165 countries in developing quality of hiring standard in a latest development. With a view... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Rates.Pakistan Economic Indicators Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Monday (December 14, 2020).... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (December 14, 2020).... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Fall against USD KARACHI: On Monday, PKR fell against USD in both interbank and open markets. It also fell against Euro, AED and SR ... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (December 14, 2020).... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
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 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (December 14, 2020).... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Compan Updated 15 Dec, 2020 03:54am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Rates.PSX Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
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 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (December 14, 2020) Updated 15 Dec, 2020 03:56am
Rates.SBP Bill buying rates per unit of currency KARACHI: Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank ... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Energy K-Electric earns LEED Gold Green Building certification KARACHI: At an inauguration ceremony held on World Energy Conservation Day, K-Electric (KE), in a power industry... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Rates.BR Index PSX jumps 796 points: BRIndex100 rallies KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Monday closed on a bullish note due to a positive sentiment in the market.... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Nepra raises Discos' tariff for Sept by Rs1.11 ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has increased Discos tariff by Rs 1.11 per unit... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Taxable supply of locally-produced coal: LHC quashes SRO, declares it illegal ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has declared SRO 549(I)/2006 of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) as ... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Electoral College votes, taking Biden closer to White House LANSING, Mich: US President-elect Joe Biden took another step closer to the White House as key states in the... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Explosion rocks Singapore-flagged tanker RIYADH: A blast rocked a Singapore-flagged oil tanker at the Saudi port of Jeddah Monday, the vessel's owner said,... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Massive outage hits Google services worldwide PARIS: A massive outage knocked Google services including Gmail and video sharing platform YouTube offline across... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Hamdani, Tufail to be appointed MDs of SSGC, SNGPL ISLAMABAD: The federal government is said to have decided to appoint Syed Ali Javaid Hamdani and Amer Tufail as... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold slips NEW YORK: Gold prices slid on Monday as the rollout of a Covid-19 vaccine in the United States drove optimism in... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Wheat sinks CHICAGO: US wheat futures dropped 2.7% on Monday, on track for their biggest daily sell-off in two weeks, with... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Commodities Gold eases in Europe LONDON: Gold edged lower on Monday as the rollout of a Covid-19 vaccine in the United States drove optimism in wider... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Commodities Gold prices dip in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold prices dipped in Asian trade on Monday as Covid-19 vaccine rollouts lifted riskier assets,... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Cotton & Textile Cotton rises as vaccine rollout lifts demand hopes NEW YORK: Cotton prices rose more than 1% to an 1-1/2-year high on Monday as the rollout of a Covid-19 vaccine... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Commodities Base metals climb LONDON: Base metals rose on Monday as investors pinned hopes for a global economic recovery on the rollout of... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Energy Oil prices steady after 6 weeks of gains, pressured by glut NEW YORK: Oil prices were little changed in choppy trade on Monday as persistent oversupply in the market largely... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Energy Australia to bring forward subsidy payment in push to keep refineries open SYDNEY/MELBOURNE: Australia will bring forward by six months a payment to support the country's three remaining oil... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Commodities Tokyo rubber futures soar on Shanghai rally TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures soared on Monday as strong Shanghai futures prompted fresh buying and a progress in... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil at over 8-year high KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended at a more than 8-year high on Monday, gaining for the third straight... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Grains EU, UK soft wheat exports narrow gap with last season PARIS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union and Britain in the 2020/21 season that started in July are ... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Grains Raw sugar falls as India export subsidy eyed LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE fell on Monday as investors liquidated their long positions, mindful of improved... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Commodities CBOT soyabean futures rebound on tight supplies CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures reversed prior session losses on Friday and closed higher on... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 8.478 ... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Grains Euronext wheat hits to two-week high PARIS: Euronext wheat hit a two-week high after a Reuters report that Russia is considering an export tax raised... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Commodities Chinese iron ore futures rise on supply worries BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Benchmark iron ore futures on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange soared nearly 10% on Friday to... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Energy US natural gas futures rise on colder forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up to a one-week high on Friday on forecasts for cooler weather and more... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
Commodities Indian gold buyers put off by higher prices BENGALURU/MUMBAI: Retail consumers in India slowed gold purchases this week put off by higher local prices, while ... Published 15 Dec, 2020 03:26am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion