'Links' to offshore companies: Tarin, Moonis, others named in Pandora Papers The probe is said to be based on more than 11.9 million confidential files from 14 offshore services Updated 04 Oct, 2021 10:02am
PTI govt to launch its 'mega' socio-economic programme today ISLAMABAD: The much awaited government's flagship "Kamyab Pakistan Programme" is finally being launched by the Prime... Updated 04 Oct, 2021 09:35am
PSM: PC declines to identify interested parties ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission (PC) has refused to disclose the names of investors who have submitted Letters ... Updated 04 Oct, 2021 09:38am
Data-rigging claims: IMF board to grill investigators, Georgieva WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund's executive board will intensify its probe of Managing Director... Updated 04 Oct, 2021 09:39am
Tarin for allowing import of 50,000MT of sugar despite opposition ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin is said to have decided to allow import of 50,000 tons of sugar despite... Updated 04 Oct, 2021 09:46am
Taliban hold victory rally; five killed in blast KABUL: Taliban supporters and senior figures held their first mass rally near Kabul on Sunday, but the show of... Updated 04 Oct, 2021 09:49am
UAE official says time to manage rivalry with Iran and Turkey DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates is trying to manage long-running rivalries with Iran and Turkey through dialogue to... Published 04 Oct, 2021 06:22am
'Authentic' artefacts: 'Talajah Fort was built around 2,000 years ago' LAHORE: An archaeology team of the Punjab University has found 'authentic' artifacts that have suggested the ... Published 04 Oct, 2021 06:17am
PSP chief demands Sindh govt announce PFC Award Karachi: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Sunday said that 'indifferent' rulers in order to... Published 04 Oct, 2021 06:17am
Discontinuation of BS Geography, ADP perturbs Islamabad College students ISLAMABAD: The discontinuation of B.S Geography and Associate Degree Programs (ADP) of Islamabad Model Postgraduate... Published 04 Oct, 2021 06:17am
DC reviews process of auction for different vegetables, fruits FAISALABAD: Deputy Commissioner Ali Shahzad visited the fruit and vegetable market Sadar Jhang road and reviewed the... Published 04 Oct, 2021 06:17am
Session at University of Kabul: Students developed strong presentation, listening skills LAHORE: Book Clubs Across Borders (BCAB) is a pilot project being implemented by The Citizens Archive of Pakistan,... Published 04 Oct, 2021 06:17am
24,637 motorcyclists fined by ITP in three weeks ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) fined 24,637 motorcyclists during last TWO weeks over major violations on... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Pak-Saudi naval exercise 'Naseem al Bahr-XIII' begins KARACHI: The major joint Naval Exercise Naseem al Bahr-XIII between Pakistan Navy (PN) and Royal Saudi Naval Forces... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Landslide in Kohistan following rains: KKH blocked KOHISTAN: The Karakoram Highway (KKH) Sunday has been blocked at several places in Lower Kohistan due to heavy rains... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
President shares Brother Ali's song ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday shared a melodious item of renowned US rapper Brother Ali in which the... Updated 04 Oct, 2021 10:44am
Companies Panther Tyres holds its 38th AGM KARACHI: Panther Tyres Limited, the leading manufacturing company of tyres and tubes for earth mover/otr, tractor,... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Govt not in secret talks with banned TTP: Khattak NOWSHERA: Minister for Defence Pervez Khattak issued a clarification on Sunday saying no secret talks are being held... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
UAE CG meets PPCL MD, CEO KARACHI: In the context of communicating with Pakistani businessmen, companies and economic institutions, to enhance... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Industry Global energy 'crisis' to hurt economies: Mian Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum,... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Widespread rains likely in Balochistan QUETTA: Pakistan Meteorological Department Quetta Regional Center on Sunday forecast that widespread... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
There has been 50pc decline in militant attacks: PICSS ISLAMABAD: The security situation has relatively improved in Pakistan in September compared with August 2021 as... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
TTP issue: PPP for formation of a 'truth and reconciliation commission' ISLAMABAD: PPP Senator Rehman Malik said on Sunday that Pakistan's political situation would change after the ... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Measles rubella catch-up campaign in Faisalabad FAISALABAD: The measles rubella catch-up campaign will be started in the district from November 15 to 27, during... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Fake PSO of senior judges arrested: police LAHORE: The Wahdat Colony police claimed on Sunday to have arrested an imposter who was mounting pressure on... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
PM has raised money-laundering issue on int'l forums: Faisal ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Javed Khan has said that money laundering from poor countries to rich countries is a major... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Higher education: Punjab govt decides to complete 197 projects LAHORE: Punjab government will complete 197 projects of higher education across the province with the cost of Rs. 15... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
3 bank 'robbers' held in Peshawar, Rs7m recovered KARACHI: Three bandits, who had looted Rs205 million from a bank in Karachi on 10 August 2021, were captured in... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Middle East Disappointment in Qatar as no women candidates elected DOHA: Women voters voiced disappointment Sunday after none were elected in Qatar's first legislative polls with all... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Algeria escalates France dispute with flight ban PARIS: The diplomatic discord between Algeria and France deepened Sunday after Algiers banned French military planes... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Iran urges US to unfreeze $10bn to show 'intentions' TEHRAN: Iran's foreign minister has called on the United States to unlock $10 billion of Tehran's frozen assets to... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Merkel urges compromise at start of tough coalition talks BERLIN: Outgoing German chancellor Angela Merkel made an implicit call on politicians to overcome their differences... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Africa Tunisia TV host, MP held over comments on president TUNIS: Tunisian authorities on Sunday arrested a television journalist and an MP who appeared on his show for... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
No more immigration: PM says Britain is in period of adjustment MANCHESTER: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday he would not return to "uncontrolled immigration" to... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Merkel urges compromise at start of tough coalition talks BERLIN: Outgoing German chancellor Angela Merkel made an implicit call on politicians to overcome their differences... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Asia N Korea accuses UN of double standards over missile tests SEOUL: North Korea said on Sunday the United Nations Security Council applied double standards over military... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Messi suffers first PSG defeat in loss at Rennes PARIS: Lionel Messi suffered his first defeat as a Paris Saint-Germain player on Sunday as their perfect start to ... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Palace fight back to secure 2-2 home draw with Leicester LONDON: Crystal Palace fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 home draw with Leicester City in the Premier... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Norrie topples Rublev to reach San Diego ATP final LOS ANGELES: Britain's Cameron Norrie rallied to beat fifth-ranked top seed Andrey Rublev 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 Saturday and... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Kenya's Jepkosgei upsets Kosgei to win London Marathon LONDON: Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei won a thrilling women's London Marathon on Sunday in two hours, 17 minutes and ... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Bologna thump Lazio to ease pressure on Mihajlovic MILAN: Bologna gave coach Sinisa Mihajlovic room to breath on Sunday with a comfortable 3-0 Serie A win over Lazio... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
German Unity Day: Platinum Jubilee of Pakistan - Germany Relationship TEXT: Wouldn't we all wish to be able to celebrate two birthdays in a row? This year, we can: Now celebrating the... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
German Unity Day: METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited TEXT: Strengthening the local economy Metro Pakistan strengthens the documented economy and is an important... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
South Korea National Foundation Day: Message from Kim Haksung, Consul General of South Korea in Karachi TEXT: It is my pleasure to extend greetings to the Excellencies, friends & the people of Sindh, Pakistan as we... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
South Korea National Foundation Day: Kumho Tires TEXT: We wish Korea a very Happy National Foundation Day and join their celebrations on behalf of Lords Impex, Sole... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
South Korea National Foundation Day: Pakistan-South Korea economic relations Kalim Farooqui, Managing Director, Technology Links TEXT: "Korean Exim Bank plans to double Pakistan's financing to... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
South Korea National Foundation Day: Disruption through Technology TEXT: Oceanic Group's journey started in 1970 when Capt Khalil Ur Rahman Khan after coming on shore spending... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
South Korea National Foundation Day Asad Ur Rehman Khan, Group Managing Director, CERM Pakistan Technology Services As per our vision of giving the... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Rates PSX witnesses mixed trend: BRIndex100 drops 1.67 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed mixed trend during the outgoing week as the investors remained... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Rates Futures spread declines by 19bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 19bps to 6.70 percent on the last day of outgoing week. Trading activities... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Rates PKR crosses 172 mark in open market KARACHI: Last week, PKR saw fall of almost 0.85% in interbank and around 1% in open market thus crossing the 172... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Industry Sarhadi-led PAJCCI delegation meets DG Transit Trade PESHAWAR: A five-member delegation of Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) held a meeting with... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Food, other essential items handed over to Afghan authorities PESHAWAR: Eight trucks loaded with food items and other essentials have been handed over to authorities concerned ... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
First Rabi-ul-Awwal likely on 8th KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that there is 'good chance' of sighting the new moon... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Hunar-Rozgar Mela provides 1,000 job opportunities KARACHI: The donor-funded TVET Sector Support Programme implemented by National Vocational and Technical Training... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
PPP decides to hold rally in Karachi on 17th KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has announced to hold a power show in the port city on October 17. According ... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Wahab opens park in Nazimabad KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, and Sindh government Spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab inaugurated the newly... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
PPP senator Sherry steps up criticism of govt ISLAMABAD: Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Senate, Sherry Rehman has said that, "Risks to Pakistan... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Diamer Basha Dam: Wapda chairman reviews construction work LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Lt-Gen Muzammil Hussain (Retd) has said that... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Jam meets disgruntled MPAs with a view to foiling no-trust move QUETTA: Chief Minister of Balochistan Jam Kamal held late night meetings with disgruntled lawmakers of the ... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Parliament being 'pressurised' to pass un-Islamic laws: Fazl PESHAWAR: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said the incumbent government is taking... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Zaidi grieved over death of Umer Sharif ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Sunday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Commodities Prices of food items rise sharply PESHAWAR: A steep increase in prices of live chicken/meat, flour, sugar, eggs, vegetables, fruits, cooking oil/ghee... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Cotton rate soars on bullish trend in international market KARACHI: There has been a bullish trend in international cotton market. The spot rate increased by Rs900 per maund.... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Govt's inflation narrative Prime Minister Imran Khan acknowledged yet again on 30 September 2021 that inflation is an issue but laid the blame... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
A special UNGA session Come September, Come UNGA. The big gathering. Leaders speak. Diplomats meet. Global agenda is set. Challenges are... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Oil prices buoyed by soaring gas rates ahead of OPEC+ meet The sharp rise in wholesale gas prices is spilling over into the oil market, with looming demand for electricity... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Commitment to the poor EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Imran Khan and his cabinet repeatedly point to a rise in government expenditure for the... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
ERRA's crass negligence EDITORIAL: It is yet another instance of our officialdom's callous disregard for public needs desperately requiring... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Letters 'Looming clouds on the horizon' This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Looming clouds on the horizon" carried by the newspaper about a week ago.... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Industry Economic empowerment key to achieving women empowerment: YGLs LAHORE: The economic empowerment is the basic ingredient of women empowerment, it was stated by the Young Global... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Industry Kabir underscores need for formulating 'strategic economic foreign policy' LAHORE: Geo political changes and formation of new trade & economic alliances around the world have underlined... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Money & Banking UAE to start marketing first federal dollar bond this week DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates government is expected to begin marketing its first bond as a federation as soon as... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Stocks Merck Covid-19 pill success slams Moderna shares, shakes up healthcare sector NEW YORK: Positive clinical trial results for Merck & Co's experimental antiviral COVID-19 pill reverberated... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Stocks Most yields lower on fourth-quarter repositioning NEW YORK: Traders sent longer-term US Treasury yields lower on Friday as they repositioned for the year's fourth... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Money & Banking European bond yields snap 5-week rising streak LONDON: German government debt yields posted their biggest one-day decline in three weeks on Friday as wobbles on... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Bruised market eyes Treasury yields to gauge stocks' path NEW YORK: Investors are focusing on Treasury yields as a key factor in determining how stocks will fare the rest of... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Money & Banking JGBs gain TOKYO: Japanese government bond prices rose on Friday as concerns about supply disruptions and the fate of a US... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Companies Advent-owned Olaplex valued at over $16bn NEW YORK: Olaplex Holdings Inc's shares opened more than 19% above their offer price in a strong market debut on... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Money & Banking SoftBank-backed Oyo aims for up to $12bn valuation in India IPO BENGALURU: SoftBank-backed Indian hotel aggregator Oyo Hotels is seeking a valuation of $10 billion to $12 billion, ... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses fall; Abu Dhabi gains DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf closed lower on Sunday, with the Saudi index ending five sessions of gains,... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Money & Banking Nigeria delays launch of eNaira digital currency ABUJA: Nigeria has delayed the launch of its eNaira digital currency, initially planned for Friday, because of the... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Stocks Tehran bourse chief quits over crypto mining gear TEHRAN: Tehran's stock exchange will open the trading week on Saturday under new leadership after its head resigned... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Punjab's 'Governor Award' conferred on 30 personalities LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has conferred 'Governor Award' on 30 personalities including ... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Energy Chinese have role in execution of Matiari-Lahore HVDC project BEIJING: The engineers from National Power Construction Corporation (NPCC) have expressed appreciation to engineers... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
CS pays surprise visit to Social Welfare Complex LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal directed the departments concerned to start the reconstruction and... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Scientists, other experts urged to help boost agri output FAISALABAD: Despite being an agricultural country, imports of essential items have crossed Rs 10 billion while... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (September 27 to... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (October 3, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (October 4, 2021).... Published 04 Oct, 2021 05:56am
'Fraudulent' activities: Two companies of EPZ Karachi booked ISLAMABAD: The Collectorate of Customs Exports Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (PMBQ) has booked two companies of Export... Updated 04 Oct, 2021 12:06pm
First 'Egyptair' flight lands in Israel OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A plane branded with the logo of national Egyptian carrier Egyptair landed in Israel for the... Published 04 Oct, 2021 04:29am
Romanian billionaire, seven others die in plane crash SAN DONATO MILANESE, (Italy): A light aircraft piloted by Romanian billionaire Dan Petrescu crashed into an empty... Published 04 Oct, 2021 04:18am
Cyclone Shaheen approaches Oman; three killed, flights delayed DUBAI: Tropical Cyclone Shaheen hit land in Oman on Sunday having already killed least three people, its heavy rain... Published 04 Oct, 2021 03:59am
Pandora Papers expose offshore assets of heads of state, govt WASHINGTON: More than a dozen heads of state and government, including the King of Jordan and the Czech prime... Updated 04 Oct, 2021 09:40am
PM says govt to probe all those named in 'papers' ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that his government would investigate about all Pakistani... Updated 04 Oct, 2021 09:43am
Cabinet to direct Nepra to reconsider its KE decision ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet is to direct National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to reconsider its... Updated 04 Oct, 2021 09:48am
Customers of integrated Tier-1 retailers: FBR may announce first prize of Rs1,000,000 ISLAMABAD: To attract the general public to make purchases from only registered retailers, the Federal Board of... Updated 04 Oct, 2021 09:51am
Afghanistan on verge of socio-economic collapse: EU BRUSSELS: Afghanistan is facing a breakdown of its economic and social systems that risks turning into a ... Updated 04 Oct, 2021 09:52am
India 'matching' Chinese troop build-up on border: army chief NEW DELHI: India's army chief has said China is sending troops to their disputed border in "considerable numbers",... Updated 04 Oct, 2021 04:42am
