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Covid pandemic

Governor Punjab felicitates CM on people-friendly budget

Sarwar said Punjab government had provided relief to the public including labourers, and salaried class by presenting a people-friendly budget.

Published 18 Jun, 2021 10:18pm

World

US announces $3.2bn plan to develop Covid antiviral treatments

WASHINGTON: The administration of US President Joe Biden announced plans on Thursday to spend $3.2 billion to...

Published 18 Jun, 2021 04:16am

Business & Finance

MPBC’s members elect office bearers, executive committee for 2021-23

KARACHI: Members of Malaysia-Pakistan Business Council (MPBC) have elected office bearers and executive committee of...

Published 18 Jun, 2021 04:16am

World

U.S. Treasury Department issues new sanctions guidance related to COVID-19

The Treasury issued three general licenses related to Syria, Venezuela and Iran, as well as six Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) containing guidance.

Published 18 Jun, 2021 01:37am

Markets

Dollar surges to 2-month high on Fed rate-hike projection

The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, was up 0.53pc at 91.892, its highest since mid April.

Published 18 Jun, 2021 01:21am

World

EU moves to pre-Covid normal as cases spike in Moscow

• France to end mandatory outdoor masks and Covid curfew BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday agreed to lift ...

Published 17 Jun, 2021 03:27am

Business & Finance

Online fund transfer services: SBP allows banks to charge customers

For transactions above aggregate limit of Rs25,000 per account in a month, banks may charge individual customers a transaction fee of no more than 0.1% of the transaction amount or Rs200, whichever is lower

Updated 17 Jun, 2021 12:22pm

Business & Finance

REAP’s ‘Virtual Rice Expo 2021’ gets overwhelming response

KARACHI: First ever Virtual Rice Expo 2021, organised by Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has got...

Published 17 Jun, 2021 03:27am

Business & Finance

Canada inflation rises to highest level in a decade

OTTAWA: Canadians paid 3.6 percent more for goods and services in May than a year earlier, marking the largest ...

Published 17 Jun, 2021 03:27am

Pakistan

Shanghai Electric begins major vaccination drive in Thar Block-1

KARACHI: Shanghai Electric, at the helm of a mega-project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, has started a...

Published 16 Jun, 2021 03:40am

Business & Finance

EU raises first 20bn euros on markets for Covid recovery fund

BRUSSELS: The EU on Tuesday said it had raised its first 20 billion euros ($24 billion) on the markets for its...

Published 16 Jun, 2021 03:39am

Pakistan

Governing body of ILO: Pakistan elected regular member

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan was elected, on Monday, as a regular member of the governing body of the International Labour...

Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am

CPEC economic growth: Rs10bn allocated for special initiatives

LAHORE: The Punjab government is committed to expanding economic cooperation with China under CPEC and allocated...

Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am

Markets

First-ever virtual Rice Expo 2021 tomorrow

KARACHI: First ever virtual Rice Expo 2021, organized by Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), to be held ...

Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am

Business & Finance

Punjab budget 2021-22: Foreign support of Rs51.099bn estimated

LAHORE: The Punjab budget 2021-22 has estimated the permanent debt (foreign) of Rs 51.099 billion. As per the ...

Published 15 Jun, 2021 03:30am

Business & Finance

Airline industry sees long-term rebound for sector

EHESS's Ivaldi believes flight shaming will have little long-term impact.

Published 13 Jun, 2021 10:36am

G7 adopts global infrastructure plan in riposte to China

CARBIS BAY, (United Kingdom): G7 leaders on Saturday adopted a rival plan to oppose China's Belt and Road Initiative...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

3G/4G licences: Rs45.44bn non-tax revenue estimated

ISLAMABAD: The government has estimated non-tax revenue of Rs45.436 billion from 3G/4G licenses in the budegt for...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Pakistan closes visa section in Kabul's embassy over Covid-19

ISLAMABAD: Due to the deteriorating situation of Covid-19 pandemic, the consular section of the Embassy of Pakistan...

Published 13 Jun, 2021 03:56am

Opinion

The G7 at Cornwall

The meetings of Group of Seven (G7) at Cornwall in the United Kingdom (UK) come at a very crucial time, primarily...

Published 12 Jun, 2021 05:04am

Business & Finance

Budget speech 2021-22

The full text of budget speech of Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin that he delivered in the National...

Published 12 Jun, 2021 05:04am

Markets

Dollar looks stronger as euro and sterling dip

Currency markets had been sluggish all week in anticipation of Thursday's release of U.S. consumer prices, which rose 5pc year-on-year in May.

Updated 12 Jun, 2021 12:42am

Pakistan

Punjab reports 39 more corona deaths

LAHORE: Despite cut in the number of fresh coronavirus cases, there is no let up in causalities due to Covid-19...