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India can’t do that! It’s not cricket!

EDITORIAL: Australian cricket team touring India had a taste of religious bigotry blighting India under its ...

Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am

World

India opens first stage of Delhi-Mumbai expressway

NEW DELHI: India on Sunday inaugurated the first stage of its longest expressway, a route linking New Delhi and...

Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am

BR Research

Indo-Pak war of attrition?

Quite out of nowhere, India and Pakistan have lately descended into a war of words that is reminiscent of the...

Published 19 Dec, 2022 09:00am

Opinion

India asked by sanctions-hit Russia for parts for key sectors

Moscow has sent India a list of more than 500 products for potential delivery including parts for cars, aircraft and...

Published 30 Nov, 2022 06:36am

Editorials

India under Modi

EDITORIAL: As the ploy to turn India into a Hindu rashtra gains momentum, a court in prime minister Narendra ...

Published 14 Sep, 2022 04:45am

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz thanks Narendra Modi for offering condolences

People of Pakistan will overcome the adverse effects of this natural calamity and rebuild their lives and communities, the premier says in his message

Published 31 Aug, 2022 09:47pm

Opinion

The plight of IIOJK

The abrogation of Article 370A by the BJP-led Indian government brought an unprecedented wave of human rights...

Published 05 Aug, 2022 06:27am

Editorials

Blatant discrimination

EDITORIAL: The Indian Supreme Court’s refusal to stop the government from bulldozing houses of Muslims who have...

Published 21 Jun, 2022 05:51am

Pakistan

IIOJK people urged to observe strike on Jan 1

ISLAMABAD: The Jammu and Kashmir National Front (JKNF) has urged the Kashmiri people to observe a complete strike on...

Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am

No jobs, passports for ‘anti-national’ social media posts in IIOJK

NEW DELHI: At least three Indian states are denying passports and government jobs to people because of their social...

Published 28 Aug, 2021 03:32am

FO condemns Modi's political stunt

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday came down hard on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his tweet regarding...

Published 15 Aug, 2021 04:21am

Indian troops martyr one more youth in IIOJK

OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Indian troops in their fresh act of state...

Published 08 Aug, 2021 02:52am

Pakistan welcomes reiteration of UN’s position on IIOJK dispute

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Saturday, welcomed the United Nations (UN)’s reiteration of its position on the Indian...

Published 08 Aug, 2021 02:51am

‘Youm-e-Istehsal’ today

LAHORE: The Pakistani nation is marking ‘Youm-e-Istehsal’ on Thursday (today) to express solidarity with the...

Published 05 Aug, 2021 03:44am

Pakistan

Sarwar urges opposition to give suggestions for electoral reforms

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan Saturday urged the opposition to submit their ...

Published 01 Aug, 2021 04:46am

Opinion

‘Bharatiya Jasoosi Party’

The PTI government must be commended for its decision to bring the recent ‘confession’ by India to the notice of...

Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am

FATF action plan: US lauds Pakistan’s progress

WASHINGTON: The United States has appreciated and recognised Pakistan’s continued efforts to remove obligations of...

Published 21 Jul, 2021 02:03am

Govt mulling approaching FATF against India

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Monday, said it would bring the recent 'confession' by India to the notice of Financial Action...

Published 20 Jul, 2021 03:34am

Editorials

Muslim women in India on ‘sale’?

EDITORIAL: The devilish Hindutva zealots are once again in action to cleanse India of its Muslim population, and ...

Published 18 Jul, 2021 04:14am

Modi’s meeting with Kashmiri leaders a ‘drama’: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, while denying any backdoor diplomacy with India, Friday, confirmed...

Published 26 Jun, 2021 03:24am

Human rights violations against Palestinians: Pakistan welcomes adoption of UN resolution

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Friday, welcomed the adoption of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)-led resolution by...

Published 29 May, 2021 03:59am

World

Mosque demolished in Uttar Pradesh, in defiance of court orders

A local administration in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, has defied an order from the state high court and subsequently bulldozed a mosque - which is seen as one of the most inflammatory actions against a Muslim place of worship since the demolition of the Babri Mosque in 1992.
The mosque was situated in the city of Ram Sanehi in Uttar Pradesh, and had stood for over six decades.

Updated 18 May, 2021 07:41pm

World

COVID crisis pushed 75 million Indians into poverty in 2020

The number of Indians living below the poverty line is expected to reach 134 million, which is more than double the 59 million projected prior to the recession
The poverty rate in India rose to 9.7 percent in 2020, a sharp increase from the January 2020 forecast of 4.3 percent

Updated 05 May, 2021 11:01am

Editorials

Indo-Pak relations: there are signs of a thaw

EDITORIAL: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Sunday Pakistan would be happy to engage in talks with ...

Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am

World

India reports more than 352,991 new COVID cases in 24 hours, setting a fresh global record

For the fifth straight day, India has set a new global record for a rise in daily coronavirus cases, in addition to cumulative deaths jumping to an all-time high figure over the past 24 hours.
With 352,991 additional cases in the past 24 hours, India's total infections have surpassed 17 million, behind only the United States.
There are growing concerns that strains of the virus being tested in India are potentially more contagious.

Updated 26 Apr, 2021 01:26pm

World

Freedom House demotes India from 'free' to 'partially free'

India has been downgraded from ‘Free’ to Partially Free’ in the annual report published by Freedom House, a Washington-based pro-democracy think tank and human rights watchdog.
Published this week, the latest report marks the 4th consecutive year of democratic backsliding under the Modi government, highlighting that the country appears to be inching closer to authoritarianism.

Updated 05 Mar, 2021 06:00pm

Opinion

President Alvi’s remarks

According to a Business Recorder news item “France summons Pakistan’s envoy over Alvi remarks” carried by the...

Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:58am

Editorials

Guided tour of IIOJK

EDITORIAL: Desperate to create the false impression of normalcy in the illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK)...

Published 20 Feb, 2021 04:52am

World

Indian government threatens Twitter with penalties, if it does not block accounts

In the aftermath of the online backlash against the Indian government's callous treatment of protestors, India has threatened to 'punish' Twitter if it does not comply with the government's request to restore a block on accounts connected to allegedly inflammatory tweets about farmers’ protests.
On Monday, Twitter blocked over 250 accounts, following a request by the Indian government, under the presupposition that the tweets could potentially 'incite' violence.

Updated 04 Feb, 2021 08:37pm

BR Research

Learning from anger next door

Flashback, 9th March 2007. Buoyed by strong economic growth and facing no political challengers, the Musharraf ...

Published 04 Feb, 2021 07:30am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Trust Mod. / Mar 22 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	1.55 ▲ 0.33 (27.05%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Mar 22 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	6.20 ▲ 0.55 (9.73%)
Premier Insurance / Mar 22 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	6.80 ▲ 0.55 (8.80%)
Hala Enterprise / Mar 22 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	6.90 ▲ 0.53 (8.32%)
Bal. Wheel / Mar 22 Baluchistan Wheels Limited(BWHL)	61.38 ▲ 4.28 (7.50%)
Khyber Tex. / Mar 22 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	276.84 ▲ 19.31 (7.50%)
Pak Tobacco / Mar 22 Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited(PAKT)	717.60 ▲ 50.05 (7.50%)
Shield Corp. / Mar 22 Shield Corporation Limited(SCL)	227.90 ▲ 15.90 (7.50%)
Sapphire Fibres / Mar 22 Sapphire Fibres Limited(SFL)	954.79 ▲ 66.61 (7.50%)
Towellers Ltd. / Mar 22 Towellers Limited(TOWL)	219.35 ▲ 15.30 (7.50%)

Stock	Price
Jubilee Spinning / Mar 22 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	2.92 ▼ -0.49 (-14.37%)
Saritow Spinning / Mar 22 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	4.18 ▼ -0.39 (-8.53%)
First Pak Mod. / Mar 22 First Pak Modaraba(PAKMI)	1.40 ▼ -0.12 (-7.89%)
Samba Bank / Mar 22 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	7 ▼ -0.60 (-7.89%)
Dawood Equities / Mar 22 Dawood Equities Limited(DEL)	3.81 ▼ -0.32 (-7.75%)
Engro Poly(Pref / Mar 22 Engro Poly(Pref)(EPCLPS)	11.98 ▼ -1.00 (-7.70%)
Siddiqsons Tin / Mar 22 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	6.30 ▼ -0.52 (-7.62%)
Balochistan Glass / Mar 22 Balochistan Glass Limited(BGL)	12.30 ▼ -1.00 (-7.52%)
S.S.Oil / Mar 22 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	99.30 ▼ -8.05 (-7.50%)
Pakistan Services / Mar 22 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1188 ▼ -95.90 (-7.47%)

Stock	Volume
Fauji Cement / Mar 22 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	17,466,000 ▼ -0.15
WorldCall Telecom / Mar 22 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	11,070,759 ▼ -0.01
Thatta Cement / Mar 22 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	9,211,500 ▼ -0.26
Fauji Foods Ltd / Mar 22 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	7,739,024 ▼ -0.07
Ghani Glo Hol / Mar 22 Ghani Global Holdings Limited(GGL)	5,924,540 ▼ -0.65
Telecard Limited / Mar 22 Telecard Limited(TELE)	5,534,500 ▼ -0.49
Cnergyico PK / Mar 22 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	4,848,036 ▼ -0.11
Unity Foods Ltd / Mar 22 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	4,691,640 ▼ -0.61
Pak Elektron / Mar 22 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	4,522,500 ▼ -0.47
Hascol Petrol / Mar 22 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	4,470,500 ▼ -0.28

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Mar 22	285.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Mar 22	283.20
USD to Japanese Yen / Mar 22	132.42
USD to Swiss Franc / Mar 22	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Mar 22	1.22
Euro to USD / Mar 22	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Mar 21	4.56

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Mar 21	4002.87
Nasdaq / Mar 21	11860.11
Dow Jones / Mar 21	32560.60
India Sensex / Mar 22	58214.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Mar 22	27466.61
Hang Seng / Mar 22	19591.43
FTSE 100 / Mar 22	7515.89
Germany DAX 30 / Mar 22	15179.43
France CAC40 / Mar 22	7097.16

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Mar 21	19235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Mar 21	177726
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Mar 22	69.01
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Mar 22	1940.41
Cotton US¢/pound / Mar 22	77.98

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