Sports Bayern teen out as Australia name four uncapped players for World Cup qualifiers MELBOURNE: Australia coach Tony Popovic named four uncapped players Friday in an extended 26-man squad for World Cup... Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:32pm
Business & Finance Expanding transit trade to Europe: NLC carries out first shipment from Karachi to Warsaw The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) successfully expanded its outreach to Europe, completing its first-ever... Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:30pm
Markets Asian markets extend rally after Fed cut HONG KONG: Asian equities extended gains Friday, tracking another Wall Street record after the Federal Reserve cut... Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:28pm
World South Korea holds missile drill after North Korea launches SEOUL: South Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea in a show of force after North Korea’s recent salvo of... Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:16pm
World Indian court orders liquidation of Jet Airways MUMBAI: India’s top court has ordered the liquidation of bankrupt airline Jet Airways, ending a five-year-long legal... Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:12pm
World Indonesia’s new leader heads to China as five-nation tour begins JAKARTA: Indonesia’s new president headed to China for a state visit on Friday, starting a five-nation tour that... Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:04pm
Business & Finance Qantas plane returns to Australia airport due to ‘engine failure’, sparks fire SYDNEY: A Qantas plane made an emergency landing Friday due to a “contained engine failure” soon after taking off... Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:00pm
Sports Marcus Harris thrusts himself into pole position in Australia ‘bat-off’ MELBOURNE: Marcus Harris hit a patient and timely 74 against India A on Friday to thrust himself into prime... Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:54am
Business & Finance Reko Diq Mining Company approaches PIBT for cargo handling Reko Diq Mining Company (Private) Limited has chosen Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited (PIBT) as the... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 12:17pm
World Toll from Russian attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia rises to eight: governor KYIV: The death toll from a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has doubled to eight, including an... Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:37am
Life & Style Luxury shoemaker Manolo Blahnik enters China market after 22-year legal tussle SHANGHAI: Manolo Blahnik, the high-end shoe brand with many celebrity fans and often worn in the TV hit “Sex and the... Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:28am
World Vladimir Putin praises Trump, says Russia is ready for dialogue SOCHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on winning the U.S. election, praised... Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:17am
Markets Bond rebound uncertain as Trump plans overshadow Fed rate cuts NEW YORK: Prospects of a near-term rebound in the $28-trillion US government bond market are faltering, as Donald... Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:09am
World Republicans widen Senate majority, on track to win House WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s Republicans were projected to pick up another US Senate seat on Thursday and appeared to... Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:02am
Markets Intra-day update: rupee strengthens against US dollar Currency hovers at 277-278 level against the US dollar in inter-bank market Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:58am
World Donald Trump picks Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff WEST PALM BEACH: President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Susie Wiles, one of his two campaign... Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:54am
Markets Palm oil follows Dalian rivals higher, set for third week of gains JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures were set on Friday for a third straight weekly gain, as prices rose further on... Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:47am
Markets Trump-sparked soyoil rally pushes soybeans towards weekly gain CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures eased on Friday after reaching their highest in nearly a month in the previous... Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:38am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars set for solid weekly gains after a wild ride to 3-month lows SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars are headed for solid weekly gains after a wild ride this week when... Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:37am
Markets Indian bond yields seen tracking US peers lower, Fed commentary aids MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to trend lower in opening deals on Friday, tracking a similar... Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:35am
Markets Indian shares set to open higher after Fed rate cut Indian stocks are poised to open higher on Friday, following the US Federal Reserve’s widely anticipated decision to... Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:34am
Markets Miners, gold stocks push Australian shares to over a 2-week high Australian shares climbed to over a two-week high on Friday, with mining and gold stocks leading gains as investors... Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:33am
Markets Japan’s Nikkei edges up; earnings, US House election results in focus TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rebounded on Friday, helped by a portion of big name stocks tracking Wall Street... Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:32am
Markets Pakistan’s remittance inflow at $3.05bn in October 2024, up 24% year-on-year Amount also 7% higher when compared with $2.86 billion in September 2024 Updated 08 Nov, 2024 12:30pm
Markets Gold extends gains on Fed rate cut, but heads for weekly fall Gold prices inched higher on Friday, extending gains spurred by the Federal Reserve’s widely anticipated... Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:30am
Sports Haris Rauf takes five as Australia out for 163 in 2nd Pakistan ODI ADELAIDE: Pace spearhead Haris Rauf took 5-29 to skittle Australia for 163 in the second game of their three-match... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 11:50am
Markets Dollar winds down after volatile week, China NPC in focus SINGAPORE: The dollar took a breather on Friday, on track to cap off a wild week with a slight gain as markets... Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:23am
Markets Oil prices fall as Hurricane Rafael expected to start weakening SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell slightly on Friday as the risk that a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico will affect US oil... Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:21am
BR Research Power tariffs: Quarterly adjustment tanks After the annual rebasing exercise carried out in July 2024, periodic tariff adjustments to the power tariffs were... Published 08 Nov, 2024 09:05am
BR Research EFF progress review: don’t let them off the hook! As the political government gears up to revert the economy back onto a growth path, the IMF mission is set to arrive... Published 08 Nov, 2024 09:00am
BR Research Pak Datacom Limited Pak Datacom Limited (PSX: PAKD) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1992 and was converted... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:55am
World During second Trump presidency: Press freedom must be staunchly defended: CPJ NEW YORK: Following the results of the 2024 US presidential election, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:27am
World India raids offices of sellers using Amazon, Flipkart platforms NEW DELHI: India’s financial crime agency has raided offices of some sellers operating Amazon and Walmart-owned... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:23am
World 2024 ‘virtually certain’ to be hottest year on record: EU monitor PARIS: This year is “virtually certain” to be the hottest in recorded history with warming above 1.5C, EU ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:18am
World World must better adapt to ‘climate calamity’: Guterres PARIS: The world is nowhere near ready for the “calamity” being caused by climate change and must urgently... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:16am
World Unilever, Procter & Gamble face risk from Trump’s threatened Mexico tariffs LONDON: Procter & Gamble and Unilever are among big packaged goods companies that would be exposed if US... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:13am
World UK sanctions Russia-backed Wagner group successor Africa Corps LONDON: The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:11am
Sports Sports Gala of SNGPL LAHORE: Annual Sports Gala of Sui Northern Gas formally begins at Punjab Stadium. The event was inaugurated by the... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:08am
Pakistan ‘Job Fair 2024 Exhibition’ held FAISALABAD: A Job Fair 2024 exhibition was organised at Government College of Technology Samanabad, Faisalabad under... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:06am
Pakistan Delay in fixing cane price: LHC seeks replies LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday sought replies from the Punjab Agriculture department and the cane... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:04am
Business & Finance Start-up summit to foster innovation, collaboration: SECP KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held a press briefing, at its Karachi and... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:57am
Business & Finance Rice exporter honoured at World Rice Conference 2024 MANILA: The Embassy of Pakistan in Manila is pleased to announce that Pakistani rice exporter Fuad Garib has been... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:54am
Business & Finance PQG, Sybrid Pvt form strategic partnership KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Group (PQG) has formed a strategic partnership with Sybrid Private Limited to enhance customer... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:51am
Business & Finance Call to revise Pakistan’s e-commerce policy urgently KARACHI: Dr Rajan Sudesh Ratna, Deputy Head of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:50am
Pakistan Azma raps KP govt for suspending of teachers LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that those who consider protest as their constitutional... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan LG by-election in Karachi to be held on 14th KARACHI: As many as 68 candidates will contest for 10 vacant seats for local government by-election in Karachi to be... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:44am
Business & Finance Future Summit concludes with focus on innovation, financial inclusion KARACHI: The 8th Edition of The Future Summit continued on day second featuring discussions on emerging issues such... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:41am
Life & Style Goethe-Institut’s Science Film Festival 2024 opens KARACHI: The Goethe-Institut has organized the Science Film Festival 2024 at the Dawood Foundation’s ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:35am
Pakistan Governor vows to address farmers’ issues LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, while addressing at a press conference regarding the problems of... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:32am
Business & Finance Govt, World Bank review implementation progress of DEEP worth $78m ISLAMABAD: The World Bank and government of Pakistan, on Thursday, reviewed the implementation progress of ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:31am
Pakistan Kurram District: HRCP for urgent action to resolve escalating crisis ISLAMABAD: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called on authorities to take urgent action to resolve... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:29am
Pakistan LESCO launches innovative initiative to protect trees LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has launched an innovative initiative to protect trees from... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:27am
Pakistan IHC directs AC to decide £190m case against IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, directed the Accountability Court to decide the 190 million... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:26am
Pakistan Jinnah Medical Complex being established with cost of Rs120bn ISLAMABAD: The Jinnah Medical Complex, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility designed to revolutionise healthcare... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:25am
Pakistan Merged districts of Bajaur, Kurram, Mohmand, NWA and Orakzai: KP Police, Japan, UNDP inaugurate model police stations ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, the Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:21am
Pakistan Minister, US CG discuss agricultural development LAHORE: Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, the Minister for Agriculture & Livestock Punjab, held a meeting with US... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:12am
Business & Finance NIC hosts Connect 2024, bringing Pakistan’s thriving startup ecosystem into spotlight ISLAMABAD: The National Incubation Center (NIC), on Thursday, showcased local innovation, bringing Pakistan’s... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:10am
Pakistan PAA conducts 2024 Full-scale emergency exercise at MIAP LAHORE: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) successfully conducted the 2024 Full-Scale Emergency Exercise at ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:07am
Pakistan Trade, investment and defence sectors: PM for further deepening cooperation with Turkiye ISLAMABAD: Expressing satisfaction at the growing bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye, Prime Minister... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:02am
Pakistan PTB signs 2 contracts with GCW Lahore and University of South Asia LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) here Thursday signed two separate contracts with the... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:59am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 07, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (November 08, 2024)... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan CJP concerned at backlog of cases in ATCs ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi expressed concern over the backlog in Anti-Terrorism ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan ML-1 Railway project: body seeks clarification on funding details ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives sought clarification on funding... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan Climate change: Experts underscore need for strengthening agri infrastructure ISLAMABAD: Scientists, academics and industry experts came together in a panel discussion on Thursday and spoke on... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan Pakistan suffers ‘$100bn loss’ due to climate change ISLAMABAD: Amid political and economic challenges, environmental conflicts have further exacerbated the situation ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan Public holiday on 9th ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a public holiday in Pakistan on Iqbal Day (November 9) to honour the... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan Delegation from World Bank visits Nadra ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the World Bank, led by Vyjayanti T Desai, Practice Manager for Digital Development in... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan Sharjeel defends Sindh govt’s performance, assails anti-govt propaganda campaign KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that a negative propaganda campaign was maliciously... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan Surge in cases of nasal & throat infections: Punjab Sports Gala postpones due to smog LAHORE: Significant surge has been witnessed of the patients suffering from nasal and throat infections. There is... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan SALU conducts pre-entry test-2025 HYDERABAD: The pre-entry test for admission into B.S Part-I and B.S Part-III of all institutes and departments for... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan Senate body passes bill seeking to transform NFA project into independent agency ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Thursday passed a bill seeking to transform the National Forensics Agency (NFA)... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan Speakers for adopting good agricultural practices LAHORE: Speakers at a seminar stressed the need for adopting good agricultural practices (GAP), adherence to Hazard... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan 1,000 super seeders allocated to farmers across key districts LAHORE: Sharing details on the distribution of new super seeder machines, the Punjab Senior Minister Maryam ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan AC reserves verdict on NAB’s plea to transfer Toshakhana case ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court, on Thursday, reserved its verdict on the National Accountability Bureau ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
World US military judge reinstates 9/11 mastermind plea deal WASHINGTON: A US military judge has reinstated plea agreements for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Print Notification issued: SC judges get hefty allowance hike ISLAMABAD: The federal government has significantly increased the superior judicial and house rent allowance for the... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:43am
Pakistan Four soldiers martyred, 5 militants killed ISLAMABAD: Four soldiers martyred and five militants were killed in a clash in the country’s northwest, the... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan Trespassing KP House: KP cabinet decides to register FIR against IG Islamabad in KP PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet has decided to file FIR (First Information Report) against the Inspector... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
World Chinese rover finds signs of ancient ocean on Mars PARIS: A Chinese rover has found new evidence to support the theory that Mars was once home to a vast ocean,... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
World US military ready to avoid politics, Austin tells troops WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told troops in a memo released on Thursday that the Pentagon was... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Editorials Trump tariffs and trade wars EDITORIAL: Donald Trump’s return to the White House could not have come at a worse time for the Eurozone, just ... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 08:32am
Editorials Tajir Dost Scheme has trouble making dost EDITORIAL: A Business Recorder exclusive report has revealed that the traders have completely prevailed in their... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Print PSMA seeks nod to export more sugar ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has sought government’s permission to export more sugar,... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:53am
Pakistan Attack on Chinese workers: Pakistan, China to develop joint security strategy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China agreed on Thursday to develop a joint security strategy, following an incident where... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Print ‘Economic resurgence’: govt spells out its achievements ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum Musadik Masood Malik on Thursday said Pakistan was heading towards the right... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:38am
Pakistan Pakistan wants to work with US on basis of ‘mutual respect’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expressed its desire on Thursday to establish a good and cordial relationship with the new US... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:44am
Business & Finance From FY17-23: Nepra questions KE’s Rs68bn write-off claims ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has raised over a dozen questions on KE’s... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:37am
Print IPP claims contracts being negotiated ‘forcibly’ ISLAMABAD: M/s Sapphire Electric Company Limited (SECL) has said that this is the fourth time sovereign power... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:42am
Print No gas for CPPs as per IMF terms: MoC moves PM for reversal of decision ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry has approached the Prime Minister for reversal of federal government’s decision to... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:47am
Print 15 sectors contribute 62.4pc of domestic sales tax revenue ISLAMABAD: A significant 62.4 percent of the domestic sales tax revenue was contributed by 15 sectors including... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:38am
Print Tax-to-GDP ratio drastically down in 2023-24 ISLAMABAD: The Tax-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio drastically decreased from 9.22 percent in 2021-22 to 8.77... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:41am
Print Tax collection decreases 21.5pc in 2023-24 ISLAMABAD: The income tax collection from efforts of the tax officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:36am
Print Tax exemptions in FY24 amounted to Rs3.8trn: FBR Report by FBR shows Income Tax expenditure was Rs 476.96 billion (6.66 percent of FBR’s collection, 12.30 percent of total expenditure and 0.57 percent of GDP) Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:58am
Business & Finance Various sectors: Irish team expresses interest in making €200m investment KARACHI: A nine-member investment delegation from the Republic of Ireland, led by Asim Sattar, CEO of X-World... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Business & Finance MSCI unveils results of Nov index review KARACHI: MSCI has announced results of index review for November 2024. In its latest index review, the MSCI ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan Japanese outgoing envoy ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with outgoing Japanese... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 07:59am
World Putin praises Trump, says he’s ready to talk to him SOCHI: President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on winning the U.S. presidential election,... Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:50am
World Malaysia says six UN peacekeepers injured in Lebanon blast KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said Friday that six of its peacekeepers serving under the United Nations were injured in an... Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:26am
World Fed cuts rates, notes labor market easing and solid economic growth Slashes benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to target range of 4.5% to 4.75% Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:20am
World Offering Putin Ukraine concessions ‘unacceptable’ for Europe: Zelensky KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said it would be “unacceptable” for Europe to offer the... Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:10am