Money & Banking Competition for new currency notes: SBP unveils winners, selected designs The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday announced the winners of its competition for the designs of the new... Updated 06 Sep, 2024 12:08am
Google to produce 0.5 million Chromebooks in Pakistan by 2026 Global tech giant Google on Thursday launched an initiative to produce half a million Chromebooks in Pakistan,... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 11:45pm
US indicts Russian intelligence officials over cyberattacks targeting Ukraine WASHINGTON: The U.S. on Thursday charged five Russian intelligence officials and a Russian civilian with conspiring... Published 05 Sep, 2024 11:13pm
Companies Siddiqsons Tin Plate starts process to shut plant amid sales decline, labour strikes Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited (STPL) said on Thursday that it has initiated the formal process to shut down its plant... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 10:33pm
Commodities Ongoing global oil price decline to benefit Pakistan: brokerage house The ongoing decline in global oil price “benefits Pakistan” and will help its trade balance and inflation figures,... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 10:32pm
Middle East Oil power UAE completes Arab world’s first nuclear plant DUBAI: The oil-rich United Arab Emirates on Thursday announced the completion of the Arab world’s first nuclear... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 10:31pm
Forex SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $33mn, now stand at $9.44bn Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stand at $14.74 billion Updated 05 Sep, 2024 10:30pm
Exchange Rupee gains marginally against US dollar Currency settles at 278.68 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 05 Sep, 2024 10:29pm
Stocks KSE-100 closes flat after range-bound trading The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed flat on Thursday after witnessing range-bound... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 10:21pm
Interest Rates Analysts expect SBP to continue easing in next week’s monetary policy announcement Most experts Business Recorder reached out to see decline between 100 to 200 bps Updated 05 Sep, 2024 08:29pm
SHC annuls KU decision to cancel Justice Jahangiri’s law degree The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday annulled Karachi University’s (KU) decision to cancel the law degree of... Published 05 Sep, 2024 08:00pm
Russia created secret trade channel with India: FT report Russia created a covert trade channel with India to secure critical electronics important for its war efforts in... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:59pm
‘Goodbye, parliament’: Mengal refuses to withdraw resignation Says political parties should apologise to the people of Baluchistan for their mistakes Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:28pm
Stocks Most Gulf markets edge higher ahead of US data Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday a day after a global sell-off as investors remained cautious... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:36pm
Money & Banking US bank profits jump 11% in second quarter of 2024 as expenses shrink WASHINGTON: The U.S. banking industry recorded profits of $71.5 billion in the second quarter of 2024, up 11.4% on... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:24pm
USA US private payrolls post smallest increase in 3-1/2 years in August WASHINGTON: U.S. private employers hired the fewest number of workers in 3-1/2-years in August and data for the... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:29pm
MENA Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 40,878 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that at least 40,878 people have been killed in the... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:02pm
Stocks US stocks mixed after weak private sector hiring data NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were mixed early Thursday following disappointing private sector US hiring data ahead... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:00pm
Army neither against nor in support of any political party: DG ISPR Inter-Services Public Relations Director General (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said on Thursday... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 06:29pm
Travel Rome considering limiting tourist access to Trevi Fountain ROME: Rome is considering limiting access to the Trevi Fountain, one of its busiest monuments, ahead of an expected... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:03pm
Europe Toll in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Poltava rises to 55 KYIV: The death toll from a Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s city of Poltava rose to 55 with over 300 wounded,... Published 05 Sep, 2024 05:53pm
South Asia Bangladesh ex-PM should ‘keep quiet’ until trial: Yunus DHAKA: Bangladesh’s ousted premier Sheikh Hasina should “keep quiet” while exiled in India until she is brought home... Published 05 Sep, 2024 05:49pm
Stocks Stocks diverge as US data keeps traders wary LONDON: Stock markets struggled for direction and the dollar fell Thursday on the eve of key US jobs data that could... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 05:45pm
PCB announces officials for Champions One Day Cup The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced the officials for the Champions One-Day Cup starting on... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 05:32pm
Europe Vladimir Putin says Ukraine’s Kursk incursion has failed to slow Donbas advance VLADIVOSTOK: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Ukraine’s Kursk incursion was aimed at slowing... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 05:27pm
Europe Putin says Ukraine ending gas deal hurts Europe more than Russia MOSCOW: Ukraine’s decision to end an agreement allowing Russia to pump gas via its territory will hurt Europe more... Published 05 Sep, 2024 05:26pm
McCullum ready to be ‘judged on results’ as England’s white-ball coach LONDON: Test coach Brendon McCullum says he is ready to be judged on results when he takes charge of England’s... Published 05 Sep, 2024 05:23pm
Commodities Asia rice: India rates slide to 3-month low on weak export demand, Thai rates rise India’s rice export prices hit a three-month low this week due to weak exports demand, while Thai prices rose for a... Published 05 Sep, 2024 05:23pm
Energy Oil rises on US crude stocks fall and possible delay to OPEC+ hike LONDON: Oil firmed on Thursday, edging up from multi-month lows on a possible delay to output increases by OPEC+... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 05:08pm
Stocks Gold price per tola jumps Rs2,000, hits Rs262,100 in Pakistan After back-to-back falls, gold prices in Pakistan rose on Thursday in line with an increase in the international... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 05:06pm
Money & Banking Zindigi’s US dollar-based freelancer account looks to set new standard for Pakistan Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, has contributed majorly towards the ecosystem of freelancers in Pakistan by introducing... Published 05 Sep, 2024 05:03pm
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end lower as utilities, communication services drag CSE All-Share index settled 0.33% lower at 10,801.18 Published 05 Sep, 2024 04:59pm
Commodities Copper firms on China’s new power initiatives in Africa Copper prices firmed up on Thursday after China announced major investments in building power networks in Africa,... Published 05 Sep, 2024 04:57pm
Commodities Palm ends higher on muted production expectations JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed losses on Thursday amid lower trading volumes and worries over poor... Published 05 Sep, 2024 04:54pm
MENA Burj Azizi: Dubai set to see ‘world’s second-tallest tower’ Luxury building is slated for completion in 2028 Published 05 Sep, 2024 04:39pm
Ugandan athlete Cheptegei dies after fire attack by boyfriend NAIROBI: Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in Kenya on Thursday, four days after being set on fire by her... Published 05 Sep, 2024 04:13pm
England captain Jos Buttler to miss Australia T20 series with injury England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will miss this month’s three-match Twenty20 series against Australia due to a... Published 05 Sep, 2024 03:30pm
Stocks Gulf shares up in early trade; US job data in focus Most stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trading on Thursday amid higher oil prices, while investors also... Published 05 Sep, 2024 03:15pm
Stocks China stocks edge up on policy easing hopes HONG KONG: China stocks edged up while Hong Kong markets recouped most losses by Thursday’s close, as the Chinese... Published 05 Sep, 2024 03:12pm
Europe German police kill suspect in exchange of fire near Israeli consulate in Munich MUNICH: German police shot dead a man in an exchange of fire near the Israeli consulate and a Nazi history museum in... Published 05 Sep, 2024 03:09pm
Fixed tax: Traders ready to pay Rs5,000 per month Sources say traders' demand seems to be unrealistic and impractical to reduce the amount from Rs60,000 per month to Rs5,000 per month, but the FBR will find some way to resolve the issue Updated 05 Sep, 2024 02:11pm
Europe Vladimir Putin says Russia ready for talks with Ukraine MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks with Ukraine, after having previously... Published 05 Sep, 2024 02:05pm
Movies & Music Toronto film festival showcases an industry transformed by streaming TORONTO: The film industry, including actors, must embrace and adapt to changes that have resulted from the blurring... Published 05 Sep, 2024 02:02pm
Australia’s Head puts Scots to sword in powerplay record Australia opener Travis Head set a powerplay record with the bat as he blasted a 25-ball 80 in a Twenty20... Published 05 Sep, 2024 01:23pm
Yulia Putintseva apologises after backlash for interaction with ball girl at US Open Yulia Putintseva has apologised after receiving criticism on social media for an interaction with a ball girl at the... Published 05 Sep, 2024 01:18pm
Asia China’s Xi boosts Africa financing by $51 billion, promises a million jobs BEIJING: President Xi Jinping pledged on Thursday to step up China’s support across the debt-distressed African... Published 05 Sep, 2024 01:10pm
Volvo Cars scales back margin and revenue ambitions Swedish automaker Volvo Cars slashed its margin and revenue ambitions for a second time in a year on Thursday, a day... Published 05 Sep, 2024 01:08pm
Asia UN’s Guterres says ‘injustices’ against Africa must be corrected BEIJING: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told African leaders Thursday that “injustices” against... Published 05 Sep, 2024 12:59pm
Middle East Hamas says Netanyahu trying to ‘thwart’ Gaza truce GAZA STRIP: Hamas on Thursday accused Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to “thwart” a Gaza truce deal, after the Israeli... Published 05 Sep, 2024 12:57pm
USA Kamala Harris gears up for debate as Trump talks economy PITTSBURGH: Vice President Kamala Harris travels to the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania on Thursday,... Published 05 Sep, 2024 12:45pm
South Asia Indians demand justice in candlelight march for murdered doctor KOLKATA: Vast crowds of Indians bearing candles marched through the streets of Kolkata early Thursday, demanding... Published 05 Sep, 2024 12:42pm
Asia South Korea records highest average summer temperature on record SEOUL: South Korea recorded its highest average summertime temperature since such records began half a century ago,... Published 05 Sep, 2024 12:38pm
Europe Like Brazil, the European Union also has an X problem BRUSSELS: Elon Musk’s woes are hardly limited to Brazil as he now risks possible EU sanctions in the coming months... Published 05 Sep, 2024 12:34pm
Asia Japan to resume trial removal of Fukushima debris TOKYO: The operator of Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant said Thursday it aims to carry out a trial... Published 05 Sep, 2024 12:32pm
Injury that ‘sucks’ helps propel Pegula into US Open semi-final NEW YORK: Jessica Pegula credited her victory over world number one Iga Swiatek at the US Open on Wednesday which... Published 05 Sep, 2024 12:18pm
Jannik Sinner defeats Medvedev to reach first US Open semi-final NEW YORK: World number one Jannik Sinner reached his first US Open semi-final on Wednesday with a four-set victory... Published 05 Sep, 2024 12:11pm
Commodities Palm oil opens low tracking Dalian, strong ringgit JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses to a fourth straight session on Thursday, tracking rival oils... Published 05 Sep, 2024 11:49am
BYD’s global expansion push runs into stiff Japan test YOKOHAMA: BYD is rolling out electric-vehicle charging stations and ramping up marketing and customer incentives in... Published 05 Sep, 2024 11:16am
Europe Russia says it will target US media in response to move against RT Moscow will target US media in response to the United States actions against Russian state broadcaster RT, Russian... Published 05 Sep, 2024 11:15am
USA Canadian PM Trudeau weakened after main ally unexpectedly pulls support OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suffered an unexpected blow on Wednesday when the small party helping... Published 05 Sep, 2024 11:12am
Commodities Wheat, corn and soy take breather after short-covering rally CANBERRA: Chicago wheat, corn and soybean futures eased on Thursday, but still hovered near multi-week highs after a... Published 05 Sep, 2024 10:37am
Bullion Rate Gold struggles for momentum as investors focus on US jobs data Gold prices were little changed on Thursday as investors stayed away from making big bets ahead of US payrolls data... Published 05 Sep, 2024 10:34am
Mutual Funds Indian bond yields may track US peers lower MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to open marginally lower on Thursday, as US Treasury yields... Published 05 Sep, 2024 10:30am
Forex Indian rupee to draw support from bets of large Fed rate cut, determined central bank MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to on Thursday take support from rising expectations the Federal Reserve will... Published 05 Sep, 2024 10:28am
Stocks Banks, miners lift Australia shares; energy stocks tank Australian shares recovered on Thursday led by banks and miners, after a sharp decline in the previous session as... Published 05 Sep, 2024 10:25am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei edges lower on stronger yen, chip losses TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday, weighed down by a stronger yen and losses in... Published 05 Sep, 2024 10:24am
Stocks Asian shares try to stabilise after global sell-off; focus on US data SINGAPORE: Asian share markets tried to regain their footing on Thursday after a steep sell-off, while a rally in... Published 05 Sep, 2024 10:20am
Forex Australian dollar supported as RBA sticks to hawkish stance SYDNEY: The Australian dollar held steady on Thursday after the country’s central bank stuck to its hawkish guidance... Published 05 Sep, 2024 10:18am
US warned Nippon its US Steel bid poses a national security risk, sources say WASHINGTON: The Biden administration told Nippon Steel in a letter on Saturday its $14.9 billion acquisition of US... Published 05 Sep, 2024 10:09am
Govt rightsizing: 33 SOEs to be closed in first phase Cabinet directs to finalize the implementation plan for the rightsizing of the federal government (Phase-1) within two weeks’ time Updated 05 Sep, 2024 10:03am
USA Georgia high school student, 14, kills 4 and wounds 9 in campus shooting ATLANTA: A 14-year-old boy killed two fellow students and two teachers and wounded nine others in a shooting at a... Published 05 Sep, 2024 10:01am
Forex Dollar wobbles on rising bets of outsized Fed rate cut SINGAPORE: The dollar dipped on Thursday as traders ramped up bets for a supersized rate cut from the Federal... Published 05 Sep, 2024 09:55am
Imran Khan warns against ‘destroying only identity SC’ ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Wednesday, warned that... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 09:38am
Co-financing: List of 12 potential projects shared with EIB ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan shared a list of 12 potential projects for co-financing with European... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 09:25am
No reports of IMF objections to power relief package of Punjab govt: minister LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Wednesday that there are no reports of IMF objections to... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 09:20am
3 Oct cargoes to be cancelled: Leading OMCs’ Sept cargo deferred ISLAMABAD: Leading importing Oil Marketing Companies’ September cargo has been deferred and three cargoes in October... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 09:07am
China seeks RMB pilot project at Gwadar Free Zone ISLAMABAD: China has asked Pakistan to establish RMB internationalization pilot project in Gwadar Free Zone to... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 08:55am
PIA sell-off likely by next month KARACHI: The privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is expected to be completed by the first... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 08:54am
9,130 big retailers integrated in POS system ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has integrated 9,130 big retailers into Point of Sales (POS) system up... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 08:53am
Improvement in indicators highlighted ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with a delegation of... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 08:52am
ECP holds Islamabad LG poll schedule ‘in abeyance’ ISLAMABAD: What implies, yet again, the postponement of the long-delayed local government polls in the federal... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 08:51am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from September 4, 2024 Published 05 Sep, 2024 08:50am
Maryam launches two projects in Lahore LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday launched the Controlled Access Corridor Closed Road... Published 05 Sep, 2024 08:14am
Meeting reviews polio campaign readiness LAHORE: Head of the polio programme in Punjab and Emergency Operations Centre Coordinator Khizer Afzaal has warned ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 08:12am
NTISB says Konfety Group targets Android users with ‘Evil Twin’ malicious Play Store apps ISLAMABAD: The National Telecommunication & Information Security Board (NTISB) has warned that Konfety Group... Published 05 Sep, 2024 08:10am
Law, order situation in Karachi has improved: AIG KARACHI: The law and order situation in Karachi has shown marked improvement, with a significant reduction in the... Published 05 Sep, 2024 08:08am
Dar meets UK’s foreign secretary ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar on Wednesday met the Secretary of State... Published 05 Sep, 2024 08:08am
Petroleum sales hit by monsoon and smuggling Petroleum consumption in the country remains sluggish. The nation’s petroleum product sales stood at 1.22 million... Published 05 Sep, 2024 08:07am
NAB arrests 2 persons for alleged involvement in fraud scam LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lahore has successfully arrested two high-profile accused persons... Published 05 Sep, 2024 08:07am
PTI leaders sent to judicial custody LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday remanded for ten days secretary PTI-Lahore Awais Younas in a ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 08:06am
Nomination for Hilal-i-Imtiaz: Speaker NA greets Jimmy Engineer ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Jimmy Engineer,... Published 05 Sep, 2024 08:05am
PM lauds excavator driver Mohibullah for saving lives ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday lauded the spirit of excavator driver Mohibullah from... Published 05 Sep, 2024 08:04am
Petroleum prices: Big revenue gap looms The petroleum product prices have continued on a downward trend, with motor gasoline retail price now 8 percent... Published 05 Sep, 2024 08:03am
Mari Petroleum Company Limited Mari Petroleum Company Limited (PSX: MARI) is the second largest producer of natural gas. It is integrated oil and... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:50am
PFA imposes EPO on juice unit over violations LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has imposed an emergency prohibition order (EPO) on a beverages unit... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:57am
Minister says govt responsible for safety of every woman at workplace ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that it is... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:56am
AGP accuses MD PPL of giving undue favour in appointment case ISLAMABAD: The auditor general of Pakistan (AGP) accused managing director (MD) Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) of... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:57am
Further physical remand of Orya denied LAHORE: A city magistrate on Wednesday denied further physical remand of anchorperson Orya Maqbool to the Federal... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:56am
Zia Ul Mustafa appointed to Global Advisory Board of ICMP USA KARACHI: Zia Ul Mustafa, a seasoned management professional with over 25 years of experience, has been appointed to... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:54am
Tom Suozzi appointed head of Pakistan Caucus in US Congress WASHINGTON: Congressman Tom Suozzi has been appointed as the head of the Pakistan Caucus in the US Congress,... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:48am
Digitalisation of internship management system inaugurated at UVAS LAHORE: The Secretary Livestock & Dairy Development Department (L&DDD) on Wednesday inaugurated the... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:46am
Energy Chevron celebrates opening of 200th oil change facility in Pakistan KARACHI: Chevron Pakistan Lubricants (Private) Limited (“Chevron Pakistan”) announced the opening of the 200th... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:45am
Energy Elimination of power theft from IESCO region is target: Chairman ISLAMABAD: Dr. Tahir Masood, chairman Board of Directors IESCO has stated that elimination of power theft is the... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:41am
Companies Emirates lands its inaugural flight in Antananarivo, Madagascar KARACHI: In a historic move, the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, has landed its inaugural flight... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:40am
Faisalabad to be declared waste free soon: DC FAISALABAD: Solid waste management system is being entrusted to the specialized firms while work to lay new sewer... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:36am
Quality municipal services in tehsils: ‘Dream One’ project to be completed in 2028: Minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that the 225-million-dollars 'Dream One' project ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:35am
Groundwater's critical role in wheat, cotton irrigation highlighted HYDERABAD: Irrigation and soil experts have said that for the past three decades, the accurate assessment of water... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:32am
Industry HCSTSI President welcomes simplification of visa policy by Indonesia HYDERABAD: Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani, President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry, while... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 07:29am
ICAP accredits Pak-Qatar Group as approved training organization KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Group (PQG) has been accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) as ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:27am
Industry Japanese delegation visits LCCI for increasing trade LAHORE: The Japanese business delegates see a huge potential in the bilateral trade between Japan and Pakistan which... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:26am
Identity of deceased persons vulnerable to identity thefts: Global survey ISLAMABAD: A global survey of digital world revealed a new threat that the online presence of individuals, who have... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 07:25am
JI marks World Hijab Day KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami on Wednesday marked the International Hijab Day in the city, asking the government to ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:22am
Former skipper Sarfaraz named mentor for Dolphins LAHORE: Two-time ICC Event winner Sarfaraz Ahmed was confirmed as mentor for the Dolphins side, which will be based... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:20am
Industry ‘Banks’ signboards do not fall under definition of advertisements’ LAHORE: Signboards installed by the banks do not come within the definition of advertisement and billboard, ... Updated 05 Sep, 2024 07:17am
Companies Shan Foods launches ‘Growing Flavour’ initiative in Sindh KARACHI: Shan Foods has launched its “Growing Flavour” initiative within the Kunri Tehsil in Sindh, Pakistan to... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:16am
Taxes Taxing absentee landlords could generate Rs79.61bn: experts ISLAMABAD: A research study has revealed that the government of Pakistan can generate at least Rs79.61 billion... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:12am
Govt raises Rs835bn in T-bill auction KARACHI: In the T-bill auction on Wednesday, participation of Rs 1,618 billion was seen with government raising Rs... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:07am
EAD inks loan agreement with Exim Bank of South Korea ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan said that Pakistan would obtain $20.635 billion loan... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:05am
‘Country now buried under mountain of debt’ KARACHI: The Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, the President of Pakistan... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:03am
Resilience and resolve of the oppressed will ultimately lead to their liberation Decades-long tyranny, suffocation, oppression, illegal settlements, land seizures, home demolitions, frequent... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Struggle for steel continues Steel is the basic building block of development. It was due to the influential import lobbies that Pakistan lagged... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
The wait-and-wait novelty So, another week has passed and there’s still no update about the fate of the IMF bailout programme – except ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
SC order on pension benefits EDITORIAL: Finally, it has taken an order from the apex court itself to set the record straight about pension... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Who is the SHO in the Pakistan Cricket Board? “The cricket team…” “Well, The Brown Pope diagnosed a hernia and the patient required an open-heart surgery... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (September 04, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (September 05, 2024)... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
‘Number of Pak students growing in Italian varsities’ KARACHI: The Italian Consulate in Karachi has since long promoted University cooperation between Italy and Pakistan,... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Deadly strike hits Ukraine’s Lviv as Moscow advances in east LVIV: A Russian strike on west Ukraine’s Lviv, hundreds of kilometers from the front, killed seven people on... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Harris, Trump return to trail as debate looms WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump return to the US campaign trail on Wednesday with new polls showing the... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
PAFLA delegation meets PTA chairman ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) visited PTA Headquarters to discuss and... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Balochistan: TTAP calls for APC to address security challenge ISLAMABAD: Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP) – the grand alliance of six opposition parties – on... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Fazl urges Parliament to hold dialogue with ‘people of Balochistan and KPK’ ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman urged the Parliament to hold dialogue with... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
ANP leader Zahid Khan announces retirement from politics PESHAWAR: Another stalwart of Awami National Party (ANP), former Senator Zahid Khan also announced retirement from... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Reko Diq project: Talks with Saudi govt enter final stage: minister ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik has claimed on Wednesday that Pakistan’s negotiations with investors... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Senate body concerned at inordinate delay in NARC lease extension by CDA ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research on Wednesday expressed concern over... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Rabi-ul-Awwal moon not sighted ISLAMABAD: Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman, Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad on Wednesday announced... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
NTDC arranges workshop on ICT/ERP modernization LAHORE: To provide a comprehensive understanding of ICT (Information and Communications Technology) modernization ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Olympian Arshad Nadeem partner with realme ISLAMABAD: Arshad Nadeem picks realme as his first-ever smartphone brand partnership - a record setting partnership... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Parvez Elahi appears before special court of anti-corruption LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi on Wednesday appeared before a special court of... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Punjab govt tells LHC: PTI-Gujrat chief released under MPO LAHORE: The Punjab government on Wednesday told the Lahore High Court that President PTI-Gujrat Saleem Sarwar Jaura... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
SHRC, SSDO host provincial stakeholders’ working group meeting KARACHI: The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) in collaboration with the Sustainable Social Development... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Skills360 holds convocation ceremony KARACHI: The Skills360, a private edtech platform, held its inaugural convocation ceremony here, where over 100... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
USA 4 killed in US school shooting WINDER, (United States): At least four people died and nine were wounded in a high school shooting in the US state ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (September 04, 2024). ====================================... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (September 04, 2024). =======================================... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 04, 2024).... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (September 04, 2024). ==========================... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Stocks Nikkei falls as US slowdown fears resurface TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell more than 4% on Wednesday, as chip-related stocks followed AI darling... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Stocks China, HK shares end lower HONG KONG /SHANGHAI: China stocks closed at seven-month lows on Wednesday, while Hong Kong shares dropped more than... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Stocks Technology stocks lead European shares lower PARIS: Europe’s main share indices fell to a two-week low on Wednesday, with technology stocks leading declines as... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Stocks Wall Street subdued after soft job openings report NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes swung between marginal gains and losses on Wednesday following a soft job... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 159,197 tonnes of cargo comprising 106,825 tonnes of import cargo and 52,372... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Letters The challenge of power theft The recent directive by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for a nationwide crackdown on electricity theft is a... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
SSGC disconnects 3,276 illegal gas connections KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC), in its efforts to curtail the UFG (Unaccounted for Gas) has... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
SSGC to host National Defence and Air Force Days Cycle Race on Sunday KARACHI: Under the aegis of Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF), Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) will be organizing... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
UHS approves nursing admission, examination schedules LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has accorded approval to the admission schedule for the upcoming... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
WWF praises Balochistan for designating Churna Island as second MPA KARACHI: WWF-Pakistan on Wednesday commended the Balochistan government for designating Churna Island as ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Mengal rejects govt’s request to withdraw resignation ISLAMABAD: Balochistan National Party-Mengal(BNP-M) chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal on Wednesday rejected the... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
PTI for fact-finding mission to probe Balochistan situation ISLAMABAD: As the political landscape of Balochistan is witnessing turbulence in the wake of August 26 terror ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Weapons, liquor case: Gandapur’s non-bailable arrest warrants issued ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday rejected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s plea... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Contempt case: ECP mulling allowing IK virtual appearance ISLAMABAD: Yet again, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), for the second time in less than two months, is... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
NAB reference: Evidence sans IK’s lawyers carries no weight: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has said the evidence recorded by the trial court in the absence of Imran... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Rates PSX maintains firm footing KARACHI: Despite foreign selling, the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed a positive trend with ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 04, 2024)... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (September 04, 2024).... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (September 04, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Energy Brent crude falls on demand fears HOUSTON: Brent crude oil prices fell by $1 a barrel to $72.75 on Wednesday because of pessimism about demand in the... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Mills show little interest in fresh buying LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (September 04, 2024)... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil lower JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses to a third straight session on Wednesday, tracking a drop in... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell for the third consecutive day on Wednesday to post their lowest closing in... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 33.833 billion... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Dalian iron ore easier on softer China data SINGAPORE: Prices of Dalian iron ore futures extended declines on Wednesday to touch their lowest in over two weeks,... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Copper prices firm LONDON: Copper prices steadied on Wednesday after touching a three-week low, but the modest gains were capped by... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Gold hits two-week low BENGALURU: Gold prices slipped to their lowest level in nearly two weeks on Wednesday, extending declines to a ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Energy US natgas prices climb on lower output, warmer forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% to a two-week high on Wednesday on a decline in output and... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Brazil’s soybean area set to expand at slowest pace in 18 years, SAO PAULO: The area planted with soybeans in Brazil will grow in 2024/25 at its slowest pace in almost two decades,... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Commodities 1,000 farming experts will be sent to China for training ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that under the... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Energy OGDCL joins UN Global Compact to promote SDGs ISLAMABAD: Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading oil and gas exploration company,... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Gold prices fall sharply KARACHI: The local gold prices on Wednesday lost a sizeable value, mirroring a decline in the global bullion value,... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
KCCI chief urges SBP to reduce interest rate ‘substantially’ KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group Zubair Motiwala and President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Money & Banking Asian currencies largely range-bound BENGALURU: South Korean and Taiwan’s equity markets led the declines in Asia on Wednesday, as an overnight rout in... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Money & Banking Dollar slips as US job openings fall NEW YORK: The dollar eased against most major currencies after US job openings data for July pointed to a softening... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Jam to take steps to enhance export of meat, poultry, seafood ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Wednesday held separate meetings with the Council for... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Taxes Tax collection from wholesale, retail sector big challenge: Mir LAHORE: Chief Coordinator Tajir Dost Scheme Naeem Mir has stated that collecting tax from whole sale and retail... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Taxes Maryam decides to introduce ‘KPI system’ in Board of Revenue LAHORE: “The performance of Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners, Tehsildars and Naib... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Still awaiting IMF board’s approval EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in a televised speech on Tuesday claimed yet again that the 7... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Industry Railways signs accord for laying optical fiber cables LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways (PR) entered into strategic agreements with two companies, one Chinese and one... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Recovery of taxes: AGP unearths Rs737.868bn irregularities ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has unearthed financial and procedural irregularities to the tune ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Depositing balance sale consideration: ‘Courts not legally empowered to extend time’ ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court declared that the courts are not legally empowered to extend the time for depositing ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am