A roadside bomb killed a local religious leader and two other people in Dera Ismail Khan on Monday, officials said, in the latest attack since the army began an operation to clear militants from their stronghold. Faqir Jamshed, a victim of the bomb attack
A roadside bomb killed a local religious leader and two other people in Dera Ismail Khan on Monday, officials said, in the latest attack since the army began an operation to clear militants from their stronghold. Faqir Jamshed, a victim of the bomb attack
Two soldiers of the Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom in an ambush while seven Uzbek terrorists were killed during operation Zarb-e-Azb in North Waziristan Agency on Monday. According to ISPR, two soldiers Naib Subedar Mashkoor and Lance Naik Zaheer embrac
Two soldiers of the Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom in an ambush while seven Uzbek terrorists were killed during operation Zarb-e-Azb in North Waziristan Agency on Monday. According to ISPR, two soldiers Naib Subedar Mashkoor and Lance Naik Zaheer embrac
Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has termed the demand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan 'unconstitutional' as federal government has no authority to intervene in the matters that are in the jurisdiction of general election.
Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has termed the demand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan 'unconstitutional' as federal government has no authority to intervene in the matters that are in the jurisdiction of general election.
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 16,734.71. It touched an intraday high of 16,735.78 and an intraday low of 16,125.35 and closed at 16,253.77, which was -480.94 points or -2.87 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 162,572,900, which was 72.62
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 16,734.71. It touched an intraday high of 16,735.78 and an intraday low of 16,125.35 and closed at 16,253.77, which was -480.94 points or -2.87 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was 162,572,900, which was 72.62
Equities received a heavy battering weighed by political uncertainty which pulled the benchmark KSE-100 index down by 666 points, the biggest decline in nine months. The index settled at 29,647.83 points. Samar Iqbal, AVP at Topline Securities, said risin
Equities received a heavy battering weighed by political uncertainty which pulled the benchmark KSE-100 index down by 666 points, the biggest decline in nine months. The index settled at 29,647.83 points. Samar Iqbal, AVP at Topline Securities, said risin
Equities received a heavy battering weighed by political uncertainty which pulled the benchmark KSE-100 index down by 666 points, the biggest decline in nine months. The index settled at 29,647.83 points. Samar Iqbal, AVP at Topline Securities, said risin
India has dealt a potentially fatal blow to the World Trade Organization''s hopes of modernising the rules of global commerce and remaining the central forum for multilateral trade deals. In the short term, this is a setback for freer commerce. In the lon
India has dealt a potentially fatal blow to the World Trade Organization's hopes of modernising the rules of global commerce and remaining the central forum for multilateral trade deals. In the short term, this is a setback for freer commerce. In the long
India has dealt a potentially fatal blow to the World Trade Organization's hopes of modernising the rules of global commerce and remaining the central forum for multilateral trade deals. In the short term, this is a setback for freer commerce. In the long
After the approval of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Lieutenant-General Mohammad Alam Khattak (retired) has been appointed as new defence secretary, sources in Establishment Division said on Monday. Khattak replaces former defence secretary Lieutenant Gener
After the approval of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Lieutenant-General Mohammad Alam Khattak (retired) has been appointed as new defence secretary, sources in Establishment Division said on Monday. Khattak replaces former defence secretary Lieutenant Gener
Portugal narrowly averted a national disaster and a fresh eurozone crisis on Monday by launching a new bank as part of a rescue totalling nearly 5.0 billion euros for Banco Espirito Santo. Wielding new EU rules to shield taxpayers and governments from nea
Portugal narrowly averted a national disaster and a fresh eurozone crisis on Monday by launching a new bank as part of a rescue totalling nearly 5.0 billion euros for Banco Espirito Santo. Wielding new EU rules to shield taxpayers and governments from nea
Portugal narrowly averted a national disaster and a fresh eurozone crisis on Monday by launching a new bank as part of a rescue totalling nearly 5.0 billion euros for Banco Espirito Santo. Wielding new EU rules to shield taxpayers and governments from nea
Banking giant HSBC said on Monday that profits fell in the first half because one-off gains were not repeated and after a weaker showing at its investment arm. The Asia-focused lender meanwhile warned over the dangers of "risk aversion" by its bankers in
Banking giant HSBC said on Monday that profits fell in the first half because one-off gains were not repeated and after a weaker showing at its investment arm. The Asia-focused lender meanwhile warned over the dangers of "risk aversion" by its bankers in
Banking giant HSBC said on Monday that profits fell in the first half because one-off gains were not repeated and after a weaker showing at its investment arm. The Asia-focused lender meanwhile warned over the dangers of "risk aversion" by its bankers in
Banking giant HSBC said on Monday that profits fell in the first half because one-off gains were not repeated and after a weaker showing at its investment arm. The Asia-focused lender meanwhile warned over the dangers of "risk aversion" by its bankers in
Israel and the Palestinians have agreed a new 72-hour truce starting on Tuesday, Egypt said, after increasingly vocal world demands for a cease-fire in the bloody Gaza conflict. The apparent breakthrough came during talks in Cairo only days after a simila
Israel and the Palestinians have agreed a new 72-hour truce starting on Tuesday, Egypt said, after increasingly vocal world demands for a cease-fire in the bloody Gaza conflict. The apparent breakthrough came during talks in Cairo only days after a simila
The National Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution on relentless Israeli aggression on the Gazan Palestinians and called upon the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC) to convene an emergency session with a view to taking an effective ac
The National Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution on relentless Israeli aggression on the Gazan Palestinians and called upon the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC) to convene an emergency session with a view to taking an effective ac
The World Bank has reportedly decided to release technical assistance of $9 million (approximately Rs 900 million) to the Commerce Ministry with the objective of facilitating trade between Pakistan and India, well informed sources told Business Recorde
The World Bank has reportedly decided to release technical assistance of $9 million (approximately Rs 900 million) to the Commerce Ministry with the objective of facilitating trade between Pakistan and India, well informed sources told Business Recorde
The World Bank has reportedly decided to release technical assistance of $9 million (approximately Rs 900 million) to the Commerce Ministry with the objective of facilitating trade between Pakistan and India, well informed sources told Business Recorde
The World Bank has reportedly decided to release technical assistance of $9 million (approximately Rs 900 million) to the Commerce Ministry with the objective of facilitating trade between Pakistan and India, well informed sources told Business Recorde
Muttahida Qaumi Movement's (MQM) members of the National Assembly on Monday staged a protest walkout from the House against the Rangers' raid in the area of MQM leader Dr Farooq Sattar and arrest of two persons from there. Speaking on a point of order, MQ
Muttahida Qaumi Movement's (MQM) members of the National Assembly on Monday staged a protest walkout from the House against the Rangers' raid in the area of MQM leader Dr Farooq Sattar and arrest of two persons from there. Speaking on a point of order, MQ
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday chaired a meeting to review the progress on Pakistan-China Joint Commission''s energy projects, including early harvest projects. The meeting was attended by Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Minister for Water & Power, Ishaq Da
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday chaired a meeting to review the progress on Pakistan-China Joint Commission's energy projects, including early harvest projects. The meeting was attended by Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Minister for Water & Power, Ishaq Dar
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday chaired a meeting to review the progress on Pakistan-China Joint Commission's energy projects, including early harvest projects. The meeting was attended by Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Minister for Water & Power, Ishaq Dar
Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Indian oilseeds and soyaoil futures fell following losses in Malaysian palm oil prices and on good rainfall in soyabean growing areas in the last few days. Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Monday as fears of rising output amid slackening overseas demand
China's iron ore futures edged higher on Monday, supported by expectations firmer steel prices in the world's biggest consumer would aid demand for the raw material. Stocks of imported iron ore across China's ports fell for a second straight week last wee
Russian wheat export prices rose last week supported by strong demand from traders, who are exporting grains at a record pace, analysts said on Monday. Russia, one of the world's main wheat suppliers via the Black Sea, is set to harvest the largest wheat
The December vaida was lower while, the January delivery was unchanged on the forward cottonseeds oilcake market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The December contract closed at Rs 1501.00 and it opened with 20 paisa loss at Rs 1500.80,
Prices continued to fall on the cotton market on Monday amid modest trading, dealers said. The official spot rate fell by Rs 150 to Rs 5250, they added. In ready session, the prices of seed cotton in Sindh and Punjab rose by Rs 100 to Rs 2600-2700, they s
Spot cash basis bids for soyabeans were lower at US Midwest processors and elevators on Monday in as farmers remained reluctant to book crop sales, dealers said. Dealers said farmers have very little to no old-crop soyabeans left to sale, dealers said. Mo
Exports of semi-finished cocoa products from Ivory Coast were 305,612 tonnes from October to June of the 2013/14 season, up more than 5 percent compared with the same period last year, provisional port data showed on Friday. The cocoa season in the world'
Average tea prices in India, the world's second-biggest producer, extended losses at last week's auction on lower supplies of premier quality leaf. The CTC (crush-tear-curl) grade leaf was sold at 167.69 rupees per kg last week, down 3 percent from the pr
Modest trading activity was witnessed on the wholesale grain market on Monday where prices almost declined to fall in buying interest, dealers said. On the grams side, Guwar Sindh and Punjab low type was down by Rs 200 to Rs 5400 and the good variety was
On Monday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) value traded was PKR 1,561 million. Number of lots traded was 7,795 and PMEX Commodity Index closed at 3,023. Major business was contributed by crude oil amounting to PKR 893 million, followed by gold at PK
Kazakhstan's grain exports in the first month of the marketing year which began on July 1 fell to 378,700 from 561,200 tonnes a year earlier, Agriculture Ministry data showed on Monday. The exports included 178,900 tonnes of flour in grain equivalent vers
China's apparent steel demand in the first six months of 2014 rose 0.4 percent from a year earlier to 376 million tonnes, China Iron Ore and Steel Association (CISA) said on Friday, adding that a slowing economy was weighing on the sector. Steel demand in
The Asian gasoline crack hit an eight-month low of $4.44 a barrel on Monday, while the naphtha differential between second-half September and second-half October fell to a 5-1/2 month low of $6 a tonne as mounting supplies dragged the market down. The end
Spot basis bids for hard red winter wheat were steady in the US Plains on Monday, merchants said. Protein premiums for railcar wheat to and through Kansas City dropped 1-25 cents a bushel. The Kansas City September wheat contract traded at $6.44 early Mon
Coffee exports from Honduras rose 52 percent in July compared with the same month last year, the country's national coffee institute IHCAFE said on Friday, as exporters seek to lock in stronger returns amid speculation that prices may fall in the near-ter
Ivory Coast weather over the past week indicated mixed prospects for its main cocoa crop, with overcast weather and no rain potentially hurting development of plants in most regions, but good sunny conditions in others. In the world's top cocoa producer,