Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Wednesday held a meeting with traders and representatives of the business community at the FBR late Tuesday. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Revenue, Haroon Akhtar, Chairman FBR and other FBR officials were also present o
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Wednesday held a meeting with traders and representatives of the business community at the FBR late Tuesday. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Revenue, Haroon Akhtar, Chairman FBR and other FBR officials were also present o
The Opec oil cartel sees only a gradual improvement in the global crude market, with prices recovering to above $70 per barrel after four years, according to a report released Wednesday. With the global benchmark oil price touching an 11-year low of $36.0
The Opec oil cartel sees only a gradual improvement in the global crude market, with prices recovering to above $70 per barrel after four years, according to a report released Wednesday. With the global benchmark oil price touching an 11-year low of $36.0
The Opec oil cartel sees only a gradual improvement in the global crude market, with prices recovering to above $70 per barrel after four years, according to a report released Wednesday. With the global benchmark oil price touching an 11-year low of $36.0
Saudi King Salman on Wednesday said he has ordered economic reforms to diversify sources of income and reduce high dependence on oil following a sharp drop in crude prices. "Our vision for economic reform is to increase the efficiency of public spending,
Saudi King Salman on Wednesday said he has ordered economic reforms to diversify sources of income and reduce high dependence on oil following a sharp drop in crude prices. "Our vision for economic reform is to increase the efficiency of public spending,
Saudi King Salman on Wednesday said he has ordered economic reforms to diversify sources of income and reduce high dependence on oil following a sharp drop in crude prices. "Our vision for economic reform is to increase the efficiency of public spending,
Certain companies, required to electronically file their income tax returns on or before December 31, are facing serious problems in filing their returns for Tax Year 2015 due to wrong calculation formula of taxes under ''IRIS'' system of the Federal Boar
Certain companies, required to electronically file their income tax returns on or before December 31, are facing serious problems in filing their returns for Tax Year 2015 due to wrong calculation formula of taxes under 'IRIS' system of the Federal Board
Certain companies, required to electronically file their income tax returns on or before December 31, are facing serious problems in filing their returns for Tax Year 2015 due to wrong calculation formula of taxes under 'IRIS' system of the Federal Board
Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch on Wednesday submitted his resignation to Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai. Governor Achakzai while accepting his resignation lauded the services of Dr Malik Baloch towards development of the province and es
Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch on Wednesday submitted his resignation to Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai. Governor Achakzai while accepting his resignation lauded the services of Dr Malik Baloch towards development of the province and es
Russia is exchanging information with the Taliban and sees shared interest with the insurgents when it comes to counteracting the spread of the Islamic State group, a senior Russian diplomat said Wednesday. "Taliban interests objectively coincide with our
Russia is exchanging information with the Taliban and sees shared interest with the insurgents when it comes to counteracting the spread of the Islamic State group, a senior Russian diplomat said Wednesday. "Taliban interests objectively coincide with our
The Foreign Office told a parliamentary panel on Wednesday that Pakistan recognises Bashar al-Assad-led Syrian government as legitimate and it is against any regime change in the country on foreign influence. The principled stance of Pakistan recognising
The Foreign Office told a parliamentary panel on Wednesday that Pakistan recognises Bashar al-Assad-led Syrian government as legitimate and it is against any regime change in the country on foreign influence. The principled stance of Pakistan recognising
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Wednesday said that foreign secretary-level talks between Pakistan and India has been proposed in middle of January 2016 to set the schedule for an upcoming dialogue between the two countries at
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz Wednesday said that foreign secretary-level talks between Pakistan and India has been proposed in middle of January 2016 to set the schedule for an upcoming dialogue between the two countries at
The offices of Business Recorder will remain closed today, Thursday (December 24) on account of EID MILAD-UN- NABI (PBUH). Arrangements have, however, been made to bring out the newspaper and Internet edition tomorrow, Friday (December 25) as usual
The offices of Business Recorder will remain closed today, Thursday (December 24) on account of EID MILAD-UN- NABI (PBUH). Arrangements have, however, been made to bring out the newspaper and Internet edition tomorrow, Friday (December 25) as usual
According to unofficial and unconfirmed results of by-elections for National Assembly constituency, NA-154 Lodhran, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Jahangir Khan Tareen defeated his opponent Siddique Khan Baloch of ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N
According to unofficial and unconfirmed results of by-elections for National Assembly constituency, NA-154 Lodhran, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Jahangir Khan Tareen defeated his opponent Siddique Khan Baloch of ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) is being celebrated throughout the country on Thursday (today) with religious fervour. The day will dawn with 31-gun salute in Islamabad and 21-gun salute in Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Peshawar and national flag will be hoisted
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) is being celebrated throughout the country on Thursday (today) with religious fervour. The day will dawn with 31-gun salute in Islamabad and 21-gun salute in Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Peshawar and national flag will be hoisted
Vietnamese rice prices eased this week on thin buying demand but remained higher than prices in Thailand, keeping the market at a standstill, traders said on Wednesday. "Buyers are away for holidays and they have requested deliveries to avoid this period,
Oil rose more than 3 percent on Wednesday in thin, pre-holiday trading, buoyed by a surprise drop in US crude inventories, but prices stayed near multi-year lows as global supplies remained abundant and OPEC lowered the demand outlook for its exports.
Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (December 23, 2015).
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (December 23, 2015).
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
European wheat futures eased on Monday to trade close to a three-month low as a fall in Chicago and a stronger euro maintained a bearish mood in a well-supplied wheat market. Volumes were thin as cash markets in Europe were at a virtual standstill ahead o
The Karachi Port handled 82,179 tonnes of cargo comprising 56,050 tonnes of import cargo and 26,129 tonnes of export cargo including 4,795 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Wednesday. The total import cargo of 56
On Tuesday, at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX), value traded was PKR 3,675 million as compared to PKR 3,245 million reported on Monday, a 13 percent increase. The number of lots traded was 20.12 million. PMEX Commodity Index closed at 2,535. Major bus
Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures closed lower on Monday, pressured by ample global supplies and weak demand for US exports which are at their lowest levels in more than 40 years, traders said. CBOT March traded higher early in the session, but failed
Iron ore futures in China climbed 4 percent on Monday, backed by stronger steel prices as output cuts slashed inventory of some steel products in the world's top consumer, helping tighten the market. Stocks of rebar, a steel product used in construction,
Rates remained firm on the cotton market on Wednesday amid lack of buying interest from mills and spinners partly because of increase in import of cotton, dealers said. The official spot rate was unchanged at Rs 5,250, dealers said. In Sindh seed cotton p