Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Thursday telephoned Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani and shared with him intelligence information of terror attack on Bacha Khan University in Charsadda. According to the Army Spokesman Lieutenant General Asi
Country observed a day of national mourning Thursday for the 21 people killed when heavily-armed gunmen stormed a university in the troubled north-west, exposing the failings in a national crackdown on extremism. Armed police, some perched on the roofs of
Country observed a day of national mourning Thursday for the 21 people killed when heavily-armed gunmen stormed a university in the troubled north-west, exposing the failings in a national crackdown on extremism. Armed police, some perched on the roofs of
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here Thursday held a trilateral meeting with US Vice President Joe Biden and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and discussed efforts for peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan. The meeting on the sidelines of the 46th Wor
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here Thursday held a trilateral meeting with US Vice President Joe Biden and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and discussed efforts for peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan. The meeting on the sidelines of the 46th Wor
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday said his government has successfully addressed the challenges of terrorism, energy shortages and economic revival and Pakistan today is fast heading towards a promising and prosperous future. He was giving a t
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday said his government has successfully addressed the challenges of terrorism, energy shortages and economic revival and Pakistan today is fast heading towards a promising and prosperous future. He was giving a t
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 18,814.29 points. It touched an intraday high of 19,051.76 points and an intraday low of 18,628.44 points and closed at 18,661.40 points which was -152.89 points or -0.81 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was
On Thursday, BRIndex30 opened at 18,814.29 points. It touched an intraday high of 19,051.76 points and an intraday low of 18,628.44 points and closed at 18,661.40 points which was -152.89 points or -0.81 percent lower than previous close. Total volume was
Stocks stayed under selling pressure Thursday with select oil issues showing recovery on the back of rebounding international crudes. Opening in the green, the KSE-100 index ended the day almost flat at 30,752, shedding 14 points from Wednesday''s 30,766.
Stocks stayed under selling pressure Thursday with select oil issues showing recovery on the back of rebounding international crudes. Opening in the green, the KSE-100 index ended the day almost flat at 30,752, shedding 14 points from Wednesday's 30,766.
Stocks stayed under selling pressure Thursday with select oil issues showing recovery on the back of rebounding international crudes. Opening in the green, the KSE-100 index ended the day almost flat at 30,752, shedding 14 points from Wednesday's 30,766.
In an unprecedented move in parliamentary history of the country, Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani on Thursday banned Defence Minister Khawaja Asif from entering the upper house during the ongoing session, for not ensuring his presence during the proceedings.
In an unprecedented move in parliamentary history of the country, Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani on Thursday banned Defence Minister Khawaja Asif from entering the upper house during the ongoing session, for not ensuring his presence during the proceedings.
Fading growth and inflation prospects will force the European Central Bank to review its policy stance in March, President Mario Draghi said on Thursday, a strong signal that more easing could be coming within months. Global market turmoil, plunging oil p
Fading growth and inflation prospects will force the European Central Bank to review its policy stance in March, President Mario Draghi said on Thursday, a strong signal that more easing could be coming within months. Global market turmoil, plunging oil p
Fading growth and inflation prospects will force the European Central Bank to review its policy stance in March, President Mario Draghi said on Thursday, a strong signal that more easing could be coming within months. Global market turmoil, plunging oil p
Chairman Privatisation Commission Muhammad Zubair has reportedly snubbed Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) for sale of inventory worth Rs 4 billion without informing the Commission which is readying the entity for sell-off, well informed sources in Ministry of I
Chairman Privatisation Commission Muhammad Zubair has reportedly snubbed Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) for sale of inventory worth Rs 4 billion without informing the Commission which is readying the entity for sell-off, well informed sources in Ministry of I
Chairman Privatisation Commission Muhammad Zubair has reportedly snubbed Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) for sale of inventory worth Rs 4 billion without informing the Commission which is readying the entity for sell-off, well informed sources in Ministry of I
The stand-off between the federal government and the Sindh government is continuing as the provincial government has sought additional time to decide on the acquisition of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). January 21, the deadline given to Sindh by the federal
The stand-off between the federal government and the Sindh government is continuing as the provincial government has sought additional time to decide on the acquisition of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). January 21, the deadline given to Sindh by the federal
The stand-off between the federal government and the Sindh government is continuing as the provincial government has sought additional time to decide on the acquisition of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). January 21, the deadline given to Sindh by the federal
Sindh government is unlikely to acquire Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) without substantial incentives necessary to revive the plant, well informed sources told Business Recorder. Privatisation Commission (PC) had given the deadline of January 21, 2016
Sindh government is unlikely to acquire Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) without substantial incentives necessary to revive the plant, well informed sources told Business Recorder. Privatisation Commission (PC) had given the deadline of January 21, 2016
Sindh government is unlikely to acquire Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) without substantial incentives necessary to revive the plant, well informed sources told Business Recorder. Privatisation Commission (PC) had given the deadline of January 21, 2016
"I swear to the tears of Mian Nawaz Sharif that he shed in Attock Fort [when he was put behind the bars in 1999 following Musharraf''''s military coup], I swear to the sacrifices of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali and Shaheed Banazir Bhutto and a handcuffed Khawaja
"I swear to the tears of Mian Nawaz Sharif that he shed in Attock Fort [when he was put behind the bars in 1999 following Musharraf''s military coup], I swear to the sacrifices of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali and Shaheed Banazir Bhutto and a handcuffed Khawaja As
"I swear to the tears of Mian Nawaz Sharif that he shed in Attock Fort [when he was put behind the bars in 1999 following Musharraf's military coup], I swear to the sacrifices of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali and Shaheed Banazir Bhutto and a handcuffed Khawaja Asi
"I swear to the tears of Mian Nawaz Sharif that he shed in Attock Fort [when he was put behind the bars in 1999 following Musharraf's military coup], I swear to the sacrifices of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali and Shaheed Banazir Bhutto and a handcuffed Khawaja Asi
The National Assembly on Thursday passed "the Income Tax (amendment) Bill, 2016 and Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (conversion) Bill, 2015 among others amid uproar, protests and walk-outs by opposition members. The opposition members termed t
The National Assembly on Thursday passed "the Income Tax (amendment) Bill, 2016 and Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (conversion) Bill, 2015 among others amid uproar, protests and walk-outs by opposition members. The opposition members termed t
The National Assembly on Thursday passed "the Income Tax (amendment) Bill, 2016 and Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (conversion) Bill, 2015 among others amid uproar, protests and walk-outs by opposition members. The opposition members termed t
The National Assembly on Thursday passed "the Income Tax (amendment) Bill, 2016 and Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (conversion) Bill, 2015 among others amid uproar, protests and walk-outs by opposition members. The opposition members termed t
The country suffered another major power breakdown Thursday just within a week, which left most parts including Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar without electricity. According to officials of Water and Power Ministry, power supply was terminated to various
The country suffered another major power breakdown Thursday just within a week, which left most parts including Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar without electricity. According to officials of Water and Power Ministry, power supply was terminated to various
The country suffered another major power breakdown Thursday just within a week, which left most parts including Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar without electricity. According to officials of Water and Power Ministry, power supply was terminated to various
Russian President Vladimir Putin "probably approved" the killing of ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko in London, a British inquiry into his agonising death by radiation poisoning found Thursday. Litvinenko, a prominent Kremlin critic, died in 2006 aged 43, thre
Russian President Vladimir Putin "probably approved" the killing of ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko in London, a British inquiry into his agonising death by radiation poisoning found Thursday. Litvinenko, a prominent Kremlin critic, died in 2006 aged 43, thre
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (January 21, 2016).
On Wednesday, at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX), value traded was PKR 5,264 million. The number of lots traded was 27.66 million. PMEX Commodity Index closed at 2,520. Major business was contributed by gold amounting to PKR 4,516 million followed by
ICE Canadian canola futures rose on Tuesday, supported by exporter demand and strength in allied US soy markets, traders said. Most-active March canola closed below its session high, however, pressed by farmer selling in western sections of the Prairies,
All-round slide was marked on the wholesale grain market on Thursday in the process of trading, dealer said. On the cereals side, Masoor Canada low type was lower by Rs 200 to Rs 9600 and better quality was down by Rs 300 to Rs 9700, Masoor Dall Canada in
Asia's naphtha crack rebounded from a near three-month low on Tuesday, climbing for the first time in two weeks to $105.70 a tonne on stronger long-term demand and expectations of fewer western cargoes arriving in March. South Korea's YNCC and Taiwan's CP