Jayalalithaa Jayaram, the chief minister of south India's Tamil Nadu state and one of the country's most popular political leaders, died after a prolonged illness, hospital authorities announced late Monday night. "It is with indescribable grief, we annou
Jayalalithaa Jayaram, the chief minister of south India's Tamil Nadu state and one of the country's most popular political leaders, died after a prolonged illness, hospital authorities announced late Monday night. "It is with indescribable grief, we annou
Transparency International Pakistan has requested the Supreme Court of Pakistan to ban the recently approved amnesty scheme for real estate sector. A copy of the Transparency International Pakistan letter made available to Business Recorder on Mond
Transparency International Pakistan has requested the Supreme Court of Pakistan to ban the recently approved amnesty scheme for real estate sector. A copy of the Transparency International Pakistan letter made available to Business Recorder on Mond
Transparency International Pakistan has requested the Supreme Court of Pakistan to ban the recently approved amnesty scheme for real estate sector. A copy of the Transparency International Pakistan letter made available to Business Recorder on Mond
At least 12 people were killed and some 75 others injured due to huge fire erupted in a hotel, here on Monday, the police said. The fire broke out at the kitchen of a multi-story hotel at the city's busiest Shahrah-i-Faisal at around 3 am that engulfed ma
At least 12 people were killed and some 75 others injured due to huge fire erupted in a hotel, here on Monday, the police said. The fire broke out at the kitchen of a multi-story hotel at the city's busiest Shahrah-i-Faisal at around 3 am that engulfed ma
Italy is keen to supply Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Pakistan for which negotiations are under way between the relevant officials, Federal Minister for Petroleum Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said. Talking to Business Recorder, here on Monday after chairi
Italy is keen to supply Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Pakistan for which negotiations are under way between the relevant officials, Federal Minister for Petroleum Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said. Talking to Business Recorder, here on Monday after chairi
Italy is keen to supply Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Pakistan for which negotiations are under way between the relevant officials, Federal Minister for Petroleum Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said. Talking to Business Recorder, here on Monday after chairi
Pakistan and Italy Monday agreed to increase the trade volume to real potential and stated that existing trade volume of $1 billion was below the real potential. Parliamentary Secretary on Finance, Rana Muhammad Afzal said the government is working on a s
Pakistan and Italy Monday agreed to increase the trade volume to real potential and stated that existing trade volume of $1 billion was below the real potential. Parliamentary Secretary on Finance, Rana Muhammad Afzal said the government is working on a s
Pakistan and Italy Monday agreed to increase the trade volume to real potential and stated that existing trade volume of $1 billion was below the real potential. Parliamentary Secretary on Finance, Rana Muhammad Afzal said the government is working on a s
Britain's Supreme Court began an historic hearing Monday to decide whether parliament must approve the government's Brexit negotiations, in a highly-charged case that could delay the country's EU exit. For the first time ever, all 11 Supreme Court judges
Britain's Supreme Court began an historic hearing Monday to decide whether parliament must approve the government's Brexit negotiations, in a highly-charged case that could delay the country's EU exit. For the first time ever, all 11 Supreme Court judges
Britain''s Supreme Court began an historic hearing Monday to decide whether parliament must approve the government''s Brexit negotiations, in a highly-charged case that could delay the country''s EU exit. For the first time ever, all 11 Supreme Court judg
Britain is beginning work on becoming an independent member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) after Brexit, using the EU's current terms as the template, International Trade Secretary Liam Fox said Monday. Britain is currently represented in the 164-m
Britain is beginning work on becoming an independent member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) after Brexit, using the EU's current terms as the template, International Trade Secretary Liam Fox said Monday. Britain is currently represented in the 164-m
Britain is beginning work on becoming an independent member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) after Brexit, using the EU''s current terms as the template, International Trade Secretary Liam Fox said Monday. Britain is currently represented in the 164-
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Monday allowed Islamic Banking Branches (IBBs) of the conventional banks direct membership of Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system aimed at enhancing the outreach of electronic transfer of large value funds. According
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Monday allowed Islamic Banking Branches (IBBs) of the conventional banks direct membership of Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system aimed at enhancing the outreach of electronic transfer of large value funds. According
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Monday allowed Islamic Banking Branches (IBBs) of the conventional banks direct membership of Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system aimed at enhancing the outreach of electronic transfer of large value funds. According
The opening date of bids, submitted by foreign strategic investors and local institutions to acquire 40 percent stake of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), has been extended to December 15, 2016. A meeting of PSX Divestment Committee was held on Monday to ope
The opening date of bids, submitted by foreign strategic investors and local institutions to acquire 40 percent stake of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), has been extended to December 15, 2016. A meeting of PSX Divestment Committee was held on Monday to ope
The opening date of bids, submitted by foreign strategic investors and local institutions to acquire 40 percent stake of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), has been extended to December 15, 2016. A meeting of PSX Divestment Committee was held on Monday to ope
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another bullish session Monday and the benchmark KSE-100 index, for the first time in its history, crossed 43,700 psychological level to close at a new high of 43,739.97 points, with a healthy gain of 469.07 points.
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another bullish session Monday and the benchmark KSE-100 index, for the first time in its history, crossed 43,700 psychological level to close at a new high of 43,739.97 points, with a healthy gain of 469.07 points.
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another bullish session Monday and the benchmark KSE-100 index, for the first time in its history, crossed 43,700 psychological level to close at a new high of 43,739.97 points, with a healthy gain of 469.07 points.
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 24,569.74 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 25,003.05 points and an intraday low of 24,569.74 points and closed at 24,956.87 points which was 387.13 points or 1.58 pe
Firmness prevailed on the money market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed one paisa in relation to the greenback for buying and selling at Rs 104.82 and Rs 104.83 respectively, they said. In the first Asian trade, the euro t
On Monday, BRIndex30 opened at 24,569.74 points and remained positive throughout the trading session. It touched an intraday high of 25,003.05 points and an intraday low of 24,569.74 points and closed at 24,956.87 points which was 387.13 points or 1.58 pe
Firmness prevailed on the money market on Monday in the process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed one paisa in relation to the greenback for buying and selling at Rs 104.82 and Rs 104.83 respectively, they said. In the first Asian trade, the euro t
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif approved, in principle, the financing plan for construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam from indigenous resources with directives to the ministry of finance for finalisation of funding modalities. The proposal of the ministry of water
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif approved, in principle, the financing plan for construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam from indigenous resources with directives to the ministry of finance for finalisation of funding modalities. The proposal of the ministry of water
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif approved, in principle, the financing plan for construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam from indigenous resources with directives to the ministry of finance for finalisation of funding modalities. The proposal of the ministry of water
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif approved, in principle, the financing plan for construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam from indigenous resources with directives to the ministry of finance for finalisation of funding modalities. The proposal of the ministry of water
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday gave, in principle, approval to the renaming of National Centre for Physics at Quaid-i-Azam University as "Professor Abdus Salam Center for Physics." The PM has directed the Ministry of Professional and Technical Trai
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday gave, in principle, approval to the renaming of National Centre for Physics at Quaid-i-Azam University as "Professor Abdus Salam Center for Physics." The PM has directed the Ministry of Professional and Technical Trai
General Zhao Zongqi Commander People Liberation Army, Western Theatre, People Republic of China, visited GHQ yesterday and called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff. General Zhao Zongqi congratulated General Qamar Javed Bajwa on assumption
Former chief minister Gilgit Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah the people of Gilgit Baltistan would not let the CPEC pass through in case they are deprived of their due share. He was addressing at the Bilawal House in connection with the Foundation Day celebratio
The bullish view for Suncor Energy Inc, Cenovus Energy Inc and other Canadian energy producers calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by next month to approve a major pipeline expansion to the west coast, boosting sales of land-locked oil sands crude to
Saudi Aramco has cut the January price for its Arab Light grade for Asian customers by $1.20 a barrel versus December to a discount of $0.75 a barrel to the Oman/Dubai average, it said on Tuesday. The company raised its Arab Light OSP to Northwest Europe
France faces a steep fall in rapeseed production next year after dry conditions reduced sowings of the oilseed, consultancy ODA Groupe said on Friday, confirming an outlook it gave last month. The rapeseed area for next year's crop is expected to shrink b
Cotton futures remained little changed on Monday in subdued trading activity, ahead of the monthly supply-demand report from the US Department of Agriculture later this week. "We saw what looked to be speculative long liquidation late last week. Further s
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif reached London after a tour of Turkey on Monday. Shahbaz Sharif has gone to London for his medical check-up. He was received by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supporters on the airport. Before his arrival his sup
The Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau, Qamar Zaman Chaudhry, urged all the segments of society, especially youth, to join hands with the NAB in fight against corruption, terming it one of the world's biggest obstacles to sustainable economic
Ambassador of Pakistan to UAE Moazzam Ahmed Khan has said that art and culture are an integral part of a civilisation. Such events are a tribute to the rich tapestry of culture and traditions that are the common heritage of the United Arab Emirates, Pakis
A high level Italian delegation led by Ivan Scalfarotto, Italian Minister for Economic Development called on Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, here on Monday. Matters related to energy issues were discussed in the
The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) on Monday selected thirty two companies which would be showcasing their products in ISPO, the world's largest fair of sports goods industry, to be held from 5-8 February, 2017, at Munich, Germany. ISPO is
Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claimed on Monday the PML-N has been winning elections under an NRO with terrorist organisations and the recent elections in Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan have endorsed his impression. He was addressing party workers fro
Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Karachi Office is setting up a Japan Business Exhibition to showcase the strength of Japanese companies under one roof, at a prominent hotel in Karachi on December 7 & 8. Some 18 prominent Japanese companies from
A Lahore High Court full bench on Monday reserved its verdict in a Pakistan Awami Tehreek's petition seeking Model Town incident's judicial inquiry be made part of its private complaint pending before an anti-terrorism court. Through its complaint, the PA
A parliamentary panel was informed by the officials of Pakistan State Oil (PSO) on Monday that petrol pump owners are mixing kerosene oil (KO) in petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) to maximise their profits. This was revealed to the Senate sub-committee o
Noted industrialist Khawaja Qadeer Ahmed congratulated new office bearers of the Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) on Monday. In a statement, he congratulated SCHBA President Shahab Sarki, vice president Naeem Suleman Kasam, honorary secretary Kash
Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Senator Siraj-ul-Haq, strongly condemned the government steps against the media and said the rulers wanted to stifle every voice against themselves. He was addressing the journalists rally protesting against the closure
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has said that the reply submitted by Imran Khan regarding his Bani Gala residence has exposed all his lies further. On Monday, Addressing a joint press conference, Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development D
The government of Sindh has criticised the federal government for signing international trade pacts on the basis of political motivations instead of economic rationale. Chairperson Sindh Board of Investment (SBI), Naheed Memon, has communicated the direct
Participants of a media conference on Monday urged the government to take concrete steps for the safety and security of journalists in the country and devise effective legislation on the matter as Pakistan is the most dangerous place for practising journa
The Sindh High Court Monday granting the interim pre-arrest bail to the former managing director of Sindh Small Industries Abdul Hai Dhamra by December 13 and restrained the NAB from arresting him. Dhamra has been nominated by NAB in an inquiry into alleg
A 50-feet wide breach developed on Monday near Daulatpur in district Nawabshah submerging hundreds of acres of crops. The water gushing from the breach at RD-19 of Malwah branch near Daulatpur entered in five villages including Umar Rahu and Bachoo Rahu.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday adjourned till December 15 the hearing in a reference seeking the disqualification of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan and PTI General Secretary Jehangir Khan Tareen. Imran Khan submitted his
The Cotton Crop Assessment Committee (CCAC) on Monday revised cotton production estimates downward for the third time in the current season to 10.54 million bales against the initial estimates of 14.1 million bales ie by over 25 percent for the current se