The industrialists/traders have strongly criticized government's decision to increase price of petroleum products saying that repeated hike in the prices of oil and gas in recent past has badly eroded Pakistan's competitiveness due to which the country is

As many as 81952 victims of different emergencies were rescued by the Punjab Emergency Services (Rescue 1122) while conducting 81454 rescue operations in last month all over the Punjab, with average response time of 07 minutes. The emergency calls to whic

IUCN Pakistan in collaboration with Engro Foundation, organized an awareness raising campaign for schools located around the Karachi's Rehri Goth and Ibrahim Hyderi villages on the occasion of World Wetlands Day on Friday. The theme for this year is "Wetl

Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Port Qasim claimed to have seized huge quantity of Acetic Anhydride weighing 16.7 metric tons on the other day. According to details, the consignment was shipped from Poland under description of "Summer Fluid" which was u

Temperature slumped to minus 9 degree Celsius in Quetta, as the Met Office on Friday forecast a dry and cold weather for the most parts of the country in the next 24 hours. Mercury plunged to the freezing level of minus 6 degrees Celsius in Kalam, minus 4

Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has eased out the procedure for the approval and issuance of construction permits for residential houses and non-obnoxious warehouses (Category-I buildings). As part of the ground-breaking reform on the directive of

President, Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), Nawaz Sharif called upon the stakeholder to fast realise that democracy was critically required for maintenance of balance among different pillars of the state, adding stakeholders must realise its importance for

Supreme Court of Pakistan has disqualified PML-N Senator Nehal Hashmi over criticism of higher judiciary by him. He has also been awarded a one-month imprisonment and a Rs 50,000 fine. While there can be no dispute about the fact that a highly irresponsib

Western banks are bulking up in Japan, attracted by record investment banking fees and expectations of a rise in deal-making as cashed-up companies in the world's third-largest economy step up their hunt for overseas targets. Banks including Credit Suisse

"Most importantly, why is a ratio which increases when you consume more, and hence save less, deemed to be an indicator of economic growth?... pretty soon GDP will be ditched and substituted by its critical component only, the trade balance; the sign are

The recently published report titled "Performance evaluation report of public sector GENCOs FY14-16" by the power regulator Nepra presents a dismal performance of Gencos. Facts and figures speak for themselves and so do the figures presented by Nepra.

After months of restraint the Supreme Court seems to have decided it is time to hold the PML-N leaders to account for repeatedly assailing the judiciary in reaction to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's disqualification in the Panama Papers corruption c

That India is now a $2.5 trillion economy is a reality. Not only is Pakistan's economy ($300 billion) much smaller than India's, its growth rate is lower than its neighbour's. Moreover, the fiscal deficit and balance of payment woes are more pronounced in

Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Sartaj Aziz-led committee has recommended to the government to double expenditures on cotton research to Rs 1 billion, fix production target of 25 million bales and provide a level playing field to all commodities. It

Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Sartaj Aziz-led committee has recommended to the government to double expenditures on cotton research to Rs 1 billion, fix production target of 25 million bales and provide a level playing field to all commodities. It

The weather report on Friday (February 02, 2018) and the forecast for Saturday (February 03, 2018).

Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Sartaj Aziz-led committee has recommended to the government to double expenditures on cotton research to Rs 1 billion, fix production target of 25 million bales and provide a level playing field to all commodities. It

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (February 02, 2018).

President Donald Trump and his Republican allies on Friday escalated a campaign against U.S. law enforcement agencies over their probe into Russia by making public a classified memo that the FBI had sought to keep under wraps. The document, drawn up by co

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (February 02, 2018).

President Donald Trump and his Republican allies on Friday escalated a campaign against U.S. law enforcement agencies over their probe into Russia by making public a classified memo that the FBI had sought to keep under wraps. The document, drawn up by co

The following were Thursday official prices.

Five army officers were killed Friday after two training helicopters crashed into each other near a lake in southern France, officials said, one of the deadliest such accidents involving the country's armed forces in recent years. The collision took place

The following were Thursday official prices.

Five army officers were killed Friday after two training helicopters crashed into each other near a lake in southern France, officials said, one of the deadliest such accidents involving the country's armed forces in recent years. The collision took place

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Chairman Indus River System Authority (Irsa) Sher Zaman Khan has accused Sindh of not releasing due share of water to Balochistan, creating unrest in the province. In a letter to Secretary Irrigation Sindh, Jamal Mustafa Syed, Chairman Irsa said that sinc

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (February 02, 2018)

Chairman Indus River System Authority (Irsa) Sher Zaman Khan has accused Sindh of not releasing due share of water to Balochistan, creating unrest in the province. In a letter to Secretary Irrigation Sindh, Jamal Mustafa Syed, Chairman Irsa said that sinc

Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (February 02, 2018).

It was a landmark occasion for the PAF and the nation when the indigenously produced JF-17 Thunder shot down a slow speed target with BVR (Beyond Visual Range) and IR (Infrared) missile with pin point accuracy at Sonmiani firing range on Friday, said Air

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (February 02, 2018).

It was a landmark occasion for the PAF and the nation when the indigenously produced JF-17 Thunder shot down a slow speed target with BVR (Beyond Visual Range) and IR (Infrared) missile with pin point accuracy at Sonmiani firing range on Friday, said Air

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Timely action taken by commerce minister averted a serious crisis. The minister allowed the quarantine department to work beyond office timings for issuance of export certificates. Exporters informed BR that during a surprise visit to the office of the qu

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Timely action taken by commerce minister averted a serious crisis. The minister allowed the quarantine department to work beyond office timings for issuance of export certificates. Exporters informed BR that during a surprise visit to the office of the qu

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Timely action taken by commerce minister averted a serious crisis. The minister allowed the quarantine department to work beyond office timings for issuance of export certificates. Exporters informed BR that during a surprise visit to the office of the qu

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Supreme Court on Friday summoned former chairman of Pakistan Television Attaul Haq Qasmi while hearing a matter relating to his appointment against the slot. Expressing surprise over a substantial amount of salary paid to Qasmi, a two-member bench raised

The rupee moved both ways against the dollar on the money market on Friday in process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee inched down by one paisa in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 110.55 and Rs 110.56 respectively, they said

Supreme Court on Friday summoned former chairman of Pakistan Television Attaul Haq Qasmi while hearing a matter relating to his appointment against the slot. Expressing surprise over a substantial amount of salary paid to Qasmi, a two-member bench raised

The rupee moved both ways against the dollar on the money market on Friday in process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee inched down by one paisa in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 110.55 and Rs 110.56 respectively, they said

Supreme Court has decided to take up election appeal of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz stalwart, Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafiq; which he had filed against decision of re-election in NA-125 constituency. Rafiq had secured 123,416 votes whe

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Supreme Court has decided to take up election appeal of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz stalwart, Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafiq; which he had filed against decision of re-election in NA-125 constituency. Rafiq had secured 123,416 votes whe

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Islamabad High Court Friday issued notices to secretaries of Federal Finance Ministry, Petroleum Division, and Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) in response to a petition challenging recent surge in prices of petroleum products. Taking up the petition

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Islamabad High Court Friday issued notices to secretaries of Federal Finance Ministry, Petroleum Division, and Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) in response to a petition challenging recent surge in prices of petroleum products. Taking up the petition

The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Islamabad High Court Friday issued notices to secretaries of Federal Finance Ministry, Petroleum Division, and Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) in response to a petition challenging recent surge in prices of petroleum products. Taking up the petition

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (February 02, 2018).

The US military wants to revamp its nuclear arsenal and develop new low-yield atomic bombs, largely in response to Russian actions in recent years, the Pentagon says in a policy statement released Friday. The so-called Nuclear Posture Review outlines the

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (February 02, 2018)

An estimated 90 migrants are feared to have drowned off the coast of Libya after a smuggler's boat capsized early on Friday, leaving three known survivors and 10 bodies washed up on shore, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said. Survivors

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (February 02, 2018)

An estimated 90 migrants are feared to have drowned off the coast of Libya after a smuggler's boat capsized early on Friday, leaving three known survivors and 10 bodies washed up on shore, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said. Survivors

Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (February 02, 2018)

Worried about militants sneaking into a restive Chinese region from war-torn Afghanistan, Beijing is in talks with Kabul over the construction of a military base, Afghan officials say, as it seeks to shore up its fragile neighbour. The army camp will be b

National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Worried about militants sneaking into a restive Chinese region from war-torn Afghanistan, Beijing is in talks with Kabul over the construction of a military base, Afghan officials say, as it seeks to shore up its fragile neighbour. The army camp will be b

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (February 02, 2018).

The Afghan president slammed Pakistan on Friday, blaming it for a wave of massive deadly attacks that have ravaged his nation recently and accusing Islamabad of harbouring the Taliban. In a televised speech to the nation, Ashraf Ghani insisted the "center

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

The Afghan president slammed Pakistan on Friday, blaming it for a wave of massive deadly attacks that have ravaged his nation recently and accusing Islamabad of harbouring the Taliban. In a televised speech to the nation, Ashraf Ghani insisted the "center

Last dates of renunciation/payment.

The eighteenth meeting of the National Security Committee was chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday in Islamabad. Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Foreign Minister, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Interior, General Zubair Mehmood Hayat, Chairman

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.

The eighteenth meeting of the National Security Committee was chaired by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday in Islamabad. Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Foreign Minister, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Interior, General Zubair Mehmood Hayat, Chairman

Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.

In January 2018 the bourse gained 3,578 points, giving a 13-month high return of 8.8 percent, led by banks, analysts said. The top contributors were commercial banks, contributing 996 points to the index. Large banks being part of the MSCI EM main index a

Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed on the stock exchanges.

In January 2018 the bourse gained 3,578 points, giving a 13-month high return of 8.8 percent, led by banks, analysts said. The top contributors were commercial banks, contributing 996 points to the index. Large banks being part of the MSCI EM main index a

EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (February 02, 2018).

In January 2018 the bourse gained 3,578 points, giving a 13-month high return of 8.8 percent, led by banks, analysts said. The top contributors were commercial banks, contributing 996 points to the index. Large banks being part of the MSCI EM main index a

EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Supreme Court on Friday took notice of "contemptuous" speeches of Minister for Privatization Daniyal Aziz against the judiciary and fixed the matter for Feb 07. A day after sentencing former Senator Nehal Hashmi and summoning Minister of State for Interio

EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Supreme Court on Friday took notice of "contemptuous" speeches of Minister for Privatization Daniyal Aziz against the judiciary and fixed the matter for Feb 07. A day after sentencing former Senator Nehal Hashmi and summoning Minister of State for Interio

EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (February 02, 2018).

The federal government''s domestic debt and other liabilities continued to move up reaching Rs 15.88 trillion at the end of first half (July-Dec) of this fiscal year (FY18). Analysts said the government has taken several steps, in the last budget, to incr

EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (February 02, 2018).

The federal government's domestic debt and other liabilities continued to move up reaching Rs 15.88 trillion at the end of first half (July-Dec) of this fiscal year (FY18). Analysts said the government has taken several steps, in the last budget, to incre

EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (February 02, 2018).

The federal government's domestic debt and other liabilities continued to move up reaching Rs 15.88 trillion at the end of first half (July-Dec) of this fiscal year (FY18). Analysts said the government has taken several steps, in the last budget, to incre

EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Pakistan Stock Exchange managed to close in positive territory on the back of healthy buying in various sectors Friday. BRIndex100 closed at 4,752.84 points, up 0.85 points or 0.02 percent. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,799.09 and intraday low of

EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Pakistan Stock Exchange managed to close in positive territory on the back of healthy buying in various sectors Friday. BRIndex100 closed at 4,752.84 points, up 0.85 points or 0.02 percent. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,799.09 and intraday low of

EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Pakistan Stock Exchange managed to close in positive territory on the back of healthy buying in various sectors Friday. BRIndex100 closed at 4,752.84 points, up 0.85 points or 0.02 percent. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,799.09 and intraday low of

EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has authorized submission of a summary to the Cabinet for approval of the draft of Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Rules, 2018. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance has been informed by the Federal Boa

EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has authorized submission of a summary to the Cabinet for approval of the draft of Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Rules, 2018. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance has been informed by the Federal Boa

EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 02, 2018).

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has authorized submission of a summary to the Cabinet for approval of the draft of Benami Transaction (Prohibition) Rules, 2018. A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance has been informed by the Federal Boa

EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 02, 2018).