Australia's buoyant economy posted strong growth in the second quarter of the year on the back of increasing exports, consumer and government spending, official data showed Wednesday.
German carmaker Opel on Wednesday said it planned to shift some 2,000 jobs at its historic Ruesselsheim research and development hub to French engineering group Segula Technologies, in a bid to avoid job cuts under a major turnaround plan.
Pilots at Irish no-frills airline Ryanair have voted unanimously to accept an agreement to improve working conditions after a series of strikes over the summer, their trade union said Wednesday.
International banking giant Goldman Sachs has pulled back from immediate plans to open a bitcoin trading desk, according to US media report Wednesday that sent bitcoin prices lower.
Singapore and financially-strapped Malaysia agreed Wednesday to defer plans to build a high-speed railway between the two countries by two years, ending months of uncertainty over the project.
Norway has completed the frame of the world's tallest timber building, which is being lauded for being environmentally friendly and fire resistant. The Mjos Tower, which is situated near and named after a lake located about 100 kilometres (60 miles) north
The US trade deficit rose to a five-month high in July, with the politically sensitive gap with China hitting a record high, which economists said could embolden the Trump administration to aggressively pursue its "America First" agenda.
Emirates announced on Wednesday that 10 passengers were taken ill on a 14-hour flight from Dubai to New York, where US health authorities met the aircraft and ambulances ferried sick people to hospital.
British and French fishermen reached an agreement on Wednesday in the so-called Scallop Wars over fishing in the Channel, following clashes at sea between rival boats.
Prime Minister Theresa May said Wednesday that two Russian spies carried out a nerve agent attack on a former colleague on British soil, as prosecutors issued a warrant for the suspects' arrest. Prosecutors announced charges against Alexander Petrov and R
Russia on Wednesday accused the United States of 'destructive' meddling in Nicaragua's affairs for calling a UN Security Council meeting on the crisis in the Central American country.
Planned talks in Geneva this week between Yemen's warring parties offer a "flickering signal of hope" after years of conflict, the UN mediator said Wednesday, despite signs of delay and low expectations. The talks will be the first public meetings between
The United States on Wednesday added the Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM), a fusion of three Malian jihadist groups allied to Al-Qaeda, to its list of "foreign terrorist organizations." The move is aimed at denying GSIM the "resources to plan and
Israel's top court on Wednesday upheld an order to raze a Palestinian Bedouin village in the occupied West Bank, clearing the way for the demolition to go ahead despite international pressure.
Iran's foreign minister on Wednesday accused US President Donald Trump of trying to hijack the United Nations Security Council for the purposes of "bullying others" to turn against Tehran.
International calls mounted Wednesday to avoid a "massacre" by regime forces in Syria's last rebel-held province of Idlib, two days before a summit between key powers backing the government and opposition. Troops have been massing on the edges of the nort
Shanghai copper fell to its lowest level in more than a year on Wednesday, down for a fifth straight session amid simmering US-China trade tensions. Open interest in Shanghai copper, a measure of market liquidity, on Tuesday hit its highest since July 18,
Copper rose on Wednesday after five straight days of losses as a dollar rally paused, but gains were firmly capped by persistent fears over escalating trade tensions between the United States and top metals consumer China. A public comment period on the p
Oil prices fell more than one percent on Wednesday after a US Gulf storm weakened and moved away from oil-producing areas and as concerns mounted about global trade disputes and Turkey's currency crisis hurting demand. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) cru
Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures erased early gains on Wednesday, as Shanghai futures turned lower, though a weaker yen against the dollar capped the losses. Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) futures, which set the tone for rubber prices in Southeast Asia, t
Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Wednesday evening, snapping three previous days of gains, on forecasts of rising inventory levels, weaker crude oil prices and a market correction. The benchmark palm oil contract for November delivery on the Bursa Malay
Raw sugar futures on ICE surged to a four-week high on Wednesday, boosted by technically-driven buying above the prior session high, while arabica coffee bounced further away from the prior session's 12-year low as the Brazilian currency firmed off recent
Gold slipped on Tuesday as concerns over an escalating trade war between the United States and China battered emerging market currencies and prompted investors to seek perceived safety in the dollar. A stronger greenback makes dollar-priced gold costlier
Gold prices edged up on Wednesday, supported by technical buying amid worries over inflation in emerging markets, but gains were curbed as the dollar rose broadly on heightened concerns about international trade conflicts. Spot gold was up 0.2 percent at
Gold prices rose on Wednesday from an 11-day low in the previous session as a US dollar rally faltered. Gold has fallen 1.5 percent from an Aug. 28 high as currency weakness in emerging markets and concerns over global trade disputes strengthened the doll
Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell 1.2 percent on Wednesday, the third decline out of the last four sessions, as export prospects for US supplies remained dim despite crop shortfalls in key production areas of the Black Sea region, traders said.
Gold prices rose on Wednesday from an 11-day low as the US dollar eased from its recent rally. Gold has fallen 1.5 percent from an Aug. 28 high as currency weakness in emerging markets and concerns over global trade disputes strengthened the dollar, makin
Senior Vice President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Syed Mazhar Nasir has demanded immediate withdrawal of increase in the prices of fuel, gas and electricity. He said that repeated increase in petroleum prices in re
Cherat Packaging Limited (PSX: CPPL) is part of the Ghulam Faruque Group (GFG), along with Mirpurkhas Sugar Mills and Cherat Cement Company. Established in 1989, it is one of the largest manufacturers of cement sacks in the country through its dual lines
Cherat Packaging Limited (PSX: CPPL) is part of the Ghulam Faruque Group (GFG), along with Mirpurkhas Sugar Mills and Cherat Cement Company. Established in 1989, it is one of the largest manufacturers of cement sacks in the country through its dual lines
For customers to enjoy the experience of seamless connectivity, the PTCL launches 6 Mbps unlimited internet package, which will provide seamless streaming and unlimited downloads. The customers can now enjoy affordable 6Mbps internet connection at a month
Awami National Party (ANP) leader and candidate for PK-74 in July 2018 election Muhammad Ibrar Khalil was shot dead along with his nephew, when unknown armed persons targeted them in Tehkal area of Peshawar on Wednesday.
In a recently published article, the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) made a number of assertions about the textile industry in general and the polyester fibre industry in particular without any strong evidence to back their claims.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet Wednesday decided to abolish Ehtesab Commission in the province. Talking to newsmen after provincial cabinet meeting, spokesman for the government Shaukat Yousafzai said that there was no need for Ehtesab Commission.
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has directed against corruption, discouraging all types of kickbacks, strengthening the public sector institutions, improving their capacity for efficient delivery. He was addressing a Cabinet meeting on the
A three-member delegation of the China Three Gorges South Asia investment Limited led by their President and CEO, Qin Goubin called on the Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Asad Umar this afternoon.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued draft of the electronic return for companies for Tax Year 2018. According to an SRO 1091(I)/2018 issued here on Wednesday by the FBR, the Board has issued draft return form for comments by the stakeholders. Th
Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that the Defence Day of Pakistan called upon the nation to make a pledge to renew spirit of loyalty and service to Pakistan and pay tribute to valiant sons who embraced 'Shahadat' (martyrdom) while ensuring t
Eighteen - Pakistan's most luxurious and modern, mixed use, residential project, in an aim to enhance its presence provide convenience for its investors and end-users based in the provincial capital, announced the opening of its sales office in Peshawar.
Pakistan has been among top three countries after Afghanistan and Iran that have reported the largest quantities of opiates seized in 2016, according to the World Drug Report 2018.
Orientation for Fall 2018 entrants in Information Technology University (ITU) Punjab was held for BS, MS and PhD programs here today. ITU's founding Vice Chancellor Dr Umar Saif informed the incoming batch that ITU never compromised on merit and this year
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Farooq Sattar on Wednesday claimed that the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) offered him to contest the upcoming bye-elections from their seat. Speaking to the media in Karachi, Sattar said, "PTI has o
Pakistan Business Council (PBC)-a research-based business advocacy body, has drafted 'Charter for Pakistan Industry' which it said would assist the PTI-led federal government in its efforts to improve the competitiveness of the industry and put it on sust
China on Wednesday congratulated Dr Arif Alvi on being elected as President of Pakistan. "We congratulate Dr. Arif Alvi on his election as new president of Pakistan," Chinese foreign ministry's spokesperson Hua Chunying said during her regular press brief
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has joined the government's effort on September 2 to plant 1.5 million trees. The ACCA pointed out in a statement that: "To minimise the impact on the environment and to save trees ACCA along with
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed securities brokers, insurance companies, non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and Modarabas to take countermeasures while carrying out business relationship and transactions with cust
Business and Industrial community have congratulated Dr. Arif Alvi on his victory in Presidential election and becoming 13th President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. President of Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI) Tariq Malik felicitated Pre
A single bench of Islamabad High Court will today (Thursday) take up a petition challenging inclusion of Atif Mian in newly-constituted Economic Advisory Council (EAC) by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led government.
The Lahore High Court here on Wednesday disposed of a petition of Bhagat Singh Memorial Foundation and directed the deputy commissioner Lahore to decide the application foundation praying to replace the name Shadman Chowk as Bhagat Singh in accordance wit
The profit after tax of Kot Addu Power Company (KAPCO) has increased to Rs 10.617 billion in the year ended June 30, 2018 (FY18) as compared to Rs 9.447 billion earned in the corresponding period in FY2017. The company's earning per share increased to Rs
The profit after tax of Kot Addu Power Company (KAPCO) has increased to Rs 10.617 billion in the year ended June 30, 2018 (FY18) as compared to Rs 9.447 billion earned in the corresponding period in FY2017. The company's earning per share increased to Rs
The joint investigation team (JIT) that probed Panama Papers case had not asked any question from accused Hussain Nawaz, son of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, with respect to annual cash flow, retained earnings and audited financial statements of Hil
Minister for Health Punjab, Dr Yasmin Rashid Wednesday paid a surprise visit of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Hospital and Holy Family Hospital and inspected the provision of various health facilities.
Anti-Narcotics Force has launched "Operation Nau Rooz" against street drug peddlers and narcotics dens throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from 1st Sep to 10th Sep 2018, in view of the increasing trend of drug use among the youth in the country.
Tax authorities at the Cooperate Regional Tax Office (CRTO) said Wednesday that taxing the taxpayers with foreign assets would be a slow process and one should not expect an overnight advancement on this front.
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) launched a province-wide crackdown against milk adulteration and disposed of 53,616 litres of chemical and water contaminated milk on Wednesday. The PAF teams inspected 2041 milk vehicles by placing screening check on the e
"Transparency, upholding of merit would be a hallmark at University of Agriculture Faisalabad." This was stated by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zafar Iqbal Randhawa while chairing the meeting of the Deans' committee here at New Syndicate Hall on Wednesday.
Acting Punjab Governor Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said that lawyers' community role towards promotion of democratic traditions is quite appreciable; while for ensuring provision of justice to the common man particularly the poor segment; the lawyers will h
The Punjab Industries Department in its meeting held on Wednesday decided to abolish annual verification fee of measurements. Punjab Minister for Industries, Trade & Investment Mian Aslam Iqbal while presiding over the meeting said that a draft bill for a
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) in collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has improved the production system in 50 auto factories.
Representative body of research-based multinational pharmaceutical companies in Pakistan, Pharma Bureau, has urged the new government to make quality the cynosure of pharma policies in Pakistan.
Punjab chief minister Sardar Usman Buzdar planted a sapling at chief minister's office on Wednesday under Plant for Pakistan campaign. Minister for forest Muhammad Sabtain Khan was also present on the occasion. The chief minister and forest minister praye
Food Minister Punjab Sammiullah Chaudhary has announced not to avail 8 kanal government residence allotted to him by the government against his portfolio.
Jubilee General Insurance (Window Takaful Operation) has entered into a strategic partnership with Faysal Bank Limited for distribution of Takaful products to its valued clients. As a start, Jubilee General Window Takaful will be offering 'Takaful Health
Around 25,000 manholes in various city roads and streets are uncovered, posing grave danger to the citizens, motorists and especially children settled around. Citizens complained that various people have fallen into such uncovered manholes and have sustai
The country's most parts are likely to witness a hot and humid weather in the next 24 hours, the Met Office said on Wednesday. A rain-thundershower with gusty winds is expected at a few places in Malakand and Rawalpindi Divisions, Islamabad, Kashmir and G
As a part of celebrations in connection with Defense Day under the theme "We love Pakistan", Pakistan Study Centre, University of Sindh in collaboration with Isra University, Hyderabad and Rotary Club Hyderabad organized a health awareness event and a fre
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday inducted four more ministers in his cabinet. With the induction of four ministers the number of provincial cabinet members has reached to 12 and two advisors. The new ministers included Mukhesh Kumar C
The Met Office has warned of a severe drought in lower Balochistan and Tharparkar District in September and November, forecasting the end of monsoon weather system mid of the current month. "Summer Monsoon weather system will gradually diminish during the
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa arrested absconder Muhammad Arif in assets beyond sources of income. The accused person was involved as having assets which were not in proportion to known sources of income worth Rs101 million. The
Religious leaders have expressed their concerns over poor cleanliness conditions around Masajids and Imambarghas saying the holy month of Muharram is fast approaching, but both the provincial and city governments were showing negligence towards resolving
Sindh Government has formulated the draft of new Sindh Police Act, which would be presented shortly in the provincial cabinet for approval, Additional Advocate General told Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed securities brokers, insurance companies, Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) and Modarabas not to open accounts of new customers and terminate business relationship with existing cus
Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has expressed resentment over the insertion of section 182A in Income Tax Ordinance 2001. According to KTBA, the section is going to inflict late filers two-fold as they would neither be included in active taxpayers list
Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday sought reply from the provincial government against a petition, challenging Sindh Universities (Amendment) Act 2018 to declare it null and void. A divisional bench of SHC headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar ordered SH
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan on Wednesday launched three-day "Own Karachi, Green Karachi" campaign to carry out tree plantation at a massive level. Amir Khan, Deputy Convener MQM Pakistan inaugurated the campaign of the party at Jheel Park, whi
Directorate General Customs Valuation (DGCV) has revised the customs values of submersible pump with motor (plastic body). According to details, submersible pump with motor (plastic body) up to 100 watt were being imported and assessed at considerably low
Secretary Agriculture Punjab Waif Khurshid has said that Agriculture Officers (Ext) female staff is imparting training to women involved in picking of cotton bolls as per International standards as contamination free picking always ensure profitability to
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan announced the recipients of Foreign Minister's Commendation of FY2018. Pakistan Japan Business Forum (PJBF) is among this year's foreign recipients. The Commendation Award ceremony was held by the Consul General of
The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice on Wednesday thoroughly discussed problems pertaining to getting succession certificate and sought more details on it from National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and other relevant departments
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has initiated the process of third party audit of LPG sector in order to determine actual prices of LPG cylinders. The Ministry of Petroleum has directed OGRA to conduct third party audit both for the production
The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Wednesday unanimously recommended to the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) to present an overall drug pricing policy along with a complete list of medica
A leading mobile phone importer met tax authorities here on Wednesday to highlight various issues related to assessment of cellular phones as well as customs duty at the import stage. Sources told Business Recorder here on Wednesday that the top im
Jail administration on Wednesday decided to request an investigative team probing Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Sharjeel Inam Memon's case to conduct his DNA test. According to sources, Karachi Central Jail administration has made a verbal request t
Senator Raza Rabbani, a stalwart of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was caught smoking a cigar during a meeting of Senate standing committee, without paying any heed to the official decorum. Rabbani, who had also served as chairman Senate, smoked cigar with
Provincial Minister for Health and Population Welfare, Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuo has suggested building apartments for residential purposes instead of bungalows/ houses for medical staff in order to save money and space as well. She said that health sector is
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Senator Faisal Javed on Wednesday said that Pakistan is marked at 147th number in Human Development Index out of 188 countries, which is based on life expectancy, education and decent living style.
Pakistan on Wednesday summoned top Indian diplomat and lodged with him a strong protest over the unprovoked ceasefire violations in Kot Kotera Sector along the Line of Control (LoC) that resulted in loss of a civilian life.
Pakistan Peoples Party does not want the Parliament to endorse the decision of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government to approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout package due to widening current account deficit, which has already cre
This is apropos a letter by Naqi Zafar carried by Business Recorder on September 1 on circular debt. Yes, this is a very serious issue to be addressed to by the new government. It used to be Rs 1 billion per day a few years ago. Then it rose to Rs
With the stock market listing of its national oil company stalled, Saudi Arabia is scrambling to boost the coffers of the sovereign wealth fund spearheading a risky plan to diversify its economy.
An ambitious $100 billion island city being built off Malaysia has found itself in troubled waters as the new government takes aim at the development, the latest in a series of China-linked megaprojects started under the scandal-plagued ex-premier to come
What was Jinnah's Pakistan? Constitutionalism (never mind if it was the India Act of 1935), rule of law, good governance, highest standards of probity, and a tolerant society (where mandir, masjid, and girja could co-exist) were the defining elements. The
Prime Minister Imran Khan enunciated even before taking oath of office his vision of austerity. This has translated since into moving into the relatively modest military secretary's three-bedroom residence with just two servants in attendance instead of t
Chinese massive and expanding "Belt and Road" project, once hailed as a great initiative for the benefit of countries concerned, is running into speed bumps as some countries have started grumbling about being buried under Chinese debt. The project was fi
The fertilizer industry is likely to increase urea prices by Rs 80 per bag due to a raise in gas prices approved by a high level meeting presided over by Prime Minister, Imran Khan, well informed sources told Business Recorder.
The federal government Wednesday borrowed some Rs 4 billion through auction of Pakistan Investment Bond (Fixed Rate). Auction of Pakistan Investment Bond (PIB) was held on September 5, 2018 for sale of 3-, 5-, 10- and 20-year maturity. Overall SBP receive