SBP explains how economic rebound achieved in FY21 State Bank of Pakistan releases its Annual Report on the State of Pakistan’s Economy reviewing the fiscal year 2020-21 Updated 25 Nov, 2021 09:24am
PM speaks about price hike, steps up criticism of Sharifs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that Pakistan has been facing a difficult time of price hike... Updated 25 Nov, 2021 11:21am
Slow pace of economic uplift a source of concern: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Wednesday said that the slow pace of economic development in Pakistan is a... Updated 25 Nov, 2021 11:20am
4-5pc growth projected KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Wednesday projected that economic recovery is likely to gain further... Updated 25 Nov, 2021 09:34am
7-9pc inflation projection with multiple upside risks KARACHI: Some 7 to 9 percent inflation projection for this fiscal year has multiple upside risks like higher global... Updated 25 Nov, 2021 09:51am
Supply of 1,400MW: Govt finalises new PPAA, ICA with KE ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has reportedly finalized new Power Purchase Agency Agreement (PPAA) and... Updated 25 Nov, 2021 11:20am
Special Cell set up to support Afghanistan financially ISLAMABAD: The government has established a Special Cell as part of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) under ... Updated 25 Nov, 2021 09:42am
Tarin tells ministry to build up strategic reserves of sugar ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin Wednesday asked the Ministry of... Updated 25 Nov, 2021 09:46am
Body formed to enhance oil storage capacity at Keamari ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has constituted a Committee under the chairmanship of Special... Updated 25 Nov, 2021 09:49am
PC board all set to approve reserve price of HEC ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board which is scheduled to meet on Thursday (toady) is all set to... Updated 25 Nov, 2021 10:10am
NASA launches spacecraft to kick an asteroid off course WASHINGTON: A NASA mission to deliberately smash a spacecraft into an asteroid — a test run should humanity ever... Updated 25 Nov, 2021 10:08am
Sri Lanka to sign new container port deal with China COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will tap a state-run Chinese firm to build a deep-sea container port, the government said... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Yemen war will have killed 377,000 by year’s end: UN DUBAI: Yemen’s seven-year-old war will have claimed 377,000 lives by the end of the year, through both direct and... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Chinese officials in Afghanistan to explore lithium projects KABUL: Officials representing several Chinese companies are in Afghanistan to conduct on-site inspections of... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Britain says Russian attack on Ukraine would be a ‘grave mistake’ LONDON: British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warned Russia on Wednesday that it would be making a “grave mistake”... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Indian wedding music blamed for death of 63 chickens BHUBANESWAR, (India): A traditional Indian wedding procession with pumping music, fireworks, dancing and a marching... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Italy reports 85 coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, 12,448 new cases MILAN: Italy reported 85 coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday against 83 the day before, the health ministry ... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
IAEA chief reports ‘no progress’ in talks with Iran VIENNA: The UN nuclear watchdog’s head said Wednesday there had been “no progress” in talks with Iran to... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan hold drills near Afghan border TASHKENT: Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have held military drills near the former’s border with Afghanistan, imitating... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Three German parties reach coalition deal to end the Merkel era BERLIN: German Social Democrat Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday he had reached a coalition deal to form a new ... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Sustainable productivity, economic growth: There’s need for comprehensive national strategic framework: NPO chief ISLAMABAD: National Productivity Organization (NPO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Muhammad Alamgir Chaudhry stressed... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Cell phone cards: panel shows reservations over ‘exorbitant’ taxes ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel while expressing serious concerns over “exorbitant” taxes levied on consumers,... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
PITB signs MoUs with PBC Dubai, POC Global LAHORE: In order to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the province, the Punjab Information Technology ... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Ombudsman Punjab hands Rs70.7m property over to owner LAHORE: As a result of action taken on the orders of Ombudsman Punjab Major Azam Suleman Khan (retd), the 14 marlas... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Fertilizer shortage may lead to spring scramble on N America farm CHICAGO: A global shortage of nitrogen fertilizer is driving prices to record levels, prompting North America’s... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
BP to revamp FPCCI on pattern of FICC: presidential candidate LAHORE: The Businessmen Panel (BP) will revamp the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry on the... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 24, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (November 25, 2021).... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
PTI govt fulfilling its promises, says CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has said the PTI government is fulfilling its promises while those... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Body formed on EVMs: PM has asked NADRA to register 9m overseas voters: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has constituted a... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Vacant positions representing Punjab, KPK: Govt, opposition agree to appoint two ECP members ISLAMABAD: The government and opposition parties, perhaps, in a rare show of unity, has agreed to appoint the two... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
PM approves ERRA’s merger with NDMA ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday gave in-principal approval to the merger of Earthquake... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
‘Planned’ use of EVMs in elections challenged in SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was approached against the amendment in Election Act, 2017 for use of Electronic Voting... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Financial discipline: Punjab has become ‘role model’ for other provinces: Buzdar LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Wednesday that financial transparency and governance of ... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Blue economy in Indian Ocean: Panel expresses its concerns over govt’s lack of interest ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction over lack of interest shown by the ... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Two soldiers martyred in Balochistan QUETTA: Two Army soldiers were martyred after terrorists attacked a check post of security forces in the Balochistan... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Opposition MNAs object to accountability ordinances ISLAMABAD: Members of opposition parties of National Assembly Standing Committee on Law and Justice on Wednesday... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
PSO, Shell Pakistan, Total stations to remain open today ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division, on Wednesday, stated that petrol stations owned by oil marketing companies (OMCs)... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
PPDA to go on strike from today KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has announced to observe strike and suspend supplies from its... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
PML-N’s 2013-18 tenure: Fawad accuses Maryam of ‘doling out’ money to ‘blue-eyed’ journalists, media houses ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday said the PML-N Vice... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
APNS concerned at remarks made by Maryam, Fawad KARACHI: The APNS expresses its profound concern on the statement of Maryam Nawaz in which she admitted to denying... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Welcome to ‘Punjabi’ politics “Who does Khawar Hasaan remind you of?” “Who the hell is he?” “He is the special assistant to The... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
US embassy to remain closed today ISLAMABAD: The US Embassy, Islamabad will remain closed today (Thursday) on account of the Thanksgiving holiday on... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Audio, video recordings: PBC demands ‘independent’ inquiry commission ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) demanded that an independent Inquiry Commission, comprising a former chief... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Sindh PA proceedings: Opposition protests against ‘excessive’, ‘unnecessary’ delays KARACHI: Opposition parties Wednesday protested against excessive and unnecessary delays in the Sindh Assembly... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
PFA lodges FIR against superstore LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has lodged an FIR with the Nishtar Town Police against the management of a... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Senate body passes Transplantation of Human Organs bill ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Wednesday,... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
‘Premium money’ on four-wheelers: Govt dissatisfied with ministry’s steps ISLAMABAD: The federal government has shown deep concern over on money on Honda, Toyota, Suzuki and other four... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Senator Buppi made SAPM on e-commerce ISLAMABAD: Senator Aon Abbas Buppi was handpicked as special assistant to the prime minister on e-commerce on... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Polio NEAP approved for next two years ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the National Task Force for Polio Eradication has approved the National Emergency Action ... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Rare white lion dies in Karachi zoo KARACHI: A rare white lion died at Karachi Zoo on Wednesday. Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab summoned... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
KATI urges petroleum dealers to resolve dispute thru talks KARACHI: President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Salman Aslam has appealed to petroleum ... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Report sought: SC admonishes commissioner for not razing Nasla Tower yet KARACHI: The Supreme Court has ordered the Karachi commissioner to raze the Nasla Tower and submit a report in this... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Gardezi inaugurates Engro Learning Center at UAF FAISALABAD: Provincial Minister for Agriculture Syed Hussain Jahania Gardezi has said it is imperative to strengthen... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Construction of water reservoirs: Meezan Bank-led consortium to give Rs25.5bn Islamic finance facility KARACHI: Meezan Bank led consortium to provide Rs 25.5 billion Islamic Syndicated Project Finance Facility for the... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Biden oil reserves bet melds China outreach with appeal to US voters President Joe Biden’s historic move to release oil from strategic reserves in coordination with big nations... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Domestic debt trap: an accountant’s perspective I’m no economist per se. As an accountant, however, I’m deeply concerned at the steep hike of 150 basis points... Updated 25 Nov, 2021 11:02am
Glasgow agreement and Pakistan—I Glasgow Climate Conference has ended with a renewed commitment of 200 nations to climate change goals amid ... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Letters Tyre price hike With reference to an article published in Business Recorder on 19th of November, we would like to place before the... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Transporters asked to maintain road safety standards Karachi: In order to ensure safe passenger travel service, National Highways and Motorways Police on Wednesday asked... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
NCELL-21 held at SU: Speakers for attaching importance to all native languages HYDERABAD: The 3rd National Conference on English Language and Literature-2021 (NCELL-21) was organized by the... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Security of media workers: IHC issues notices, seeks para-wise comments ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, issued notices to the secretary information and other... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
External debt, liabilities hit $127bn mark by Sept-end KARACHI: Pakistan’s external debt and liabilities continued to rise, reaching $ 127 billion by the end of ... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu meets PM ISLAMABAD: Kaan Terzioglu, Chief Executive Officer, VEON Group called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad. ... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
‘Mega’ corruption cases: NAB chief reviews progress LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Javed Iqbal visited the provincial capital on Wednesday and... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
PBA demands govt make all media spends of 20 years public KARACHI: In response to the statement of Maryam Nawaz wherein she admits to denying some media houses advertising, ... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Humanitarian crisis: COAS calls for global convergence on Afghanistan RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday reiterated the need for global... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
NA panel approves ‘Civil Unmanned Aircraft System Bill’ ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Aviation has given nod for the legislation to... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Ehsaas Rashan Riayat Programme: Registration process to continue till Dec 10: Sania ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr Sania Nishtar,... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Vacant Senate seat: ECP to announce election schedule soon ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is constitutionally bound to announce the schedule for election... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Govt hands TIP over to NRTC for revitalization ISLAMABAD: The government has handed over the loss-making entity – the Telephone Industries of Pakistan (TIP) to... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Stocks Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Rates Bears rule stock market KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday remained under severe pressure and closed in deep red on the third... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 210,765 tonnes of cargo comprising 134,007 tonnes of import cargo and 76,758... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Stocks China stocks close up as food and beverage shares, coal miners gain SHANGHAI: China stocks closed up to their highest in four weeks on Wednesday, as food and beverage shares and coal... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Stocks Nikkei drops as hawkish Fed bets unsettle investors TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei ended lower on Wednesday, as growth-oriented stocks took a beating amid investor concerns... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Stocks Hong Kong shares gain on Meituan, AIA boost HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares finished up on Wednesday as Meituan and AIA jumped. The food delivery giant Meituan... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Stocks Wall Street slides as retail, tech stocks weigh NEW YORK: Wall Street indexes fell on Wednesday as data pointed to strength in the U.S. economy but signaled... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 24, 2021)... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 24, 2021). =======================================... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 24, 2021).... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (November 24, 2021).... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Rates Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (November 24, 2021). ====================================... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 24, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 25 Nov, 2021 03:53am
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