Supernet bags Rs100m cyber security contract from SBP KARACHI: Telecard Limited’s 100 percent owned subsidiary Supernet Limited (Supernet) has announced that it has ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Pakistan beat BD by an innings DHAKA: Off-spinner Sajid Khan claimed 4-86 and finished with a match haul of 12 wickets as Pakistan defied fading... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Ufone 4G KP Football Cup: DFA Charsadda, DFA Chitral register impressive wins ISLAMABAD: The iconic Tehmas Khan Football Stadium in Peshawar was rocked by thunderous applause and cheering from... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
US Summit for Democracy must address threats to press freedom NEW YORK: On the eve of the U.S. government’s inaugural Summit for Democracy, the Committee to Protect Journalists... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Scholz takes over as German chancellor, ending Merkel era BERLIN: Social Democrat Olaf Scholz was sworn in as German chancellor on Wednesday, ending Angela Merkel’s 16 ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Chinese sighting of ‘cube’ on moon rouses speculation, inspires memes BEIJING: A photograph of a cube-like object captured by a Chinese rover on the far side of the moon has fanned... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Time to act! A firm resolve and a stable National Steel policy with a long-term view can transform the local steel industry into an exporting sector! TEXT: “Think a hundred times before you take a decision, but once that decision is taken, stand by it as one ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Pakistan Business Commodities: A comprehensive approach to rebuilding the economy and bringing it to the Pre-Pandemic Levels is required Iftikhar Ali Malik TEXT: Covid-19 and climate change have affected almost all sectors of economy. Thus a... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Pakistan Business Commodities: Message from Abbas Akberali Chairman, Amreli Steels Limited TEXT: The “new normal” has taught us not to take anything for granted. Every day, the uncertain conditions... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Pakistan Business Commodities: Message from Muhammad Ali Tabba CEO, Lucky Cement Limited TEXT: Post pandemic the disruption in the global supply chain has badly affected the business activities, with ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Govt imposes moratorium on provision of additional funds to BISP ISLAMABAD: The government has imposed moratorium on provision of additional funds for Benazir Income Support Fund... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Power law: Copy sent to ministries following President’s assent ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat has sent a copy of the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
UK announces home-working, vaccine passports LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday announced the tightening of virus restrictions in England... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
ADB approves $603m results-based lending programme ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $603 million results-based lending programme to ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
BioNTech, Pfizer vaccine neutralises Omicron with three shots NEW YORK: BioNTech and Pfizer said on Wednesday a three-shot course of their COVID-19 vaccine was able to neutralise... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
NADRA may compute income, tax liability of non-filers ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is expected to compute income and tax liability... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Earthquake hits Karachi KARACHI: Earthquake tremors were felt in various parts of city on Wednesday, according to the Pakistan ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Shoaib made acting President, CEO of MCB Bank KARACHI: Shoaib Mumtaz has been appointed acting President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MCB Bank Limited ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
CM for finalising PPP mode-based projects without delay LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired the 9th meeting of the public-private partnership policy... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
ABASIN Builders, Developers launch ‘game-changing’ property development PESHAWAR: ABASIN Builders and Developers, one of the emerging names in the construction industry, has launched its... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
CM meets PCB team: Two new high-performance centres being set up in Punjab LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar in a meeting with a delegation, led by Pakistan Cricket Board ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
First unit of Mohmand Dam will be commissioned in Dec 2025: Wapda LAHORE: Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (retd) has said that the first unit of Mohmand Dam will be... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Pasha critical of govt’s approach to bringing down CAD ISLAMABAD: There is an intent to bring down the current account deficit to four percent in 2021-22 from the... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
‘Quit Smoking’ Sehat Kahani rolls out public campaign KARACHI: The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced. According to ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
PJBF chief Farooqui given ‘certificate of commendation’ by Japan’s C-G KARACHI: ISOMURA Toshikazu, Consul-General of Japan in Karachi, conferred the Certificate of Commendation upon Kalim... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Meeting of USAID-funded ISAC held at SAU HYDERABAD: The meeting of USAID-funded Institutional Scholarship Award Committee (ISAC) for able and deserving girl... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Govt urged to help ensure safety of all foreign workers KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
176 new cases of Covid-19 detected, no death reported KARACHI: Fortunately no death stemming from Corona virus reported on Wednesday; however 176 new cases emerged when... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
SHC extends stay order against new sugarcane price KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Wednesday extended stay order against the new sugarcane price set by the Sindh... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Sindh govt will fulfil its promises as per Bilawal’s vision: Wahab KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and Sindh government Spokesmen and CM Advisor on Law, Barrister Murtaza Wahab... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Noor Mukadam murder case: Defendant urges court to play CCTV footage ISLAMABAD: The owner of a therapy centre, who is a defendant in Noor Mukadam murder case on Wednesday, requested a... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Sialkot tragedy: 34 main accused arrested LAHORE: On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab, the police have apprehended another eight main accused involved ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
$2.13m sought for maintenance of ‘VVIP planes’ ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Defence (MoD) has sought $2.132million for yearly maintenance of VVIP aircrafts used by the... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Reinstatement of sacked employees: SC seeks assistance of AGP ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court asked the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) to assist, that when Sacked Employees... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
BR’s website: Mother of Head of Digital Content passes away KARACHI: Fahmida Memon, mother of the Head of Digital Content of Business Recorder’s Website Bilal Ahmad Memon,... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Navy test-fires land-to-air missile ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy (PN) Air Defence Unit on Wednesday conducted a successful test of the firing of a missile... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Audio leaks: Probe commission cannot be formed, says IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) questioned why it should take action to probe the audio leaks of former... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Kyrgyz electricity boss held for crypto mining BISHKEK, (Kyrgyzstan): An electricity chief in Kyrgyzstan was detained after he illegally connected a home crypto... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
20 Bangladesh students sentenced to death for political murder DHAKA: Bangladesh sentenced 20 university students to death on Wednesday for the 2019 murder of a young man who... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Qatar and Turkey extend currency swap deal DOHA: Qatar and Turkey have announced they agreed to extend a currency swap deal between their central banks, as... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
EU wants new trade powers to fight foreign bad actors BRUSSELS: The European Commission on Wednesday launched a bid to equip Brussels with new powers to swiftly retaliate... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Congress reaches agreement to avert calamitous US debt default WASHINGTON: US senators struck a deal Tuesday to create a one-time law allowing Democrats to lift the nation’s... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Energy ICE says new Midland WTI futures contract to go live in late January LONDON: Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) said on Wednesday its new contract, Midland WTI American Gulf Coast ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
OIC — CFM likely to address humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan hoped that the forthcoming extraordinary session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
P&D, BoP provide ATM facility to employees LAHORE: An inaugural ceremony of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) was held by Chairman Planning and Development Board... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Body found in deserted house of DHA Phase-VI KARACHI: The Karachi police recovered a dead body from a bungalow in Karachi’s DHA Phase VI on Wednesday morning.... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Bilawal announces anti-PTI govt protest schedule KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Wednesday announced an ‘Anti-Inflation... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Bank Alfalah Islamic, Grand City sign MoU KARACHI: Bank Alfalah Islamic has joined hands with Grand City Kharian - a project of Eurobiz Corporation, to... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
BoI holds investment seminar at Dubai Expo ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BoI) organised a hybrid investment seminar at the Pakistan Pavilion, Dubai Expo,... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
PMS Punjab officers: LHC suspends federal govt’s notification LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday suspended the operation of a federal government’s notification in... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
SDPI session ‘Incentive schemes for export-oriented industry benefited only big players’ ISLAMABAD: Commerce Secretary, Sualeh Ahmad Faruqui on Wednesday acknowledged that the government’s incentive... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Transfers, postings in LDA LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Wednesday notified the transfer and posting of 15 senior ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Civil servants must stay responsive to people’s needs: Alvi ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that people had great expectations from the civil servants and they needed to... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Governor, British MPs discuss Afghanistan LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said the key for peace in the region and the world lies in a... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
NAB organises seminar to mark ‘Anti-Corruption Day’ LAHORE: To mark the International Anti-Corruption Day, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in collaboration ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Agri development top priority of govt: Shibli FAISALABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Syed Shibli Faraz has said that agricultural development is... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 8, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (December 9, 2021).... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Australia returns smuggled Bronze Age stone to Pakistan CANBERRA: Australian authorities returned on Wednesday a Bronze Age “stone aniconic weight” that was smuggled ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
EU concerned at death penalty, misuse of blasphemy law ISLAMABAD: The European Union has reiterated its constant concern over the “misuse” of Pakistani blasphemy law... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Qureshi, NATO Secy Gen discuss developments in Afghanistan BRUSSELS (Belgium): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Rana Shamim’s name placed on PNIL ISLAMABAD: The government has placed the name of former chief justice of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Rana Mohammad Shamim... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Balochistan quota: Antecedents of employees will be verified ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has decided for verification of the... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Senate panel censures govt over ‘IMF-driven’ inflation ISLAMABAD: The government came under severe criticism during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Speakers for creating ‘reliable’ database to take full advantage of MSMEs for higher growth ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference, while stressing the need for supporting the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Peshawar’s visit: ECP mulling taking action against PM ISLAMABAD: In a complete disregard to the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP’s) instructions, Prime Minister... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Siraj Kassam Teli remembered KARACHI: Businessmen Group (BMG) chairman and former president of Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Who has failed in his job? “So what gift would you give to a son-in-law who will inherit untold wealth…?” “Untold? That calls for... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
PM felicitates Olaf Scholz ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday extended felicitations to the new Chancellor of Germany, Olaf... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Protest against taxation measures: APAT convention to take final decision on Jan 13 ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran (APAT) would convene a convention at Lahore on January 13, 2022 to ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Inquiry to determine who gave approval to Nasla Tower project, says Sindh CM ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah Wednesday said that he had ordered an inquiry with respect to ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Appointment of two ECP members ‘Unofficial’ subcommittee formed ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Committee on Appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Members of the Election... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Social security workers will get discount on purchase of commodities LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Labour Ansar Majeed Khan has said that workers of the social security will get 15-45... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
LESCO to start giving net metering connections from Jan: CEO LAHORE: Chief Executive Officer of the Lahore Electric Supply Company Chaudhry Muhammad Amin has said that net... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Wall St hits reset after market ‘froth’ but Fed fears loom Investors who used the stock market’s recent swoon to scoop up shares are hoping the last weeks of the year bring... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Pakistan’s economy: Are interest rates relevant? The level, extent, nature and composition of ‘cash economy’ of the country constitute a subject which is not... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
When Omicron felt good Nobody will admit it, but you can be sure that the emergence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus made some... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Letters The spectre of price hike According to federal cabinet, the prices of essential commodities have been declining for the last two weeks. Well,... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
A leaf from history: recalling the accomplishments of PNS Hangor For Pakistan Navy, submarines have always played a pivotal role during both 1965 and 1971 wars. Despite having a... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Tokyo shares close higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed higher on Wednesday after Wall Street rallied for a second straight session on receding... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Indian shares end higher BENGALURU: Indian shares closed higher on Wednesday as the country’s central bank held its key lending rate at a... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Asia markets up but fears over Chinese real estate linger HONG KONG: Asian stocks were broadly up Wednesday after a strong lead from Wall Street, but fears lingered over... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Gulf bourses fall on weak oil prices; Dubai rises DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday, weighed by falling oil prices as investors assessed... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Wall Street subdued as Omicron worries overshadow vaccine update NEW YORK: US stocks struggled for direction in volatile trading on Wednesday as investors digested a fresh update on... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks TSX posts highest close in 12 days TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index on Tuesday rose by more than 1% for a second day as easing worries around the... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks UK shares steady as vaccine cheer offsets fears about new restrictions LONDON: UK’s main stock indexes ended flat on Wednesday after hitting session lows as positive headlines on... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
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 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Rates Stock market rangebound KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a rangebound activity as investors remained cautious, avoided... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 171,299 tonnes of cargo comprising 129,970 tonnes of import cargo and 41,329... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Apple inches closer to $3trn market cap NEW YORK: Apple Inc is within striking distance of a $3 trillion market capitalization, a milestone that would make... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks China’s Weibo falls on Hong Kong debut HONG KONG: China’s Twitter-like social media platform Weibo fell during its debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (December 8, 2021)... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (December 8, 2021). ======================================= ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 8, 2021).... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Rates THE RUPEE: PKR declines further KARACHI: Pakistan's rupee continued to tumble against the US dollar, depreciating yet another 0.36% in the ... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (December 8, 2021).... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
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 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (December 8, 2021).... Published 09 Dec, 2021 04:29am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points