Action in Aid of Civil Power Petitions of Gul’s grandfather and KP clubbed together ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court clubbed Arif Gul’s grandfather’s petition with the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa ... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:37am
Preparations of HBL PSL-7 under way LAHORE: Preparations for the first leg of the seventh edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League-7 are underway and... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:37am
Pak-Afghan friendship bus service may be resumed soon PESHAWAR: Pakistan and Afghanistan are likely to resume Pak-Afghan Friendship Bus Service soon to facilitate the... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:37am
Gross loan portfolio of Rs500m or more: SECP tells NBMFCs to follow risk management guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed the Non-Bank Microfinance ... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:37am
Technological advancement: SSUET, Saylani Welfare sign MoU KARACHI: Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Saylani Welfare and Sir Syed University of Engineering... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:37am
Cricket infrastructure in Hyderabad, Sukkur: PCB chief meets Sindh CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Sindh has a lot of talents but we the government and... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:37am
South Asia Delhi imposes weekend curfew, CM tests positive NEW DELHI: Authorities in Delhi on Tuesday ordered people to stay home over coming weekends having seen COVID-19... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:37am
Europe Sweden charges woman for enlisting son, 12, to fight in Syria STOCKHOLM: A Swedish woman has been charged with war crimes for helping enlist her 12-year-old son to fight as a... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:37am
US outlines deal with AT&T, Verizon over 5G delay WASHINGTON: US transportation officials told wireless carriers the government will not seek any further delays in... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:37am
China to order cybersecurity reviews for some firms seeking overseas listings SHANGHAI: China said on Tuesday it will put in force new rules to increase its oversight of plans by Chinese ... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:37am
Violence in 2021: TTP, Baloch insurgents, IS-K termed ‘major actors’ ISLAMABAD: The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Baloch insurgents, and Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K) were the major... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:37am
Ministry prepares draft ‘National Broadband Policy-2021’ ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has drafted “National Broadband... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:37am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 4, 2022) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 5, 2022).... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:37am
NA likely to initiate debate on ‘Finance Bill’ on 10th ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly is likely to meet on Monday (Jan 10) to start debate on “Finance (Supplementary)... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
ECP’s report: Nawaz hits out at PM, former CJP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and its component Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Tuesday, asked... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Defamation suit: IHC issues notice to PM in response to Asif’s petition ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday issued notice to Prime Minister Imran Khan in PML-N leader Khawaja... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
GCC SG due today ISLAMABAD: The secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Nayef bin Falah Al-Hajraf, will arrive on a... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
CJP says will again become lawyer after retirement ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar Ahmed on Tuesday emphasised on rule of law in the society and... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Number of Omicron cases rising in Punjab LAHORE: Covid-19’s new variant Omicron is spreading gradually in Punjab, particularly in Lahore, as the number of... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
In-house change only solution to ‘present anarchy’: PPP LAHORE: Central Information Secretary Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Faisal Karim Kundi has said that an in-house... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Khaqan asks why SBP should be granted ‘unprecedented’ autonomy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president and former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, on... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
44,198 tests conducted: Country reports 630 fresh Covid-19 positive cases: NCOC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Tuesday, detected 630 more Covid-19 positive cases by performing 44,198 coronavirus tests... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khiraj-e-Tehseen “The Khan reportedly directed his large media team to defend the mini-budget because reality as he sees it is... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Money laundering case: Pre-arrest bails of Shehbaz, Hamza extended LAHORE: A special court (offences in bank) on Tuesday extended pre-arrest bail of Leader of Opposition in National... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Pakistan condemns online harassment of Muslim women in India ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the despicable and totally unacceptable harassment and insult of Muslim women... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
President asks Virtual University to enhance presence in remote areas ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has asked Virtual University (VU) to enhance its presence in the remote areas of... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Punjab CM for launching electric tramway project LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Tuesday chaired a meeting at his office, to review the launch ... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
NHMP claims reduction in accidents in 2021 ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorways Police (NHMP) have claimed reduction in accidents, recovered 83 ... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
KATI concerned at gas supply disruption KARACHI: Acting President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Maheen Salman has expressed concern... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Exports and currency devaluation: any link? Any increase in exports is always a function of the elasticity of the inputs that make up the goods exported. These... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
2022: What’s in store?—II In December, SBP conducted open market operations (OMOs) three times, which did not prove to be an effective ... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Does Draghi stay or go? Italy readies for new president Italy’s parliament will start voting on January 24 for a new president, with Prime Minister Mario Draghi widely... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Letters How much more will India regress? This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “The echo of truth” carried by the newspaper recently. The writer,... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
OGDCL, Fatimid Foundation ink agreement ISLAMABAD: OGDCL a flagship E&P company in petroleum sector in Pakistan is striving to improve the livelihood of... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Local Government Act 2021: Property tax will be collected by DMCs: Murtaza KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and Sindh government spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday said that under the... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Contract for installation of CCTV on Surjani to Gurumandir road: PAC panel examines audit objection ISLAMABAD: A sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Tuesday examined an audit objection of award of... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Malik pays rich tributes to ZA Bhutto ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader and Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) ... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
NED, GSV sign deal to set up first soccer city stadium KARACHI: NED University of Engineering & Technology (NED) and Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) enter into a 10 year... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
CS tells farmers: Shortage of urea fertilizer has caused panic buying LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal has said that the fear of shortage of urea fertilizer has led to... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Expensive faulty locomotives: Foreign firm awarded contract again ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Tuesday was apprised that a foreign company which sold expensive faulty... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
BoP, University of Health Sciences sign CMS agreement LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab and the University of Health Sciences have signed a service level agreement for provision... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
IG Prisons removes three jail officers from service LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General for Prisons Mirza Shahid Saleem Baig on Tuesday removed from service three officers... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Demolition of Madina Mosque: SC rejects govt’s plea, refuses to recall order ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court turned down the federal government’s plea to recall its order regarding demolition of... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Dr Yasmin tests positive for Covid-19 LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid has been tested positive of coronavirus. A spokesman of the Health... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Alleged audiotape of Maryam and Pervez goes viral ISLAMABAD: A new audiotape, allegedly of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz and her... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rangers personnel’s murder case: Uzair Baloch acquitted KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday acquitted alleged Lyari kingpin Uzair Baloch and MQM’s Shaikh... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Punjab govt for promoting religious tolerance LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab for Information Hasaan Khawar has said that the Punjab government... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Poor performance of KPK healthcare sector irks SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court observed that no work has been done by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government in the health... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Stocks Tokyo shares close higher in new year trade TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended the first session of 2022 on an upbeat note Tuesday after US shares also advanced on their... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Stocks Hong Kong stocks flat HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s stock benchmark was roughly flat on Tuesday, as the weak performance in tech shares offset... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Stocks Rouble edges down, stocks near monthly high MOSCOW: The Russian rouble edged lower in light trade on Tuesday, while the benchmark MOEX stock index rose to an... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Stocks Indian shares end high BENGALURU: Indian shares ended Tuesday higher, fuelled by gains in energy and bank stocks, even as a sharp spike in... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Stocks Banks and travel stocks power Europe’s STOXX 600 to new peaks LONDON: European stocks extended their new year rally on Tuesday, led by economically sensitive banks and travel... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Stocks Gulf markets buoyed by oil and global shares DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday, in line with oil prices and global shares, shrugging... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Stocks Financials power S&P 500, Dow to record peaks; Ford shines NEW YORK: The Dow and the S&P 500 hit record highs on Tuesday as worries about the Omicron variant of the... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Stocks FTSE 100 hits fresh 1-1/2 year high LONDON: Britain’s FTSE 100 rose on Tuesday in the first trading session of 2022, after its best annual gain in ... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
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 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (January 4, 2022).... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates Stock market stays bullish KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the back of aggressive buying by local and foreign... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Energy Rs1.075/unit hike in FCA for October: Nepra allows KE to recover Rs1.91bn from consumers ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has allowed Karachi Electric (KE) to recover Rs ... Updated 05 Jan, 2022 10:20am
Energy Sales of petroleum, lubricants decline 6pc YoY, 14pc MoM KARACHI: The total petroleum and lubricant sales clocked-in at 1.51 million tons in December 2021, depicting a... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Energy Gas prices surge in Europe over tight Russian supplies MOSCOW: European gas prices soared more than 30% on Tuesday after low supplies from Russia reignited concerns about... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Cotton & Textile Cotton hits 1-1/2 month high, tracks broader market rally NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose more than 3% to a 1-1/2 month high on Tuesday as upbeat sentiment across wider... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Energy Oil rises 1pc as OPEC+ agrees to planned output increase NEW YORK: Oil prices rose 1% on Tuesday as OPEC+ producers agreed to stick with their planned increase for February... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Commodities India spends record $55.7bn on gold imports in 2021 MUMBAI: India splurged a record $55.7 billion on gold imports in 2021, buying more than double the previous year’s... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Commodities Gold firms above $1800 LONDON: Gold climbed above the key $1,800-per-ounce level on Tuesday, after a sharp retreat in the last session, as... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Safe-haven gold rises NEW YORK: Gold prices rose on Tuesday, as demand for the safe-haven metal asset was lifted by a surge in COVID-19... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Commodities China’s top copper smelters appoint new leader BEIJING: The China Smelters Purchase Team (CSPT), a group of the top copper smelters, has appointed Yang Xiangbin... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Energy China slashes refined fuel export quota, raises LSFO SINGAPORE: China more than halved the volume of export quotas for refined fuel, predominantly gasoline, diesel and... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Energy US natgas futures rise on cold forecasts, spike in global prices NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose for a third day on Tuesday on forecasts for higher heating use over the next... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Energy VLSFO cracks SINGAPORE: Asia’s front-month crack for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) slipped on Tuesday as feedstock... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 12.423... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Energy Asia Distillates: Jet fuel cash differentials flip to premiums SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash differentials for jet fuel flipped to a premium on Tuesday, while the Jan/Feb time spread... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Commodities Dalian coking coal hits over 2-month high MANILA: Dalian coking coal futures rose on Tuesday to their highest level in more than two months as market... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Energy Asia’s gasoline steady above $12/barrel, naphtha slips NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline crack held steady on Tuesday, hovering above $12 a barrel for a second consecutive... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 130,722 tonnes of cargo comprising 87,902 tonnes of import cargo and 42,820... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (January 4, 2022).... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate picks up Rs 300 despite rise in phutti arrival LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Tuesday increased the spot rate by Rs 300... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 4, 2022)... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (January 4, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 4, 2022).... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (January 4, 2022). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (January 4, 2022).... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (January 4, 2022).... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
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 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (January 4, 2022).... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (January 4, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,445.7252... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Jan, 2022 05:36am