Money & Banking SCBPL delivers record performance in 1Q22 KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) delivered a record performance in first quarter of 2022,... Published 28 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Sugary drinks: experts, others reject OICCI’s recommendation KARACHI: Civil society and health professionals rejected the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s... Published 28 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Energy VLSFO cash premiums rise SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) rose on Wednesday, supported by active... Published 28 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Energy US natgas futures gain on storage worries NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped about 3% on Tuesday on expectations that recent declines in output will... Published 28 Apr, 2022 06:31am
Rescue 1122, PBSA sign MoU LAHORE: Rescue 1122 has collaborated with the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association (PBSA) for promoting volunteerism and... Published 28 Apr, 2022 06:19am
Illegal allotment of amenity plots: AC adjourns hearing of case ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of illegal allotment of amenity plots at... Published 28 Apr, 2022 06:19am
Women cricketers: PCB, six CAs to hold nationwide trials in next month LAHORE: As part of its efforts to develop a strong talent pool of women cricketers and increase the participation of... Published 28 Apr, 2022 06:19am
Industry LCCI invites new FBR chairman to share future plans LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has congratulated the newly-appointed Chairman Federal... Published 28 Apr, 2022 06:19am
Constitutional position, judges’ tenure, pension: SC restrains G-B Appellate Court from issuing further order ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has restrained the Supreme Appellate Court Gilgit-Baltistan from passing further order... Published 28 Apr, 2022 06:19am
Money & Banking Over Rs672bn raised through auction for MTBs, cut-off yield soars up to 129 bps KARACHI: The federal government raised over Rs 672 billion through the auction for short-term government papers. ... Updated 28 Apr, 2022 11:17am
‘Characters behind conspiracy theories come to light’ LAHORE: Reacting to former Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar’s meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 28 Apr, 2022 06:10am
Money & Banking Western Union rolls out services with Bank Alfalah ISLAMABAD: Western Union, a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, has announced... Published 28 Apr, 2022 06:10am
32,000 registered patients: Bait-ul-Sukoon Hospital gives treatment free of cost KARACHI: Bait-ul-l Sukoon Cancer hospital has provided free-of-cost treatment to 32,000 registered patients and... Published 28 Apr, 2022 06:10am
Energy Govt urged to reduce LPG rate by about Rs100 per kg ISLAMABAD: The LPG Industries Association of Pakistan said that the government may provide relief by reducing the... Published 28 Apr, 2022 06:10am
Interior minister, CM carry out ‘security audit’ of key institutions KARACHI: Against the backdrop of deadly suicide attack on Chinese nationals at Karachi University the previous day,... Published 28 Apr, 2022 06:10am
Sadiq made PM’s SA ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed ex-ambassador Mohammad Sadiq as his special assistant.... Published 28 Apr, 2022 06:10am
Fuel shortage behind power scarcity, Senate body told ISLAMABAD: The Power Division Wednesday confirmed to the Senate Standing Committee on Power that 5,800 MW of... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Minister briefed about attack on Chinese teachers KARACHI: Minister for Universities and Boards Muhammad Ismail Rahoo on Wednesday said that the security of... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Bilawal visits China’s embassy, interacts with FO officials ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday said that terrorists made a failed attempt to strike... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
CS expresses displeasure over sale of sugar at higher price LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal on Wednesday expressed his displeasure over the sale of sugar at ... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
President, governor bound to perform constitutional obligation: Hamza LAHORE: Slamming Imran Niazi, Punjab Chief Minister-elect Hamza Shehbaz said on Wednesday that Constitution is... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Govt issues passport to Ishaq Dar LONDON: The newly-elected coalition government has issued a passport to ex-finance minister Ishaq Dar. Ishaq Dar, ... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Return of Maryam passport: LHC DB disposes of petition LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday disposed of a petition of Pakistan Muslim ... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Pakistan to host ‘Inaugural Seniors Over 40 Cricket World Cup’ KARACHI: Pakistan is hosting the “Inaugural Seniors Over 40 Cricket World Cup” in Karachi from 23rd September to... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Middle East How Dubai’s tourism college helps it meet travellers’ evolving needs DUBAI: In the last decade, Dubai has cemented its place as one of the world’s top tourist destinations. With an... Updated 28 Apr, 2022 08:16pm
Canada looks to sell off Russian oligarchs’ assets OTTAWA: Canada is seeking novel powers to seize and sell off Russian oligarchs’ assets to compensate Ukraine for... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Putin warns of ‘lightning response’ to intervention in Ukraine MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin warned Wednesday that if any other country intervenes in Moscow’s military... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
UN chief Guterres announces arrival in Ukraine KYIV: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced his arrival in Kyiv on Wednesday following talks in Moscow ... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
USA US indicts Archegos founder Hwang for fraud, market manipulation NEW YORK: US authorities have charged Archegos founder Bill Hwang and the firm’s chief financial officer with... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
UAE vows ‘responsible’ artificial intelligence rollout DUBAI: The world’s first minister for artificial intelligence says the United Arab Emirates isn’t only looking... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Asia North Korea signals expansive mission for its nuclear weapons SEOUL: As South Korea’s new conservative president prepares to take office, North Korea is outlining an expansive,... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Armed by computer skills, 2000 patwaris get jobs: SMBR LAHORE: Senior Member Board of Revenue (SMBR) Babar Hayat Tarar has said that 2000 patwaris with computer skills are... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (April 27, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (April 28, 2022)... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
NAB urges IHC to reject planning minister’s plea ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prayed before the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to reject Federal... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Foreign funding case: PTI accuses ECP of denying it level playing field ISLAMABAD: Former ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) categorically accused the Election Commission of... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
‘It’s incorrect to say I’m a sore loser in Justice Isa case’: ex-law minister ISLAMABAD: Former law minister Dr Farogh Naseem Wednesday said it is totally incorrect to say he was a “sore... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Fawad holds last PML-N govt ‘responsible’ for current power woes ISLAMABAD: Mincing no words to lambaste a fortnight-old government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Case against Dar and others: Counsel for three co-accused urges court to defer judgment ISLAMABAD: The counsel for three co-accused in a corruption case against former finance minister Ishaq Dar on... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
COAS visits forward areas along LoC RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited forward areas along Line of Control (LOC) ... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
G-B, AJK: Maladministration in actions of customs/IR depts: FTO empowered to deal with cases ISLAMABAD: The extension of the scope of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Ordinance, 2000 to Gilgit-Baltistan and ... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Chandna takes charge ISLAMABAD: Mohsin Mushtaq Chandna took charge as Additional Secretary (Incharge) Ministry of Information Technology... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Marri says Bilawal to ‘restore’ dignity of country ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety and Central Information Secretary of PPP-P... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
China condemns suicide attack on teachers BEIJING: China on Wednesday strongly condemned a suicide attack in Karachi University that claimed lives of four... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Stroke of midnight “Of all those whose careers have taken a hit after The Khan’s exit from the Prime Minister’s House at the... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
PM, Bahrain National Guard Commander discuss bilateral ties ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday received a telephone call from National Guard... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Azerbaijan envoy visits Peshawar Press Club, says his country seeks to expand trade ties PESHAWAR: Azerbaijan is looking forward to signing an agreement with Pakistan to introduce low customs duties to... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Cheques for Rs33.6m distributed among undergraduates HYDERABAD: Cheques amounting to Rs. 33.6 million were distributed among 700 deserving undergraduate students of 2019... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
KU blast: Sindh govt announces Rs1m for van driver’s heirs KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh government spokesperson Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday announced... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Asif Sheikh nominated as convener of FPCCI panel KARACHI: Pilot Asif Sheikh Javaid has been nominated as convener of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Central... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
When it rains, it pours ‘Chinese Citizens Among 4 Dead in Pakistan Terror Attack’ had become the second most read story on Bloomberg.com... Updated 28 Apr, 2022 11:13am
Iron man Elon Musk places his Tesla battery bets As Tesla’s profits and prices grabbed headlines last week, a potentially pivotal development for the global car... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Can tech help hold climate polluters to their net-zero pledges? Legions of voluntary net-zero emissions pledges are now in place around the world to meet climate change goals -... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Letters ‘Pakistani finance ministers’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Pakistani finance ministers” carried by the newspaper the other day.... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Sindh: Mercury soars to new high KARACHI: The mercury soared to a new high of the season, as a heat wave gripped parts of the country in the last 24... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Laylat-ul-Qadr: President Hamdard Foundation calls for special prayers for Pakistan KARACHI: President Hamdard Foundation Pakistan, Sadia Rashid has said that 27th of Ramazan has a great significance... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Pakistan, Iran agree to set up ‘border businesses’: envoy KARACHI: Pakistan and Iran governments have agreed to establish border businesses to enhance bilateral trade between... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Engro Foundation announces winners of ‘IATC Impact Awards’ KARACHI: The Engro Foundation has announced the two recipients of its flagship initiative, called “I Am The Change... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
JI leader underscores need for ending interest-based system KARACHI: The Karachi chapter of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has exhorted the federal government to get rid of the... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Stocks Saudi stock market ends higher; Qatar falls on broad-based losses DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s stock market ended higher on Wednesday, buoyed by a surge in Saudi National Bank, while the... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Stocks HK shares flat as sour sentiment in Asia offsets China optimism HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks ended flat on Wednesday, as weakness in broader Asia offset optimism from equity markets... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Stocks FTSE 100 rises on gains in miners, strong earnings; Aveva slumps LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 edged up on Wednesday, driven by gains in miners and strong corporate updates, although ... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Stocks Wall Street rises on earnings boost from Microsoft, Visa NEW YORK: US stocks rose in choppy trading on Wednesday, as strong earnings from Microsoft and Visa lifted investor... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Stocks China stocks jump from 2-year lows on pro-growth policy hopes SHANGHAI: China stocks rebounded sharply from two-year lows on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes that the country would... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei ends at 2-week low TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a two-week low on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street declines ... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Smuggling bid foiled: urea fertilizer, sugar seized in Wana (SW) PESHAWAR: Local police during a crackdown in Wana, South Waziristan (SW) on Wednesday seized a urea fertilizer laden... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Yarn Prices FAISALABAD YARN AND FIBRE PRICES FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates On Monday (April 25, 2022) ============================= 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
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 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates Stock market rangebound KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a rangebound session as investors opted to offload their... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Stocks Efforts afoot to create depth in GEM Board of PSX KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and National Clearing... Updated 28 Apr, 2022 11:21am
Grains Paris wheat hits contract highs on euro slide, Ukraine war PARIS: Euronext wheat extended gains on Wednesday, with new-crop positions setting contract highs, as a five-year ... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Energy Sakhalin-2 project: Tokyo Gas says no plan to voluntarily stop buying LNG TOKYO: Tokyo Gas Co Ltd said on Wednesday it was not an option for the Japanese city gas distributor to voluntarily... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 154,235 tonnes of cargo comprising 84,985 tonnes of import cargo and 69,250... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Stocks Commodity stocks keep Europe buoyant PARIS: European shares broke a three-day losing streak on Wednesday as basic materials stocks surged 4.5%, while... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (April 27, 2022)... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 27, 2022).... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). ======================== Open Bid... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (April 27, 2022).... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (April 27, 2022).... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
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 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (April 27, 2022).... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,480.8474... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Apr, 2022 05:37am