Energy Hydrocarbon discovered in Bannu West Block, KP KARACHI: Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) has made a gas/condensate discovery resulting from its exploratory... Published 02 Jun, 2022 07:00am
Industry Steps urged to develop barter trade mechanism with Afghanistan KARACHI: To develop mutually agreed barter trade mechanism between Pakistan and Afghanistan the disparities need to... Published 02 Jun, 2022 07:00am
Certificate Course for Nurse Educators: Second line master trainer training workshop being organized KARACHI: The second line Master Trainer Training Workshop on Certificate Course for Nurse Educators is being hosted... Published 02 Jun, 2022 07:00am
Industry PBF urges govt to incentivise investors, broaden tax net KARACHI: President of Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Mian Usman Zulfiqar has proposed to the economic managers to... Published 02 Jun, 2022 07:00am
Energy KE consumers to pay additional Rs15bn under FCA from June onwards KARACHI: Inflation-hit consumers of K-Electric are likely to bear a whopping Rs15 billion additional economic burden... Published 02 Jun, 2022 07:00am
Punjab cabinet holds its maiden meeting: Govt to give subsidy on ghee, sugar after flour LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet in its maiden meeting on Wednesday with Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz in the chair... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:50am
Money & Banking Askari Bank signs MoU with Easypaisa KARACHI: Askari Bank Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Easypaisa with an aim to expand its... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:50am
Upper Indus basin likely to witness increase in base water flow KARACHI: The upper Indus basin is expected to witness an increase in base water flow because of a growing snowmelt ... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:50am
Industry PHMA seeks trade facilitation across global markets KARACHI: Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) on Wednesday sought trade facilitation... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:50am
Industry TIOs delegation visits TDAP headquarters KARACHI: A 15-member delegation of newly-selected Trade and Investment Officers for different positions of ... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:50am
Money & Banking Silk Bank, Park View Enclave to talk about investment KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Silk Bank Limited has granted its approval to the management of the Bank to... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:50am
Sweden, Finland to meet Turkey at NATO in new bid for progress WASHINGTON: NATO said Wednesday it will hold talks involving Turkey, Finland and Sweden in hopes of ending ... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Middle East Iran warns of response to IAEA ‘unconstructive actions’ TEHRAN: Iran warned Wednesday it would respond to any “unconstructive actions” taken by the UN atomic watchdog... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Blinken says Ukraine won’t strike Russia, sees ‘many months’ of war WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that Ukraine had promised not to use new long-range... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Russian forces advance in factory city, US to send precision rockets to Ukraine KYIV: Russian forces on Wednesday pressed closer to the centre of an industrial city in a drive to grab a swathe of... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
11 dead, 33 missing after Hurricane Agatha hits Mexico HUATULCO, (Mexico): The strongest hurricane on record to hit Mexico’s Pacific coast in May left at least 11 people... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Europe Interpol warns of flood of illicit arms after Ukraine war PARIS: Many of the weapons being sent to Ukraine will eventually wind up in criminal hands in Europe and beyond,... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
There’s no bar on Hajj subsidy: CII ISLAMABAD: Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman Dr Qibla Ayaz on Wednesday said there was no bar at the ... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
IK says country could face prospect of ‘disintegration’ KARACHI: PTI Chairman Imran Khan warned on Wednesday that if the establishment does not “take the right ... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Police probe death of singer KK KOLKATA: Indian police said Wednesday they are investigating the death of star Bollywood singer Krishnakumar ... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Factual aspects of the PTI long march: SC calls reports from IGP ICT, Ministry and others ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court called reports from the IGP ICT, the secretary Ministry of Interior, the DGs IB and the... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
‘Elections Act, 2017’: None of amendments deprives overseas Pakistanis of right to vote, observes IHC ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC) Athar Minallah observed that none of the amendments made to... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Imran will come to Islamabad from Peshawar soon: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice-chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Wednesday that party chairman... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
State excesses, rights violations: PTI seeks UN intervention ISLAMABAD: In a bid to expose the high-handedness of the government for misusing state machinery against unarmed... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
LHC declares issuance of e-ticketing traffic challans illegal LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday declared e-ticketing traffic challans made through cameras and... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
‘Govt will not allow entry of violent protestersin capital’ ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday said that the government will not allow the entry of ... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Protest rally in Islamabad: PTI requests SC to direct govts not to use ‘illegal tactics’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prayed before the Supreme Court to direct the federal and the Punjab... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
ECP ready to hold elections: CEC ISLAMABAD: It is for the federal government to decide when to hold general elections and the Election Commission of... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Regional, global issues: PM for close coordination with Turkey ANKARA (Turkey): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday highlighted the convergence between Pakistan and Turkey... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
PTI’s accounts of FY2012-13: Scrutiny body declares Rs146.40m overstatement: PTI ISLAMABAD: The Scrutiny Committee that probed the funds of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the Foreign Funding ... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Total cadre strength of PCS officials increases to 597 ISLAMABAD: The total cadre strength of the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) officials has been increased to 597 as of... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Minister chairs meeting of dengue monitoring committee LAHORE: Provincial minister Khawaja Salman Rafique chaired an important meeting of dengue monitoring committee, ... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
‘World No-Tobacco Day’ marked: Mushroom growth of illicit cigarette manufacturing units LAHORE: The World No-Tobacco Day was marked on Tuesday with a resolve to raise awareness among the masses about... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Senate body approves Access of Media (Deaf and Dumb) Persons Bill 2022 ISLAMABAD: The Senate’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday unanimously approved a... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Hindering tax recovery: RTO gets another FIR registered against banker LAHORE: The Regional Tax office (RTO) Lahore has got second First Information Report (FIR) registered within 40 days... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Industry Economic uplift linked to good ties with strategic partners: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that the country’s economic... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Seminar for sustainable tobacco control in Pakistan PESHAWAR: Speakers here at a seminar stressed the need for sustainable tobacco control in Pakistan through... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Hamza’s govt unconstitutional, says Fawad LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President Fawad Chaudhry has said that Hamza Shehbaz’s government is... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Keeping them poor to keep them alive A special report in Business Recorder the other day revealed that it might not suffice to cut subsidies to revive ... Updated 02 Jun, 2022 07:34pm
Economic growth amid political instability Political instability is a serious impediment to economic progress. Not only does it shorten policymakers’ ... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Sizzling US energy stock rally confronts global growth worries A scorching rally in US energy shares has left investors facing a tough decision: hold on despite growing worries... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Shehbaz, Erdogan agree to hold 7th HLSCC in Islamabad ANKARA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday renewed... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Justice Sadiq made Sindh Services Tribunal chairman KARACHI: The Government of Sindh’s Law, and Parliamentary Affairs & Criminal Prosecution Department has... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Asia China says not competing for influence in South Pacific PORT VILA, (Vanuatu): China has insisted it has “no intention to compete” for influence in the South Pacific as... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Navy personnel conferred military awards KARACHI: In an impressive investiture ceremony held at Karachi, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
IBA, US varsity sign agreement KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, and University of Utah (UU) as a partner of USAID,... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Senate panel seeks details of various tendering processes ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Housing and Works Committee on Wednesday expressed resentment on the working and... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Nadra asked to install IBMS at Torkham border ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Wednesday asked the National Database... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
University of Balochistan: MMBL establishes financial literacy camp ISLAMABAD: The Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd (MMBL), Pakistan’s largest digital bank, set up a financial literacy... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
NPO holds productivity walk with PEIRA ISLAMABAD: The National Productivity Organisation (NPO) as a part of its programme creating awareness that commenced... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Imaan Mazari case: IHC issues notices to police, JAG branch representative ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices to the police and a representative of the Judge Advocate... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Industry Loans to SMEs: SMEDA CEO lauds SBP’s policies LAHORE: Hashim Raza, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority ... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Industry STZA chairman says work on five technology zones has begun ISLAMABAD: The global technology industry is rapidly expanding with an approximate market size of US 5.3 trillion... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Qatari envoy calls on Hina ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Qatar Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani on Wednesday called on Minister of State for... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Donor management system for IBA: IBA & JS Bank sign MoU to finance acquisition KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi and the JS Bank signed an MoU to finance the... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (June 01, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (June 02, 2022)... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Stocks PSX comes under renewed pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday remained under pressure as the investors remained stagnant over... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Who will foot marchers’ food bill? “The Khan was reportedly angry at many of his Punjab followers for failing to provide support to his 25 May long... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Letters Govt needs to take bicycling initiative It is interesting to note that an economically beleaguered Sri Lanka’s main seaport has unveiled a free bicycle... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Grains EU wheat falls, pressured by Chicago liquidation PARIS: Euronext wheat dropped sharply for a second day on Tuesday, pressured by liquidation in Chicago as investors... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Energy Asia’s gasoline refining margin firms, naphtha continues losing streak SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline refining profit margin firmed on Wednesday, buoyed by robust demand as peak summer... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 183,664 tonnes of cargo comprising 143,796 tonnes of import cargo and 39,868... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Stocks Wall St slides 1pc as strong factory data fans fears of aggressive rate hikes NEW YORK: US stocks fell in volatile trade on Wednesday after strong factory activity and job openings data stoked... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses in red over fears of rising inflation DUBAI: Most Gulf bourses ended lower on Wednesday, in line with global peers as rising inflation fears around the... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Stocks European shares slip as weak economic data heightens growth worries PARIS: European shares fell on Wednesday as weak German retail sales and slowing factory activity in the euro zone... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Stocks Hong Kong shares fall SHANGHAI: Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday, despite eased coronavirus restrictions on the mainland, as concerns... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Stocks China stocks fall despite end of Shanghai lockdown SHANGHAI: China stocks edged lower on Wednesday, as excitement fades about Shanghai coming out of lockdown amid... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Stocks FTSE 100 slips ahead of long weekend as ex-dividend stocks weigh LONDON: UK stocks edged lower on Wednesday ahead of an extended public holiday weekend, as ex-dividend trading... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Stocks Japanese shares rise TOKYO: Japanese shares rose on Wednesday, boosted by a rally in automakers after an analyst report gave positive... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (June 01, 2022)... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (June 01, 2022).... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (June 01, 2022). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (June 01, 2022).... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (June 01, 2022).... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
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 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (June 01, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
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 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 01, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 01, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 01, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 01, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 01, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,429.2814... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 01, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 01, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 01, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 01, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 01, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (June 01, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (June 01, 2022).... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (June ... Published 02 Jun, 2022 06:19am
PM goes all out to woo Turkish investors Invites Turkish investors to explore Pakistan’s diverse sectors Updated 02 Jun, 2022 09:54am
May CPI inflation rises 13.8pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation increased by 13.8 per cent on a year-on-year basis in May... Updated 02 Jun, 2022 09:54am