World Environment Day: Conserving nature inspiring lives (Ramish Sultan) TEXT: Climate change is arguably the biggest threat the world is facing right now and its effects... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:35am
World Environment Day TEXT: World Environment Day on 5 June is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:35am
OnlyOneEarth facts and figures TEXT: The big picture - We are using the equivalent of 1.6 Earths to maintain our current way of life, and ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:35am
World Environment Day urges all of us to protect our natural surroundings TEXT: World Environment Day urges all of us to protect our natural surroundings. The stunning facts? An estimated 7... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:35am
PTV employees warned not to make statements against management ISLAMABAD: The state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) Saturday warned the employees against making any statement ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:22am
Rs800bn PSDP proposed for FY23, says planning minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that we proposed a total... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:22am
Grains Argentina’s 2022/23 wheat planting area BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s wheat planting area for the 2022/23 season is expected to be around 6.5 million ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:22am
Grains Indian mills waiting to export 1.5m tonnes of sugar NEW DELHI: India has exported around 8.5 million tonnes of sugar since the current season began on Oct. 1, with... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:22am
Commodities Storm of food inflation to rattle consumers: Commodities set to become costlier KARACHI: A storm of food inflation is all set to rattle the consumers, as a variety of pulses is already taking the... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:22am
FESCO releases load management schedule FAISALABAD: On the directives of Ministry of Energy, Power Division, Faisalabad Electric Supply (FESCO) has ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:13am
Finance minister assures payment of Rs40.5bn refund claims of DLTL Says despite financial constraints, the sales tax refunds would also be cleared on a fast track basis Updated 05 Jun, 2022 09:14am
Arrest warrants of Salman Shehbaz, others issued LAHORE: A Special Court (Central) on Saturday issued arrest warrants of Salman Shehbaz, son of Prime Minister ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:13am
Loans on collateral basis: NBP starts facilitating farmers through ‘EWRF’ system EWRF system aims to make farmers’ journey easy and profitable from crop cultivation to sale Updated 05 Jun, 2022 09:13am
Industry Barter trade mechanism: PAJCCI to hold FGD to finalise draft from 8th KARACHI: Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) has conducted several meetings and... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:06am
Award conferred on Beaconhouse founder KARACHI: Mrs Nasreen Mahmud Kasuri, the founder and chairperson of the Beaconhouse Group, has been presented with ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:06am
Companies Technical Assistance Grant: PMIC, GrowTech Services ink agreement ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company (PMIC) and GrowTech Services Ltd. here on Saturday signed the... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:06am
Money & Banking BankIslami sponsors World Islamic Finance Forum 2022 KARACHI: BankIslami, Pakistan’s leading Islamic financial institution, proudly sponsored the prestigious, annual... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:06am
Appeal against banking court order dismissed LAHORE: The Lahore High Court dismissed an appeal against the decision of a banking court and held that service on... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:06am
100 new House Officers appointed in Lahore General Hospital LAHORE: As many as 100 new House Officers have been appointed in Lahore General Hospital and they have been posted ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:06am
Captain Safdar of PML-N indicted in treason case GUJRANWALA: Indicting Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Captain Muhammad Safdar (retd) and PML-N MPA Imran... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:06am
Three women among four killed in Chakesar Mountains fire in Shangla PESHAWAR: Four people died after a fire broke out in Chakesar Mountains in Shangla on Saturday. As per details, were... Published 05 Jun, 2022 07:06am
‘Extra security personnel deployed at Imran’s residence withdrawn temporarily’ ISLAMABAD: The government has temporarily withdrawn additional security personnel deployed at the Bani Gala ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 06:44am
Entire IMF wealth will fail to fix national economy: Haq LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq said that corruption has reached to the level that the entire wealth of... Published 05 Jun, 2022 06:44am
NA speaker meets APNS executive body ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly and former Prime Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf hosted a dinner at Islamabad in... Published 05 Jun, 2022 06:44am
Upgradation of nomenclatures: ECP re-designates two posts in ECP Secretariat Nomenclature of additional director general (Elections-I) in basic scale (BS)-20 has been upgraded to directions general (elections) in BS-21 Updated 05 Jun, 2022 09:09am
South Asia Indian climber banned for faking Everest ascent reaches summit KATHMANDU: An Indian climber banned from Everest after faking a summit of the world’s highest mountain has... Published 05 Jun, 2022 06:36am
Taxes Power or RLNG, gas tariff: FTO directs FBR to extend grant of concessionary regime to Nishat Mills Ltd LAHORE: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah has directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend grant... Published 05 Jun, 2022 06:36am
PESCO notifies power shutdown schedule PESHAWAR: Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) on Saturday notified that due to maintenance work power supply... Published 05 Jun, 2022 06:36am
Islamabad: cases of auto theft, mobile snatching continuously increasing ISLAMABAD: The federal capital is continuously witnessing an increase in the cases of auto thefts and mobile... Published 05 Jun, 2022 06:36am
Plea filed against publicity expenses on PM’s visit to Turkey Petitioner argues that the act of PM reflects sheer misuse of authority for personal and political benefits Updated 05 Jun, 2022 09:11am
Saudi Arabia launches ‘Road to Makkah’ initiative Five countries including Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Morocco, and Bangladesh are part of the initiative Updated 05 Jun, 2022 09:07am
Security cell for foreigners set up in CPO ISLAMABAD: The city police on Saturday decided to set up a foreigners’ security cell in the Central Police Office... Published 05 Jun, 2022 06:19am
EU urged to initiate on-budget projects ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has conveyed its desire to the European Union (EU) for initiating on-budget projects with ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 06:19am
‘Imran should wait for elections till 2023 quietly’”: Govt will mend strained ties with all countries if PM allowed to work: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Informa-tion Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday said that the government will mend Pakistan’s... Published 05 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Tobacco crops: ECC approves hike in cess rates ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved an increase in cess rates as a... Updated 05 Jun, 2022 11:42am
TTP agrees to extend truce, dialogue process ISLAMABAD: Talks between government of Pakistan’s tasked tribal elders and the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan... Published 05 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Taxes ‘Current tax rate major obstacle to industrialisation’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum,... Published 05 Jun, 2022 06:19am
SBP allows ADs for payment of Hajj expenses on behalf of HGOs To facilitate the HGOs to effect Hajj-related remittances, Para 45(A) (v), Chapter 17 of the Foreign Exchange Manual has been amended Updated 05 Jun, 2022 09:12am
Industry Relief package demanded for small traders KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group Zubair Motiwala and President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI)... Published 05 Jun, 2022 06:19am
Historical and socio-cultural antecedents: Russo-Ukrainian war (2022) — I Russia attacked neighboring Ukraine on 24 February 2022 after prolonged concentration of forces on Ukraine borders.... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
We have only one earth The state of perplexity of the contemporary times demands us to save our mother earth. From the primitive age to the... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Bosphorus sea trade unaffected by Ukraine war, sanctions At the gates of the Black Sea, trade is in full swing as freighters and oil tankers sail from the heart of Istanbul... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Letters Is it really a foreign conspiracy? This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Is it really a foreign conspiracy?” carried by the newspaper... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Massive fire erupts in medical store at Children hospital LAHORE: Panic gripped the Lahore Children’s Hospital here on Saturday morning after a fire broke out in the ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Khawaja Asif inaugurates work on wastewater treatment plant SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Defence Khwaja Muhammad Asif laid the foundation-stone of a waste water treatment ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
PTI divides Punjab in 3 regions, appoints new presidents LAHORE: After the resignation of Shafqat Mahmood as party head for Punjab, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Big relief package to be announced in upcoming Punjab budget: minister LAHORE: Announcing that the upcoming Punjab budget for 2022-23 would be “pro-people” with focus on extending... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
PTI govt miserably failed to complete any project in Gwadar: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that despite wasting billions of rupees and precious time,... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
‘Tough decisions’ imperative to stabilise economy: Analysts LAHORE: Terming the ‘tough decisions’ taken by the incumbent government as timely, political activists and... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Punjab govt abolishes petrol quota of ministers LAHORE: The Punjab government on Saturday announced to abolish the petrol quotas of provincial ministers in view of... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
World Environment Day: ‘Dependence on Indus River making Pakistan vulnerable to climatic shocks’ LAHORE: Pakistan’s increasing population coupled with increasing demand of agriculture and other sectors and heavy... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Experts stress more judicious water utilisation ISLAMABAD: Experts stressed a more cautious and judicious utilisation of water, as its scarcity has become an... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
TDAP holds workshop on ‘Trade Map’ for women entrepreneurs LAHORE: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Lahore organized the first of a series of workshops on... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
PML-Q slams govt over soaring inflation, hike in petrol, gas prices LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) has slammed the incumbent government over soaring inflation and said... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Biden tells critic Musk ‘lots of luck’ on Moon REHOBOTH BEACH: President Joe Biden took his on-and-off tensions with billionaire Elon Musk to another level Friday,... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
South Asia Sri Lanka in diplomatic spat over confiscated Russian plane COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s main airport on Saturday denied the island nation’s government was behind a decision to... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Middle East Two Saudi delegations to visit US as ties improve RIYADH: Two Saudi government delegations plan to visit the United States this month, officials said on Saturday, as... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Middle East Iran supreme leader accuses ‘enemy’ of trying to use protests TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday accused the “enemy”, a reference mainly to ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Europe Sweden, Finland joining NATO would be tough for Russia STOCKHOLM: Finland and Sweden joining NATO would put Russia in a difficult military position in the Baltic Sea, top... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Kashmir Walla interim editor summoned by IHJK authorities NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Friday called on authorities in Indian-held Jammu and ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Europe Greece evacuates Athens suburb under wildfire threat ATHENS: A wildfire whipped by gale-force winds blazed through vegetation in a southern suburb of Athens on Saturday,... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Ukraine blames Russia for blaze at revered Orthodox church in east KYIV: A wooden Orthodox church on one of Ukraine’s most sacred Orthodox sites was set ablaze Saturday, church... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Ukraine says it pushes back Russian troops in battlefield city KYIV: Ukraine said on Saturday it had recaptured a swathe of the battlefield city of Sievierodonetsk, in a rare... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (June 4,... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (June 4, 2022) and the forecast for Sunday (June 5, 2022).... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Budget 2022-23: Rs450bn new taxation steps shared with PM Tax increase expected for salaried persons within the range of Rs0.1 million to Rs0.2 million per month Updated 05 Jun, 2022 07:41pm
Tier-1 integration: FBR unveils list of 113 unregistered retailers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a list of 113 unregistered retailers (Tier-1), who are... Updated 05 Jun, 2022 11:40am
Utility cos/agencies: ECC allows release of Rs37.33bn to PPOD for clearance of dues ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has allowed the release of Rs37.33 billion for... Updated 05 Jun, 2022 11:40am
SNGPL, SSGC project UfGs contrary to Ogra benchmark ISLAMABAD: The gas utilities – Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) ... Updated 05 Jun, 2022 11:41am
President Alvi asks PM to reconsider electoral, accountability bills ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi has returned the National Accountability (Amendment) Bill and Elections... Updated 05 Jun, 2022 08:59am
Imran censures PML-N govt for economic ‘slide’ PESHAWAR: Criticising the present government for economic ‘crisis’, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Chairman... Updated 05 Jun, 2022 09:00am
Ogra raises gas prices up to 45pc ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has allowed late Friday night a raise in gas prices up to 45... Updated 05 Jun, 2022 11:41am
Rs5/unit relief on electricity bills may end next month ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to withdraw the subsidy of Rs.5 per unit from June 1, 2022, extended to... Updated 05 Jun, 2022 02:11pm
PM seeks plan to reduce electricity load-shedding within 24hrs ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has called for an emergency plan to reduce electricity... Updated 05 Jun, 2022 09:03am
Oman and Iran ink deals on oil field, gas pipelines MUSCAT: Oman and Iran signed deals to develop two gas pipelines and an oil field along their maritime border,... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
KSA to host 4th OIC moot on mediation today ISLAMABAD: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Sunday will host a two-day Fourth Organization of Islamic Cooperation... Updated 05 Jun, 2022 09:04am
Business & Economy Thar Coal Block-I power plant: CM launches mega water project to facilitate IPP KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Saturday laid the foundation stone of an Rs182.3-billion water... Updated 05 Jun, 2022 03:30pm
Saudi receives first foreign Hajj pilgrims since before pandemic RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Saturday welcomed its first batch of Hajj pilgrims since before the coronavirus pandemic,... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Resignation conundrum EDITORIAL: PTI Chairman Imran Khan has stopped his National Assembly party lawmakers from verifying their... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Alarming rise in polio cases EDITORIAL: Just as Pakistan was about to eliminate the poliovirus, new cases have emerged to cause a setback to the... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Grains French wheat crop rating slips further PARIS: The condition of France’s soft wheat crop has declined for a fifth consecutive week, data from farm office... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Energy US natgas futures up on lower output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up on Friday on forecasts for lower output, higher liquefied natural gas ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Commodities Indonesia sets coal benchmark price JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry set its monthly coal benchmark price at a record ... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Energy Asia’s gasoline margin climbs SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline crack rose on Friday and posted a weekly gain of over 13%, buoyed by growing demand as... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Energy Gasoil cracks hit new record SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for 10 ppm gasoil surged to a fresh record high on Friday, lifted by weaker... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Grains Colombia’s 2022/23 coffee crop seen at 13m bags COLOMBIA: Following are selected highlights from a report issued by the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (June 4, 2022).... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Cotton & Textile Official spot rate shed by Rs1500 within week LAHORE: The official spot rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday decreased the spot rate... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Industry Govt drops fuel bomb on businessmen after electric shock: FPCCI LAHORE: As the oil prices have been increased by another Rs30/liter and power tariff has gone up by Rs7.9/unit the... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Industry FPCCI team calls on Punjab governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman has said that the concerns of people associated with the cotton... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Industry Team visits LCCI: Enhanced share in Malaysia imports sought LAHORE: Pakistan’s share in Malaysian imports of $238 billion is nowhere that can be enhanced through little... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items increase ISLAMABAD: Following another increase in fuel prices, the prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Companies OPPO launches F21 Pro 5G in Pakistan KARACHI: OPPO launches the F21 Pro 5G in Pakistan, enthralling the consumer with its industry-first Dual Orbit... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Industry REAP condemns torture of its member, demands justice LAHORE: The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) condemned torture of its managing committee member and a... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (June 4, 2022)... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (June 4, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 05 Jun, 2022 05:54am