CTD arrests mastermind in constable murder case KARACHI: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Karachi on Saturday arrested the mastermind behind the killing of a... Published 27 Nov, 2022 06:46am
Excise IB arrests alleged narcotics supplier PESHAWAR: Excise Intelligence Bureau, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in a major breakthrough against drug mafia has arrested an... Published 27 Nov, 2022 06:45am
State’s failure to protect bold journalists criticised KARACHI: The hapless families of the murdered newsmen on Saturday asked the journalists fraternity to step up the... Published 27 Nov, 2022 06:43am
APNS delegation meets CM: Punjab govt to complete its term, says Elahi LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi while talking with the All Pakistani Newspapers Society (APNS)... Published 27 Nov, 2022 06:39am
Dutch court backs squatters in Russian tycoon’s mansion The elegant house overlooking Amsterdam’s iconic Vondelpark would fit in nicely with its neighbouring dwellings,... Published 27 Nov, 2022 06:27am
Leopards in Margalla Hills EDITORIAL: Hemingway wondered what the leopard was seeking whose frozen carcass he found at the snow-covered top of... Published 27 Nov, 2022 06:22am
Ashrafi calls for joint strategy to counter defamation campaign against army ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
PTI-led govt failed to secure rights of KP province: QWP PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) provincial Chairman Sikandar Hayat Khan Sherpao on Saturday said the Pakistan... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
27 Covid cases reported LAHORE: Pakistan has reported no death in the last 24 hours by novel corona virus as the number of confirmed ... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Officials concerned over new HIV cases ISLAMABAD: The prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has reached to very serious level and 9,773 new ... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Amir Muqam opens ‘Lok Mela’ in capital ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister for Political, Public Affairs and National Heritage and Culture Engr Amir Muqam... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Pakistan Railways reduces fares of freight trains LAHORE: Pakistan Railways on Saturday announced to reduce the fares of its freight trains. The decision has been... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Sale of illicit cigarettes on the rise LAHORE: Despite the increase in tax rates, graphical health warnings and imposing a health levy on cigarettes, the... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
IK should call for early polls after returning to assembly: PML-N ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday made it clear that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Governor urges youths to participate in healthy activities LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said on Saturday that youth should participate in healthy ... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Companies Education finance pioneer secures $2.6m investment LAHORE: The first non-banking finance company focusing on affordable education in Pakistan has secured a $2.6 ... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 26, 2022) and the forecast for Sunday (October 27, 2022).... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
IK has failed to mobilise support: PPP leaders Nayyar Hussain Bukhari claims Imran Khan was unable to gather 30,000 people in Rawalpindi Updated 27 Nov, 2022 09:50am
PTI chief’s all plans have failed: Maryam PML-N vice-president says Imran Khan staging one drama after another Updated 27 Nov, 2022 09:51am
Bilawal quick to gloat at IK’s ordeal Says Imran's demand from Rawalpindi is to get selected again Updated 27 Nov, 2022 09:52am
All set for local govt polls in AJK today All arrangements have been made to conduct the first phase of local government elections in Muzaffarabad division of... Updated 27 Nov, 2022 06:43pm
Eight die on Italian island after landslide ROME: At least eight people died on Saturday after heavy rains caused a landslide on the Italian island of Ischia,... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
A man alone cannot be convicted in offence of fornication: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has observed that a male alone cannot be convicted in the offence of fornication and... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Nine terrorists killed in Kohlu IBO: ISPR ISLAMABAD: At least nine terrorists, associated with proscribed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), were killed in an... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Dr Yasmin leads PTI convoy from Lahore LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Punjab President Dr Yasmin Rashid led the... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Religious affairs ministry to introduce legislation on private Umrah firms ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Mufti Abdul Shakoor Saturday said that... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items rise ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increasing trend during this week past against ... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Application of slag in steel, other industries The steel industry of Pakistan has been facing a number of challenges including but not limited to import of raw... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
The changing face of Riyadh “Saudi Arabia’s Vision for the future - it is an ambitious yet achievable blueprint, which expresses our... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Letters ‘An economic slide’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “An economic slide” carried by the newspaper recently. The writer, Ali... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Commodities Practical steps being taken to achieve wheat production target: official LAHORE: “After Corona, food security has become the first priority in the world. Wheat is our main food crop, ... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures rise JAKARTA Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday on expectation of solid export data and as prices of rival oils... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Commodities Copper futures slip LONDON: Copper prices fell on Friday as surging Covid-19 levels and lockdowns in China hit demand and the dollar... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Energy Oil prices fall as Chinese demand worries linger on NEW YORK: Oil prices fell 2% on Friday in thin market liquidity, closing a week marked by worries about Chinese... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Energy VLSFO refining margin NEW DELHI: Asia’s very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) markets extended gains on Friday as stocks at Europe’s... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Commodities Arabica coffee rises LONDON: Arabica coffee futures rose on Friday as the market extended its rebound from last week’s 16-month low,... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Energy US natural gas drops NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slipped nearly 2% on Friday on the coming expiration of the front-month contract ... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Commodities Gold prices retreat on dollar’s advance NEW YORK: Gold prices retreated on Friday as the US dollar regained some ground, but expectations of less aggressive... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Commodities Iron ore futures extend rally SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures edged higher on Friday, extending its rally since recent support measures for... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Commodities CBOT soyabeans remain nearly unchanged CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures ended a short, choppy trading session unchanged on Wednesday, after... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures head for weekly loss SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures inched lower on Friday, tracking losses in the Shanghai market, as worries over... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (November 26, 2022).... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Cotton & Textile Lacklustre conditions persist on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday decreased the spot rate by Rs... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Saturday November 26, 2022 Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Imran’s unresolved difficulty leaves him absolutely frustrated Instead of marching to Islamabad, he decides to quit all assemblies Updated 27 Nov, 2022 09:39am
Turkish companies urged to make investments ISTANBUL: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday stressed upon the Turkish companies to invest in... Updated 27 Nov, 2022 09:40am
Govt plans to deregulate POL products’ market by 2027 ISLAMABAD: The government has planned to fully deregulate its petroleum products market by 2027 after the ... Updated 27 Nov, 2022 05:00pm
Rice import: PM thanks Azeri President for 5-year tax holiday ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday thanked Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev for approving a... Updated 27 Nov, 2022 09:40am
PM welcomes prospects of ECO’s outreach to CARs ISTANBUL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday welcomed the prospects of expansion of Economic Cooperation... Updated 27 Nov, 2022 09:40am
Taxes Suspected consignments, delinquent staff: FBR endorses DGI&I Sost’s enforcement action ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has fully endorsed the enforcement action of the Directorate General... Updated 27 Nov, 2022 09:41am
Tax reforms recommendations to FBR: Supertax has successful large businesses: PBC ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has observed that the supertax has penalised successful large... Updated 27 Nov, 2022 09:41am
Energy conservation: stern measures on the cards ISLAMABAD: The Government is likely to impose excise duties on inefficient fans and bulbs, fix timings for shops, ... Updated 27 Nov, 2022 09:43am
US bans gear from China’s Huawei and ZTE over security risk WASHINGTON: US authorities announced a ban Friday on the import or sale of communications equipment deemed “an... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Rice import outcome of meetings with Shehbaz: Aliyev ISLAMABAD: Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has said that the decision to import rice from Pakistan with tax... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
PIA to start Islamabad-Xian-Islamabad direct flights next month BEIJING: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was granted permission by the Civil Aviation Administration of China... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Money & Banking Payments to Google: SBP rejects allegations KARACHI: Recent news circulating in some sections of the media that certain payments to Google are stuck at the... Updated 27 Nov, 2022 09:43am
Money & Banking Amin urges Dar to ‘direct’ SBP to make payments ISLAMABAD: Federal IT and Telecom Minister Syed Aminul Haque wrote a letter to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar regarding... Updated 27 Nov, 2022 09:43am
Taxes FBR widens probe into tax record leak of COAS, family LAHORE: The Federal Board Revenue (FBR) on Saturday included three more income tax officers in the investigation of... Updated 27 Nov, 2022 09:43am
‘Illogical’ accounting standards: LHC issues notice to Secy finance, SECP chairman ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) issued notice to the Secretary Finance, and chairman Securities and Exchange... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Industry FPCCI proposes three-pronged plan for swift social uplift KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has acknowledged progress pertaining to United Nations Sustainable... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Industry Bilateral trade: Afghan diplomat, KP businessmen agree on coordinated efforts PESHAWAR: Afghan Consul General Peshawar, Hafiz Mohibullah Shakir and businessmen dealing in Pak-Afghan trade have... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
BMP chief assails hike in policy rate LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) on Saturday ... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Reko Diq project’s revival to boost economy: Dar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar said the revival of Reko Diq project will give a ... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Incorrigible FBR EDITORIAL: A ‘unique scam involving tax officials’ unearthed by the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), according to a... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Industry UBG welcomes decision of NA body on commerce KARACHI: The Members of United Business Group and Trade Bodies across Pakistan have hailed the decision of the... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am
Industry Envoy urges traders to visit Ethiopia, explore opportunities there ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Ethiopia Jemal Beker Abdula here on Saturday urged Islamabad business fraternity to join in... Published 27 Nov, 2022 05:58am