USA Biden, Macron pledge ‘unwavering’ alliance, but trade dispute looms WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden greeted President Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Thursday with full-scale... Published 02 Dec, 2022 07:44am
World AIDS Day observed LAHORE: With the theme-Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV, World AIDS Day-2022 was marked ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 07:44am
In effort to curb street crimes, police introducing ‘smart car’ KARACHI: As street crime continued to skyrocket in the city during 2022, District South Police is going to introduce... Published 02 Dec, 2022 07:41am
Shura Hamdard discusses interest-free economic system KARACHI: A meeting of Shura Hamdard Karachi was held on Wednesday at the Hamdard Corporate Head Office on the topic... Published 02 Dec, 2022 07:40am
Indigenous cyber security system to be rolled outnext year, says PTA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is all set to roll out its first indigenous cyber security system to analyze, detect and timely... Published 02 Dec, 2022 07:34am
South Asia Modi urges unity as India assumes G20 presidency MUMBAI: The world must cooperate to tackle the greatest challenges of climate change, terrorism, and pandemics, ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 07:31am
Energy Asia crude oil imports hit record high LAUNCESTON, (Australia): Asia’s crude oil imports most likely rose to a record high in November, but much of the... Published 02 Dec, 2022 07:29am
Industry 13th Int’l IGATEX PAKISTAN Exhibition & Conference begins LAHORE: Thirteenth International IGATEX PAKISTAN Exhibition & Conference - country’s pioneer and biggest... Published 02 Dec, 2022 07:28am
Excise tax waived for vehicles imported for charity purposes: minister KARACHI: The Sindh government waived off excise tax for vehicles imported for charity purposes, Sindh Excise and... Published 02 Dec, 2022 07:21am
51st NATIONAL DAY OF THE UAE: Messages from H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi Ambassador of the UAE to Pakistan TEXT: We are witnessing the 51st anniversary of United Arab Emirates with the sense of pride and privilege, mainly... Published 02 Dec, 2022 07:01am
51st NATIONAL DAY OF THE UAE: Messages from Faisal Niaz Tirmizi Ambassador of Pakistan to the UAE TEXT: On the auspicious occasion of 51st National Day of United Arab Emirates, I extend my profound felicitations ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 07:00am
51st NATIONAL DAY OF THE UAE: Pakistan - UAE Relationship TEXT: Bilateral Relationship, The bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan are acquiring ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 06:58am
Google Play Store: Ministry agrees to online payment proposal ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has agreed to the proposal of Federal Minister for Information Technology and... Published 02 Dec, 2022 06:52am
Two Pakistanis still detained at Guantanamo Bay ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights was informed on Thursday that two Pakistanis were still... Updated 02 Dec, 2022 10:23am
Second phase of LG polls in AJK tomorrow MUZAFFARABAD: The second round of local government (LG) elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) will be held... Published 02 Dec, 2022 06:52am
Regularisation of services: SC remands SSGC workers’ case to SHC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court remanded the case of regularisation of the services of Sui Southern Gas Company Limited... Published 02 Dec, 2022 06:52am
Cipher probe: FIA summons IK again LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has once again summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran... Published 02 Dec, 2022 06:48am
Commission set up to help govt mobilise resources ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has constituted an 11-member Reforms and Resource Mobilization Commission... Published 02 Dec, 2022 06:45am
Nov CPI inflation jumps 23.8pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation increased to 23.8 percent on a year-on-year basis in... Published 02 Dec, 2022 06:41am
Remittances may drop by 7.4pc to $29bn: World Bank ISLAMABAD: Remittances are expected to drop by 7.4 percent to $29 billion in 2022 from $31 billion in 2021, as loss... Updated 02 Dec, 2022 10:21am
Forex reserves fall $267m KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves fell $ 267 million during the last week because of... Published 02 Dec, 2022 06:31am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 142,824 tonnes of cargo comprising 122,010 tonnes of import cargo and 20,814... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Companies ASA Microfinance Bank partners with Systems Ltd & NdcTech KARACHI: The ASA Microfinance Bank (Pakistan) Ltd has entered into a partnership with Systems Limited & NdcTech... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
BISP Kafalat Programme: Policy for inclusion of transgender community as beneficiaries approved ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors (BoD) of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) on Thursday approved the policy... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
PM visits Chinese embassy, offers condolences over ex-president’s death ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday visited the Embassy of China here in Islamabad to offer his... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
PIMA expresses concern over alarming rise in HIV cases ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) on Thursday held a press conference on awareness of HIV... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Main reason for crisis is policies’ discontinuation: minister KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that the reason for the country’s... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
KU signs agreement with pharmaceutical co: Faculty, employees and students to be screened for diabetes KARACHI: The University of Karachi (UK) has signed an agreement with Pharmevo to screen thousands of faculty ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (December 01, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (December 02, 2022)... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Gen Mirza calls on PM ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza called on Prime Minister... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
LHC asks NAB why closed inquiry should be reopened LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Thursday sought a reply from the National Accountability Bureau... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Pakistan condemns terrorist attack in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the brazen terrorist attack on civilians in a madrassa in Samangan,... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Linkages between industry, academia stressed FAISALABAD: Former ambassador and President Institute of Regional Studies Nadeem Riyaz said that there is a need to... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Meets former premier: Punjab CM vows to follow Imran’s directives on PA LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Thursday called on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
RPO assures support to businessmen in Faisalabad FAISALABAD: Newly posted Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sarfraz Ahmad Falki has assured the business community to... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Legal action being taken against sellers of ‘black wheat seed’: official LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) is initiating legal action against those involved in selling... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Leakage of Bajwa’s tax record: FBR extends inquiry to more officers to locate IP addresses LAHORE: After suspending two deputy commissioners over former army chief Bajwa’s tax record leakage, the Federal... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Incidents of terrorism have increased significantly this year ISLAMABAD: The incidents of terrorism have increased significantly with worrisome number of fatalities during 2022... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
President visits Wah ordnance factory ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday visited Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF), Wah and urged the ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Zardari always relies on his legal team “14 members of the English cricket team are suffering from a viral infection.” “See I would take strong... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
US, FAO have delivered $8m aid to flood-hit farmers: Blome ISLAMABAD: United States Ambassador Donald Blome said on Thursday that the US government, in partnership with the UN... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Dramatic surge in net losses of PIA seen, NA told ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Thursday that net losses of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Stocks China, Hong Kong stocks gain on Fed, Covid policy pivots SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks started December on a bullish note, tracking global markets amid expectations... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Stocks Indian shares rally for eighth day BENGALURU: Indian shares extended their rally for eighth straight session on Thursday, after US Federal Reserve ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Stocks Wall St slides after release of data NEW YORK: Wall Street gave up gains made earlier on Thursday as a contraction in manufacturing activity last month... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Legal fiction, Section 7E & Constitution The Elahi Cotton case (it is the most misunderstood and misapplied judgement) makes absolutely clear that any item ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Non-austerity policy needed for resilient, inclusive, sustainable growth The world is fast entering deep recesses of environmental, public health, and economic crises. Virtually, over the... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
US Chamber of Commerce warns against draft EU plan to exclude non-EU cloud vendors The US Chamber of Commerce and 12 other groups on Thursday warned the European Union against adopting rules that... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Letters IMF a curse? This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed ‘doesn’t matter who is/becomes FM’ carried by the newspaper... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rotary Club holds meeting on ‘prosperity through power’ ISLAMABAD: The Rotary Club of Islamabad Metropolitan arranged a special talk entitled “Prosperity through power ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Foreign funding cases: PTI submits new application to IHC for speedy decision ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday submitted a new application to the Islamabad High Court... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
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 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,263.0292... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2022). ========================... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2022). ========================... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (December 01, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (December 01, 2022).... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates Stocks up on fresh buying KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a positive trend on the back of fresh buying in various ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
HSD, SKO & LDO: PL increased to generate Rs36.199bn ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased petroleum levy on High Speed Diesel (HSD) by 98 percent, 17 percent... Updated 02 Dec, 2022 09:45am
Commodities Gold prices shoot up by Rs1,550/tola KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday saw a big hike on the local market, traders said. They shot up by Rs 1550 to Rs... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Commodities To protect oilseed growers: TPB rejects RD on import substitution ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s Tariff Policy Board (TPB) headed by Commerce Minister has rejected a proposal... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Grains Export prices of rice up on Asian hubs MUMBAI/HANOI/ BANGKOK/ DHAKA: Rice export prices rose across major Asian hubs this week on robust demand emerging ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Commodities Iron ore futures rise on easing of China curbs SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures rose on Thursday, as the easing of strict COVID-19 curbs in some cities in top ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Commodities ICE canola up WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Wednesday to a nearly two-week high, lifted by crusher buying and... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Energy Fuel oil cash premiums SINGAPORE: Spot fuel oil cash premiums in Asia were little changed on Thursday amid largely thin trade, while landed... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 20.946... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Commodities Asia coffee: Vietnam domestic prices flat HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Coffee prices in Vietnam remained flat on Thursday from a week ago with supplies building up... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Commodities Japanese rubber higher as Covid curbs ease in China SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Thursday, tracking gains in the Shanghai market and buoyed by stronger... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (December 01, 2022).... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Cotton & Textile Lacklustre business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Naseem Usman also... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Commodities Copper extends gains on China demand hopes LONDON: Copper prices on Thursday added to gains from the previous session as investors bet that slower US interest... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Energy Oil rises as China eases Covid curbs, dollar weakens NEW YORK: Oil rose about $2 a barrel on Thursday after top crude importer China eased Covid curbs in two major... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Commodities Palm falls on weaker rival oils, ringgit’s rally JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures plunged on Thursday, in their biggest daily loss in two weeks, dragged down by... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (December 01, 2022)... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (December 01, 2022). ======================================= ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (December 01, 2022).... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (December 01, 2022). ======================== Open ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (December 01, 2022).... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (December 01, 2022).... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
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 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (December 01, 2022).... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (December 01, 2022). ==================================== ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (December 01, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
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 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (December... Published 02 Dec, 2022 05:47am
UN launches record $51.5bn funding appeal Estimates that 339 million people worldwide will need some form of emergency assistance next year Updated 02 Dec, 2022 10:11am
Disasters cost $268bn in 2022: Swiss Re GENEVA: Natural and man-made catastrophes have caused $268 billion of economic losses so far in 2022, chiefly driven... Updated 02 Dec, 2022 09:50am
PM for implementation of agreement reached at COP27 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasised the need of practical implementation of the loss and damages... Updated 02 Dec, 2022 09:51am
Flood relief activities: ‘Pakistan has received $738.53m foreign aid so far’ This is around 22 percent against total commitment of $3.4 billion from multilateral and bilateral partners Updated 02 Dec, 2022 12:34pm
Jul-Nov trade deficit shrinks 30.14pc to $14.406bn YoY Deficit widens 23.59 per cent on a month-on-month basis to stand at $2.876 billion in November 2022 when compared to $2.327 billion in October 2022 Updated 02 Dec, 2022 11:21am