Industry PTEA appeals for govt measures to rescue ailing Punjab units FAISALABAD: Extreme cash flow problems and high production costs have greatly damaged the prospects for growth in... Published 23 Feb, 2023 07:30am
Dr Ishrat calls for linking research with implications for poverty alleviation LAHORE: Former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan Dr Ishrat Hussain said on Wednesday that as a developing... Published 23 Feb, 2023 07:28am
LCCI holds condolence reference for Turkiye quake victims LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Wednesday held a Condolence Reference to express... Published 23 Feb, 2023 07:27am
Companies Maple Leaf Cement wins award LAHORE: Maple Leaf Cement has been awarded CSR Award 2023 in a summit organized by the National Forum for ... Published 23 Feb, 2023 07:24am
Imran accuses govt of destroying economy LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has accused Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of destroying... Published 23 Feb, 2023 06:40am
Taxes FBR to continue inspecting vehicles having no import papers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will continue the search and inspection of vehicles of goods... Published 23 Feb, 2023 06:35am
Israeli troops kill 10 Palestinians in West Bank NABLUS, (West Bank): Israeli troops killed 10 Palestinians, including at least three gunmen and three civilians, and... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
MNAs condemn killing of woman, two sons ISLAMABAD: The lawmakers in National Assembly on Wednesday strongly condemned the brutal killing of a woman along... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
‘Biggest financial scam’: 16 officials of bank, petroleum cos placed in judicial custody KARACHI: As many as 16 officials of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and petroleum companies, etc., have been... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
NAO case: No fact cited in Imran’s petition, federation’s counsel tells SC ISLAMABAD: The Federation’s counsel contended that no fact has been pleaded in the petition of former Prime... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Post of NAB chairman: Names of three ex-bureaucrats under consideration LAHORE: After the resignation of Aftab Sultan from the office of Chairman NAB, the government is considering the... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
AJK PM urges industrialists to set up units in scenic valley KARACHI: Prime Minister Azad Jammu & Kashmir Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan Wednesday urged the business &... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
APNS condoles death of Bashir Ahmed KARACHI: Sarmad Ali, President and Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Habib University’s Al Ihsaan Zakat campaign launched KARACHI: Two Habib University alumni - Syed Hammad Mukhtar and Swaleha Muhammad Saleem, who received 100%... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Prohibited funding case: IHC directs Imran to appear before banking court on 28th ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday directed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Turkey launches economic plan in quake-hit areas ANTAKYA: Turkey launched a temporary wage support scheme on Wednesday and banned layoffs in 10 cities to protect... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Biden slams Russia over treaty, Putin tightens China ties WARSAW: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday called Russia’s suspension of a nuclear treaty a “big mistake” as... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Joint sitting likely on April 10 to mark jubilee of Constitution ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to call a joint sitting of the parliament on April 10 to commemorate the golden... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
IT minister opens Gokina Smart Village project ISLAMABAD: In line with the government’s Digital Pakistan vision and the UN SDGs, Smart Village Pakistan aims to... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Chamber president expresses concern over supply of harmful wheat HYDERABAD: President of the Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani has... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
‘Terrorist’ killed in shootout ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed an alleged terrorist during an exchange of fire in the Spinwam area of North... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
FCEPL, ITC ink LOI for rural project KARACHI: The Friesl and Campina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with International... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
AC summons more witnesses in Rs82bn Ogra scam ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Wednesday summoned more witnesses after the completion of the... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
360 graduates awarded degrees at ILMA varsity convocation KARACHI: Some 360 graduates were awarded degrees in their respective disciplines of computer science, management... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Third meeting of GBDWP held in Gilgit GILGIT: The third meeting of the Gilgit-Baltistan Development Working Party (GBDWP) was held under the chairmanship... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Governor delighted over Pakistani’s appointment as CACCI VP KARACHI: Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali has said that he is fully aware of the “unbearable” cost... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Mobile or social media: Govt not in favour of blocking websites, says minister ISLAMABAD: The government is not in favour of blocking any mobile or social media website, which move affects access... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Director General Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan, meets PJBF TEXT: Yutaka Arima, Director General Southwest Asian Affairs Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan called on... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Journey through Japanese Literature TEXT: Literature is not just about reading. It also provides a space for cultural interaction. You are invited to... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Hamdard Pakistan: A vision to lead nation’s socio-economic progress TEXT: In today's world, corporate enterprises pave the way for any nation's economic progress by providing ... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Pakistan-Japan Relations; Historical Perspective TEXT: Diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Japan has reached 70 years in 2022. Pakistan had gained independence... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
National Foundation Day Of Japan: Kalim Farooqui Chairman Pakistan-Japan Business Forum TEXT: It gives me immense pleasure to felicitate and express my solemn feelings to His Majesty, Emperor Naruhito on... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
National Foundation Day Of Japan: H.E. Odagiri Toshio Consul General of Japan in Karachi TEXT: On this auspicious occasion of His Majesty the Emperor's 63rd birthday, I am pleased to offer my greetings to... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
National Foundation Day Of Japan: H.E. Raza Bashir Tarar Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan TEXT: It is a great honor to extend felicitations on His Majesty’s Birthday and the National Day of Japan. We wish... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
National Foundation Day Of Japan: H.E. Mitsuhiro Wada Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan TEXT: It gives me great pleasure to address the readers of Business Recorder on the occasion of the 63rd birthday of... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
National Foundation Day Of Japan: H.E. Tetsuya Suematsu Senior Vice Chairman Pakistan-Japan Business Forum TEXT: This year 2023 is Reiwa 5th, and this February 23rd is 4th celebration time for the birthday of His Majesty... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (February 22, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (February 23, 2023)... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
PTI’s ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’: Qureshi, Umar, Swati, others force themselves into prison van LAHORE: As the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ kicked off on Wednesday, party’s senior... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Defence minister, ISI chief hold talks with Afghan govt ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday conveyed a “clear message” and its “deep concerns” to the interim Afghan... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Barkhan murders: Balochistan minister arrested KARACHI: Balochistan Minister for Construction and Communications Sardar Abdul Rehman Khetran Wednesday was arrested... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Zelenskyy urges Alvi to back ‘peace resolution’ in UN ISLAMABAD: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Wednesday, made a telephone call to President Dr Arif Alvi and... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
PM briefed about Islamabad development projects ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been informed that the CDA has allocated Rs10 billion for the... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Strict action ordered against profiteers KARACHI: Additional Chief Secretary Local Government of Sindh Engineer Syed Najam Ahmad Shah has warned the... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Minister hurls allegations of bias at two SC judges ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday alleged that the attitude of two Supreme Court (SC) judges... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Pervaiz Elahi to be president of PTI! “This is highly irregular.” “What? To invoke Section 144 on the one hand while announcing a decision not to... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Stocks China, HK stocks lower as Ukraine woes, rate hike fears weigh HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks finished lower on Wednesday, as geopolitical tensions ahead of the first... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Stocks Wall St slightly higher as investors focus on Fed minutes NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes edged higher in choppy trading on Wednesday, a day after their worst... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Markets bracing for ‘no landing’ world economy scenario curb risk appetite Markets, bracing for a “no landing” scenario where global economic growth is resilient and inflation stays ... Updated 23 Feb, 2023 06:21am
Turkey tragedy jolts quake-prone Central Asia When a devastating earthquake and aftershocks struck Turkey and Syria this month, Klara Imangalieva — who lives in... Updated 23 Feb, 2023 06:19am
Let’s tighten our belts for one year: all will be well There comes a time in almost any life, when one has to tighten one’s belt and rein in one’s consumption, for the... Updated 23 Feb, 2023 06:14am
Great hamam and the ‘naked’ elite A journalist’s job is to ask questions, not give answers, said the late great foreign correspondent Robert Fisk.... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Letters Democracy in Pakistan is in ascendency? Alarmed by the launch of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf’s (PTI’s) protest campaign titled ‘Jail Bharo Tehrik’, the... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
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 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ======================== Offer... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,275.7867... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). ========================== ... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (February 22, 2023).... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates Equities extend gains KARACHI: A bullish trend continued at Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday owing to the positive dynamics generated... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
PPIB tells govt: Sinosure reluctant to insure any new power project ISLAMABAD: Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has notified the government that Chinese insurer M/s... Updated 23 Feb, 2023 09:18am
Govt, KE ink deal to settle Rs312.7m dispute ISLAMABAD: The federal government and K-Electric (KE) are said to have inked a pact to settle 27-year old dispute of... Updated 23 Feb, 2023 09:23am
Oct-Dec QTA for Discos: Nepra agrees to approve Re0.5/unit hike in tariff ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday gave its consent to approve Paisa 50 ... Updated 23 Feb, 2023 09:22am
SC rejects pleas seeking probe into ‘cipher’ ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court rejected the petitions seeking a probe into cipher, which the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Kazakh President to visit Pakistan after 20 years ISLAMABAD: The President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit Pakistan this year, which will start a new... Updated 23 Feb, 2023 09:19am
NTDC completes Bolan-Gwadar transmission line LAHORE: The National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) have successfully completed 29km section of... Updated 23 Feb, 2023 09:19am
Commodities Gold posts sizeable fall KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday saw a sizeable fall on the local market, traders said. Gold dropped by Rs1,400 to... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Grains Global wheat buyers avoiding forward purchases SINGAPORE: Scarred by high and volatile prices, global wheat buyers are reducing their purchases of future supplies... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Commodities Chinese companies boost import of Australian coal SINGAPORE: Chinese utilities and traders have stepped up purchases of Australian coal in February, encouraged by... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Commodities ICE canola futures rise CHICAGO: ICE canola futures rose to their highest in more than a month on Tuesday, with gains in soybean futures... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Energy Asia’s VLSFO extends slide SINGAPORE: Asia’s very low sulphur fuel oil premium fell for a third straight day, while fuel oil inventories at... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Commodities Iron ore subdued as DCE tightens trading limits MANILA: Iron ore futures were subdued on Wednesday following an extended rally spurred by optimism around China... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 18.458... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 91,967 tonnes of cargo comprising 41,694 tonnes of import cargo and 50,273... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures lower SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged lower on Wednesday to snap a three-session rally, tracking losses in the... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (February 22, 2023).... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Cotton & Textile Sluggish trading reported on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Commodities Gold steady NEW YORK: Gold prices were steady on Wednesday as investors held back from making large bets ahead of the release of... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Energy Oil drops over 2pc on demand worries ahead of Fed comments BENGALURU: Oil prices fell by $2 per barrel on Wednesday as investors grew more worried that recent economic data... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Commodities Copper retreats on concern over rate hikes LONDON: Copper prices slumped on Wednesday on worries of more central bank rate hikes that could curb economic... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Commodities Palm oil rises on higher rival oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Wednesday, tracking overnight strength in US soyoil prices amid concerns... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (February 22, 2023)... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (February 22, 2023). =======================================... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (February 22, 2023).... Published 23 Feb, 2023 05:52am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept