Iran says deal reached to buy Russian fighter jets TEHRAN: Iran has finalised a deal to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, state media reported, as defence... Updated 12 Mar, 2023 09:57am
Two policemen killed in Sistan-Baluchistan TEHRAN: Gunmen ambushed and killed two Iranian policemen on patrol in the restive southeastern province of... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Bomb attack kills guard, wounds journalists in Afghan north MAZAR-I-SHARIF, (Afghanistan): A bomb blast in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif on Saturday killed a... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
PML-N’s Sheikh Waqas Akram joins PTI LAHORE: Former federal minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Sheikh Waqas Akram along with his... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
LHC asks govt to consider sick prisoner’s early release LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has held that prisoners suffering from serious ailments and those who are old and... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
PTI worker killed in police custody, claims Fawad LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry has rejected the caretaker Punjab... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
SLLBC inks MoU with BVH Bahawalpur for cornea transplants LAHORE: A memorandum of understanding was signed between Sri Lanka Lahore Business Council (SLLBC) and Bahawal... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Cricketer fined for breaching PSL Code of Conduct LAHORE: Multan Sultans’ Khushdil Shah has been fined 10 percent of match fee for a level 1 breach of the HBL PSL... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Industry Minister stresses need for consensus on economic revival LAHORE: Emphasising the need for stability, unity and focus for an economic turnaround, Federal Minister for... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Budget deficit: PIAF calls for controlling govt expenditure, high cost of debt servicing LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) has called for keeping check on government... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Ban imposed by Pemra: LHC bench to proceed with Imran’s plea tomorrow LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) would proceed with a petition of PTI Chairman Imran Khan on... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
6th international PATS competition concludes RAWALPINDI: The 60-hour long arduous and rigorous 6th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition was... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
‘Digital Pakistan’: Dr Imran Batada’s book launched at IoBM event KARACHI: The book “Digital Pakistan” by Dr Imran Batada was launched at the Institute of Business Management... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
CM, IG address press conference: PTI worker died in accident not due to police torture: CM LAHORE: Terming as baseless the allegations being levelled against him on social media in connection with death of a... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Four killed in road mishap VEHARI: At least four persons of a family were killed while six others sustained serious injuries in a road mishap.... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Deferment of indictment in sedition case: Court rejects Gill’s plea, will frame charges on 22nd ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Saturday, rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill’s application... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
General elections in Punjab: Swati concerned at ‘non-provision’ of nomination papers to PTI candidates ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati on Saturday expressed concerns over non-provision of... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Data gathered by BR shows ICT witnesses rise in crimes ISLAMABAD: A significant increase was seen in criminal cases in the capital, with 76 cases of auto theft, 63 mobile... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
PDM to boycott NA by-polls in KP PESHAWAR: The coalition government partners on Saturday announced that they would not participate in the ... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (March 11, 2023) and the forecast for Sunday (March 12, 2023)... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Social protection: World Bank’s $200m Punjab project makes little progress ISLAMABAD: The World Bank “Punjab Human Capital Investment Project (PHCIP)” worth $200 million made limited... Updated 12 Mar, 2023 09:58am
SS Sheet under PCT heading 7219.9090: FBR body rules against imposition of 20pc duty ISLAMABAD: The customs classification committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared that the... Updated 12 Mar, 2023 09:55am
Revenue from corporate sector drops 30pc due to massive closures LAHORE: Revenue generation from the corporate sector has dropped by 30 percent due to massive closures, particularly... Updated 12 Mar, 2023 09:59am
Customs sets up cell to monitor sugar export KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has established a special cell at the Port Qasim Collectorate to monitor the exports of... Updated 12 Mar, 2023 09:59am
PCATP election results challenged in IHC IHC urged to set aside the election results and order transparent re-polling Updated 12 Mar, 2023 10:01am
CFAMM from tomorrow: Hina to undertake official visit to London Minister of state will also hold meetings with participating leaders of other Commonwealth countries Updated 12 Mar, 2023 10:02am
Weather turning hot in Sindh Weather is likely to scorch plains in the province during the daytime Updated 12 Mar, 2023 10:02am
Costly electricity to increase poverty: PDP chairman KARACHI: Costly electricity would further spur poverty in Pakistan, making life miserable for tens of millions of... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Commodities Gold prices go up KARACHI: Gold on Saturday regained a sizeable value on the local market, traders said. Prices grew by Rs1200 to... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Educational standards being improved, says PM LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the federal government was improving the educational... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Shape up or ship out! For the past few months, there has been significant concern and consternation over the possibility of a Pakistani... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Letters ‘The gloves are off’ This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “The gloves are off” carried by the newspaper yesterday. First... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items witness mixed trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during this week past against the... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Commodities Raw sugar prices decline LONDON: Raw sugar futures on the ICE fell on Friday, depressed by weakness in crude oil and many other commodity... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Energy US oil & gas rig count falls for fourth week in a row NEW YORK: U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a fourth week in a ... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures fall SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell first weekly drop in three, as traders assessed a slowing growth rate in... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Energy Asia Naphtha Gasoline markets end week in loss NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha refining profit margin weakened by about 15% this week amid a decline in prices of... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Grains Wheat set for fourth week of losses on Russia-Ukraine deal optimism SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat lost more ground on Friday with the market poised for its fourth week of decline on growing... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Grains Paris wheat slips again as Black Sea corridor seen holding PARIS: Wheat eased on Friday to set a latest one-year low as expectations that a Black Sea shipping corridor from... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 11, 2023).... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains steady LAHORE: The local market on Saturday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton Analyst... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Grains India’s rice rates fall on fewer buyers NEW DELHI: India’s rice export prices extended their decline this week as demand from key importing countries... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Grains Algeria issues tender to buy 50,000 tonnes soft milling wheat HAMBURG: Algeria's state grains agency OAIC has issued an international tender to buy soft milling wheat to be... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Energy India’s February fuel demand hits 24-year-high NEW DELHI: India’s fuel demand hit its highest level in at least 24 years in February, data showed on Thursday,... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Commodities Dalian iron ore rises as China enters peak construction season BEIJING: Iron ore futures rose on Friday, with the Dalian benchmark price on track for a fifth consecutive weekly... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
PM Shehbaz accuses Imran of creating hurdles to IMF bailout Premier says creation of chaos on roads and anarchy is part of his agenda, aimed at fanning the fire of instability in the country Updated 12 Mar, 2023 03:54pm
IK to lead Lahore rally today LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday announced that he would lead a public rally... Updated 12 Mar, 2023 09:51am
Bridge financing for digital census: ECC asks 4 ministries to surrender Rs12bn ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed four Ministries to surrender Rs 12... Updated 12 Mar, 2023 09:51am
SBP informs Senate panel: Forex’s fall has led to 28.2pc PKR slump in FY23 so far ISLAMABAD: The country’s foreign exchange reserves are at present below one month of imports. This led to an... Updated 12 Mar, 2023 03:54pm
Nepra’s ‘inefficiency’ attracts the wrath of cabinet ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) reportedly came under fire at a meeting of the... Updated 12 Mar, 2023 09:53am
LNG import: ECC may allow PLL to execute FA with Azeri firm ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) may allow Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) to execute a proposed... Updated 12 Mar, 2023 09:54am
Pak-US energy security dialogue on 15th ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States will hold Energy Security Dialogue on 15 March 2023 in Islamabad. The US... Updated 12 Mar, 2023 09:54am
PIDE’s first-ever EconFest held: Country needs to boost exports to $100bn in 5-8 years: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan needs ... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Companies Pak-Qatar Takaful wins 12th ACSR Award KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Takaful is awarded at the 12th Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Award in the category of... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Industry PSQCA chief assures traders of early resolution of issues KARACHI: Director General of Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), Mir Ghulam Farooq Langove... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Taxes Ignoring grounds of appeals tantamount to maladministration: FTO ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued an important ruling that the act of non-consideration of all... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Industry Shahzad made chairman of sub-committee on rice LAHORE: Governor Punjab Engr Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman has appointed Chairman of Pakistan Hi Tech Hybrid Seed... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Discontent in the ruling coalition EDITORIAL: PPP (Pakistan People’s Party) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto’s warning that it would “become difficult”... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
India’s obsession with policing social media EDITORIAL: That India imposed by far the highest number of internet shutdowns in the world for each of the last five... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
PM seeks reforms in agri sector LAHORE: Expressing displeasure over the import of agri products despite having the status of agricultural country,... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Industry Need underlined for building gender-inclusive digital economy ISLAMABAD: The Women’s Council of SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a conference focusing on... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
Taxes Achievement of revised target of Rs7.641trn: FBR chief asks Karachi taxmen to enforce additional taxation steps ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Asim Ahmad has directed the senior Inland Revenue officials of Karachi... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am
South Asia MSCI ESG raters flag governance risks at embattled Adani Group NEW YORK: MSCI ESG Research said on Friday it recently changed some of its environmental, social and governance... Published 12 Mar, 2023 05:55am