Adoption of AI: Task force formed to develop 10-year roadmap ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has formed a 15-member... Published 15 Apr, 2023 07:27am
SCBA condemns ‘attack’ on residence of lawyer ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) strongly condemned attack on the residence of prominent lawyer... Published 15 Apr, 2023 07:22am
Gandapur given into transit police remand ISLAMABAD: A local court granted two-day transit remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Amin Gandapur ... Published 15 Apr, 2023 07:18am
Solar eclipse on 20th KARACHI: A total solar eclipse is set to happen on April 20, 2023 but will not be visible in Pakistan, the Met ... Published 15 Apr, 2023 07:16am
Fissures in judiciary will be a tragedy for country: IK LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said on Friday that the division among the top court... Published 15 Apr, 2023 07:14am
SJC: Lahore-based lawyer files complaint against 8 SC judges ISLAMABAD: A complaint has been filed before the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) against eight judges of the Supreme... Published 15 Apr, 2023 07:12am
NBP continues to play role in agri sector development KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) launched a new low markup rate agricultural loan program to support the... Published 15 Apr, 2023 07:09am
Energy FCA of KE for Feb: Nepra approves 58 paisa per unit positive adjustment ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved positive adjustment of paisa 58 per... Published 15 Apr, 2023 07:05am
Taxes Remaining period of 2022-23: FBR can overcome shortfall through recovery steps: FTO ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) on Friday strongly recommended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:58am
US airman charged over documents leak BOSTON: A 21-year-old US national guardsman was charged with leaking a trove of classified United States government... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Pakistan Shaheens: Pacer Ali replaces Umar LAHORE: Pakistan Shaheens’ Muhammad Umar has been ruled out of the upcoming Zimbabwe tour due to a knee injury and... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Gen Bajwa had threatened to impose martial law: Zardari ISLAMABAD: Former president Asif Ali Zardari Friday said all political parties must sit together and evolve a... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
OGDCL distributes ration bags worth Rs100m ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program,... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
PepsiCo, Akhuwat distribute free rations ISLAMABAD: PepsiCo Pakistan on Friday launched a nationwide Ramazan initiative “Filling Hearts, Outside the Box”... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Banking customers cautioned against fraudsters KARACHI: The Banking Mohtasib Pakistan, Muhammad Kamran Shehzad has cautioned the banking customers to be aware of... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
NUST, BUU ink multi-pronged agreement BURSA/ISLAMABAD: The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST-Pakistan) has signed a multi-pronged... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (April 14, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (April 15, 2023)... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Military leadership briefs MNAs about security situation in camera ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir on Friday informed the in-camera session of National Assembly... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
BISP budget increased 70.12pc to Rs400bn ISLAMABAD: The government Friday announced that the budget for the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) was... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
SC refutes altercation rumours ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court refuted the news report regarding an altercation and scuffle between the judges of the... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Journalists’ Colony Lahore: Caretaker govt decides to give alternative plots to affected journalists LAHORE: In a journalist-friendly action, the Punjab government has decided to give alternative plots to the... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
StanChart hosts Iftaar for children of ‘HOPE’ KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited in continuation of its resourceful initiatives for empowerment,... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Toshakhana case inquiry: Imran not cooperating at all, NAB tells high court ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that Chairman... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
ILF lawyers, PTI leaders stage a protest outside apex court ISLAMABAD: A large number of lawyers belonging to Insaf Lawyers’ Forum (ILF) along with some senior leaders of... Updated 15 Apr, 2023 07:01am
Energy FESCO issues transformers to all 5 circles FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has issued 62 transformers of 100KVA and 23 transformers of... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
UVAS, UMK hold online meeting on promotion of linkages LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore arranged online meeting with University... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Khana-e-Farhang observes Al-Quds Day LAHORE: A ceremony was organized on Friday at Khana-e-Farhang Iran in connection with Al-Quds Day under the auspices... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Prof Masood Sadiq appointed VC of UCHS LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman has accorded approval to appointments and nominations against... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
ACE Punjab summons Buzdar in another case on 17th LAHORE: The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab has initiated another inquiry against the former Punjab Chief... Updated 15 Apr, 2023 06:39am
Energy Minister reviews new, ongoing energy schemes LAHORE: Caretaker Provincial Minister for Industries, Trade and Energy SM Tanveer chaired a meeting at the Energy... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Wheat procurement drive launched FAISALABAD: Commissioner Silwat Saeed and Deputy Commissioner Ali Anan Qamar inaugurated the wheat procurement drive... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
CM reviews jail reforms: Proposals to conduct trials of prisoners through video links discussed LAHORE: With a focus on the proposal of conducting trials of prisoners through video links, Caretaker Chief Minister... Updated 15 Apr, 2023 06:39am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: We don’t need more than four pillars “About that antique eight-seater bench of yours with the mother of all pearls inlaid…” “I told you mother of... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Healthcare and education sectors: ‘SBP podcast highlights overseas Pakistanis’ role’ KARACHI: The latest episode of SBP Podcast series discussed the challenges faced by Pakistan in the healthcare and... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Shift away from USD picking up the pace The mighty US dollar that reigned supreme for several decades is witnessing a challenge to its dominance. There is a... Updated 15 Apr, 2023 07:33am
The plight of a female elephant Noor Jehan is sick to the extent that there is a fifty-fifty chance of her survival. No I am not referring to some... Updated 15 Apr, 2023 07:39am
Letters ‘Resilience, helplessness or loss of trust?’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed ‘Resilience, helplessness or loss of trust?’ carried by the newspaper... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Gold, silver prices at new highs KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Friday touched all-time highs on the local market, traders said. Gold prices... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Energy OGDCL, PARCO ink MoU on new projects ISLAMABAD: Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and PARCO ink an MoU for new projects, as part of... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains bullish LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained bullish and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Stocks Wall Street mixed as data offsets bank earnings cheer NEW YORK: US stock indexes were mixed on Friday morning as weak retail sales data for March suggested the economy ... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Energy OPEC cites risks to summer oil outlook as backdrop to shock cut LONDON: OPEC on Thursday flagged downside risks to summer oil demand as part of the backdrop to output cuts ... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Corn higher, wheat back up after three-week low MEXICO CITY: Chicago corn futures climbed on Friday amid demand from ethanol producers, while wheat bounced back ... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Stocks Tokyo stocks recover from losses to end higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended higher on Thursday, rebounding from earlier losses triggered by US Federal Reserve minutes... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Commodities India’s March palm oil imports rise BENGALURU: India’s palm oil imports in March rose about 24% from the previous month to 728,530 tonnes, a trade ... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Stocks UAE markets gain as Fed rate hike pause seen DUBAI: Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates ended higher on Friday on speculation the Federal Reserve is ... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (April 14, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (April 14, 2023).... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (April 14, 2023).... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (April 14, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (April 14, 2023).... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
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 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (April 14,... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
World Bank estimates fall in GDP per capita income to $1,399 Says poverty will inevitably increase with pressures from weak labour markets and high inflation Updated 15 Apr, 2023 08:33pm
UAE promises $1bn to get IMF deal on track China has released $300m: Dar Updated 15 Apr, 2023 08:50am
RISE-2 programme: Dar briefs Raiser on WB-backed reforms ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Martin Raiser,... Updated 15 Apr, 2023 08:51am
Dollar-denominated govt bonds firm after UAE cash pledge LONDON: Pakistan’s dollar-denominated government bonds rose by more than 2 cents to highest level in a month on... Updated 15 Apr, 2023 08:54am
SBP chief says inflation to begin decelerating over next few months KARACHI: Central bank governor said on Friday that the country’s inflation is expected to start decelerating over... Updated 15 Apr, 2023 08:51am
ECC approves Rs261m for Railway underpass ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs261 million in funds for the... Updated 15 Apr, 2023 08:54am
Inflation: SPI records 44.61pc rise YoY ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended April 13, 2023, recorded a decline... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
IK to lead peaceful protest movement after Eid LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan announced Friday to lead a peaceful protest movement... Updated 15 Apr, 2023 08:53am
ADB ready to defer Discos’ audited entity financial statements to Dec 31 ISLAMABAD: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed willingness to defer Audited Entity Financial Statements ... Updated 15 Apr, 2023 08:52am
SBP chief speaks to global investors, fund managers KARACHI: Governor SBP Jameel Ahmad met key international investors and fund managers in an event organized by... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
NA passes ‘SC (Review of Judgements and Orders) Bill’ ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Friday passed the “Supreme Court (Review of Judgements and Orders) Bill,... Updated 15 Apr, 2023 08:52am
Amendments to election law: work begins on ECP proposals ISLAMABAD: The parliamentary panel formed to consider the proposals moved by the electoral body to amend the... Updated 15 Apr, 2023 08:53am
Elections to Punjab, KP assemblies: SC asks SBP to release Rs21bn ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, on Friday, directed the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to allocate Rs21 billion for... Updated 15 Apr, 2023 08:52am
EPO 2022 modified: Angoor Adda included as customs station ISLAMABAD: The government has modified Export Policy Order (EPO) 2022 to include Angoor Adda as customs station,... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Hubco: PSO’s receivables exceed Rs25.33bn ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil’s receivables against Hub Power Company (Hubco) have piled up to over Rs25.33... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Inflation perception survey: Rising price hike linked to political instability ISLAMABAD: An overwhelming majority of 71 per cent of the country has reckoned political instability as the major... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Industry CDCSR holds awareness sessions about e-voting facility KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) recently made changes in the Companies (Postal... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
NBP launches new agri loan programme KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) launched a new low markup rate agricultural loan programme to support the... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Drug price challenge EDITORIAL: It seems that the government has still not learned that rejecting any increase in prices of medicines to... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Give peace a chance EDITORIAL: The question what has led to the latest spurt of terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan has no... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Industry SAPM underscores need for developing indigenous digital platforms ISLAMABAD: The Minister of State and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) of Pakistan on Public... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Banks told to set up digital fraud risk management units KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announcing the measures to enhance security of digital banking services ... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Money & Banking Indian financial markets closed BENGALURU: India’s currency, debt and equity markets will be closed on Friday, April 14, for a local holiday. The... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Money & Banking Sterling edges back from 10-month peak LONDON: The British pound edged lower on Friday but remained close to a 10-month high against the dollar, supported... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Money & Banking Euro zone yields set for biggest weekly rise since Dec PARIS: Euro zone government bond yields were set for their biggest weekly rise of 2023 as fears of a banking crisis... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am
Industry PRGMEA opposes govt’s decision of too many holidays on Eid LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) Central Chairman Mubashar... Published 15 Apr, 2023 06:19am