South Asia Indian villages under curfew after deadly tiger attacks DEHRADUN, (India): Hundreds of villagers in northern India were under orders not to leave their homes after dark on... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
SpaceX scrubs test flight of Starship, world’s biggest rocket STARBASE: A frozen valve forced a postponement on Monday of the first test flight of SpaceX’s Starship, the most... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
India, Russia in talks on free trade deal NEW DELHI: India and Russia are discussing a free trade agreement, ministers said on Monday, a move that would... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Iran invites Saudi king to visit amid thaw in ties TEHRAN: Iran said Monday it has formally invited Saudi King Salman to visit Tehran, following a reconciliation... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
EU lawmakers call for summit to control ‘very powerful’ AI systems LONDON/ STOCKHOLM: EU lawmakers urged world leaders on Monday to hold a summit to find ways to control the... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (April 17, 2023).... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
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 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (April 17, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
APNS requests Shami to head Government Press Relations Committee KARACHI: The President, Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani and the Secretary General, Sarmad Ali of the All Pakistan ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Sindh govt to launch Benazir HR awards this year KARACHI: Sindh Human Rights Department announced to launch Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Human Rights Awards each... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
PM’s Youth, Business & Agriculture Loan Scheme: HBL, Thardeep Microfinance Foundation sign agreement KARACHI: HBL, Damen Support Programme, and Thardeep Microfinance Foundation have joined hands to offer interest-free... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
PPP opens talks within coalition to ease crises ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) initiated dialogue within the ruling coalition with a view to pull the... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Companies SAP, Imtiaz Supermarket collaborate for seamless operations KARACHI: The SAP has joined hands with the biggest retail chain, Imtiaz Supermarket for seamless operations of the... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Ali Zaidi handed over to police on physical remand KARACHI: A court in Karachi on Monday handed over PTI Sindh President Ali Haider Zaidi to police on three-day... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
US-funded entomology laboratory inaugurated ISLAMABAD: The US government-funded entomology laboratory was inaugurated here Monday which will strengthen... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Punjab launches helpline for cattle farmers LAHORE: Punjab Caretaker Local Government Minister Ibrahim Murad on Monday launches 24/7 helpline for cattle market... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Pakistan welcomes diplomatic engagement for peace in Yemen ISLAMABAD: Pakistan welcomed the recent dialogue and diplomatic engagement towards the attainment of peace in Yemen... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Companies Innovative health plan: Pak-Qatar Family Takaful, Emaan Islamic Banking sign agreement KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Family Takaful and Emaan Islamic Banking (a division of Silk Bank) Collaborate to Offer Health... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Senate panel decides to invite LEAs officials to ‘sensitisation’ session ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights on Monday decided to call law enforcement agencies’ (LEA)... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Cleric for timely clearing of utility bills KARACHI: Famous scholar Kaukab Noorani Okarwi highlighted that taking cash is not the only form of loan. Not paying... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
FJC vandalism case: Interim bail of Asad Umar, others extended till May 2 ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, extended interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
IHC moved for seeking explanation from ex-CJP on dam fund ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was asked to remove the Chief Justice of Pakistan’s name from the Dam... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Efforts under way to ‘improve country’s healthcare system’ LAHORE: The coalition government has taken various initiatives to transform the country’s healthcare system. The... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Indian govt exploited Pulwama attack for political gains: PM LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a statement on Sunday, in which he has drawn attention to the recent... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Elahi terms hike in petrol price ‘brutal’ LAHORE: Terming hike in petrol price as brutal, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
FCCI chief stresses need for producing effective teachers FAISALABAD: President of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) Dr Khurram Tariq has said stakeholders... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
LHC seeks complete record of Toshakhana again LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) division bench on Monday expressed its dissatisfaction over the federal... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Energy PPDA asks Ogra to work for entire industry, not for big OMCs only LAHORE: Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) on Monday asked Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
41.1m free flour bags distributed in Punjab: CM LAHORE: Felicitating the provincial administration for the success of ‘free flour package,’ the caretaker Chief... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
IK plea referred to LHC CJ for disposal by larger bench LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Monday referred a petition of former prime minister Imran Khan... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 17, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 18, 2023)... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 17, 2023).... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (April 17, 2023).... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Lawyers’ bodies chastise apex court for ‘over-stepping’ limits ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and provincial bar councils, associations have demanded recalling of interim order to suspend ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
‘Constitution cannot prevail if SBP denies funds’: Imran LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said on Monday that the constitution could not prevail in... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
PM to confer Hilal-e-Imtiaz on Mufti Shakoor posthumously ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday decided to award Hilal-e-Imtiaz to late Federal Religious ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Top climbers Naila, Shehroze summit Annapurna-I LAHORE: The young Pakistani top climbers Naila Kiani and Shehroze Kashif have successfully summited Annapurna-I, the... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Foreign experts included in committee: Nine-member panel named for treatment of sick elephant KARACHI: A nine-member committee comprising experts has been constituted for the well-being and welfare of the... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Audio leak case: Judgment on Gandapur’s bail plea reserved ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday reserved judgment on the plea of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Amin... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
IWMB to prevent fire incidents in Saidpur area: CDA ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) will take measures to prevent fire incidents in the ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Islamabad housing societies contribute to CDA Green Fund ISLAMABAD: Islamabad housing societies on Monday presented cheques to contribute to the Green Fund of the Capital... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Coca-Cola and Rizq distribute 5m meals nationwide KARACHI: Coca-Cola and Rizq have pledged to scale up their partnership to help create a hunger-free Pakistan, by... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Old buildings: CDA asks owners to construct emergency stairs within six months ISLAMABAD: The chairman of Capital Development Authority (CDA) has directed the owners of old buildings to construct... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Khar, Australian diplomat discuss regional situation ISLAMABAD: Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins called on Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
The IMF projections The IMF has made projections for 2023 and a number of subsequent years at the global and country level in its latest... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 07:21am
Teetering on the edge The crisis that has Pakistan in its unrelenting grip has left the country teetering on the edge of a new ... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 06:55am
Letters ‘The plight of a female elephant’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “The plight of a female elephant” carried by the newspaper in its... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Place of Provision of Sales Tax on Services Rules 2023 Introduction: In Pakistan, sales tax on value-added basis is levied both on goods and services. There are numerous... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 07:01am
Stocks PSX holidays KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) shall remain closed from Friday, April 21, 2023 to Tuesday, April 25, 2023 on... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Gifts to the already gift-ridden?’ “I will take strong exception if they decide to use my tax rupees to fund their umrah’s and...” “That’s ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Stocks Shanghai stocks hit 9-month high SHANGHAI: Shanghai stocks ended at a nine-month high on Monday, as China’s March home price data and signs of... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Stocks European shares snap five-day winning streak PARIS: European shares cooled off after five straight sessions of gains on Monday as bank shares led declines, while... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Stocks Indian shares fall after nine days of gains BENGALURU: Indian shares snapped a nine-day winning streak after Infosys tumbled over 9% and sparked a selloff in IT... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Stocks Wall St slips as Fed likely to hike rates in May NEW YORK: US stocks slipped on Monday after strong data on manufacturing activity in New York state supported the... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
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 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,064.0339... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,467.0044 ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,751.9293... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,298.0547 Bid... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ======================== ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (April 17, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (April 17, 2023).... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Import of spare-parts: Hubco concerned at forex ‘unavailability’ The power company faces severe challenges in importing spare parts due to which it is restrained from undertaking timely maintenance to ensure capacity Updated 18 Apr, 2023 09:05am
The challenge of smuggling: PM directs Suparco to provide real-time satellite imagery ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday directed Suparco to provide real-time satellite imagery of the... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 09:22am
Guddu plant repair: GE seeks clearance of all dues by 30th ISLAMABAD: M/s General Electric (GE) has sought payment of all outstanding invoices by April 30, 2023 for... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 09:23am
Gas supply restored: LDPL withdraws OFME notice ISLAMABAD: M/s Liberty Dharki Power Limited (LDPL) has withdrawn Other Force Majeure Event (OFME) notice served on... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 09:26am
Motion seeking Rs21bn for polls in Punjab rejected ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday rejected a motion seeking a supplementary sum of Rs21 billion to the... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 09:26am
Cabinet forwards summary to NA ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet Monday forwarded a summary sent by the National Assembly’s Finance and Revenue... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 09:05am
Election in Punjab: NA panel asks MoF to arrange funds for ECP ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance has asked the Finance Ministry to raise a... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 09:06am
Rates Stock market edges up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a mixed trend due to investors’ lack of interest due mainly to... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Jul-Feb LSMI output declines 5.56pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) output has declined by 5.56 per cent during the first... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 09:25am
PTI wants contempt proceedings against PM, others LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader and former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry urged the Supreme... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 09:07am
Four ‘essential’ commodities: Customs given legal backing to take action against smuggling ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared wheat and wheat flour, sugar and urea as “essential... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 09:07am
Stress seen as major cause of Indian military fratricides, suicides NEW DELHI: The arrest of an Indian soldier over the killing of four others at a military base has brought into focus... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 09:05am
KATI welcomes news about IMF KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) President Faraz-ur-Rehman has said that positive news... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
High inflation badly hits Eid shopping KARACHI: As this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr is round the corner, markets and shopping centres across the city have started... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Three-day Pakistan Shopping Festival concludes LAHORE: The concluding ceremony of the three-day Pakistan Shopping Festival was held at the Lahore Expo Centre.... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Federal public expenditure EDITORIAL: The World Bank’s recent report titled Pakistan Federal Public Expenditure Review 2023 projects savings... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 06:47am
An ‘appalling choice’ EDITORIAL: Helping people in crisis situations, perhaps, has never been as hard for the UN as it is in the... Updated 18 Apr, 2023 06:48am
Energy Experts underscore need for improving investment conditions for Chinese renewable energy investors KARACHI: Industry experts called for improving investment conditions to attract interest from Chinese renewable... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Commodities Gold prices soar KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday posted a sizeable gain on the local market, traders said. The yellow metal grew by... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
PBF urges provinces to prohibit housing projects on agri lands LAHORE: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has urged provincial governments to prohibit housing developments on... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Commodities Japanese rubber SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rallied on Monday, underpinned by stronger crude oil and tighter inventories,... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 24.052 ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 288,564 tonnes of cargo comprising 151,117 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am