‘Donald Trump raped me,’ writer says at civil trial NEW YORK: The writer suing Donald Trump for allegedly raping her nearly 30 years ago told jurors at a civil trial on... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
China says willing to deepen military cooperation BEIJING: China’s military is willing to work with Pakistan’s military to deepen and expand cooperation and... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Europe Xi holds call with Ukraine’s Zelensky BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky by phone on Wednesday,... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
South Asia Ten Indian police personnel killed in Maoist attack RAIPUR (India): Ten police and their driver were killed in India’s central Chhattisgarh state Wednesday when their... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
EU progress on press freedom mired in contradictions, says CPJ report NEW YORK: The European Union (EU) is inconsistent in delivering on its own commitments to press freedom, according ... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Pakistan launches ‘World Cup’ preparations: Pindi stadium hosting ODI against New Zealand in 20 years LAHORE: Pakistan’s preparations for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 are set to begin from today when they... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Google launches first ‘App Growth Lab’ in Pakistan KARACHI: Google has announced to open the first-ever “App Growth Lab” in Pakistan to support high-potential app... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Asif denies reports of talks with PTI ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defence, Khawaja Asif Wednesday said the government was not engaged in any... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Alvi approves Maritime bill ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday gave assent to the Pakistan Maritime Zones Bill, 2023. The president... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (April 26, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (April 27, 2023)... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
SC decisions: Speaker NA conveys MNAs’ concerns to CJP ISLAMABAD: The Speaker National Assembly, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, on Wednesday sent a missive to Chief Justice of... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Punjab polls: ECP set to issue final list of contestants ISLAMABAD: The extended deadline for the candidates, contesting Punjab Assembly general elections, for the ... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Two soldiers martyred in Khyber district: ISPR RAWALPINDI: At least two soldiers embraced martyrdom during exchange of fire with terrorists in the general area... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Can’t see the forest for the trees? “We have taken the lead in the world on yet another matter.” “On refusing to learn any lesson from past flawed... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Govt issues monkeypox advisory ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations, Wednesday, following confirmation of monkeypox... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
PTI changes candidates for polls in Punjab LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has replaced several candidates for the upcoming elections in Punjab and... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 07:34am
Six-member body formed to tackle mpox cases LAHORE: On the directions of the Punjab government, the Post Graduate Medical Institute/AMC Principal Prof Dr... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
LHC disposes of petition against ECP LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday disposed of the petition of a PTI leader challenging the notification of... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
CM wants Kalma Chowk remodeling project to be completed by May 5 LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi instructed to complete the Kalma Chowk remodeling and... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Stocks China stocks flat ahead of ‘Golden Week’ holiday HONG KONG: China stocks traded sideways around one-month lows on Wednesday as investors were cautious ahead of the... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Stocks European shares fall as healthcare stocks hit by drug reforms PARIS: European shares closed lower for the second straight session on Wednesday, weighed down by a slide in... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Stocks Gulf markets put in mixed performance on recession fears DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf put in a mixed performance on Wednesday amid expectations of slowing economic ... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
An electric regulatory authority for Sindh Sindh cabinet has approved a draft bill for organizing a separate electricity regulatory body for Sindh — Sindh... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 07:16am
The grim challenge of import addiction We are addicted to foreign goods. As a child I remember hankering for foreign chocolates and toffees, as an adult I... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 07:06am
Dog-eat-dog season Perhaps ordinary, concerned Pakistanis expecting the so-called audio leaks to pit one central state institution... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 07:02am
Letters The law of unintended consequences This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “Hot desert’s coal left out in the cold” carried by the ... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Heavy showers forecast for Sindh from tomorrow KARACHI: Nearly entire Sindh is expected to receive dust-thunder-hailstorm with heavy falls from next Friday till ... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
SCO ministerial meeting: Pakistan denies requesting for meeting between Bilawal and Indian minister ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has not made any request for a bilateral meeting between Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Six policemen martyred in encounter with bandits JACOBABAD: Six Balochistan policemen including an inspector were martyred during an encounter with dacoits in... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
AGP detects Rs158.7m malfeasance in ASF Foundation accounts KARACHI: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has detected serious financial irregularities of Rs158.7 million in... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Funds for polls: NA speaker says he will convey ‘thoughts’ of members to CJP ISLAMABAD: As the Supreme Court of Pakistan is set to take up the delay in implementing its April 4 order to hold ... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rosters of two SC benches revised ISLAMABAD: The rosters of Bench 1 and II of the Supreme Court on Wednesday were revised due to the... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Post-arrest bail allowed to IK’s security in-charge LAHORE: A sessions’ court on Wednesday allowed post-arrest bail to Iftikhar Rasool Ghumman, security in charge of... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
PAC seeks record of recruitments in MoFEPT, FPSC ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), on Wednesday, sought the record of ... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
HBR Advisory Council engages ILMA's Registrar as advisor KARACHI: ILMA University's Registrar, Syed Kashif Rafi, joins as an Advisor, Harvard Business Review Advisory... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
CDA announces to erect sports enclave ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Wednesday announced to construct Sports Enclave in Shah Allah... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
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 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates Stock market advances KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a positive trend on the first day after long Eid holidays on the back of... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 215,307 tonnes of cargo comprising 129,824 tonnes of import cargo and 85,483... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Stocks Nasdaq climbs as investors cheer Microsoft, Alphabet results NEW YORK: The tech-heavy Nasdaq advanced on Wednesday as strong results from Microsoft and Alphabet offset concerns... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates PSX to remain closed on May 1 KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) will remain closed on Monday (May 1) being public holiday declared by... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (April 26, 2023)... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 26, 2023).... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (April 26, 2023).... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (April 26, 2023).... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
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 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,482.6310... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,302.5778 Bid... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ========================... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ========================... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (April 26, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (April 26, 2023).... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
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 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (April... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Totally unfazed, govt gives no quarter to SC PM says that there is an overwhelming opinion within ruling coalition that the doors of the dialogue with PTI should not be closed Updated 27 Apr, 2023 09:14am
Rs21bn to ECP for polls: Cabinet refers summary to parliament ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has referred the summary of the Finance Ministry with regard to the provision of Rs21... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 09:03am
SC special bench to hear ‘same-day election’ plea today ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court three-judge special bench, headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, today (Thursday)... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 09:03am
9 PTI MNAs from Karachi not allowed to attend NA session ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf Wednesday barred Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s nine Members... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 09:11am
Discos: regulator asked to freeze capacity payments ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Power has asked National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to put... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 09:12am
March 23 FCA: CPPA-G seeks positive adjustment of Rs1.17/unit ISLAMABAD: Central Power Purchasing Agency - Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought positive adjustment of Rs 1.17 per unit... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 09:14am
Federal govt’s scheme: Only 15,000 applicants can get e-bikes/rickshaws ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government’s E-Bikes/ Rickshaws Scheme will be for up to 15,000 applicants and in case... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 09:14am
Debt assessments should reflect growing share of domestic debt: World Bank WASHINGTON: Debt sustainability analyses carried out by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund should... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 09:02am
Lootah acquires controlling stake in Summit Bank KARACHI: Prominent UAE national, investor, and a longstanding friend of Pakistan, Nasser Abdulla Hussain Lootah, has... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Auction for CDA plots: Investors making payments in USD to get incentives: Dar ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has directed that for the auction of the Capital Development Authority (CDA)... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 11:32am
24.88pc BankIslami shares: JS Bank amends public offer consideration KARACHI: JS Bank has amended the public offer consideration for acquisition of 24.88 percent shares of... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 09:01am
Smart licences for arms attract 18pc GST rate: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared that computerised arms licenses in the form of cards... Updated 27 Apr, 2023 09:01am
Money & Banking Collection of govt duties, taxes: Banks to stay open on 29th & 30th KARACHI: Bank branches and field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation (SBP-BSC) will remain open on 29th and... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Industry Rs25bn annual loss due to steel smuggling ISLAMABAD: The documented steel industry has estimated that around 500,000 Metric Tons (MT) steel is being annually... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Commodities Gold prices all-time high KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday hit the new highs on the local market, traders said. The prices grew by Rs450 to... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Industry LCCI underscores need for macroeconomic reforms LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Wednesday called for macroeconomic reforms and policy changes in... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Various categories of companies: SECP increases fee for submission of documents ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has considerably increased the fees for... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Industry Country to save $18/bbl on import of Russian crude: FPCCI KARACHI: President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Chief of SAARC chamber appeals to IMF to revive programme immediately LAHORE: Along with the government, the leadership of the private sector has also come to the fore regarding the IMF... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (April 26, 2023).... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate remains steady amid thin trading Cotton Analyst... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 25.179... Published 27 Apr, 2023 06:24am