EU eyes ‘blacklist’ of corrupt individuals worldwide BRUSSELS: The European Union unveiled proposals on Wednesday to crack down on corruption in the bloc, including a... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
258 million needed urgent food aid in 2022: UN PARIS: Some 258 million people needed emergency food aid last year because of conflict, economic shocks and climate... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
South Asia India plans to disband cantonments, convert them to military stations KARACHI: India has planned to disband cantonments and convert them into “exclusive military stations”, reported... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Raisi praises Assad for successfully overcoming sanctions DAMASCUS: Visiting Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi hailed Syria’s Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday for overcoming... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Body formed to fix Roosevelt Hotel issues ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has constituted three-member committee headed by... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
PM arrives in London LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived here on Wednesday to attend the coronation ceremony of King Charles... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Mercury in Punjab plunges to 24C LAHORE: The ongoing cold weather spell in the country has led to a drop in temperature to 24C in Punjab against 42C... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Proceedings’ record: SC’s order leaves MNAs fuming ISLAMABAD: Amid strong protests by lawmakers against handing over the National Assembly proceedings’ record to the... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Press freedom: NA passes resolution ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution on “World Press Freedom Day” and... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Bail pleas: IHC summons IK ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to appear ... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
APC for ensuring supremacy of parliament, holding same-day elections ISLAMABAD: The All Parties’ Conference (APC) convened by the Awami National Party (ANP) on Wednesday urged for... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Caretaker CM visits Shujaat’s residence, vows action against ‘culprits’ behind raid LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of senior politician and head of... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
119th M P Bhandara Memorial Polo Cup concludes RAWALPINDI: Chief Executive Murree Brewery Company Isphanyar Bhandara says that sports always help to maintain a... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Tackling climate change: SBP governor for fortifying co-op in Saarc region KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed has emphasized on the importance of discussing the... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Bosal posted as Special Secretary Finance ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday posted Imdadullah Bosal as Special Secretary Finance. A notification to this... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Belarus FM due this month ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Belarus Sergei Aleinik is likely to visit Pakistan in the last week of the current... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Raw material scarcity, smuggling hurting tyre industry KARACHI: The local tyre industry is facing a two-fold problem - shortage of raw material and the influx of smuggled... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Pakistani journalist abducted, allegedly electrocuted: CPJ NEW YORK: Pakistan authorities must conduct an immediate and impartial investigation into the abduction and alleged... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Sherry, German minister discuss climate change cooperation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Senator Sherry Rehman held a bilateral... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Penumbral lunar eclipse KARACHI: The world is set to see the penumbral lunar eclipse during the night hours between May 5 and May 6, 2023, ... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
NA body takes strong exception to MNA arrest without speaker nod ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly panel on Wednesday took strong exception to the arrest of a Member National Assembly... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
MQM calls for national process of consultation ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), on Wednesday, stressed the need of a national process of ... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
KVTC students to attend Taekwondo event in Japan KARACHI: Karachi Vocational Training Centre (KVTC) CEO Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan has said that six students of KVTC... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
KATI, Administrator Korangi agree to make industrial area clean, green KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) with the cooperation of Administrator Korangi Sharif Khan... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Imran Khan advised to take rest LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has been advised to take complete rest to avoid further... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
IK granted one-day exemption from appearance in Toshakhana case ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday granted a one-day exemption to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Bilawal takes political leadership into confidence over India visit ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday took the political leadership into confidence ahead... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 03, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (May 04, 2023)... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
ECP moves SC seeking review of Punjab election order ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) contended that the framers of the Constitution have given the... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Bilawal to leave for India today ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will leave for India today (Thursday) to lead Pakistan’s... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Partly Facetious: An elite capture without qualifications “Let’s say I am a bank manager and you are one of my biggest borrowers, you never implement structural changes... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Stocks Wall Street subdued ahead of Fed meeting outcome NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were muted on Wednesday as investors steered clear of big bets ahead of the... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Inflation: permanent or transitory? The Fed has been much derided for its 2021 characterisation of the spike in inflation being ‘transitory’ – to... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Exports, not loans, constitute solution Textile exports for April, 2023 clocked in at $1.24 billion, a staggering $500 million less than the previous... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Letters “The ‘Little Boy’ next door” This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “The ‘Little Boy’ next door” carried by the newspaper... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (May 03, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
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 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (May 03, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (May 03, 2023).... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Rates Bulls rule the roost KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed another bullish session on the back of healthy buying in ... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
‘Online Only Brokers’ SECP approves regulatory framework ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the regulatory framework for... Updated 04 May, 2023 09:50am
20pc customs duty, RD on import of edible oils, oilseeds proposed ISLAMABAD: The government has proposed 20 percent customs duty and regulatory duty on the import of edible oils and... Updated 04 May, 2023 09:13am
Commodities ICE canola futures rise WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Tuesday on a modest resumption of buying after three sessions of... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Energy HSFO margin firms SINGAPORE: Asia’s refining margin for 380-cst high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) climbed to nearly a year’s high on... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Energy US natgas futures drop NEW YORK: US natural gas futures dropped about 5% on Tuesday as drillers keep pulling record amounts of gas out of... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 22.357... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 163,465 tonnes of cargo comprising 111,862 tonnes of import cargo and 51,603... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (May 03, 2023)... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Cotton & Textile Subdued business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Commodities Palm oil reverses early losses KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early losses on Wednesday to end higher for a second session,... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Commodities Aluminium, copper prices fall LONDON: Aluminium and copper prices in London fell on Wednesday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Energy Oil lower ahead of expected Fed rate hikes NEW YORK: Oil prices fell 4% on Wednesday, extending steep losses from the previous session, as investors fretted... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Energy PARCO team meets Sindh energy minister KARACHI: A three-member delegation of Pak Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) Wednesday met with Sindh Energy Minister... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Energy POL products: April sales decline 46pc to 1.17MTs YoY KARACHI: Total sales of petroleum products in the country arrived at 1.17 million tons in April 2023, depicting a... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Energy Thar Coal Mine-III: LC issue jeopardises mining process KARACHI: The mining process of Phase III of the Thar Coal Mine Block II is in jeopardy as critical equipment and... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Commodities Gold, silver hit new highs KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Wednesday continued to hit the new highs on the local market, traders said. Gold... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Energy Low upliftment of HSD: ARL seeks Orga’s intervention ISLAMABAD: Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has sought intervention from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) -... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (May 03, 2023)... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (May 03, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (May 03, 2023).... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (May 03, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (May 03, 2023).... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (May 03, 2023).... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
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 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (May 03, 2023).... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
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 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (May 03,... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Notices to traders under anti-money laundering law: Senate body on finance seeks clarification FBR officials brief parliament on detailed list containing names of all persons/businesses issued notices under Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) Updated 04 May, 2023 09:13am
Multi-pronged strategy being worked out to deal with smuggling: MoS Aisha ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Aisha Ghaus Pasha Wednesday said the government is working on a... Updated 04 May, 2023 09:16am
KE ready to settle Rs 47bn clawback issue with Nepra ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) on Wednesday showed willingness to an out of court settlement of seven-year long... Updated 04 May, 2023 09:16am
Punjab elections: PTI seeks implementation of SC’s April 4 order in letter and spirit ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has prayed to the Supreme Court (SC) that its judgement dated 04.04.2023... Updated 04 May, 2023 09:36am
IK asks his supporters to express ‘solidarity with CJP’ LAHORE: Former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan asked the workers and supporters to... Updated 04 May, 2023 09:36am
Federal govt files reference against IK, ex-CJP Nisar ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday filed a reference against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran... Updated 04 May, 2023 09:16am
Data sharing: FBR inks accords with Sindh, Balochistan revenue boards ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has signed data sharing agreements with Board of Revenue Sindh, and... Updated 04 May, 2023 09:54am
Listed banks: High interest rate brings in record profitability KARACHI: Pakistan listed banks profitability increased to record Rs 126 billion, up 56 percent on year-on-year basis... Updated 04 May, 2023 09:15am
10-year audit: PAC again summons SC Registrar ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned the Supreme Court’s Registrar on May... Updated 04 May, 2023 09:52am
Taxes Zero-rated sectors: KCCI demands govt restore RCET KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Mohammed Tariq Yousuf, while expressing deep... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Taxes ‘Unprecedented’ hike in FED on cigarettes resented LAHORE: Expressing serious concerns over the government’s unprecedented increase in the FED rate on locally... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Farmers must be enabled to reap benefits of bumper wheat crop: PM LAHORE: Emphasising the need for practical steps to ensure extending full benefits of bumper wheat crop to the... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
April cement despatches fall 16.55pc to 2.95m tons YoY LAHORE: Current economic turmoil has badly impacted the cement consumption as the sector registered a decline by... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Money & Banking Dollar dips before expected Fed hike and possible pause NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Wednesday before the Federal Reserve is expected to hike rates for possibly the last... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Future of Pak-US engagement EDITORIAL: If Masood Khan, Pakistan’s envoy in Washington, didn’t expect his call for resumption of military aid... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Trade deficit down, inflation up EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) noted a narrowing of the trade deficit to 23.71 billion dollars... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Money & Banking HBL launches digital invoicing payment solution KARACHI: HBL launches Digital Invoicing, an innovative payment solution designed for social media sellers, small... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Taxes Sindh LG Dept to collect property tax across province KARACHI: Additional Chief Secretary Local Government Sindh, Syed Najam Ahmad Shah has directed the administrators of... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Int’l Conference on Managing Pakistan’s Economy: SBP recommends comprehensive reform programme LAHORE: Economists and researchers discussed their findings and gave suggestions with regard to Pakistan’s banking... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Rules violation: SBP cancel EC’s licence KARACHI: The State Bank or Pakistan (SBP) has announced cancellation of the licence issued to M/s Mega Currency... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Industry Ipsos Global Trends 2023: Pakistanis trust business leaders more than govt KARACHI: “As 2023 continues to unfold, we’re entering a New World Disorder filled with crises on multiple ... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
Feb-end to Mar-end: Number of 3G and 4G users up 0.69m to 124.85m MoM ISLAMABAD: The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan increased by 0.69 million from 124.16 million by end February ... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am
JCC meeting in July: Minister directs ministries, divisions to finalise proposals for projects ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday directed all... Updated 04 May, 2023 04:59am
Industry KP flour millers for lifting ban on wheat movement from Punjab PESHAWAR: Flour millers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa demanded to lift an unconstitutional and illegitimate ban on wheat... Published 04 May, 2023 04:26am