South Asia Two Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir clash OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Two soldiers were killed in Indian-Illegally Held Kashmir (IIOJK) on Friday, with the army ... Published 06 May, 2023 06:47am
World food prices rise for first time in a year: FAO ROME: The United Nations food agency’s world price index rose in April for the first time in a year, but is still... Published 06 May, 2023 06:45am
Oil prices jump but still on track for third weekly fall HOUSTON: Oil prices jumped on Friday but were set for a third straight week of losses after sharp declines earlier ... Published 06 May, 2023 06:43am
SPI-based weekly inflation records 48.35pc increase YoY ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended May 4, 2023, recorded an increase... Published 06 May, 2023 06:42am
LG polls: ECP issues schedule for the remaining UCs KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued the schedule of local body elections on remaining Union... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
LG polls: JI seeks deployment of personnel of LEAs KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter chief Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has asked the Election Commission of... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
PA proceedings: Sindh govt says there exists no wheat crisis in province KARACHI: The treasury on Friday ruled out any wheat crisis in the province, informing the Sindh Assembly on fresh... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
PBA condoles death KARACHI: In a statement issued in Karachi on Friday, the members of Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) ... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
U-19: Pakistan takes on Bangladesh in one-day series today LAHORE: Saad Baig-led Pakistan Under-19 cricket team will be aiming to continue the winning run when they take on... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
TTP’s nexus with local militants, separatists termed grave threat ISLAMABAD: Security experts on Friday warned that banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is making new nexus with... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
SC to hear Arshad Sharif’s murder case on 9th ISLAMABAD: A five-judge special bench of the Supreme Court will hear journalist Arshad Sharif’s murder case on May... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
SC issues notices on plea of PBC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court issued notices to the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) secretary and the attorney general for... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
PPP to hold rally on 9th in Peshawar PESHAWAR: Pakistan People Party would hold a public rally on May 9 in the city, Deputy General Secretary Pakistan... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
PPIB increases MD’s basic pay by 17pc, withdraws some facilities ISLAMABAD: The Board of Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has increased basic salary of Managing ... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
LHC reserves verdict on PTI’s pleas against JIT formation LAHORE: A full bench of the Lahore High Court on Friday reserved its verdict on PTI leaders’ petitions challenging... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
LHC reserves verdict on Parvez Elahi’s petition LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday reserved its verdict on a petition of former chief minister Punjab Chaudhry... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
IIUI holds 2nd International Islamic Peace Conference ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday stressed the... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
‘PCCR trying to provide much-needed relief to children’ ISLAMABAD: Convener Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights (PCCR) MNA Mehnaz Akbar Aziz has said that Parliamentary... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
E-Earn announces soft launch of latest co-working centre in DGK LAHORE: E-Earn, an initiative of Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), has announced the soft launch of its... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Bid to smuggle 27,100kg of sugar foiled PESHAWAR: Authorities have foiled a bid to smuggle a huge quantity of sugar at Michni checkpoint, Landi Kotal and... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (May 05, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (May 06, 2023)... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
SC showing restraint: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Umar Ata Bandial, said the court is showing restraint, “and our intentions... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Toshakhana case: Court rejects IK’s pleas, summons him for indictment ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Friday, rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s two different... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
SCBA suspends membership of its president, six members ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association Executive Committee with a majority (10 to 7) suspended the membership... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
PHC organises ‘Job Fair and Education Expo 2023’ HYDERABAD: Appreciation Shield was awarded to Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) and its Sub Campus Umerkot for... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
TCF and Citi Foundation expand partnership for sixth year KARACHI: The Citizens Foundation (TCF) and the Citi Foundation expanded their partnership for the sixth year to... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Fire safety awareness drive to be launched for SMEs: Administrator KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Dr Syed Saifur Rahman on Friday said that a fire safety awareness campaign will be... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Health activists praise PM for raising FED on tobacco products ISLAMABAD: Health activists highly appreciated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s fiscal policy stance of raising... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Bilawal asks SCO member states: ‘Deal with terrorism as a joint responsibility’ ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) ... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Upper Kurram: Markets remain closed to protest killings PESHAWAR: All the markets and businesses on Friday remained closed in protest against killing of eight people... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Buzdar’s petition referred to LHC CJ LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday referred a petition of former chief minister Punjab Usman Buzdar to the ... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
PTI to put up its show today: IK urges people to send strong message that they stand with apex court, constitution LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Friday appealed to the people to come out of their houses... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Global crackdown on corruption? The powerful banking network, real estate market and businesses of the flourishing economies of the west have long... Updated 06 May, 2023 07:00am
World of wondrous connectivity It was in 1953 that Mark R. Sullivan an executive of Pacific Telephone in USA had said “Just what form the future... Updated 06 May, 2023 07:02am
Letters ‘Infrastructure financing gap’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Infrastructure financing gap” carried by the newspaper the other day.... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Waqaruddin to head APNS Advertising Committee KARACHI: The President, Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani and the Secretary General, Sarmad Ali of the All Pakistan ... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The heart is where a lot of decisions are made “The Third Wife has sent a defamation notice to Notification Maryam Nawaz (NMN).” “Uh oh.” “NMN eat your... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Global media freedom index: Improved ranking shows ‘4-year mess is being cleared’: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Marriyum Aurangzeb Friday said Pakistan’s improved ranking ... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (May 05, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
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 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (May 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (May 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,500.4949... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,072.4070... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (May 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,502.3158 BID... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,708.0355... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 516.5956... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 438.8604... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 2,325.1314... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Dar tells representatives of global investors: Country slowly but surely moving towards stability Finance Minister Ishaq Dar meets delegation led by JPMorgan Dubai Updated 06 May, 2023 08:54am
Fiscal deficit for Jul-Mar reaches 3.7pc of GDP ISLAMABAD: The government has closed the first nine months (July-March 2023) of the current fiscal year with the... Updated 06 May, 2023 08:55am
IMF to wrap up bailout review once financing in place ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) continues to work with the Pakistani authorities to bring the ninth... Updated 06 May, 2023 09:00am
Senate passes SC (Review of Judgements, Orders) Bill amid uproar ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani Friday came under scathing criticism from the opposition in the upper... Updated 06 May, 2023 09:01am
Bilawal entrenches country’s position on Kashmir ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday, reiterating the unchanged position, said Pakistan... Updated 06 May, 2023 09:00am
Desperate Indian foreign minister bursts out against Pakistan KARACHI: Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar burst out against Pakistan at a media briefing where he was supposed to... Updated 06 May, 2023 08:58am
Rates Week ends on high level KARACHI: After bullish opening, Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed mid-session pressure that dragged it into... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Establishing PPCs: Rs35m TSG: ECC gives conditional approval ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Technical Supplementary Grant of Rs... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
May-June period: Country faces $3.7bn debt repayments: Fitch WASHINGTON: As the government struggles to secure a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Fitch ... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Flour millers assured that there will be smooth supply of wheat KARACHI: Sindh government has assured the flour mills for uninterrupted supply of wheat grains from next week to... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
We discussed Kashmir issue on Indian soil, Bilawal KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that there has been... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Rs300bn dues of CPEC IPPs likely to be cleared next month Power Division, sources say, has sought an amount of Rs700bn from Finance Division in federal budget 2023-24 to clear overdue payments of IPPs, CPEC IPPs and equity injection Updated 06 May, 2023 12:35pm
Updated ICT law unveiled to charge 15pc GST on services ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued an updated Islamabad Capital Territory (Tax on Services)... Updated 06 May, 2023 08:59am
Chinese FM arrives in Islamabad to attend strategic dialogue ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of China Qin Gang arrived on a two-day official visit on Friday to participate in the... Updated 06 May, 2023 08:56am
Resolve reaffirmed to further deepen Sino-Pak ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed the resolve to work together for promoting regional peace and... Updated 06 May, 2023 08:55am
Shehbaz interacts with King Charles III, PM Sunak LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif interacted with King Charles III and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the... Updated 06 May, 2023 08:57am
Commodities Silver at new highs KARACHI: Silver prices on Friday continued to hit record highs but gold inched down on the local market, traders... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Energy KE can make huge savings by running plants on natural gas: KATI KARACHI: President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Faraz-ur-Rehman said that the KE can save... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Cotton & Textile 4.554m acres of land: South Punjab sets cotton sowing target LAHORE: Cotton sowing target for the South Punjab has been set for 4.554 million acres of land which comes to 91... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Death rattle of a global order? EDITORIAL: The market has clearly rejected the rhetoric that problems at SVB (Silicon Valley Bank), Signature Bank... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Discord leaks EDITORIAL: Hundreds of classified documents released during the recent months on Discord, a gaming platform, by a... Updated 06 May, 2023 06:58am
Taxes Vehicles, other auctionable goods: FTO directs FBR to strictly follow auction rules ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to strictly follow the... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Drugs/biologicals: PKR slide, rising inflation led to hike in MRPs, ECC told ISLAMABAD: An excessive depreciation of the rupee and “hyperinflation” led to an increase in the Maximum Retail... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Energy No imported fuel to be used for new electricity generation: Dastgir LAHORE: Federal Minister for Power Engr Khurram Dastgir Khan said on Friday no imported fuel would be used for new... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Energy Minister resents steep hike in gas meter rent KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Shaikh has said that the excessive increase in gas meter charging is worrisome... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Wheat flour prices continue to rise in Balochistan QUETTA: The price of flour continues to rise in Balochistan as the government failed to provide the commodity to the... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Energy Transportation tariff: Ogra determines SNGPL petition ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) Friday determined a Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited’s... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Industry Minister reviews progress over KCCDZ project ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives reviewed the progress over... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Maintenance dredging Pakistan’s responsibility: ‘91pc profit from Gwadar Port operations goes to Chinese firm’ ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Friday that maintenance dredging of Gwadar Port is the... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
CPEC to strengthen country’s economy, create jobs: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Muhammad Balighur Rehman said on Friday that the government has accelerated the pace of ... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Industry CPAC project may bring socio-economic development for farmers in Pakistan: President PCJCCI LAHORE: Moazzam Ghurki, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) stated during a... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
CDWP clears six uplift projects worth Rs227bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP), Friday, cleared as many as six development projects at a... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (May 05, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (May 05, 2023).... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (May 05, 2023).... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am
Industry PYMA concerned at discontinuation of concessional package by Ogra KARACHI: Sohail Nisar, Senior Vice Chairman, Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA), after the discontinuation ... Published 06 May, 2023 06:23am