165m people fell into poverty in 3 years of crisis: UN UNITED NATIONS: The Covid-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and the war in Ukraine have pushed 165 million... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Muslims see common personal laws as interference in religion: Modi sparks political storm with pitch for civil code NEW DELHI: Nine months before a general election, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Visa process for Afghans: Corruption has raised eyebrows from NA panel ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Friday once again raised serious concerns over the lack of transparency and... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Foundation-stone of NUTECH campus laid: Promoting technical education key to success: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif laid the foundation stone of the main campus of the National... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Ruling coalition: there’s lack of clarity regarding NA dissolution date ISLAMABAD: Confusion persists among political parties comprising the ruling coalition government about the date of... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Hearing of Toshakhana case against IK adjourned till 17th ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court, on Friday, adjourned the hearing of Toshakhana case against Pakistan... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Sahi’s bail extended till 18th ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Friday, extended interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Minister advocates promotion of religious tourism ISLAMABAD: Minister of State and Prime Minister’s Task Force on Gandhara Tourism Chairman Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Sana says PML-N to field candidates across Punjab LAHORE: Announcing that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will field its candidates in all constituencies of... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
French National Day: Alvi extends felicitations to Macron ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has extended warmest felicitations on behalf of the people of Pakistan and on his... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
‘Bribery-smuggling network’: senior customs officials booked KARACHI: Anti-Corruption Circle (ACC) of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Karachi has nominated three... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
APNS condoles death KARACHI: Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Mayor for providing better water supply, drainage facility KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Friday said that he is making all out efforts to resolve problems... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Monsoon season: business community leader speaks about challenges KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum,... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
CM visits flood-hit villages in Kasur LAHORE: India’s water aggression has resulted in the release of 70,700 cusecs of water at the Ganda Singhwala... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Woman raped at hiking trail of Margalla Hills ISLAMABAD: A man allegedly raped a woman at a hiking trail of Margalla Hills in the limits of Kohsar police ... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Sutlej River returning to normal flow in Kasur KASUR: Sutlej River is coming back to normal flow at Ganda Singh Wala in Kasur district with water flow continuously... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
PRGMEA signs MoU with LUMS, GC University LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has inked a Memorandum of... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
MQM-P nominates Rana Ansar opposition leader in Sindh PA KARACHI: The coordination committee of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has nominated its women... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
LG by-poll on vacant seats on August 27 in KP PESHAWAR: The provincial Election Commission said on Friday that the local government by-poll on vacant seats of... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Governor for empowering women LAHORE: Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman said on Friday that no country can progress without empowering the women.... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Sitting MPs should elect new president, suggests GDA KARACHI: The Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) on Friday during the Sindh Assembly session demanded that the sitting... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
CJP highlights the enormity of population growth challenge ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Umar Ata Bandial emphasized the need for a comprehensive strategy to... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 14, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (July 15, 2023)... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates Stock market rangebound KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday witnessed a rangebound session and after moving both ways, closed on a... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
SC to take up Musharraf’s plea against PHC verdict on 20th ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will take up former army chief the late General Pervez Musharraf’s appeal against the... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Euphoria must not give way to despair The nation is in a state of euphoria since it successfully clinched an International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) $3... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 06:31am
Letters Pakistan and IMF This is apropos an exclusive Business Recorder news item carried by the newspaper on its front page yesterday.... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Slow fires they say smoulder for a long time “There is an urgent need to table and approve a new law by parliament within 24 hours… I mean no delays and... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (July 14, 2023).... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (July 14, 2023).... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
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 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (July 14, 2023).... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (July 14, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
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 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,553.6245... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,111.4628... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,569.6193 BID... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,769.8895... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 540.5307... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 459.8314... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 2,418.0677... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 622.6585... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,833.7485... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,349.8797 Bid... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== Offer... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 14, 2023). ======================== Offer... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Economic stability: SBA to anchor govt’s instant efforts: IMF ISLAMABAD: Resolving Pakistan’s structural challenges will likely require continued reforms over the medium term to... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 05:17pm
PM reassures IMF chief: Govt won’t tolerate iota of violation of deal Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif holds telephonic conversation with MD IMF Kristalina Georgieva Updated 15 Jul, 2023 02:24pm
Base power tariff hiked by Rs4.96 ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday increased base tariff of electricity by Rs 4.96 per unit from July 1,... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:30am
FCA for May: Rs1.45/unit positive adjustment in KE tariff approved ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved the positive adjustment of Rs1.45... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:08am
PM lays foundation of N-power plant LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Friday broke ground of the 1,200 MW Chashma Nuclear Power Plant... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Pakistan, Argentina bonds’ surge belies bigger reform hurdles LONDON: Investors have piled back into bonds in Pakistan and Argentina following cash infusions and optimism over... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:53am
SPI inflation up 0.33pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended July 13, 2023, increased by 0.33... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
3 PHC addl judges: President approves extension of tenure ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has approved the extension of the tenure of three additional judges of Peshawar... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:20am
‘Pakistan Land Port Authority’: ‘Final’ approval blocked by minister ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar is said to have blocked final approval of Pakistan Land Port... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:49am
TTP safe havens in Afghanistan: COAS voices anger, vows firm action ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited Quetta Garrison on Friday where he was briefed... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:00am
Army chief reaches Tehran RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on a two-day official visit on Friday.... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 08:48am
Sovereign Wealth Fund: Govt finalises draft law ISLAMABAD: The government has finalised the draft law for the establishment of Pakistan Sovereign Wealth Fund for... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:19am
Transshipment of banned spare parts to Kabul allowed ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has granted permission for transshipment of 40 feet container of banned spare parts... Updated 15 Jul, 2023 09:29am
Publication on banking sector released: ‘Financial inclusion remains a challenge’ KARACHI: The financial inclusion remains a challenge for Pakistan with lower financial, women and rural inclusion... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
FBR amends export facilitation scheme-2021 ISLAMABAD: The exporters would now be required to submit details of the export performance for the last 2-3 years... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Energy Sindh has reservations on Nepra Act changes: minister KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Shaikh on Friday expressed his reservations over the proposed amendments in ... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
TCP directed to immediately start purchasing cotton LAHORE: Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo reiterated on Friday that the federal government has issued... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
KP govt delegation to participate in Kabul investment conference PESHAWAR: A high-level delegation consisting of the officials from various subsidiaries of the Department of... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Taxes Khyber Tobacco asks FBR to implement T&T system ‘flawlessly’ ISLAMABAD: A leading national tobacco manufacturer has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to implement the... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
PAC chairman for lifting ban on opening new petrol pumps ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman, Noor Alam Khan on Friday reiterated that the committee’s... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Taxes FBR chairman holds E-Khuli Kachehri ISLAMABAD: In line with the government’s vision and as part of FBR’s drive to facilitate taxpayers, Chairman... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Energy Load-shedding: KE says 71pc of Karachi exempt KARACHI: Following a periodic assessment of the network, 71% of the megacity remains exempt from load shed under the... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Withdrawal of RCET has hit national export drive: APTPMA LAHORE: Withdrawal of Regionally Competitive Energy Price (RCET) on energy tariff (gas and electricity) to export... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Industry Ghana envoy urges businessmen to step into JVs LAHORE: Ambassador of Ghana Eric Owusu Boateng has invited the Pakistani business community to step into joint... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Taxes FY24-FY26: Punjab plans to boost property tax collection thru mobilisation strategy LAHORE: The Punjab government was planning to reform the property tax system to make it more transparent, ... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Industry Insurance cos accused of denying death claims on ‘flimsy’ pretext LAHORE: The insurance companies are involved in denying death claims on the pretext that the policy was obtained... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Industry Punjab bans storing over 200,000 maunds of wheat: PFMA LAHORE: The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) has alleged that the provincial food department has banned... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
PRL launches REUP to boost refining capabilities, urges policy support KARACHI: Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) is embarking on an ambitious project to enhance and modernize its refining... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Energy Jhang Circle: Establishment of four new sub divisions, complaint office, grid station announced FAISALABAD: Chairman FESCO/WAPDA Malik Tahsin Awan has announced the establishment of four new Sub Divisions,... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Pakistan as an export hub EDITORIAL: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal’s claim that the government was striving to turn Pakistan into an export... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Human trafficking in 21st century As if the problem of human trafficking and people smuggling was already not bad enough, authorities must now also... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Commodities Gold prices surge KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday saw a huge surge on the local market, traders said. They mounted by Rs6500 to... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Companies Fly Jinnah launches new route connecting Quetta to Islamabad KARACHI: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s leading low-cost airline, on Friday announced the launch of a new route between... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Uplift work on crucial Dhabeji SEZ to begin today KARACHI: Uplift work on the crucial China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) project in Sindh, Dhabeji Special Economic... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Companies SEED Ventures inaugurates sustainability platform KARACHI: SEED Ventures inaugurated their sustainability platform “What’s the Alternative” on Friday. EcoSummit... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am
Companies Emirates mark 25 years of successful operations in Peshawar KARACHI: Emirates has marked 25 years of successful operations in Peshawar, Pakistan’s sixth largest city. Since... Published 15 Jul, 2023 06:08am