Kerry arrives in China to restart climate talks BEIJING: US climate envoy John Kerry arrived in China on Sunday, state media reported, to restart stalled talks... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Derogatory, inappropriate contents: Ministry calls for awareness drive to stop misuse of social media platforms ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has emphasized the urgent need for awareness... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Cricket ‘There’re no shortcuts in life,’ says Jamal LAHORE: There are no shortcuts in life, there is a certain process that one has to go through and it is only after... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
‘Climate March’ highlights importance of clean city KARACHI: The participants of a ‘Climate March’ on Sunday stressed the need for a clean environment and... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
PBF resents removal of caretaker minister in KP PESHAWAR: Senior Vice President of Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Muhammad Riaz Khattak has urged the Khyber... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Karachi among top 5 ‘least liveable’ cities: rulers urged to take notice KARACHI: The megacity of Karachi continues to be amongst least liveable cities, as the rulers at federal, provincial... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Iran relaunches police patrols against veil violations TEHRAN: Iranian police on Sunday relaunched patrols to catch the increasing number of women leaving their hair... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Countries agree to extend digital services tax freeze through 2024 PARIS: With the exception of Canada, countries with digital services taxes have agreed to hold off applying them for... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
PPP decides to join G-B regional govt GILGIT: Pakistan People’s Party has decided to be a partner in the newly installed government of Gilgit-Baltistan... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
First Judicial Protection Unit established to beef up judges’ security ISLAMABAD: Following the special directives of Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif and the special interest of... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Dengue: health expert calls for launch of awareness campaign LAHORE: The citizens to ensure a clean and neat environment to stay safe from the diseases as healthy people could... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
‘Regional Inter-District Senior’ tournament begins LAHORE: The Regional Inter-District Senior tournament 2023-2024 which get underway on Sunday will help nurture new... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Zubaida underscores need for revisiting Balochistan’s share in NFC QUETTA: Member National Assembly of Pakistan and Vice Chairperson of Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Balochistan... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Private sector wants to sign MoU with SAU HYDERABAD: Private sector has expressed interest in agriculture related industrial raw material of textile industry... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (July 16, 2023) and the forecast for Monday (July 17, 2023).... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Free laptops: a recipe for success? Free laptop schemes such as the one launched by Shehbaz Sharif for lower income groups can work in a number of ways.... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
No significant investment can be attracted without meaningful reforms IMF’s (International Monetary Fund’s) SBA (Stand-By Arrangement) was a surprise for almost everyone, including... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Economic policy consensus: It’s not always a good thing There are two sides to a coin as they are to any argument – be it the result of informed debate and subsequent... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Stocks FTSE 100 closes lower at the end of best week in three months LONDON: Britain’s FTSE 100 edged lower on Friday as a drop in oil stocks outweighed gains in industrials, while ... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Stocks China stocks log best week in months SHANGHAI: China stocks rose slightly on Friday following last session’s jump and logged their best week in months... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Stocks European shares close slightly lower PARIS: European shares edged slightly lower on Friday, but that did little to change their biggest weekly percentage... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Stocks S&P 500 flat; bank shares mixed after results NEW YORK: The S&P 500 was close to unchanged in afternoon trading Friday as bank and other financial shares were... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Civil society urges political parties to prioritise girls’ education PESHAWAR: Civil Society Organizations have urged all political parties to make girls’ education and gender parity... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Cabinet takes major step aimed at strengthening cyber-security ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Syed Amin ul Haque has said that move to strengthen the country’s... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Muharram security: Procession route inspected KARACHI: Transition Officer Naveed Khan Kolachi along with Focal Person Tauqeer Abbas and other officers inspected... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Aseefa to contest next general elections KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has decided to field Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, daughter of former Prime... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Zardari reaches Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairperson and former president Asif Ali Zardari has arrived in ... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Four members of CCP appointed ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has appointed four members of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) by... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Permanent jobs: Punjab Ombudsman intercedes on behalf of public complaints LAHORE: In the latest development, the Office of the Ombudsman Punjab has successfully interceded on public... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Mayor orders cleaning of drains before rains KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that drains should be cleaned before expected rains.... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Speakers say Bhittai introduced Rumi to Sindh HYDERABAD: Writers and Intellectuals termed modern Sufism as theory of social reforms and said that Shah Abdul Latif... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Life threatening diseases: President for prevention, early diagnosis ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday called for prevention and early diagnosis of diseases like breast cancer... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Power breakdown hits water supply KARACHI: A 72-inch diameter pipeline No. 5 was affected following a power breakdown at Karachi’s Dhabeji water... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
PM expresses sorrow over loss of lives in accident ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in a tourist bus... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
River Sutlej inundates localities, destroys crops LAHORE: Several localities were submerged and crops sown over several acres of land were destroyed after 76, 000... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Sindh governor signs bill: Lenders to face 5-year jail term for harassing debtors KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori signed the Sindh Private Loans Bill 2023, enabling imposition of strict... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Governor for promotion of religious, cultural tourism LAHORE: Expressing his determination and desire for promotion of tourism, especially religious and cultural ... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Women University, Swabi Chamber join hands to foster research PESHAWAR: Women University of Swabi (WUS) and the Swabi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) have signed a... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
US extending a helping hand to KP govt to digitise land records PESHAWAR: The US government is partnering with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to strengthen transparency and... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
PML-N leader steps up criticism of PTI’s policies SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Sunday lambasted the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), saying the... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Faisalabad, Sargodha, Sahiwal: Muharram arrangements discussed FAISALABAD: On the directives of caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi, the Standing Cabinet Committee for ... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Letters ‘Tax targets versus tax gap’ This is apropos a Business Recorder two-part op-ed ‘Tax targets versus tax gap’ carried by the newspaper on... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Balochistan CM assails PDM govt QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo lashed out at the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) led... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Key accused in Margalla rape case arrested ISLAMABAD: After three days of shocking incident, the Islamabad Police on Sunday arrested a key accused in the case... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Tough decisions taken to overcome challenges: Hamza LAHORE: Former Punjab chief minister Hamza Shehbaz on Sunday said the incumbent government had taking tough ... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Interest-based economy: JI brings scholars, academia and others on board KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi took onboard religious scholars, experts, academia and other stakeholders,... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Sindh: MQM-P leader calls for judicious use of revenues KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan Deputy Convener Mustafa Kamal said on Sunday that only MQM can take the... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Rates Your rupee last half year KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last half year. (January 03... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (July 10 to 14,... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
PM briefed on PIA reforms LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways and Civil Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique called on Prime Minister Muhammad... Updated 17 Jul, 2023 09:22am
Exporters’ issues: PM for establishing one-window facilitation centres SIALKOT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the formulation of a policy for the establishment of... Updated 17 Jul, 2023 09:39am
Pensioners, senior citizens, Shuhada’s families: FBR urged to address issue of reduction in income tax liability ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Policy Wing should immediately address an issue of reduction in income... Updated 17 Jul, 2023 09:37am
POL products: Rupee slide arrest has helped govt cut prices: PM Says he would accept public mandate in the upcoming polls Updated 17 Jul, 2023 10:10am
Yellen ‘eager’ to work with China on debt, other global challenges GANDHINAGAR, India): US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday she was “eager” to work with China on... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Rates Futures spread down 480bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 480bps to 14.43 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Rates PSX witnesses bullish trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend during the outgoing week ended on July 14, 2023 on the back... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
O&M costs: CPPA-G accused of taking ‘unlawful’ actions against LEL ISLAMABAD: M/s Hub Power Company (Hubco) has accused Central Power Purchasing Agency- Guaranteed (CPPA-G) of taking... Updated 17 Jul, 2023 09:10am
Govt to set up authority to regulate private security agencies ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has decided to set up an Authority to regulate services of private security... Updated 17 Jul, 2023 09:30am
Savage heatwaves strike globe as wildfires rage ROME: Scorching weather gripped three continents on Sunday, whipping up wildfires and threatening to topple... Updated 17 Jul, 2023 08:38am
SEZs to facilitate Chinese investment: govt ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) will facilitate Chinese... Updated 17 Jul, 2023 09:11am
Financial close of M-6: NHA approves extension of time ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) Executive Board approved the extension of time in achievement of... Updated 17 Jul, 2023 12:37pm
Wagner fighters arrive in C Africa: Russian security group MOSCOW: Several hundred “experienced” Wagner fighters have arrived in the Central African Republic to secure a... Updated 17 Jul, 2023 09:38am
Russia seizes shares of Danone and Carlsberg subsidiaries MOSCOW: Russia took control of shares belonging to French agribusiness Danone and brewer Carlsberg, according to a... Updated 17 Jul, 2023 08:33am
Rates PKR settles with marginal appreciation KARACHI: The rupee settled with a marginal appreciation of 0.11% against the US dollar during the previous week, as... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
10 years of CPEC: a success story? EDITORIAL: The governments of Pakistan and China celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the CPEC (China Pakistan ... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Green Pakistan again? EDITORIAL: There’s no doubt that Pakistan desperately needs another green revolution; like the one in the 1960s... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Commodities Copper pulls back on doubts about rates, China stimulus LONDON: Copper prices eased on Friday after two days of strong gains due to worries that expectations for a halt to... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Energy Oil prices fall on profit-taking BENGALURU: Oil prices fell more than a dollar a barrel on Friday as the dollar strengthened and oil traders booked... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Commodities Gold poised for best week in 3 months NEW YORK: Gold prices eased on Friday but were on track for their biggest weekly gain since April, after signs of... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Commodities Palm oil extends weekly gains on rival oil strength SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures ended with a modest recovery on Friday and logged a third consecutive weekly... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Prices of essential items show a mixed trend PESHAWAR: Mixed trend in prices of important kitchen items was witnessed in the retail markets, said in a survey... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Money & Banking Habib Metropolitan Bank declares: PLS profit rates TEXT: Following are the rates of Profit on various types of PLS Deposit for the period of six months ended June 30,... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Bullish trend prevails KARACHI: A bullish trend prevailed in the cotton market. To keep the cotton prices stable, Trading Corporation of... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
UK formally signs up to trans-Pacific trading bloc LONDON: The UK government on Sunday hailed what it said was its biggest trade deal since Brexit, as it formally... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
India’s trade deficit at $20.13bn in June NEW DELHI: India’s merchandise trade deficit in June stood at $20.13 billion, according to a Reuters calculation... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Money & Banking World Bank chief names CEOs to aid climate finance ‘lab’ effort WASHINGTON: The World Bank on Monday named the 15 chief executive officers including financiers and asset managers... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Germany plans to offer companies $6.6bn a year in tax relief BERLIN: Germany’s finance ministry plans to offer companies a tax relief package of around 6 billion euros ($6.61... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
US economic activity rose slightly in recent weeks, Fed survey WASHINGTON: US economic activity increased slightly in recent weeks, with slow growth seen continuing in coming... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Global public debt hits record $92 trillion: UN report LONDON: Global public debt surged to a record $92 trillion in 2022 as governments borrowed to counter crises, such ... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
JPMorgan, Wells Fargo prepare for losses on office loans NEW YORK: JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo said on Friday they set aside more money for expected losses from ... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
BlackRock beats profit estimates on robust inflows NEW YORK: BlackRock Inc on Friday beat second-quarter profit estimates, as investors continued to pour money into ... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Money & Banking Citigroup profits drop less than expected NEW YORK: Citigroup beat analysts’ estimates for second-quarter profit on Friday as higher interest payments from... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Money & Banking StanChart to sell five sub-Saharan Africa businesses to Access Bank DUBAI: Standard Chartered said on Friday it has reached an agreement to sell its subsidiaries in five sub-Saharan... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Commodities Wheat flour prices rise sharply KARACHI: Flour prices in Karachi have scaled a new peak of Rs3200 per 20-kilogramme bag, data from the Pakistan... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
TDAP taking part in Imam Abu Hanifa expo, trade fair KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is participating in the Imam Abu Hanifa 2nd National and... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday July 16, 2023 Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Money & Banking US dollar perks up after sharp losses NEW YORK: The US dollar recovered modestly on Friday after falling sharply the last few days, as investors... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Industry Economic development: PM urges women to play active role SIALKOT: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday urged women to come forward and ramp up their vital roles... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Industry IWCCI president calls for ‘technocrat setup’ ISLAMABAD: Samina Fazil, founder president of the Islamabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI) said... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Industry Base power tariff hike to hurt economy, says FPCCI’s BMP LAHORE: As the government has increased electricity tariff by almost Rs5, taking base tariff up to Rs 29.78 under ... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Industry Three-day furniture expo begins in KP PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Labor, Malik Meher Elahi... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Industry KP govt team to participate in Kabul investment moot PESHAWAR: A high-level delegation consisting of the officials from various subsidiaries of the Department of... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Companies Musk says Twitter has lost half its advertising revenue NEW YORK: Twitter has lost roughly half of its advertising revenue, according to owner Elon Musk, since he bought ... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Companies Xiaomi bets bigger on India retail stores amid Samsung rivalry NEW DELHI: China’s Xiaomi will focus on boosting its India sales from retail outlets after years of big bets on... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Companies Huawei poised to overcome US ban with return of 5G phones SHENZHEN (China): China’s Huawei Technologies is plotting a return to the 5G smartphone industry by the end of ... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Companies Tesla looking to make about half million EVs annually in India BENGALURU: Tesla is discussing an investment proposal with the Indian government to set up a factory with an annual... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Companies Corporate net debt hit record in 2022/23, but borrowing appetite to decline: report LONDON: Companies around the globe took on a record $456 billion of net new debt in 2022/23, although higher ... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am
Companies BP, Total win in $14bn German offshore wind site tender FRANKFURT/LON DON: Oil majors BP and TotalEnergies emerged as the winners in a 7 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind site... Published 17 Jul, 2023 03:47am