Europe Russia strikes Ukraine grain ports KYIV: Russia struck Ukrainian ports on Tuesday, a day after pulling out of a UN-backed deal to let Kyiv export ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
PCB says men’s team to play 10 additional T20Is against New Zealand LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Tuesday announced its men’s side will play 10 additional T20Is against New... Updated 19 Jul, 2023 11:11am
Japan, Qatar upgrade energy ties during LNG talks DOHA: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed to strengthen energy ties and economic cooperation with major gas... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rich-poor split could tighten ‘grip of poverty’: WB chief GANDHINAGAR (India): The new head of the World Bank said Tuesday that growing divides between rich and poor nations... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Industry Role of long-term economic policy for national uplift highlighted KARACHI: Muhammad Aurangzeb, Chairman of Pakistan Business Council, President and CEO of Habib Bank Limited and... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
May 9 incident: IGPs of Punjab, KP asked to submit reports on injured police officials ISLAMABAD: In a belated move, a parliamentary panel on Tuesday directed the inspectors general of police of Punjab... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
IG Railways Police inaugurates advance control room LAHORE: Inspector General Pakistan Railways Police Rao Sardar Ali Khan has inaugurated the advance control room at... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Education, healthcare spending remains below budgeted targets: IMF ISLAMABAD: Even though Pakistan spent Rs 404 billion or 0.4 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on regular... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
CS condemns sale of flour, sugar at inflated rates in Punjab LAHORE: In an effort to protect consumers and ensure stability in the prices of essential commodities, Punjab Chief... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Toshakhana case: Court rejects IK’s plea seeking transfer of case ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
CDWP approves three uplift projects worth Rs9.41bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved three development projects at a cost of Rs9.41... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Farewell dinner: Bilawal hosts Islamabad-based diplomatic corps ISLAMABAD: As the coalition government is going to complete its term, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
All online loan apps should be banned immediately: PBIF chief KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
‘Wheelchair Cricket Cup Tournament’ concludes PESHAWAR: The final match and closing ceremony were held at Bajaur Sports Complex, Khar. The closing ceremony was... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Money & Banking Dollar dips NEW YORK: The US dollar touched a 15-month low and then bounced against a basket of currencies on Tuesday after ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
NA, Sindh PA likely to be dissolved by Aug 8 KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly is likely to be dissolved along with National Assembly by August 8, sources said on... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Heavy rain expected throughout Punjab today LAHORE: Heavy rain is expected on Wednesday (today) throughout Punjab, causing urban flooding in low-lying areas of... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
CM seeks plan to build plastic roads LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has sought a plan to build plastic roads as an in-principle... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Punjab govt notifies 30pc increase in salaries LAHORE: The interim Punjab government on Tuesday notified a 30 percent increase in the salaries of the government... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Ending energy crisis will be top priority of PPP: Imtiaz KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Shaikh on Tuesday said that ending the country’s energy crisis would be the... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
British HC highlights salient features of CDPS ISLAMABAD: The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) published its new Pakistan “Country... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
12-member Gilgit Baltistan cabinet takes oath ISLAMABAD: A 12-member cabinet of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) took oath at Governor’s Secretariat on Tuesday. GB... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
‘Illegal’ Nikkah case: Court asks IK, wife to appear tomorrow ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court, on Tuesday, declared the alleged illegal marriage case of the Pakistan... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
PML-N leader’s son dies in road accident ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) leader and former minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry’s son died in a road... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
WWF improving workers’ welfare under Bilawal’s ‘guidance’: Turi ISLAMABAD: The Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) has delivered a stellar performance, significantly improving the welfare ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Global DFIs reluctant to finance projects due to country risk? ISLAMABAD: The international Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) are reluctant to finance projects in Pakistan... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Commodities Gold prices see huge surge KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday saw a gigantic surge on the local market, traders said. They shot up by Rs6200 to... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Senate panel told: Sindh govt looks to buy Hyderabad, Sukkur electric power cos ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Privatization was informed on Tuesday that the Sindh... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Money & Banking Detailed report on SBA: IMF accuses energy sector of causing fiscal haemorrhage ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has portrayed the energy (power and gas) sector as the major cause... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (July 18, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (July 19, 2023)... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
First day of Muharram tomorrow ISLAMABAD: ‘Youm-e-Ashura’ would fall on Saturday, July 29, in Pakistan, as the Muharram-ul-Haram crescent has... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
No decision yet on NA dissolution date: govt ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb, on Tuesday, denied speculations about the... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Zardari, Bilawal meet PM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Tax targets versus tax gap — II The State should not collect advance taxes from those who are not chargeable to tax. Provisions like section 236 of... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Pakistan’s energy outlook Pakistan has been facing an ongoing Balance of payment crisis, which can primarily be attributed to the substantial... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Women empowerment must for sustainable development: Governor Punjab LAHORE: Country Head of Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, Birgit Lamm, along with Muhammad Anwar, Head of... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
US CG Karachi launches science project winners on Voyage to Space Camp KARACHI: Through a US government-funded grant, 24 Pakistani female and male students from three schools in Karachi... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
US Pharmacopoeia officials visit WHO pre-qualified medicine plant KARACHI: Dr Emily Kaine, Senior Vice President, Global Health and Manufacturing Services, United States ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Timely general elections only way to put country on right track: JUI-F ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F on Tuesday while emphasising the importance of holding the general elections ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
SIEHS extends ambulance service to Tando Muhammad Khan KARACHI: The Sindh Integrated Emergency & Health Services (SIEHS) 1122, the leading emergency humanitarian... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Sherry welcomes delegation from Italy ISLAMABAD: Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman recently welcomed a delegation from Italy to the Ministry of ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rana assures all-out efforts to eliminate terror ISLAMABAD: The Interior Minister, Rana Sanaullah, on Tuesday, said that all-out efforts would be made to eliminate... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Ahead of assembly dissolution: PTI lambastes PDM for approving whooping Rs62bn funds for MPs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday lambasted the ruling coalition of Pakistan Democratic Movement... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
President gives assent to Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi, Tuesday, gave assent to the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023. According to ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
PM stresses need for reforms ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that the danger of default is over following the... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
PM inaugurates PTA’s Temporary Mobile Registration System ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)’s Temporary... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
PDWP approves one scheme of LG sector LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved one development scheme of the local... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
NICs generate Rs9.13bn, creates 1,17,000 jobs ISLAMABAD: The National Incubation Centers (NICs) funded by the Ignite National Technology Fund, and the Ministry of... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
NA body urges IPC Ministry for early report on PHF affairs ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) urged the Ministry of... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Urban flooding, landslides warned of More rains in several parts of country next week ISLAMABAD: The authorities have forecasted more rains in several parts of the country with a warning about urban... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Minister assures giving equal rights to minorities KARACHI: The Sindh Minorities Affairs Minister on Tuesday assured the Sindh Assembly about the equal rights to the... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
M Khan Bhatti’s remand extended LAHORE: A city magistrate extended the remand of Muhammad Khan Bhatti, former private secretary to former Chief... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Inter-regional rail track finalized to connect Pak, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan LAHORE: In order to facilitate the regional, transit and bilateral trades’ relations between neighbouring... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
IK submits bail bonds in ACE cases LAHORE: PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday submitted the bonds in two cases of alleged corruption made by the... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Hacking in electronic voting system: IHC issues notices to secy MoHW, other respondents ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday issued notices to the secretary Ministry of Housing and Works... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Letters ‘Religious minorities’ This is apropos an article ‘Religious minorities’ woes’ carried by Business Recorder yesterday. That the... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Dhabeji Special Economic Zone — a likely game-changer The development work on the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone has commenced. By inaugurating this project, Bilawal... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Stocks European shares boosted by Novartis, telecom stocks slide PARIS: European shares rose on Tuesday as Swiss stocks firmed on a forecast upgrade by drugmaker Novartis, though a... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Stocks Dow, S&P 500 rise after upbeat earnings from big banks NEW YORK: The Dow and the S&P 500 rose on Tuesday after more upbeat earnings reports from some of the ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
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 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,837.6274... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,352.7288 Bid... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates Equities extend losses KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving both ways, closed on a negative... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Energy 1.5pc raise in LNG prices for SSGC consumers for July ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has notified a 1.5 per cent raise in LNG prices for the Sui... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Energy US natgas prices climb as brutal heatwave lingers NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 4% on Tuesday on forecasts for the weather to remain... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 111,512 tonnes of cargo comprising 48,726 tonnes of import cargo and 62,786... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Energy Oil prices edge up on weak US dollar NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Tuesday as a weaker US dollar and expected decline in US output... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Energy Inventory loss: OMAP says govt decision impacted OMCs in ‘unfavourable manner’ LAHORE: The Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) on Monday expressed its deep concern on the recent decision... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 18, 2023).... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (July 18, 2023).... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (July 18, 2023).... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
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 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (July 18, 2023).... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,113.6010... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,572.1405 ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
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 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (July 18,... Published 19 Jul, 2023 03:21am