WFP warns cuts could push 24m people to brink of famine GENEVA: The World Food Programme said Tuesday that shrinking funding was forcing it to drastically slash rations in... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
US allows $6bn transfer as part of Iran prisoner swap WASHINGTON: The United States waived sanctions to allow the transfer of $6 billion in Iranian funds from South Korea... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Top House Republican orders Biden impeachment inquiry WASHINGTON: Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, bowing to pressure from his party’s hard right, gave the... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Biden accused of sidelining India and Vietnam rights over strategic interests WASHINGTON: The White House fact sheet issued during President Joe Biden’s visit to Vietnam weighed in at over... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Women’s Under-19 T20 tournament to commence today LAHORE: The five-team Under-19 T20 Women Cricket Tournament 2023 is all set to commence at the Lahore Country Club ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Industry Need stressed to further promote economic diplomacy KARACHI: Majyd Aziz, President Global Compact Network Pakistan (GCNP), stated that Pakistan is now giving high... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Babar Azam secures ‘ICC Men’s Player of the Month’ award for August LAHORE: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has once again proven his mettle by securing the ICC Men’s Player of the Month... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (September 12, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (September 13, 2023)... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
PM for action against elements spreading chaos in Gilgit GILGIT: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to identify the... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Nawaz to return on Oct 21, insists Shehbaz KARACHI: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is set to return to Pakistan on October 21, ending his four-year exile in the ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Loss of lives in floods: Pakistan extends heartfelt condolences to Libya ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday extended its heartfelt condolences to the people and State of Libya on the ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Steel sector: FBR Member assures action over smuggling from Iran, Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Customs (Operations), Zeba Hai Azhar, has assured the ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Cipher case’s hearing in jail: IHC reserves verdict on plea of IK ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, reserved its verdict on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Al-Qadir Trust case: Interim bail of Bushra Bibi extended till 26th ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court, on Tuesday, extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
PTI sees resignations of officials as sardonic comment on NAB ISLAMABAD: Terming the resignations of senior officials including deputy chairman of National Accountability Bureau... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Abnormally dry conditions prevail in Sindh LAHORE: Abnormally dry conditions are prevailing in the districts of Sindh due to the below-normal rainfall during... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
‘JI will approach SC to ensure elections within 90 days’ LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said the JI would approach the Supreme Court to ensure that... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
PML-N Senator Rana Maqbool dies LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Rana Maqbool Ahmad passes away here Tuesday after a brief... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
US does not support any political party in Pakistan: State Dept WASHINGTON: The US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the United States does not support any ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
US awards scholarships to 40 high-achieving Pakistani students LAHORE: The United States (US) gave scholarships to 40 high-achieving Pakistani undergraduate students from families... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Two killed in Karachi firing incidents KARACHI: Two people were killed in separate incidents of firing in different localities of the metropolis, police... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Three killed in Bolan tribal clash BOLAN: At least three people were killed and another injured in armed clash between two tribes, Levies sources said... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
SIEHS launches Rescue 1122 services across Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Integrated Emergency & Health Services (SIEHS) organized Sindh-wide launch of Rescue 1122 and... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
SHC restrains NAB from arresting ex-minister Chawla KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Tuesday heard a petition of former Sindh minister Mukesh Kumar Chawla and others... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
SECP collaborates with ICAP, PIDE to promote corporatization ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has formed a Committee in collaboration with ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
High treason case: SC disposes of appeal against setting aside of sentence awarded to Musharraf ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court disposed of an appeal against setting aside of sentence awarded to former army chief... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
SAU inaugurates new academic block in Tandojam HYDERABAD: The Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) has established its academic block in Tandojam city, where the... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
President for more robust cooperation with China in various sectors ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi called for more robust cooperation with the People’s Republic of China in the... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Power of collaboration emphasised for national uplift KARACHI: The participants of a meeting emphasised the power of collaboration and dialogue across diverse fields,... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Only 98 MPs to file with ECP annual wealth statements ISLAMABAD: Only 98 sitting members of the upper house of the Parliament— out of a total of 1,191 seats of the... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
LHC denies permission to drink poison publicly LAHORE: A citizen Sarwar Taj on Tuesday approached the Lahore High Court seeking permission to drink poison publicly... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
KDA directed to implement complaint management system KARACHI: Additional Chief Secretary Local Government Sindh Manzoor Ali Sheikh has directed to the director general... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
IGP praises Seemab Mehmood LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has paid tribute to Seemab Mehmood, a brilliant student who... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Hearing of post-arrest bail plea of Elahi adjourned till 15th ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Tuesday, again adjourned the hearing of the post-arrest bail plea of... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Geo-tagging of all properties owned by MCL ordered LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Randhawa has ordered the relevant departments to complete geo-tagging of ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
ECP should take notice of pre-poll rigging by PML-N: PPP LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) should take notice of pre-poll rigging by Pakistan Muslim... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
CDA ED takes possession of plot from illegal occupants ISLAMABAD: The Enforcement Directorate of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Tuesday, while continuing its... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Attempt to smuggle huge quantity of foreign cloth thwarted KARACHI: Anti Smuggling Organization of the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi on Tuesday thwarted an... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
72 Covid positive cases detected over last week: NIH ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has detected a total 72 coronavirus positive cases over the past week, weekly Covid-19 official... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
‘Dept to support families of martyred policemen, special children’ LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana, along with SSP (Admin), met with the families of ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Plot to overthrow Benazir govt: SC upholds ex-servicemen’s conviction ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court declared any order passed or sentence awarded during court martial or other forums ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Finally, PKR’s woes end “So the dollar is tumbling down.” “Indeed and the airwaves are full of praises for the whippers…” “You... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Stocks Indian stocks succumbs to profit-taking at record highs BENGALURU: India’s Nifty 50 index dipped in volatile trading on Tuesday as investors booked profits after the... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq dip as oil prices fan inflation fears NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Tuesday as a jump in oil prices deepened worries about persistent price... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Nationalise the IPPs In Gordium, the capital of Phrygia (ancient Greece), legend had it that whoever could untie an oxcart tied by a... Updated 13 Sep, 2023 06:44am
The missing ingredients in Pakistan Since the 18th Century, one country after another has experienced what Harvard economist Rostow called a “take off... Updated 13 Sep, 2023 01:32pm
Letters ‘Cremation of tolerant India—I’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed ‘Cremation of tolerant India—I’ carried by the newspaper last week.... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Cremation of tolerant India—II Fanatic supporters of BJP (readers must know that it is not representative of an average Indian) have torn down... Updated 13 Sep, 2023 06:57am
Corporate secrets. And more… Secrets always titillate the imagination. Create interest. This may lead to increased sales, brand value... Updated 13 Sep, 2023 06:53am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
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 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,392.3027... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ========================... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ========================... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates Selling pressure drags PSX down KARACHI: A bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange with low trading activity on Tuesday due to selling... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 153,914 tonnes of cargo comprising 83,043 tonnes of import cargo and 70,871 tonnes... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================================= ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (September 12, 2023).... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (September 12, 2023).... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
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 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (September 12, 2023).... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ==================================== ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Companies Only 50pc of SECP registered entities file tax returns ISLAMABAD: A total of 50,000 companies are filing their annual income tax returns out of over 100,000 entities... Updated 13 Sep, 2023 09:46am
Energy Nepra grills CEOs of Discos for inflated electricity bills ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday grilled Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)... Updated 13 Sep, 2023 09:12am
Energy Ogra raises LPG prices for SNGPL and SSGC consumers ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Tuesday increased the prices of LPG for the consumers on... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Commodities Gold prices bounce back KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday bounced back with a big gain on the local market, traders said. They regained Rs5600... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Energy SNGPL takes action against gas pilferers LAHORE: As part of the recently launched crackdown against gas pilferers, SNGPL’s regional teams conducted series... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Cotton & Textile Cotton crop: CM asks top official to initiate protective steps on emergency basis LAHORE: In response to the whitefly threat to the cotton crop, caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Commodities Brazil’s soy exports to reach nearly 100m tons in 2023 SAO PAULO: Brazil’s soybean exports should reach 99 million metric tons in 2023, up by 500,000 from a month ago,... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Commodities Wheat retreats from 3-1/2-month low; corn, soybeans firm SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures edged higher on Tuesday, as the market took a breather after dropping to its lowest... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 18.122 ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Commodities Iron ore extends gains on better China loan data BEIJING: Iron ore futures rose for a second session on Tuesday, as better-than-expected loan data from the world’s... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Cotton & Textile KCA increase spot rate to Rs 18,500/maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Tuesday increased the spot rate by Rs 500 per... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Commodities Copper retreats on stronger dollar LONDON: Copper prices fell in London on Tuesday under pressure from a stronger dollar and rising inventories, though... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Commodities Palm ends lower for 7-day following weaker rival oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed down on Tuesday, declining for seven sessions straight, following ... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Energy Oil prices jump 2pc to near 10-month high NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped about 2 percent to a near 10-month high on Tuesday on a tighter supply outlook and OPEC... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am
Energy Traders for nationalisation of IPPs LAHORE: Chairman Supreme Council All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran Naeem Mir on Tuesday said government should consider... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:17am