Azerbaijan launches military operation against Karabakh BAKU: Azerbaijan on Tuesday launched a military operation against the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region and demanded... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Canada warns India to treat Sikh slaying allegation seriously OTTAWA: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday demanded that India treat with “utmost seriousness” Canada’s... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Countrywide strike: Govt to hold talks with OTCA, OCAC representatives today ISLAMABAD: The newly-appointed secretary petroleum has scheduled a meeting with the representatives of the Oil... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Uplift projects in tribal districts: Senate panel irked by non-implementation of recommendations ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel, on Tuesday, expressed disappointment at the non-implementation of its recommendations by... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
SC asks Centre, provinces to ensure implementation of laws pertaining to inmates’ rights ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday directed the chief executives of federal and provincial... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Hike in oil, power rates: JI holds sit-ins in Karachi KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Tuesday staged sit-in protests at the city’s 15 different points against... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Population boom: Parties should unite ‘to champion effective management’: Sherry ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Senator Sherry Rehman has said political parties and all other... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
US embassy announces new process to reduce the waiting time for visa interview appointments ISLAMABAD: The United States Mission to Pakistan announced on Tuesday that it has initiated a three-way process ... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Punjab police sign MoU with Sarwar Shahida Trust LAHORE: A delegation of officials of Sarwar Shahida Research Institute of Cardiovascular Science Trust met the... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
UHS set to open undergraduate admissions on 24th LAHORE: The Academic and Administrative Advisory Committee of the University of Health Sciences (UHS), which met ... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Research-based clinical trials essential for patients’ safety LAHORE: Dean Institute of Public Health Prof Dr Zarfishan Tahir has said that young doctors must pay attention on... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
IG Punjab releases Rs8.2m for medical treatment of Ghazis LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has said that the officers and officials injured in the line... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Nawaz will be disappointed, says Elahi LAHORE: President Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chaudhry Pervez Elahi said that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Court denies ACE physical remand of Elahi LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Tuesday denied physical remand of PTI president and former chief minister Punjab... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Bilawal urges world to accept the fact that India has become a rogue state LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged the world to accept that India has... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
PML-N workers to converge at Minar-e-Pakistan on Oct 21 LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is learnt to have asked its workers from across the country to converge... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Shehbaz returns home after extended London trip LAHORE: Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Lahore from London on Tuesday. The Pakistan Muslim... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Latest pesticides sprayed on 57,000 acres of land LAHORE: The Punjab Government has sprayed a total of 57,000 acres in the Dera Ghazi Khan Division with modern... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Upcoming spell of westerly winds from 25th will help reduce temperatures LAHORE: The ongoing rain-laden spell of westerly winds is pushing moisture fast back to the Bay of Bengal to bring a... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Ongoing projects: Sindh CM for expediting work KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister former Justice Maqbool Baqar has directed the Planning & Development... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
PM meets Iranian president NEW YORK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with President of Iran... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (September 19, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (September 20, 2023)... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
PM attends UNGA opening session NEW YORK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday attended the 78th opening session of the United... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
‘Eternal Brotherhood-II’ war game: COAS lauds professionalism of army ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir, on Tuesday, said the Pakistan Army’s standard of... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Covid positivity rate rises to 1.24pc ISLAMABAD: The weekly coronavirus positivity ratio in Pakistan has witnessed an increase from 0.85 percent to 1.24... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Restructuring of PIA discussed ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Privatisation Fawad Hasan Fawad chaired a meeting with different stakeholders... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
PPL funds Women Vocational Training Centre KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), a frontline National E&P Company and one of the largest corporate... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Clashes result in injuries: CDA halts anti-encroachment operation in Sector D-11 ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has halted its anti-encroachment operation in sector D-11 that ... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Economic team leaders are on the same page “Hey things are looking up – the large scale manufacturing index registered negative 3.62 percent in July ... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Stocks European shares end flat as energy gains limit losses PARIS: European shares ended subdued on Tuesday as gains in energy stocks countered losses in industrials, though... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Stocks Wall St slides as Treasury yields firm ahead of Fed meeting NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes dropped on Tuesday with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 hitting more than... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Unraveling state of engineering industry The industrial sector is unquestionably important to Pakistan’s economy, contributing significantly to its growth... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 07:05am
Handling the energy crisis The relentless rise in electricity prices in Pakistan has taken a severe toll on domestic consumers, large-scale... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Letters ‘Early warning signs’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Early warning signs” carried by the newspaper yesterday. The writer,... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
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 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (September 19, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates Positive trend persists KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed a positive trend on the back of fresh buying, mainly by local... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 193,573 tonnes of cargo comprising 131,523 tonnes of import cargo and 62,050... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (September 19, 2023)... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (September 19, 2023). ======================================= ... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (September 19, 2023).... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (September 19, 2023).... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
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 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (September 19, 2023). ==================================== ... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER ... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
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 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (September... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Essential food items and consumer products: ECC for maintaining gap between wholesale, retail prices ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM)... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 09:40am
Manual filers declared as active taxpayers by FBR ISLAMABAD: Following intervention of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 09:42am
SECP issues Shariah Governance Regulations, 2023 ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has restrained the Shariah compliant... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 09:12am
SECP gives legal backing to Islamic FIs ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has given legal backing to the Islamic... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 08:47am
PBC apprises ministers about key challenges ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Business Council (PBC) on Tuesday held meetings with caretaker Federal Ministers Dr Gohar Ejaz... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 09:41am
KE willing to join RE project of Saudi firm ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has expressed willingness to become partner in 3,000-MW Renewable Energy (RE) project of... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 09:40am
ECs have no role in volatile exchange rate: Bostan KARACHI: Malik Muhammad Bostan, Chairman of Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP), Tuesday said Exchange... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 10:43am
Speculators outmanoeuvre authorities by opening gold rates KARACHI: In a total defiance, speculators have outmanoeuvred the authorities and market association by opening gold... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 08:47am
Commodities EU 2023/24 soft wheat exports reach 6.32m tons PARIS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union since the start of the 2023/24 season in July had reached 6.32... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Commodities South Korea’s MFG buys some 68,000 tons of corn HAMBURG: South Korea’s Major Feedmill Group (MFG) purchased an estimated 68,000 metric tons of animal feed corn... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Commodities EU wheat falls off 3-week peak in wake of Chicago PARIS: European wheat dropped more than 2% on Monday after hitting a 3-week high in the previous session, following ... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Tuesday amid pessimism among traders in top consumer China and a weak ... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Commodities Iron ore extends decline on higher domestic supply BEIJING: Iron ore futures extended declines on Tuesday as mounting domestic supply and persistent demand concerns... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Energy US natural gas futures up NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 2% to a two-week high on Tuesday with a drop in daily output and as... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 15.380 ... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (September 19, 2023)... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Cotton & Textile Mills lay hands over quality cotton LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Energy Oil prices hit 10-month highs on supply concerns NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped over 1 percent on Tuesday to 10-month highs, as weak US shale output compounded supply... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Commodities Gold holds tight range with focus on Fed meeting NEW YORK: Gold held near a two-week peak on Tuesday, although prices were stuck in a narrow range as focus turned to... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Commodities Palm closes lower after selloff in rival oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Tuesday, extending losses for a second session, weighed down by ... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Energy Industrial surveillance: SSGC generates extra Rs5.5bn revenue KARACHI: SSGC’s Security Services and Counter Gas Theft Operations (SS&CGTO) Department is at the forefront of... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Energy OGDCL announces gas discovery at Chak 214-1 in RYK ISLAMABAD: The Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), serving as the sole operator of the Mari East ... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 06:51am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (September 19, 2023). ======================== Open ... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (September 19, 2023).... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Power Division shares CDMP with IMF, World Bank Official argues average tariff will remain Rs 42 or Rs 43 per unit as no substantial variation is expected in estimates of CDMP Updated 20 Sep, 2023 10:26am
FCA Aug: CPPA-G seeks Rs1.83/ unit hike in Discos’ tariff ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency- Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought a positive adjustment of Rs 1.83 per... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 10:28am
Dasu transmission line: NTDC asked to stop release of remaining payments ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Power has asked National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) to... Updated 20 Sep, 2023 08:48am
OECD sees ‘sub-par’ growth as high rates bite PARIS: The OECD raised its global economic outlook for 2023 on Tuesday but cut the growth forecast for next year as... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Global debt hits record $307trn NEW YORK: Global debt hit a record $307 trillion in the second quarter of the year despite rising interest rates... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Money & Banking Dollar eases as traders focus on bank decisions NEW YORK: The US dollar eased against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as traders awaited a raft of central bank... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Financial account versus current account EDITORIAL: The expectation during negotiations between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government of... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
US on challenges facing Pakistan EDITORIAL: There is no question about that this country needs to hold timely general elections to resolve the... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Detroit’s ONE is gearing up to potentially change EV battery landscape DETROIT, MICHIGAN: Pakistani-origin American Mujeeb Ijaz, the CEO and founder of Michigan-based Our Next Energy... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Companies Digital transformation: Systems Limited partners with Mashreq KARACHI: Systems Limited, a leading technology consultancy, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Money & Banking Expansion strategy: JS Bank plans to add 11 more branches to its network KARACHI: Under the branch expansion strategy, JS Bank has planned to add 11 more branches to its network this year... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am