Battles rage across Gaza as UN holds rare vote GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): Israeli forces maintained a relentless bombardment and ground invasion across... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
US embassy in Baghdad attacked with rockets BAGHDAD: Rockets were fired at the US embassy in Baghdad on Friday in an attack believed to have been carried out by... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
UN SC ‘complicit’ in Gaza ‘slaughter’: MSF GENEVA: The UN Security Council is “complicit in the ongoing slaughter” in the Gaza Strip and must vote Friday ... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
Putin says he will run for re-election in 2024 MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday that he would run for re-election in 2024, allowing the... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
Republic of Kenya 60th Jamhuri Day: Message from H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, CGH President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-chief of the Kenya Defence Forces TEXT: This year’s celebration marks 60 years of Kenya’s independence. The relations between the Republic of ... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
PM for greater use of technology to improve healthcare KARACHI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday said that the government was eager to take advantage... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
A different safari experience TEXT: Olarro by Hermes retreat by Vittoria in the Masai Mara Deep in the Masai Mara ecosystem sits Olarro ... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
Invest in KENYA: East Africa's Powerhouse TEXT: Kenya is the largest and most advanced economy in East and Central Africa. Its GDP accounts for more than 50... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
Kenya-Pakistan Relations TEXT: Kenya-Pakistan Relations Kenya–Pakistan relations entail the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Kenya.... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
Experience Kenya’s Adventure TEXT: Signature Experiences, Kenya offers the kind of challenges that are guaranteed to get the heart pumping and ... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
Kenya: A Leader in Sustainable Tourism TEXT: Environmental conservation and tourism have co-existed and developed alongside each other for a very long ... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
The Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda 2023 -2027 (Beta) TEXT: Kenya Vision 2030 is the long-term development blueprint for the country and is motivated by a collective... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
Magical Kenya OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Kenya FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Republic CAPITAL: Nairobi POPULATION: 48,397,527... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
Message from Muhammad Hanif Janoo Honorary consul of the Republic of Kenya in Karachi on the 60th anniversary of Kenya’s independence TEXT: It gives me great pleasure to extend my warm greetings to the government and people of Kenya on the auspicious... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
Message from AMB. M . Nyambura Kamau, High commissioner, Kenya High commission Islamabad on the 60th anniversary of Kenya’s independence TEXT: I wish to extend our warm welcome to you all during this year's 60th anniversary of the independence of the... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (December 08, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (December 09, 2023)... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:47am
COP28 Pak Pavilion in Dubai: Sherry urges early action, accountability to address challenge of climate change ISLAMABAD: Senator Sherry Rehman on Friday delivered an address at the COP28 Pakistan Pavilion in Dubai, urging... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Sarwar may rejoin PTI ISLAMABAD: Chief Organiser, Pakistan Muslim League (Quaid-i-Azam) PML(Q) and two times former Punjab Governor... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Rally marks Int’l Anti-Corruption Day HYDERABAD: The International Anti-Corruption Day highlighted through an awareness rally by District administration... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
PFA sets ablaze 2,000kg expired meat LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Friday set ablaze 2,000 kilograms of expired meat as per eco-friendly... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
PDWP approves 3 uplift schemes LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved three development schemes for the higher education, urban development, ... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Attock, Chakwal & DGK: OGDCL, PSDF agree to provide free skills training to 150 individuals LAHORE: In a significant move towards fostering empowerment and skill development, Oil and Gas Development Company... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Naval chief highlights PN initiatives in enhancing maritime, coastal security ISLAMABAD: Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami, on Friday, highlighted the Pakistan Navy initiatives in... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Toshakhana case: NAB summons Bushra Bibi on 11th ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday summoned former prime minister Imran Khan’s wife... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
NAB is now on same page with PML-N: Murad KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) leader Syed Murad Ali Shah said on Friday that the National Accountability... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
LHC nullifies delimitation of PP-35 and PP-59 LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday declared the delimitation of constituencies PP-35 and PP-59 of Wazirabad and... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Laws being made in KMC Council to improve LG affairs: Wahab KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that laws are being made through resolutions in the KMC... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
JI lays conditions for cooperation with mayor KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Friday laid down its conditions including presentation of the fiscal budget and... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
‘Govt assures of continuity of Sehat Card Programme across country’ ISLAMABAD: The federal government has assured federating units of continuity of federal Sehat Card Programme across... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Female rescue scout team of Kasur wins CERT challenge LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman has appreciated the winning team of International Volunteer Day... Updated 09 Dec, 2023 05:48pm
Court adjourns hearing of IK’s Nikkah case ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Friday, adjourned the hearing of the case regarding the Nikkah of former premier Imran... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Call to adopt tobacco harm reduction strategies ISLAMABAD: Pakistan should consider adopting tobacco harm reduction strategies as part of tobacco control in public... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Collection of Hajj application: Authorized banks to remain open today & tomorrow KARACHI: Branches of authorized banks to remain open on Saturday and Sunday for collection of application forms with... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Auqaf mosques in Sindh to have separate prayer space for women KARACHI: Sindh government has decided to allocate separate spaces in all mosques administered by the Department of... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Al-Qadir Trust case: AC orders to publish proclamation orders of co-accused ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court on Friday ordered to publish the proclamation orders of co-accused in the £190... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Ahad Cheema acquitted in assets beyond means case LAHORE: An accountability court on Friday acquitted adviser to Prime Minister Ahad Cheema in a reference of assets... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Move to discourage consumption: ‘FED on cigarettes hiked by 146pc on WHO’s advice’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has taken big strides, increasing federal excise duty (FED) by 146 percent on cigarettes in line... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
ECP issues notice to PTI on expelled member’s petition ISLAMABAD: In an unusual move, the poll body has issued a notice to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), mainly on a... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Toshakhana case: IK’s plea for larger bench referred to CJ LAHORE: Justice Shujaat Ali Khan of the Lahore High Court (LHC) referred a petition of former PTI chairman Imran ... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
‘Western economic theory’ no solution to our problems: BISP chief ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Dr Amjad Saqib has once again opposed the “Western... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
PTI assails Nawaz for his remarks about IK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday lashed out at ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif for his “absurd,... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Upcoming elections: Bugti vows to provide full security to ECP ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti, on Friday, said that maximum security would be provided for... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
British Asian Trust, Citi Foundation celebrate successful partnership to create sustainable livelihoods ISLAMABAD: The British Asian Trust and Citi Foundation, in collaboration with partners CIRCLE Women and AWF Pvt. ... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
PPP has always strived to alleviate common man’s suffering: Zardari KARACHI: Former President & Co Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party Asif Ali Zardari has said that PPP has over... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
BRTs feeder routes: Sindh govt to induct 180 e-buses KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to induct 180 electric buses -to be powered by solar energy - on the... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
JI sets conditions for cooperation with mayor KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Friday laid down its conditions including presentation of the fiscal budget and... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
TIP releases ‘National Corruption Perception Survey 2023’ ISLAMABAD: In the last 23 years, Transparency International Pakistan has conducted National Corruption Perception... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
APNS condoles death KARACHI: Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Need for creating ‘special’ opportunities for minorities stressed KARACHI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday reaffirmed the equal rights for minority communities... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Rates Index hits new record high of 66,223 points KARACHI: The bullish trend continued at Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday and the market hit new highest-ever levels... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
SC says ‘reasonable’ grounds should be there for seeking bail concession ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said for seeking the concession of bail, the accused person has to show that the... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Tarin quits PTI ISLAMABAD: As there is no letup in the crackdown against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, Shaukat Tarin, a... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
PML-N seeks accountability, not power: Nawaz LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif said on Friday that they only wanted to resolve ... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
US delegation visits KWSC to review initiatives & reforms KARACHI: A delegation from US Consulate General Karachi represented by Dr Rebecca Peters, Senior International Water... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Upcoming elections: Tareen, Shehbaz discuss seat adjacent LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) are considering for a seat... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
TV channels bound to establish bureau offices in provincial capitals: Solangi QUETTA: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Friday said that license... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Sindh text board chairman sacked over corruption charges KARACHI: The caretaker Chief Minister of Sindh on Friday took notice of the alleged corruption in acquiring books... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Unveiling the malaise and despondency The recent success on IMF (International Monetary Fund) funding, a bullish stock market, the rupee value stabilizing... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Serious efforts at last! As winter sets in and major cities in the country are engulfed with fog and smog with related diseases figures sky... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Letters ‘Fallout of the Gaza war’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Fallout of the Gaza war” carried by the newspaper last month. The... Updated 09 Dec, 2023 06:11am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The lightweight on a seesaw is no longer a lightweight “It’s not a see saw, it’s more like…like…I can’t think of the right word.” “Maybe I can help. What... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Stocks Wall St listless as traders digest jobs data NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes held steady in choppy trading on Friday as investors assessed a strong jobs... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close lower TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Friday as a stronger yen against the dollar weighed on the Japanese market. The... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Stocks European shares hit near 22-month highs on luxury boost PARIS: European shares advanced on Friday to briefly hit their highest level since February 2022 and end their ... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Stocks China stocks rise, HK slips as investors await policy signals SHANGHAI: China stocks ended up on Friday but the blue-chip benchmark was still hovering around nearly five-year... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Stocks Indian stocks post longest weekly winning run in three years BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes posted their longest weekly winning streak in three years, as they rallied to... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
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 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (December 08, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (December... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (December 08, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (December 08, 2023).... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (December 08, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Primary auction for GDS will also be held on PSX This follows the change in rules by the Cabinet to enable government debt to be raised from the capital markets in addition to the State Bank of Pakistan Updated 09 Dec, 2023 04:33pm
Sukuk receives Rs479bn participation against Rs30bn target KARACHI: The first-ever auction for a one-year Government of Pakistan Ijarah Sukuk at the Pakistan Stock Exchange on... Updated 09 Dec, 2023 04:34pm
Q1: Provinces’ budget surplus dips 76pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The provinces have generated a budget surplus of Rs51.403 billion in the first quarter of the ongoing... Updated 09 Dec, 2023 04:34pm
Debt servicing: CPHGCL urges CPPA-G to make Rs25.4bn payment ISLAMABAD: China Power Hub Generation Company Limited (CPHGCL) has urged Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed... Updated 09 Dec, 2023 04:34pm
‘$100bn export vision’: EAC charts course ISLAMABAD: The Export Advisory Council (EAC) on Friday held its inaugural meeting under the chairmanship of... Updated 09 Dec, 2023 09:53pm
145 govt organisations: FBR defines ‘economic transaction’ for maintaining data ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will maintain record of economic transactions of transfers of gifts... Updated 09 Dec, 2023 09:09am
SPV 21 seeks govt help to assert its position regarding KE ISLAMABAD: Infrastructure Growth Capital Fund LP (IGCF) SPV 21 claims to own 53.8 per cent shares of KES Power... Updated 09 Dec, 2023 12:28pm
Energy OPEC chief urges members to reject any COP28 deal that targets fossil fuels DUBAI: OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais has urged OPEC+ members to reject proposals for any text under... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
5G will be arriving in July next year, says minister ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr Umar Saif on Friday... Updated 09 Dec, 2023 09:02am
‘Regulatory Sandbox’: SBP issues guidelines KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued draft guidelines on Regulatory Sandbox for public consultation.... Updated 09 Dec, 2023 10:04am
Dar seeks global collaboration for economic prosperity ISLAMABAD: Leader of the House in Senate, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday emphasized the significance of... Updated 09 Dec, 2023 10:04am
Receivables of PSO against PIA reach Rs27.5bn ISLAMABAD: The accumulated receivable of state-owned Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has reached Rs27.512 billion including... Updated 09 Dec, 2023 09:10am
Energy OGDCL discovers gas, condensate in Tando Allah Yar KARACHI: As a result of the aggressive exploration strategy, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Traders decry hike in KMC shop rent KARACHI: The traders affected by 150 percent increase in shops of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
SAPT launches digital payment system KARACHI: South Asia Pakistan Terminals Limited (SAPT) has launched a digital payment system aimed at streamlining ... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Pakistan to be world investment destination after SIFC KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) stated that country is poised to become the investment destination of the... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Release of goods on provisional assessment: Importers no more at liberty to escape liability of duty LAHORE: Importers are no more at liberty to escape the liability of proceedings for recovery of duty, taxes or ... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
6th Annual IIAL Conference: ‘Flourishing Takaful segment generated total Rs62bn revenue in 2023’ ISLAMABAD: The flourishing Takaful segment in Pakistan has generated total revenue of Rs62 billion in 2023,... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Voice and latency: CMOs miss some key performance indicators: PTA ISLAMABAD: The cellular mobile operators (CMOs) have missed some of the key performance indicators (KPIs) set in... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Commodities Gold slightly down KARACHI: Gold on Friday lost some value on the local market but silver remained firm, traders said. Gold prices... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
‘Humanity’s darkest hour’ EDITORIAL: Qatar’s ruler was right to call the international community’s response to Israeli aggression in Gaza... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Tax evasion in non-profit sector EDITORIAL: Now that the Federal Tax Ombudsman’s (FTO’s) office has identified “significant gaps” in the... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
ADB’s IED rates $800m ‘TCP’ as ‘successful’ ISLAMABAD: The Independent Evaluation Department (IED) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has rated “Pakistan:... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
SPI-based inflation up by 1.6pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended 7th December 2023, increased by 1.16... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Taxes Multinational companies: FBR decides to implement e-ST integration system ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to implement an electronic sales tax (e-ST) integration... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Jul-Nov remittances down 10pc to $11.045bn YoY KARACHI: Inflows of worker’s remittances posted a decline of over 10 percent during the first five months of this... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Money & Banking SBP approves ‘HBL Zarai Services Ltd’ as wholly subsidiary of HBL KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has granted its approval to the Habib Bank Limited (HBL) for incorporation of... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am
Industry PIEDMC CEO assures WCCI team of provision of promising facilities LAHORE: A delegation of Women's Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls on CEO PIEDMC Ali Muazzam Syed. The ... Published 09 Dec, 2023 05:46am