Governing Gaza: Hamas open to ‘single Palestinian administration’ GAZA STRIP (Palestinian Territories): Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Tuesday he is open to a single Palestinian... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Israel launches air strikes in Syria DAMASCUS: Israel launched pre-dawn air strikes near the Syrian capital on Tuesday, state media said citing a ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
KSA officially joins BRICS bloc DUBAI: Saudi state TV said on Tuesday that the kingdom had officially joined the BRICS bloc of countries. Saudi... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Pakistan aims to end series on positive note, as they gear up for SCG Test LAHORE: Pakistan set to play the last match of the Benaud-Qadir Trophy at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from Wednesday... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Exercise BARRACUDA-XII commences at Karachi KARACHI: International Exercise BARRACUDA-XII formally commences Tuesday at Headquarters Pakistan Maritime Security... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Death threats to a sports journalist condemned KARACHI: Karachi Union of Journalists (Dastur) has condemned the death threats to sports Journalist and Karachi ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Commissioner reviews Bhal Safai campaign FAISALABAD: A high level meeting was held regarding the implementation of Bhal Safai campaign in the division under... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Chairman HEC Sindh inaugurates 18th Degree Show HYDERABAD: Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro (SABS) University of Art, Design and Heritages Jamshoro organized 18th Degree... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Alvi for taking more steps to improve status of women ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for taking measures to improve the status of women,... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Notices issued to ROs on appeals against rejection of nomination papers LAHORE: An appellate tribunal on Tuesday issued notices to the Returning Officers (ROs) and others on eleven appeals... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Issue of missing persons ‘is everyone’s responsibility’: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said the issue of missing persons could be solved once and for all, if everyone works... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Four terrorists killed in N Waziristan ISLAMABAD: Four terrorists were killed in an Intelligence-Based Operation conducted by security forces, in North... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Illegal Nikkah case: IK, Bushra Bibi to be indicted on 10th ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday fixed January 10 for the indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
BOI, Punjab govt directed to jointly identify suitable environment-friendly location for SEZ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat directed the secretary of the Board of Investment... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Blome discusses important issues with FM ISLAMABAD: The US Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, on Tuesday, exchanged views with caretaker Foreign Minister... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Armed forces fully prepared to thwart any aggression: COAS ISLAMABAD: The COAS on Tuesday endorsed PAF’s dedication to technological advancements and operational excellence,... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
PK-91 Kohat-II: ECP issues revised schedule for electioneering process ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), on Tuesday, issued a revised schedule for the electioneering... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
PTI ‘bat’ symbol case: PHC adjourns hearing till today PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) will hear the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) petition challenging... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Ashfaq Yusuf Tola elected VP of SAFA KARACHI: Ashfaq Yusuf Tola has been elected as the Vice President of the South Asian Federation of Accountants ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
PDWP approves three uplift schemes LAHROE: The Punjab Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved three development schemes of the Urban Development,... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
UAE cloud seeding team meets CM: ‘Second artificial rain to be induced to combat smog in Lahore’ LAHORE: With suitable atmospheric conditions in January, artificial rainfall could once again be induced in Lahore ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
PKI calls for developing long-term strategy for urea availability LAHORE: Discussing the current urea shortfall faced by the farmers, Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) President Khalid... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
PFA shuts four dairy production units LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has stopped the production of four dairy units and issued notices to 232... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Asia Five dead in Japan plane collision at Tokyo airport TOKYO: Five people aboard a Japan coast guard aircraft died Tuesday when it hit a Japan Airlines passenger plane on... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Asia Japan quake toll rises to 55 WAJIMA (Japan): A powerful earthquake that hit Japan on New Year’s Day killed at least 55 people, with rescue ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
South Asia India’s Chandigarh city restricts fuel sales as transporters’ protest disrupts supply NEW DELHI: India’s northern city of Chandigarh imposed restrictions on the sale of petrol and diesel at fuel... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Asia Thailand, China to waive visas for each other’s citizens from March BANGKOK: Thailand and China will permanently waive visa requirements for each other’s citizens from March, Thai... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Europe Deadly strikes hit Ukraine, Russia border KYIV: Deadly strikes hit residential buildings in Ukraine and a Russian border region Tuesday as an escalation of... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
South Asia Bangladesh opposition on the run despite not contesting vote DHAKA: As general elections approach this week in Bangladesh, opposition leader Abdul Moyeen Khan says he had to ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Senate told: 154,205 Pakistanis deported in 3 years ISLAMABAD: Some 154,205 Pakistani nationals were deported from different countries worldwide, over illegal entry, in... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 10:39am
Sartaj Aziz passes away ISLAMABAD: Former finance minister and senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Sartaj Aziz passed away... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 02, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 03, 2024)... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Sharif’s nomination papers acceptance challenged LAHORE: A citizen Shahid Orakzai has challenged before the appellant tribunal acceptance of nomination papers of... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Stocks SECP organises workshop on capital markets ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held a capacity building workshop for... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
SC dismisses PHC’s order to suspend RO substitution for PK-91 Kohat-II ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court dismissed the Peshawar High Court (PHC)’s order to suspend the substitution of a... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Sanam sent to jail on judicial remand LAHORE: A city court on Tuesday sent PTI activist Sanam Javed to jail on judicial remand in a May 9 case of attack ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Award of party tickets: PML-N failed to resolve differences LAHORE: The consultative meeting of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), which met with the party supremo Nawaz... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Govt experience exchange plan: Pakistan, UAE to sign MoU ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will enter into a MoU with the UAE government for digital Government Experience Exchange... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
National Police Academy acknowledges Lahore Police excellence LAHORE: A delegation comprising ASPs undergoing training as part of the 50th Common Training Program at the National... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
MoEA hosts int’l delegation participating in advance railway course ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Economic Affairs in Islamabad hosted the visit of the international delegation... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
LDA demolishes several illegal structures LAHORE: In an operation against illegal constructions/ commercial activities, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA)... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Jilani receives UK delegation ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Tuesday received a delegation of mayors and activists... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Interim bail of Imran, Bushra Bibi extended till 16th ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
IHC rejects NAB’s appeal to suspend Faiq Jamali’s disqualification ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday rejected the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)’s... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Non-availability of anti-rabies Vaccine: FO summons heads of NIH, DRAP on 9th ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ombudsman, Ejaz Ahmed Qureshi has taken a serious notice of the non-availability of the... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Stocks Stock market trading, shares: SECP needs more monitoring of ‘expert opinion’ social media groups ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) requires more surveillance and monitoring of ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Pakwanaa, hattwanaa, and churrwanaa “We as a nation have reached a stage in bad-mouthness….” “I had heard of a bad mouth in English, never... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
AI - the bank of tomorrow It is 2030. Imagine walking down I.I. Chundrigar Road Karachi. Imagine what will you see? Imagine if banking becomes... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 05:58am
Outlook 2024 – II Increasing bank lending should to be the next move. The ratio of advances to deposits should increase from present... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 05:59am
Letters ‘Travails of Indian media’ This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial ‘Travails of Indian media’ carried by the newspaper recently. The... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Stocks Wall St kicks off 2024 on low note NEW YORK: US stocks fell on the first trading session of 2024 after Apple shares dropped on a broker downgrade and... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Stocks European shares kick off new year on dour note PARIS: Europe’s benchmark stock index capped off the first trading day of the New Year lower with technology ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Stocks China stocks fall on first trading day of 2024 SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on the first trading session of the new year, snapping a three-session winning... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Stocks Most Gulf markets rise on US rate cut bets DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday on bets that the US Federal Reserve will start to cut... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Stocks Indian shares fall on selling pressure at near record high levels BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes fell on Tuesday, dragged by financials, auto and information technology... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 103,367 tonnes of cargo comprising 60,235 tonnes of import cargo and 43,132... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Rates PSX in red zone KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday opened on positive note; however; selling pressure forced the market ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Dec petroleum products’ sales fall 7pc YoY KARACHI: Total sales of petroleum products in the country declined by 7.0 percent on year-on-year basis to 1.24... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:28am
‘Lifelong disqualification’: SC seeks senior lawyers’ assistance ISLAMABAD: As the federation and all the provinces are unanimous that there should be no lifelong disqualification... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:29am
‘Nomination papers’: IK approaches polls tribunal LAHORE: PTI former Chairman Imran Khan has approached the election tribunal against the rejection of his nomination... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:37am
CCP approves Singapore shipping firm merger with Pak subsidiary ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has given approval for a merger in the deep-sea container... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:36am
Afghan delegation due today for crucial talks ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Afghan interim government led by Governor Kandahar Mullah Sherin Akhund, a close aide... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:10am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
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 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (January 02, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (January 02, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (January 02, 2024).... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 02, 2024).... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 02, 2024)... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (January 02, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (January 02, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Commodities Gold prices soar KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday shot up on the local market but silver stood firm, traders said. Gold gained Rs1600... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Energy Natural gas futures up on colder forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures gained about 2% on Tuesday after the long New Year’s holiday weekend on forecasts... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Commodities Gold starts 2024 brightly on Fed rate cut bets BENGALURU: Gold prices made a positive start to 2024, boosted on Tuesday by expectations the US Federal Reserve will... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Energy Oil prices fall in first session of year HOUSTON: Oil prices dipped during the first session of 2024, with economic headwinds from interest rate jitters... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Commodities StoneX scraps forecast for record Brazilian soybean crop SAO PAULO: Agribusiness consultancy StoneX on Thursday cut its estimate for Brazil’s record soybean crop in... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Grains India’s Oct-Dec sugar output drops MUMBAI: Indian mills produced 11.21 million metric tons of sugar between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, down 7.6% from the... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Commodities Iron ore gains on upbeat Chinese data BEIJING: Iron ore futures gained on Tuesday, with sentiment boosted by upbeat economic data in top consumer China ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures easier SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures declined on Tuesday to a more than two-week low, weighed down by lacklustre... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Commodities Copper under pressure from climbing dollar LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar, though losses were capped by improving... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (December 02, 2024)... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate up by Rs200 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Tuesday increased the spot rate by Rs 200 per... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Commodities EU wheat prices fall PARIS: European wheat prices which had been trading slightly higher on Tuesday morning, turned lower when US grains... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Energy IESCO asked to supply uninterrupted power to presses ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) to ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Energy Guddu switchyard: Damaged circuit-breaker replaced ISLAMABAD: The technical teams at National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) have accomplished the... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Jul-Dec: Trade deficit falls 34.29pc to $11.15bn YoY ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed down by 34.29 percent in the first half (July-December) of the current... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:54am
PTI ready to field even an ‘Under-19 team’: Gohar ISLAMABAD: Burning all the boats, the new chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday threw... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:31am
Devolved subjects: SIFC to discuss expenditure-sharing today ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) is all set to brief Apex Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:11am
Privatisation of HEC concludes ISLAMABAD: The privatisation of Heavy Electrical Complex (HEC) was concluded on Tuesday, with the handing over of... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:38am
FBR set to block mobile phones of non-filers Tax body will issue Income Tax General order by January 15 Updated 03 Jan, 2024 03:26pm
ECC rejects hike in wheat support price proposal ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has turned down the Ministry of National Food... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:15am
President HCCI felicitates victory of BMPP in FPCCI polls HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) Adeel Siddiqui has felicitated Businessmen... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
PIED&MC discusses special zone enterprise status cases LAHORE: Chief Executive Officer Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company Ali Muazzam Syed ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
HCSTSI greets newly elected FPCCI leaders HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani congratulated... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Reforms need to be sustained after govt change KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
FTO registers 8,128 complaints in 2023 KARACHI, January 2: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) registered a record number of 8,128 complaints from taxpayers in... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
45,000MTs of imported urea arrives KARACHI: A second vessel carrying some 45,000 metric tons imported urea has reached Pakistan for domestic ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Taxes FTO monitoring LTO for timely completion of ongoing audit of MTL ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) is monitoring the Large Tax Office (LTO), Lahore to ensure the timely... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Chinese traders urged to invest in various sectors ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed urged a delegation... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am