Europe Turkey bombs ‘terrorist targets’ in Iraq and Syria ISTANBUL: Turkey conducted overnight air strikes on nearly 30 “terrorist targets” in northern Iraq and Syria... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
ICJ won’t stop Israel fighting until victory in Gaza: Netanyahu JERUSALEM: Israel will not be deterred by the International Court of Justice from pursuing its Gaza war until total... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Europe Thousands march in London for Gaza ‘day of action’ LONDON: Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters marched in central London on Saturday as part of a “global day of... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Biden: US does not support Taiwan’s ‘independence’ WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said on Saturday the United States does not support the independence of Taiwan,... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Taiwan ruling party’s Lai wins presidential election TAIPEI: Lai Ching-te, the presidential candidate for Taiwan’s ruling party, won an election on Saturday that China... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
South Asia At least 10 killed in China mining accident BEIJING: At least 10 people were killed and six are missing after an accident at a coal mine in central China’s... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Women’s cricket tournament in Pindi tomorrow LAHORE: Ayub Park Cricket Ground – also known as Ayub Park Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi – is all set to host ... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
CM pays visit to new Ravi bridge project LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi conducted a detailed visit to the new Ravi Bridge project,... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Safari Park work reviewed LAHORE: Chairman Planning and Development Board Iftikhar Ali Sahoo visited Safari Zoo and Lahore Ring Road on... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
HBL PSL-9 to begin in Lahore from Feb 17 LAHORE: HBL PSL 9 will begin from 17th February 2024 at the PCB’s headquarters in Lahore, with two-time winners ... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (January 13, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (January 14, 2024).... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
ECP warns candidates seeking ‘alternatives’ symbols Directs the ROs to reject all such applications proceeding strictly by law and in terms of the direction of Apex Court Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:47am
Legal formalities completed for PIA privatisation: minister Fawad Hassan Fawad outlines various stages of the process for the PIA’s privatisation Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:49am
PTI asks candidates to submit nomination papers to ‘PTI-Nazriati’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) on Saturday turned to the symbol of “batsman” by executing its... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Three SNGPL officers promoted ISLAMABAD: The SNGPL’S Board of Directors in its 618th meeting has approved promotion of three officers of higher... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
An anatomy of economic clichés/mantras of 2023—II It would not be out of place to state that a smaller group of economists in the community in these forums also... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Global Day of Action for Gaza: Moot reiterates support to S Africa’s application in ICJ against Israel Speakers reaffirm the country’s abiding support for the legitimate cause of the Palestinian people Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:50am
Sindh launches ‘social protection delivery system’ in 15 districts HYDERABAD: The Sindh caretaker Minister for Information, Social protection and minorities Mohammad Ahmed Shah said... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Toshakhana case: AC records statements of 10 PWs RAWALPINDI: The Accountability Court on Saturday completed recording the statements of 10 prosecution witnesses in... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
No significant weather change likely next week KARACHI: The Met Office continues to dismiss rubbish social media news that is forecasting snow for plains of Punjab... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
ICT: 45 vehicles taken away, 47 mobile phones snatched ISLAMABAD: Despite tall claims of the capital police that they have busted criminal gangs, during the last week... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
LHC underscores need for adherence to police station diaries LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has observed that the station diary is retained at a police station to keep check on... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
PML-N fields 70 candidates from Sindh LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has fielded over 70 candidates for National Assembly and Provincial... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Letters Children at peril This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “Abused children: the road to rehab is long” carried by the... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Another police officer shot dead in Quetta QUETTA: In a tragic firing incident, a police officer was shot dead near Makran Road, Quetta on Saturday. According... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Cotton & Textile Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (January 13, 2024) ============================= 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Energy US natgas prices soar NEW YORK: US natural gas futures soared about 7% to a 10-week high on Friday ahead of the long Martin Luther King ... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Commodities Asia rice prices hold flat as steady demand counters falling supply BENGALURU/MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK: Prices of rice exported from major Asian hubs remained steady this week, as... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Commodities EU wheat slips PARIS: Euronext wheat futures edged down on Friday to fresh contract lows as export competition from Black Sea... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Commodities India’s Dec palm oil imports jump MUMBAI: India’s palm oil imports surged to their highest in four months in December, driven by increased purchases... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Commodities Cold snap hits drenched EU grain fields PARIS: A recent cold snap in France and Germany is likely to have caused limited damage to waterlogged grain fields,... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Energy US distillate inventories normalize as fuel demand slows CHICAGO: Recent builds in US distillate stocks have pushed inventories to normal levels for the first time since... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Commodities Corn, soybeans plunge on robust supplies CHICAGO: Chicago corn futures plunged to a 3-year low on Friday, after the US Department of Agriculture reported ... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Commodities China 2023 copper imports decline BEIJING: China’s copper imports declined 6.3% in 2023, customs data showed on Friday, as domestic production... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (January 13, 2024)... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate firm on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on steady remained easy and the trading volume remained limited. Cotton Analyst... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures up SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Friday, logging gains for the fifth consecutive week, as firmer oil ... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR25.719... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (January 13, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
PTI candidates to contest polls independently ISLAMABAD: After the Supreme Court of Pakistan nullified Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) decision to restore PTI’s bat... Updated 14 Jan, 2024 04:15pm
PTI loses ‘bat’ as SC restores ECP order ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lost its elections symbol as the Supreme Court set aside the impugned... Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:36am
‘Extensive’ borrowing in foreign currency: Two govts blamed for worsening external debt Acting finance minister says Pakistan's external debt significantly increased as a result of PTI and PDM borrowing forex during the past five years Updated 14 Jan, 2024 07:40pm
SECP notifies draft of proposed amendments to NBFCs Rules, 2003 ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced digital channels including ... Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:36am
13 renewable projects: Foreign investors move power minister ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foreign Renewable Energy Investors Forum has approached caretaker Minister for Power and... Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:38am
Fight against terrorism: ECC approves Rs250m TSG for IB ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a technical supplementary grant... Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:38am
PTI says Gohar’s house was raided ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday claimed that security forces raided the residence of party... Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:40am
Pak-origin UK national Mahnaz becomes IFC Sanctions Board member ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has appointed Mahnaz Malik, a Pakistan-origin British national, as a Sanctions Board... Updated 14 Jan, 2024 10:40am
Morgan Stanley to pay $249m to settle US trading fraud charges NEW YORK: Morgan Stanley will pay $249 million to settle civil and criminal charges connected to stock trades where... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Taiwan inalienable part of PRC: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reiterated its position on the elections in Taiwan, saying it adheres to One China Policy, and... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Petroleum products: Up to Rs5.50 cut in ex-depot prices likely ISLAMABAD: The interim government may announce a modest decrease in ex-depot prices of all petroleum products up to... Updated 14 Jan, 2024 04:16pm
The missing persons EDITORIAL: The performance of the commission of inquiry on enforced disappearances — which informed the Supreme... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Unrealistic expectations EDITORIAL: Islamabad would be disappointed that Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s trip to Kabul didn’t quite prove ... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Literature Book on cinematic history of old ‘Dehli’ launched KARACHI: Reminiscing the cinematic history of old Dehli, now an Indian city, the author Brig Abdul Rahman Siddiqi... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
40pc SMEs close down operations due to rising inflation, energy costs: FCCI FAISALABAD: Forty percent of SMEs have been closed due to unprecedented inflation, high energy cost, delay in ... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Weekly market inflation: Prices of essential kitchen items increase further ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a further increase during this week past against the... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Commodities Gold moves up slightly KARACHI: Gold on Saturday gained some momentum on the local market but silver was steady, traders said. Gold value... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Commodities Palm oil cultivation to help cut import bill, trade deficit: speakers KARACHI: The speakers at the two-day Pakistan Edible Oil Conference highlighted the need to initiate palm oil plants... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Commodities Gold rallies on ME tensions BENGALURU: Gold prices scaled a one-week peak on Friday as an escalation in the Middle East conflict fuelled... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Commodities Vietnam coffee prices jump on tight supplies HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Vietnamese coffee prices rose this week tracking higher prices in London due to limited ... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Commodities Copper dips on stronger dollar LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Friday on a firmer dollar and loan data from the world’s leading metals consumer... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Industry FS briefs new TIOs about policy, SIFC ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Mohammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi on Saturday briefed the newly-appointed Trade and Investment... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Industry Minister visits FPCCI, unveils his vision of new industrial zone for Karachi KARACHI: Dr Gohar Ejaz, Federal Caretaker Minister for Commerce & Industries, has expressed his vision of new... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Taxes Expert says there’re discrepancies in ATLs’ data ISLAMABAD: There is a significant difference in the number of compliant income taxpayers and sales taxpayers... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Industry Call for promoting trade relations with the Netherlands LAHORE: The ambassador of Pakistan to the Netherlands Saljuq Mustansar Tarar called on Governor Punjab Muhammad... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am
Taxes WHT return filing through agent not sufficient to prove tax payment: PRA LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has established its tax demand by proving that mere filing of tax return... Published 14 Jan, 2024 03:13am