Israel must prevent genocide: UN court THE HAGUE: The UN’s top court on Friday said Israel must do all it can to prevent genocide in its war with Hamas... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Fears as homeschooling rates ‘surge’ in England LONDON: Education campaigners demanded government action Friday after new figures revealed the number of children in... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Erdogan hopes ICJ ruling can help halt genocide ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday he hoped a UN court ruling that Israel must prevent ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
UK competition regulator probes Vodafone, Three tie-up LONDON: Britain’s competition regulator on Friday announced a formal investigation into Vodafone’s plan to merge... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Spain welcomes Gaza ruling MADRID: Spain, one of the most critical voices in Europe of Israel’s offensive against Hamas, welcomed a ruling by... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
S Africa hails ‘decisive victory’ JOHANNESBURG: South Africa on Friday hailed a ruling by the United Nations’ top court that Israel should do... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan greets ICJ order ISLAMABAD: Pakistan welcomed the provisional measures ordered on Friday by the International Court of Justice (ICJ),... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
IDP Pakistan Expands Further, Opens 2 more offices in Lahore DHA and Rawalpindi Saddar Humayun Bin Akram | Country Director Pakistan , IDP Education Ltd. A Narrative of IDP Education's Purpose:... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Australia Day: Pervez Haroon Madraswala, Chairman - (PABF), CEO, Clipsal by Schneider Electric Pakistan, Chairman, (FPCCI) Warmest congratulations to all Australians on the occasion of Australia Day 2024, extended from me and all bona fide... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Customs’ partnership with trade and other government agencies Sanaullah Abro, Director Customs Reforms and Automation (Digitalization) The World Customs Organization has set a... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Customs Engaging Traditional and New Partners with Purpose Abdul Qadir Memon, Chief Collector Customs (Balochistan) The International Customs Day is celebrated around the... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Customs Engaging Traditional and New Partners with Purpose: The Role of Pakistan Customs Amanullah Tareen, Additional Collector The World Customs Organization (WCO) has set the tone for the year 2024 by... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Evolution of Pakistan Customs - An Agent of Change Shahzad Ali, (Assistant Collector Customs) The historical evolution of Pakistan Customs unfolds as a narrative of... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Extended Role of Pakistan Customs in Today’s World Aadarsh Jawahery, Deputy Director, Customs Intelligence, Karachi Customs has not only historically been an ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Customs Engaging Traditional and New Partners with Purpose: Celebrating International Customs Day, Laraib Ghaffar, Domain officer, PSW International Customs Day, celebrated annually on January 26th, provides an opportunity to recognize the critical... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Artificial Intelligence as a Force Multiplier in Customs and Global Trade Sania Rasool Bhutto, (Assistant Collector, Pakistan Customs Service) Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Customs - strengthening partnership with law enforcement agencies Zainab Hayat, Preventive Officer The WCO has dedicated 2024 to “Customs Engaging Traditional and New Partners ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Strengthening Customs measures to combat massive smuggling operations Dr Syed Zeeshan Haider, Anti-Smuggling wing, Karachi Smuggling poses a significant threat to national economies,... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Customs: adopting the whole of government approach Kanwal Ali, Director, Directorate of NNDA (Customs), Islamabad According to the World Customs Organization (WCO) ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Customs - confluence of tradition and innovation Muhammad Daud Pirzado, Additional Collector Enforcement World Customs Organization (WCO), an international... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Custom’s integrated management with new partners: Opportunities and Challenges Dr Muhammad Nadeem Memon, Director Customs Intelligence-Quetta Customs is a specialized and professional... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Customs - On Strengthening Partnership with Law Enforcement Agencies The WCO has dedicated 2024 to “Customs Engaging Traditional and New Partners with Purpose”. With this theme in... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Customs engaging other partners - A framework for collaborative governance Dr Amna Naeem, Additional Collector JIAP, (Karachi) The World Customs Organization (WCO), established on January 26... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Customs - A Resilient & Progressive Agency for Trade & Border Security, Syed Shoaib Raza, Secretary Customs Operations (FBR) Changing our public sector governance system against a rapidly changing global landscape due to technological... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
International Customs Day 2024: Messages from Mehmood ul Hasan Awan, General Secretary (2023-2024) Karachi Customs Agents Association The Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) extends warm greetings to the global Customs community on the occasion... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
International Customs Day 2024: Messages from Arshad Khurshid, President (2023-2024) Karachi Customs Agents Association I am delighted to extend my warm greetings to the esteemed officials of Pakistan Customs on the occasion of the 72nd... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
International Customs Day 2024: Messages from Basit Maqsood Abbasi, Collector Enforcement As we celebrate International Customs Day this year, it is my distinct pleasure to extend my warmest greetings to ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
International Customs Day 2024: Messages from Fareed Iqbal Qureshi, Member Customs-Operations As we embrace the dawn of another year, I extend my sincere salutations to the resilient and dedicated members of ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
International Customs Day 2024: Messages from Ian Saunders, WCO Secretary General On 26 January each year, the Customs community comes together to celebrate International Customs Day. As we gather ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
International Customs Day 2024: Messages from Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana, Chairman FBR This year’s International Customs Day theme, ‘Customs Engaging Traditional and New Partners with Purpose,’... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
International Customs Day 2024: Messages from Shamshad Akhtar, Minister for Finance and Revenue On the occasion of International Customs Day 2024, I extend my heartiest felicitations to the fraternity of Pakistan... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
International Customs Day 2024: Messages from Anwar ul Haq Kakar, Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan On the occasion of International Customs Day, I extend congratulations to members of World Customs Organization ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Zahid Mir, MD & CEO, PRL PRL stands at the forefront of the industry's evolution, aligning seamlessly with the directives of the Policy. ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Masroor Khan, Chairman, OGRA The mandatory stipulations in the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy are strategically designed to act as a catalyst for... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
PRL’s 100% Plant Availability: Highest-Ever Production of HSD in a quarter Embarking on a journey where precision meets innovation, PRL stands as the pinnacle of operational excellence. In ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
PRL’s REUP Gains Momentum: Key Milestone and Strategic Initiative PRL has reached significant milestones in its Refinery Expansion and Upgrade Project (REUP), positioning itself as a... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Historic First Quarter with Record Profits & Sales In a remarkable kickoff to the financial year 2023-24, Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) achieved its highest-ever... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
PRL and United Energy Group of China sign MoU PRL and the United Energy Group of China (UEG) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Message from the MD/CEO, Zahid Mir MD/ CEO Pakistan Refinery Limited It brings me immense pleasure to share the remarkable achievements that PRL has recently accomplished. The... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Message from the Tariq Kirmani, Chairman Pakistan Refinery Limited I am delighted to connect with you through this special edition, sharing the monumental strides and transformative... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Refinery Limited Grateful for the steadfast support of the Government of Pakistan and the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Promoting agri activities in peri-urban areas urged FAISALABAD: Agricultural activities must be promoted in the peri-urban areas in order to protect agricultural land... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
PFA issues warning notices to 4,000 food points LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) issued warning notices for improvement to 4,000 food points and penalized... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Out-of-school children increased after 2018: Governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman has said that after 2018, the number of out-of-school children has... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
NESPAK secures five projects, signs two LTAs with UNOPS aims at achieving UN’s 2030 SDGs LAHORE: NESPAK, a leading global consultancy firm, takes a significant step towards achieving the United Nations ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Need stressed to tackle climate change issues KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
LHC prohibits planting date palms along motorways LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday prohibited planting date palms along highways and motorways and adjourned ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
KU, World Bank discuss potential of establishment of CESS KARACHI: A five-member delegation of the World Bank led by its Senior Social Development Specialist of Social... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
International Customs Day commemorated PESHAWAR: International Customs Day was celebrated on Friday, by all field formations of Customs located in the... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
‘Boot Camp for Veterinary Professionals’ concludes LAHORE: The Department of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Ceremony held to celebrate 41 years of Federal Ombudsman Institution HYDERABAD: On the completion of 41 years of the establishment of the Federal Ombudsman Institution which was... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
BISP achieves numerous milestones with World Bank support: chairperson ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Dr Muhammad Amjad Saqib has said that BISP has... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
ACCA, SECP sign MoU to promote investor education, ESG practices ISLAMABAD: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
2-day career expo in Islamabad from 31st ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), in collaboration with Pakistan Petroleum Limited announced... Updated 27 Jan, 2024 12:16pm
Border areas: Strict action urged to control sugar smuggling ISLAMABAD: Agriculture experts emphasized on the strict checking at border areas to control smuggling of essential... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
‘The Protection of Family Life & Wedlock Bill’: Senate body concerned at delay in sending ‘legislation’ to Alvi ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs expressed serious concern over the delay in ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Extra-territorial killings: Pakistan opening new ‘diplomatic offensive’ against India ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is opening a new diplomatic offensive against India for its “global assassination campaign”... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Rain with snowfall likely KARACHI: The prevailing dense fog is likely to weaken across the upcountry plains, as the Met Office on Friday... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Gohar asks workers to support ‘PTI candidates’ ISLAMABAD: In an upbeat message to his workers to come out in a huge number to use their right to franchise for... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Interior Committee approves ‘The Factories Amendment Bill 2023’ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior, unanimously, approved “The Factories Amendment Bill 2023”,... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
NA-194: PTI issues show-cause notice to Abro for withdrawing candidature in Bilawal’s favour ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday issued a show-cause notice to Senator Saifullah Abro – a party... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Supplementary, replacement: HBL-PSL-9 franchises to take part in draft on Monday LAHORE: The six HBL-Pakistan Super League franchises will take part in the supplementary and replacement draft, set... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Punjab govt, PWCTA ink MoU LAHORE: The Punjab government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan Western Canada Trade... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
PML-N to unveil its election manifesto today LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is all set to unveil its manifesto for the upcoming general... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
PTI’s website ‘blocked’ countrywide ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government – which is meant to ensure free and fair elections – on Friday blocked the... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
If you are planning to study in Australia, let us help you start your journey! Saad Mahmood | Resident Director- AEO Pakistan January 26 is marked as a day to celebrate Australia and People of... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Australia enjoys a long-standing relationship built on strong people-to-people links The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is situated between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf, at the strategically... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 26, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (January 27 2024)... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Rates Equities extend losses KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed in ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Elahi allowed to contest polls ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the Supreme Court has allowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders -... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Cypher case: court reserves verdict on prosecution’s plea ISLAMABAD: The special court hearing the cypher case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
SECP directs listed companies to implement anti-harassment policies ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed listed companies to implement... Updated 27 Jan, 2024 12:27pm
Fight against polio: PM acknowledges role of global community organisations ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has stated that the government acknowledges the role of the... Updated 27 Jan, 2024 12:28pm
Pak, Iranian envoys assume offices in respective capitals ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Iranian ambassadors assumed their diplomatic responsibilities in each other’s capitals on... Updated 27 Jan, 2024 12:27pm
Less gas to TPS Guddu: PPL brushes aside CPGCL’s charges ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has brushed aside charges of Central Power Generation Company Limited... Updated 27 Jan, 2024 09:40am
Corrigendum This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “Illahi Bux Soomro passes away” carried by this newspaper in its... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
President promulgates ‘Apostille Ordinance’ ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi, Friday, promulgated “The Apostille Ordinance 2024” for ending the requirement... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
SAU, Livestock Dept launch two-week vaccination camp HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University and Livestock Department launched a two-week vaccination camp for the... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Commodities Steps taken to bolster olive cultivation in Potohar region LAHORE: In a bid to bolster olive cultivation in the Potohar region, the Punjab government plans to expand existing... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Stocks S&P 500 hits fresh high after inflation data NEW YORK: The benchmark S&P 500 scaled another record high on Friday after an in-line inflation print signaling... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Stocks LVMH, Remy Cointreau results boost European shares higher PARIS: European shares rose over 1% on Friday, boosted by upbeat quarterly updates from luxury group LVMH and ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Stocks China stocks retreat after rally SHANGHAI: China stocks slipped on Friday, after three sessions of gains following the government’s decision to ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Stocks UAE markets track oil price lower DUBAI: Stock exchanges in the United Arab Emirates declined on Friday, tracking oil prices on the prospect that oil... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Energy Petrol pumps, storage facilities: OMAP urges Ogra to implement safety standards LAHORE: The Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) has written a letter to the Chairman of the Oil and Gas... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate firm on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained firm and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
A question of national identity and pride A passport serves as a symbol of a nation’s global standing and the level of respect it commands in the... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Facing weather changes For the people of Karachi it has been a little cold these past few days with even the sprinkling of few showers that... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Letters Big relief for incarcerated PTI president The apex court deserves a lot of praise for allowing the jailed president of a seemingly ‘moth-eaten’ Pakistan... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
FinTech revolutionises Pakistan’s financial landscape The global ascent of FinTech is heralding a transformative era in financial landscapes worldwide. Pioneering... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Commodities Gold prices rise KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday inched up on the local market but silver stood firm, traders said. Gold regained a... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sticks and stones may hurt my bones, but… “So the code of conduct has been issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Why are you laughing?”... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Energy REUP to double crude processing capacity within five years: PRL KARACHI: With a cost of around USD 1.7 billion, the Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) is spearheading transformative... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
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 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (January 26, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (January ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (January 26, 2024). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (January 26, 2024).... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (January 26, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Rs272bn TSGs approved despite IMF agreement As pledged under the ongoing International Monetary Fund programme there have been no disbursements under supplementary grants Updated 27 Jan, 2024 10:37pm
H1FY24: Profit repatriation up record 161pc to $567.7m YoY KARACHI: Repatriation of profit and dividends by foreign investors posted a record growth of 161 percent during the... Updated 27 Jan, 2024 10:37pm