The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 30, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 31, 2024)... Published 31 Jan, 2024 06:06am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (January 30, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 31 Jan, 2024 06:06am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 31 Jan, 2024 06:06am
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 31 Jan, 2024 06:06am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (January 30, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 31 Jan, 2024 06:06am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 31 Jan, 2024 06:06am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (January 30, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 31 Jan, 2024 06:06am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (January 30, 2024).... Published 31 Jan, 2024 06:06am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 30, 2024).... Published 31 Jan, 2024 06:06am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 30, 2024)... Published 31 Jan, 2024 06:06am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (January 30, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 31 Jan, 2024 06:06am
IMF revises Pakistan’s GDP growth projection downward ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised GDP growth rate projection downward for Pakistan by 0.5... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 10:25am
UN wants $500m to advance human rights in 2024 GENEVA: The UN rights office said it needed $500 million to fund its work this year to advance human rights in a... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Cotton Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Tuesday (January 30, 2024) =========================== 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Pakistan, US sign agreement on cultural property protection ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States on Tuesday signed an agreement on cultural property protection aimed at... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Criticism against judiciary: AGP says no action will be taken against journalists ISLAMABAD: The attorney general for Pakistan reiterated that neither coercive action nor the Federal Investigating... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Electoral qualifications, disqualifications must be clearly spelled out in law: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ruled that qualifications and disqualifications of a candidate for the electoral ... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Minister launches 4RF dashboard to ensure efficiency in project execution ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed formally... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
ATC orders seizure of PTI leaders’ properties LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday ordered to seize the properties of ten PTI leaders including Hammad... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
CM likely to become PCB chairman by Feb 6 LAHORE: The caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi is all set to become the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Canadian varsity team meets UHS Pro-VC, discuss potential collaboration LAHORE: A four-member delegation from the University of Manitoba (UM), Canada, met with University of Health ... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Electoral symbol: LHC reserves verdict on plea of Elahi LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a petition of PTI President Ch Pervez Elahi seeking... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Election campaign: CCPO vows to take action against display of fire arms LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana chaired a crucial meeting at the CCPO office with... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Pakpattan blind murder case solved by police LAHROE: In a breakthrough development, the Pakpattan police have successfully unravelled the mystery behind a blind... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Bilawal vows to put an end to ‘politics of revenge’ DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday vowed to put an end to... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Shehbaz says highly optimistic about Nawaz’s prospects LAHORE: Announcing to serve the masses devotedly and overcome the challenges faced to the country and countrymen,... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
EU-S America trade deal totters as Europe’s farmers revolt BRUSSELS: Growing farmer protests in Europe and opposition from France have hit prospects for an EU-South America... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Niger follows Burkina, Mali in quitting W African bloc NIAMEY (Niger): Niger has sent ECOWAS official notification of its withdrawal from the West African bloc, an ... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Biden says has decided Jordan strike response, doesn’t want wider war WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he had decided on a response to a deadly drone strike on US forces ... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Middle East Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza as mediators push for new truce GAZA STRIP: Deadly fighting and bombardment rocked Gaza on Tuesday as international mediators pushed for a new halt... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Heavy rain-snow spell likely from 31st KARACHI: The Met Office on Tuesday forecast another spell of heavy falls and snow for the country from January 31... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Saghir Abbasi appointed AAG Sindh KARACHI: The Sindh Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Criminal Prosecution Department has in exercise of powers ... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Rates Bearish trend continues KARACHI: Bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday due to heavy selling by both local and ... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Imran, Qureshi sentenced to 10 years jail ISLAMABAD: A special court on Tuesday awarded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and vice chairman... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Four killed by bomb explosion in PTI’s Sibi rally QUETTA: At least four people were killed Tuesday in a bombing near a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) election rally ... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Four soldiers, 2 civilians martyred; many terrorists killed ISLAMABAD: At least nine terrorists including three suicide bombers were killed in Mach during an operation ... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
IK terms conviction a fixed match’ ISLAMABAD: The founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and ex-prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Kahuta Tehsil: Zardari vows medical college, varsity if voted to power RAWALPINDI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari announced to establish a medical college, a... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
UAF holds training workshop FAISALABAD: University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has said that... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Muslim Conference to support PML-N in general polls LAHORE: Head of Muslim Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Sardar Atiq Khan in a meeting with the Pakistan ... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
LHC grants post-arrest bail to Alia Hamza LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday granted post-arrest bail to former MNA Alia Hamza in a Corps Commander ... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Urban life of Karachi: KMC organising documentary production competition KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is organizing a documentary production competition on the urban... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Jilani reaches Brussels ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani reached Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday to attend the 3rd EU... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Faiz Festival to be held from Feb 9 LAHORE: Embarking on its 8th edition, the Faiz Festival at Lahore Arts Council Alhamra, from February 9th to 11th,... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Expired, unhygienic frozen meat worth Rs1.8m discarded: PFA DG LAHORE: An enforcement team of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Tuesday raided the Naveed Kabab Unit (frozen meat... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
CM inaugurates Fatima Jinnah Institute of Dental Sciences LAHORE: After a 17-year delay, the long-pending public project has been swiftly completed and operational within a... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
CM inaugurates PAFDA complex in Lahore LAHORE: Inaugurating the Punjab Agriculture Food and Drug Authority (PAFDA) complex in Lahore, the caretaker Chief... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
CBD Punjab announces soft launch festival for Lahore Global village LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business Development Authority on Tuesday declared the commencement of commercial... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Ambassador Khalil presents credentials to Xi BEIJING: Ambassador Khalil Hashmi presented his credentials as the 22nd Ambassador of Pakistan to China, to Chinese... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Al-Khidmat to open 200 pharmacies in Karachi KARACHI: Claiming that counterfeit and spurious medicines were being sold to patients, Amir Jamaat-e-Islami (JI)... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Toshakhana case: AC records Bushra Bibi’s statement ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Tuesday recorded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s wife... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Inspiring global leaders gather in Karachi: 10th ‘International Women Leaders’ Summit’ held KARACHI: The 10th ‘International Women Leaders’ Summit’ was held here on Tuesday, bringing together women... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
International Atomic Energy Agency technical guidelines: Pakistan approves production of radiopharmaceuticals, quality control ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has approved the production of radiopharmaceuticals and quality control in line with the... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
NAB introduces revised complaint processing SOPs KARACHI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has introduced revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
IK’s pleas against jail trial notification dismissed by IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s petitions... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Bilawal to address public meeting in Malakand today PESHAWAR: PPP Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will address an election rally in Malakand on Wednesday (today). In a... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Party leaders of the three national parties are brave “We are a very brave people.” “Yes indeed, the military is boldly engaged in anti-terror operations and at... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Our energy future: party manifestos In the democratic landscape, party manifestos serve as compasses guiding voters through the intricate web of ... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Culture — the real advantage, the real challenge There is energy around. This tension is suffocating. It feels kind of comfy. It smells of toxicity. They aim and it... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 06:23am
Letters ‘Elections and prospects’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Elections and prospects” carried by the newspaper yesterday. The writer,... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Reviving the textiles and apparel sector As the country heads towards elections next week, the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association—in consultation with a... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 06:25am
Stocks S&P 500 lacklustre after mixed earnings NEW YORK: The benchmark S&P 500 was subdued on Tuesday as investors assessed earnings reports from legacy... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Stocks European shares touch fresh two-year highs PARIS: European shares closed slightly higher after hitting fresh two-year highs on Tuesday, as investors drew... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Stocks China stocks slump on HK security law SHANGHAI: China stocks slumped on Tuesday as deepening worries about the real-estate sector, after China Evergrande... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Stocks Tokyo’s Nikkei index ends slightly higher TOKYO: Tokyo’s Nikkei index closed modestly higher on Tuesday, supported following another record day on Wall... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 122,948 tonnes of cargo comprising 73,878 tonnes of import cargo and 49,064... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
FBR revamp plan approved by caretakers Federal Tax Policy Board will be formed in the Revenue Division which will be responsible for the formulation of tax policy Updated 31 Jan, 2024 09:57am
ECP bars interim govt from overhauling FBR ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has barred the caretaker federal government from overhauling... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 09:56am
Revamp plan approved after months of deliberations: Shamshad ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar has stated that the FBR restructuring and digitisation plan... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 09:12am
Tariff hike proposal: Nepra to hold public hearing today ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is all set hold a public hearing on Wednesday... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 09:55am
‘Innovative’ plan set to reduce circular debt ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Power and Petroleum, Muhammad Ali, has set an extremely ambitious circular debt... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 09:32am
Q2 QTA: Discos seek hike of Rs4/ unit ISLAMABAD: Power Distribution Companies (Discos) have sought positive adjustment of up to Rs. 4 per unit to recover... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 09:13am
Rice exports likely to jump MUMBAI/KARACHI: Pakistan’s rice exports are likely to jump to a record high in the year ending in June as rival... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 09:33am
Oil, gas reserves: PM for stepping up exploration efforts ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has emphasised the need for concerted efforts to explore... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 09:36am
Purchase of engineering goods: PSEs asked to prefer local firms ISLAMABAD: Commerce Ministry (MoC) has urged Public Sector Entities (PSEs) to give preference to domestic companies... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 09:33am
Iranian team due soon to discuss IP gas line project ISLAMABAD: An Iranian team, comprising legal and technical experts, is due to arrive in Pakistan soon after the... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 09:55am
Commodities Gold prices up KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday posted further increase on the local market but silver was unchanged, traders said.... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Energy Aramco halts plan to raise production capacity RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has ordered energy giant Aramco to maintain its oil production capacity at 12 million barrels... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
MPS strong reflection of state of economy? EDITORIAL: The 29 January 2024 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) can best be described as a whimper rather than a... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 06:13am
TTP terrorism: a new episode EDITORIAL: The terror outfit, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), embattled with security forces in the erstwhile... Updated 31 Jan, 2024 06:21am
Role of green hydrogen in economy discussed KARACHI: A hybrid seminar titled “Navigating Pakistan’s Green Hydrogen Economy,” hosted by Renewables First,... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Chicago soybeans, corn slip to new lows PARIS/CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures edged to another two-year low while corn eased to a three-year low as... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Iron ore futures decline BEIJING: Iron ore futures dropped on Tuesday as concerns over the indebted property sector in top consumer China... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Energy Oil prices climb on geopolitical tensions NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Tuesday as a higher global economic growth forecast and escalating tensions in the... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures down SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures plummeted on Tuesday, extending losses on prolonged weakness in rival edible... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Energy US natural gas prices plunge NEW YORK: US natural gas futures plunged to a nine-month low on Tuesday after the lower-priced March contract became... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Gold prices edge up as traders brace for Fed rate decision BENGALURU: Gold prices ticked up on Tuesday supported by a slightly weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields as... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Copper higher on hopes for more Chinese support LONDON: Copper prices edged higher on Tuesday on hopes that top metals consumer China would roll out more measures ... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (January 30, 2024)... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Spot rage picks up Rs300 per maund LAHORE: In recent developments, the Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) made a significant... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Japan rubber futures dip on auto production halts SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures reversed early gains to dip slightly on Tuesday as investors assessed automotive... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 24.775... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
New banknotes: SBP says process to take 2 years KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), initiating the process for designing and issuing a new banknotes series ... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Industry UCP business administration delegation visits PSCA LAHORE: A young and vibrant Business Administration delegation from the University of Central Punjab (UCP) visited... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Industry UBG leaders criticise maintaining interest rate at 22pc KARACHI: The industrial sector has criticized the central bank for maintaining the policy rate at 22 percent, saying... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Industry Salt industry concerned over exclusion from ‘Faster’ refund system ISLAMABAD: The salt exporters have apprehended that the blockage of sales tax refunds to the tune of billions would... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Minister seeks plan from ICCI to increase exports to $5bn ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Interior Gohar Ejaz sought a plan from the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
KATI President criticises decision to maintain interest rate KARACHI: Johar Ali Qandhari, the newly elected President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), ... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Industry Industrial sector slams SBP for keeping policy rate unchaged KARACHI: Industrial sector has criticised the central bank for maintaining the policy rate at 22 percent as it is... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Taxes Data integration: KP, Punjab show positive response to FBR ISLAMABAD: The provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have shown positive response to the Federal Board of... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept