World needs ‘trillions’ for climate action: COP28 PARIS: The world needs “trillions” of dollars to spur on the green transition and tackle global warming, the ... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Global operation smashes ‘most harmful cyber crime group’ LONDON: An international operation led by UK and US law enforcement has severely disrupted “the world’s most... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Prince William concerned at ‘terrible human cost’ of ME conflict LONDON: Heir to the British throne Prince William on Tuesday released a rare statement on the Israel-Hamas conflict,... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
National Under-16 One Day Cup starts today LAHORE: The National Under-16 One Day Cup 2023-24 is set to kick off on Wednesday (today) across three cities,... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto death reference: Institutions have opportunity to vindicate themselves: CJP ISLAMABAD: Hearing the presidential reference here Tuesday, Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa remarked: can’t this case... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Assange absent at last-ditch hearing against extradition to US LONDON: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was absent from a London court due to illness Tuesday, as his lawyers... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
South Africa sets general election for May 29 JOHANNESBURG: South Africa will go to the polls on May 29 to choose a parliament, which will in turn pick a... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Europe Putin says Russia will push further into Ukraine after ‘chaotic’ fall of Avdiivka MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russian troops would push further into Ukraine to build on... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Israel pounds Gaza ahead of UN truce vote GAZA STRIP: Israel hit Gaza with air strikes on Tuesday as world powers grappled with how to broker a ceasefire ... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Europe French navy downs two drones over Red Sea PARIS: The French navy has shot down two drones over the Red Sea where Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been attacking... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Europe EU CO2 rules boost farmers, annoy environment activists BRUSSELS: The EU on agreed new rules for certifying carbon removals — including CO2 stored in farmland — ... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Beyond boundaries: Australia empowers girls through cricket LAHORE: The Australian High Commission and Kinnaird College for Women on Tuesday hosted the 5th Girls’ Cricket Cup... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (February 20, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (February 21, 2024)... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
X disrupted in Pakistan for third day ISLAMABAD: Social media platform X was disrupted across Pakistan for a third day on Tuesday, after a general ... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Terrorist killed in DI Khan ISLAMABAD: The security forces, on Tuesday, conducted an intelligence -based operation in Dera Ismail Khan. During... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
SSUET gets MMPS rating KARACHI: Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has rated the overall performance of Sir Syed University of... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
SC moved against ‘rigging’ in elections LAHORE: A citizen Mian Shabbir Ismail filed a petition before the Supreme Court at its Lahore registry seeking... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
PTA inaugurates its Tier 3 compliant data centre ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) inaugurated its Tier 3 compliant data centre, said a press... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Health-related challenges: President for adopting preventive care RAWALPINDI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday stressed the need for adopting preventive care to address... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Parental guide for child online protection launched ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the National Commission on the... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Pak Pharma & healthcare exhibition/moot starts today LAHORE: The two-day 16th Pak Pharma and Healthcare Exhibition /Conference (PPE) starting under the auspices of the... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Judo Academy & Resource Center foundation stone laid at SAU HYDERABAD: Under the supervision of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad and the Prime Minister’s ... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
JI to hold Palestine solidarity rally KARACHI: Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter amir, on Tuesday appealed the Chief Justice of... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
IPP leader discharged from FJC vandalism case ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday discharged former minister and Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP)... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Evening OPD introduced at Mayo Hospital for children LAHORE: The Punjab health department has introduced extended evening OPD timings for pediatrics till 8:00pm daily,... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Plea of Yasmin: ECP issues notice to Nawaz Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a notice to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Reserved seats: Candidates directed to submit election expenses by 21st ISLAMABAD: The candidates contesting reserved seats for females and minorities in both national and provincial... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
ATC adjourns hearing of bail pleas of Aliya Hamza, Sanam Javed LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of bail petitions of former MNA Aliya Hamza and a... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
29 PTI activists granted bail LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday allowed bail to 29 PTI activists including a woman in the Corps... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
CM opens new OCU building in Lahore LAHORE: Inaugurating the new building of Organized Crime Unit in Lahore and Sports Gymnasium of Police Training... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
IGP Punjab meets police personnel, their families LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab met police employees and their families at the Central Police Office and... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
SED, British Council hold workshop LAHORE: Emphasizing the importance of joint efforts in ensuring the education and welfare of special children... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
BS programmes: Seats reserved for dispensers, health technicians LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has approved the allocation of up to five-percent of seats in 4-year... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
PFA launches ‘milk traceability system’ LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Tuesday announced a comprehensive ‘milk traceability system’ to ... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Childhood education, training: 3 programmes inaugurated by Baligh LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman on Tuesday inaugurated three new programmes for the education and... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Senate panel told: 23,456 Pakistanis face imprisonment in foreign states ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Tuesday that the total number of Pakistanis facing imprisonment in... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
May 10 violence case: ATC adjourns hearing till 29th ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of case registered against Pakistan... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Rains will have positive impact on Rabi crops except wheat: official ISLAMABAD: The recent rains will have a positive impact on Rabi crops except wheat which is the major cash crop of... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
IGP proposes committees to fight land grab KARACHI: Riffat Mukhtar Raja, IG Sindh Police, proposed that committees need to be formed under deputy commissioners... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Ansar Burney launches his autobiography ‘Awaaz’ KARACHI: “Awaaz: Echoes of Freedom and Justice” is Ansar Burney’s memoir chronicling his transformation from a... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
PTI says deeply concerned at ‘threats’ to Bushra Bibi’s life ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday expressed grave concerns over serious threats to the life of... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Two ‘independents’ from Balochistan join PML-N LAHORE: Two independents, who clinched victory from PB-41 (Quetta) and PB-51 (Chaman) announced joining the PML-N.... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
IK terms Feb 8 polls ‘mother of all rigged elections’ ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated founding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday termed February ... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Alleged vote rigging: JI senator demands CEC’s resignation ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan has demanded the resignation of the Chief Election... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Rates Stocks close flat KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday opened on strong positive note, however failed to sustain this momentum... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Senate panel passes NSC amendment bill Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice, unanimously, passed the “National Security Council... Updated 21 Feb, 2024 09:31am
Stocks Nasdaq leads Wall St losses as Nvidia slides NEW YORK: The tech-heavy Nasdaq led losses on Wall Street on Tuesday as chipmaker Nvidia fell sharply ahead of its... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Stocks European shares slip on miners, energy drag PARIS: Europe’s benchmark stock index snapped a four-day winning streak on Tuesday, weighed down by basic ... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Stocks China’s stocks rise for 6th session SHANGHAI: China’s stocks closed up on Tuesday, rebounding from losses in early trade, after the country announced... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Stocks Saudi bourse at 18-month high DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday, with the Saudi index at an 18-month high, although ... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close lower TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Tuesday as profit-taking weighed on the market. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Beyond colonial legacies—I The economic crisis in Pakistan primarily stems from two critical issues: the absence of constitutional governance... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Change—accept, understand, adapt, grow Depicting the glorious uncertainties of cricket, in a recent Test match between England and India, the first three... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Explaining what actually constitutes the word ‘field’ “You think the Man Without a Portfolio took the decision to go Absent Without Leave (AWOL) and I am referring to... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Letters ‘An (in)credible election!’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “An (in)credible election!” carried by the newspaper yesterday. That... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Energy NKATI condemns hike in gas tariffs KARACHI: Faisal Moiz Khan, President of the North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry (NKATI), has condemned... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Economic priorities for the incoming govt Pakistan has entered a pivotal phase of governance following its recent general elections, as a new government takes... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Protecting the common man: navigating street banking In this age of information, fueled by electronic media reaching the very heart of our homes, even the “common... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 149,077 tonnes of cargo comprising 108,977 tonnes of import cargo and 40,000 ... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Energy Oil dips as demand outlook remains uncertain NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Tuesday, with an uncertain outlook for global demand knocking value off crude futures... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Energy US natgas prices slide 2pc to 3-1/2-year low NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% to a 3-1/2-year low on Tuesday on milder forecasts for weather and... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
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 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (February 20, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (February 20, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (February 20, 2024).... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (February 20, 2024).... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (February 20, 2024)... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (February 20, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (February 20, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
July-January FY24: Trade deficit shrinks 32.7pc to $13.16bn YoY Pakistan Bureau of Statistics says exports increased by 7.87 percent to $17.778 billion Updated 21 Feb, 2024 01:04pm
Pink salt export: PM witnesses signing of JV between PMDC and Saltworks ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has stated that the government has introduced comprehensive... Updated 21 Feb, 2024 09:35am
FBR collects Rs5.15trn from July to mid-Feb: MoF ISLAMABAD: The major contributors to income tax collection during July-January (2023-24) were banks, petroleum... Updated 21 Feb, 2024 09:30am
B2B Conference: Businessmen delegation leaves for Riyadh ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s first and largest ever business delegation, comprising top Business Groups has left for Riyadh... Updated 21 Feb, 2024 10:06pm
NTDC projects funded by World Bank, ADB: Senate panel clears two major ‘scandals’ ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Power on Tuesday cleared two major scandals of power projects being... Updated 21 Feb, 2024 09:53am
Discos’ Jan tariffs: CPPA-G seeks Rs7.13 per unit positive adjustment ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought positive adjustment of Rs 7.13 per... Updated 21 Feb, 2024 09:53am
If three parties don’t take decisions, GHQ will decide: Mushahid ISLAMABAD: Senator Mushahid Hussain has demanded the release of all political prisoners, including PTI Founder Imran... Updated 21 Feb, 2024 08:54am
PML-N, PPP say Shehbaz to be PM, Zardari president ISLAMABAD: Following several rounds of consultations, the major political parties – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz... Updated 21 Feb, 2024 10:40am
South Africa asks World Court to find Israeli occupation illegal THE HAGUE: South Africa on Tuesday urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue a non-binding legal... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Export Processing Zone: Sindh cabinet allows federal govt to use PSM land KARACHI: The provincial caretaker cabinet of Sindh, Tuesday made some decisions, including increasing the rate of... Updated 21 Feb, 2024 09:32am
‘Term’ used in Cos Act: SECP clarifies issue of ‘independent directors’ ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Tuesday, declared that no company’s director... Updated 21 Feb, 2024 08:57am
Commodities Stakeholders urged to prevent post-harvest losses in agriculture HYDERABAD: National and international experts, committed to addressing the food and nutrition shortages in the... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Energy Kathore to Surjani gas pipeline project: SSGC MD performs ground-breaking KARACHI: Imran Maniar, MD, SSGC performed the ground-breaking of the 24 inch dia, 31-km gas pipeline project from... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Energy OGDCL gas discovery greeted KARACHI: Malik Khuda Baksh, leader of Petroleum and CNG industry and member of UBG Core Committee said that the... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Lack of empathy EDITORIAL: As Pakistan’s economic team leaders claim that stabilisation of the economy has been achieved citing a... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Now the evidence, please EDITORIAL: Now that former Rawalpindi commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha’s bombshell has done the rounds and stoked... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Energy FESCO CE receives certificate of appreciation FAISALABAD: Chairman Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Board of Directors (BODs) Malik Tahsin Awan has... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Energy NTDC installs second 250MVA auto transformer at Ghakkar LAHORE: The National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) has successfully replaced and augmented second... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Commodities Gold, silver prices inch up KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Tuesday inched up on the local market, despite the world market was steady,... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Capital One to buy Discover for $35.3bn NEW YORK: US banking giant Capital One announced Monday it will acquire financial services company Discover in a... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Commodities Soybeans rise for 2nd session; ample supplies curb gains SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures gained more ground on Tuesday, with the market climbing to its highest in almost... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Commodities Japan rubber futures drop over 1pc as traders take profit SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures dropped more than 1% on Tuesday as traders locked in profit after a recent rally,... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Commodities Gold hits over one-week high as dollar eases NEW YORK: Gold prices climbed to their highest level in more than a week on Tuesday as the dollar retreated, while... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Commodities Copper makes modest gains after China cuts mortgage rates LONDON: Copper prices advanced on Tuesday after China cut mortgage rates, but gains were capped as investors await... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (February 20, 2024)... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Trading remains low LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained tight and the trading volume remained relatively low. Cotton... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Commodities Iron ore falls to over 3-month low SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures fell to their lowest level in over three months on Tuesday, weighed down by mounting... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Palm oil falls as weaker exports weigh JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures slid on Tuesday as weak export data pressured the contract, however strength in... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR10.015 ... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am