China vows to ramp up anti-hacking protections SHANGHAI: The Chinese government on Monday called for heightened data security measures and anti-hacking protections... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Slovak PM claims EU, NATO states mulling sending troops to Ukraine BRATISLAVA: Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico claimed on Monday that some EU and NATO member states are... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Farmers protest across Europe, press ministers to act BRUSSELS/MAD-RID/WARSAW: Farmers on Monday blocked a border crossing between Poland and Germany, threw bottles at... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
UK exporters hit by Red Sea disruption: survey LONDON: More than half of British exporters are suffering from disruption arising from attacks by Yemen’s Huthi... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Arab states, Turkey ask World Court to declare Israeli occupation illegal THE HAGUE: Arab states urged international judges on Monday to rule the Israeli occupation of Palestinian ... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
UN voices alarm as Israel says preparing for Rafah invasion GAZA STRIP: The UN chief warned Monday that an invasion of Rafah in far-southern Gaza would “put the final nail in... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Europe Instant payments will soon be available across EU BRUSSELS, (Belgium): Bank customers will soon be able to transfer money across Europe within seconds after the EU... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Europe Last holdout Hungary approves Sweden’s NATO bid BUDAPEST: Hungary’s parliament on Monday ratified Sweden’s bid to join NATO, clearing the final obstacle for an... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
South Asia Anti-Muslim hate speech soars in India: research group NEW DELHI: Anti-Muslim hate speech in India rose by 62% in the second half of 2023 compared to the first six months... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
UK HC welcomes returning Chevening and Commonwealth scholars ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, has welcomed returning Chevening and Commonwealth... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
AC rejects Fawad Chaudhry’s post-arrest bail ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Monday rejected former minister Fawad Chaudhry’s post-arrest bail... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
2nd Int’l Conference on environmental degradation kicked off at SU HYDERABAD: The 2nd two-day International Conference on “Consequences of environmental degradation: natural... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
2nd anti-poliovirus drive to cover 45.8m children in two weeks ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan, Monday, started the second anti-poliovirus drive of the ongoing year setting ... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
IMF urges G20 cooperation on climate, global AI principles SAO PAULO: Medium-term global growth prospects are the weakest in decades, but G20 major economies could boost ... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Republican Party leader Ronna McDaniel to step down after pressure from Trump WASHINGTON: Republican Party chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said on Monday she was stepping down in a leadership shakeup... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
FIA arrests Asad Ali Toor ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Monday arrested journalist Asad Ali Toor in connection with... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Peshawar Zalmi complete a hat-trick of wins LAHORE: Peshawar Zalmi completed a hat-trick of wins in HBL- PSL-9 as they inflicted an eight-run defeat over... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Revenue-sharing basis: CDA approves digitization of parking sites in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board, on Monday, approved the digitization of parking sites in... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Federal govt’s TSA—A big step in the right direction A Treasury Single Account (TSA) system reflects stronger internal controls over cash flows into and out of a... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Senate passes 7 bills including Christian Marriage Bill ISLAMABAD: The outgoing Senate, Monday, passed seven bills—all private—including the Christian Marriage... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Sharjeel says Murad will reach out to all parties in PA KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Sharjeel Inam Memon, congratulating Syed Murad Ali Shah on his... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
APNS condoles Naseem Akhter’s death KARACHI: Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Presidential elections: ANP supports Zardari ISLAMABAD: Newly elected member Balochistan Assembly from Awami National Party, Zamarud Khan, Senators Dawood Khan... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Navy demonstrates combat readiness & war fighting potential ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy demonstrated combat readiness and warfighting potential by Live Weapon Firing (LWF) of... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
DIB clarification KARACHI: Apropos the Press Release issued by the Standing Committee of the Senate of Pakistan comprising its ... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Options discussed to insulate Karachi from urban flooding KARACHI: The consultative process for addressing the problem of flooding, due to rains, in Karachi has initiated and... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Utilisation of export proceeds for investments abroad, etc. General: The State Bank of Pakistan has issued an EPD Circular Letter No 02 of 2024 dated February 23, 2024. Through... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Companies AkzoNobel Pakistan opens new manufacturing plant in Faisalabad FAISALABAD: Akzo-Nobel Pakistan Ltd, a leading global manufacturer of paints and coatings, on Monday officially... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
‘Fraudsters’ have ‘stolen’ people’s mandate: PTI leader LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shaukat Basra has said that the ‘fraudsters’ have stolen the... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Two high-performance centres handed over to PCB LAHORE: The Punjab government, in its commitment to nurturing cricket talent, has handed over two High-Performance... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Maryam praises ASP for rescuing woman in Lahore’s Ichra LAHORE: The newly-elected Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has praised Assistant Superintendent of Police... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
CM Maryam urged to immediately form agri body, economic advisory council LAHORE: Congratulating newly-elected Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on her historic achievement, growers... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Allocation of reserved seats to SIC cases: ECP to conduct hearing today ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity is set to hear the cases on Tuesday (today) regarding the allocation of reserved... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
IK, Bushra, Qureshi file pleas: IHC issues notices to FIA, NAB in cipher, Toshakhana cases ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices to the respondents in the appeals of former prime minister... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
JI calls for transparent probe into election rigging ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan chief Siraj ul Haq while expressing serious concern over the disrespect for... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
PTI lambastes ‘selection’ of Maryam as Punjab CM ISLAMABAD: As Maryam Nawaz was elected as first-ever female chief minister Punjab, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Murder of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto: Judges need to examine material to establish bias: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, on Monday, questioned how to approach in the Presidential Reference on the murder of... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (February 26, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (February 27 2024)... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Murad elected Sindh CM for third time in a row KARACHI: PPP’s Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday became Sindh’s 25th chief minister elected with a majority vote in... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Maryam becomes Pakistan’s first woman CM LAHORE: Despite opposition boycott, Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of three-time former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
International Women’s Day: USAID official inaugurates BBTDI ISLAMABAD: In a groundbreaking effort to empower women and minorities, the Mission Director of USAID in Pakistan,... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Second anniversary of Russia-Ukraine conflict marked ISLAMABAD: The embassies of countries comprising the Weimar Triangle — Poland, France, Germany, and Ukraine —... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
SAU, Sindh Govt host workshop on Citizens' Budgeting -2024-25 HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, in collaboration with the Finance Department of the... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
President approves Madad Ali’s resignation as federal minister ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi, on the advice of caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq, has approved the ... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
PML-N parliamentary party meeting on 28th ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has called its parliamentary party meeting at the a Parliament House... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Revenge politics: NBG Group hails PML-N statement KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum Mian... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Navy demonstrates combat readiness & war fighting potential ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy demonstrated combat readiness and warfighting potential by Live Weapon Firing (LWF) of... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
LUMS Mathematics Dept designated as ERCE LAHORE: The Department of Mathematics at LUMS has earned the distinction of being designated as the Emerging ... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
IG Punjab visits Punjab Assembly, reviews security arrangements LAHROE: Punjab Police ensured foolproof security arrangements on the occasion of the election of the Leader of the... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Imran Khan production orders: Court seeks reply from jail authorities ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday sought a reply from jail authorities over the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
ATC conducts jail proceedings against PTI leaders LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Monday conducted jail proceedings against Dr Yasmin Rashid, Senator Ejaz ... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
ATC acquits 21 TLP activists LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Monday acquitted 21 more activists of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in case of... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Lull before the storm? One cannot really claim with confidence that the storm of dust kicked up by the controversies surrounding Elections... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Outlook for BoP The balance of payments (BoP) statistics released by the State Bank of Pakistan for the period July 2023 to January... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Stocks Gulf markets end mixed ahead of inflation tests DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Monday on market views that higher-than-expected inflation could... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Stocks Wall St indexes mix in choppy trade NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed in choppy trade on Monday after a scorching AI-led rally, as... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 falls at start of inflation data-driven week PARIS: Europe’s benchmark stock index dropped on Monday, led by miners, with investors bracing for crucial... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Stocks China stocks snap nine-session winning run SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on Monday, after rising for nine consecutive sessions, as investors questioned... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Stocks Tokyo shares extend record gains TOKYO: Tokyo stocks built on recent gains Monday after Wall Street hit fresh all-time highs and Japan’s benchmark... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Letters ‘Power tariffs: digging a deep hole’ This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “Power tariffs: digging a deep hole” carried by the newspaper... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: BISP the only success story? “So what about The Samdhi?” “Why? I mean, after you wasted reams of paper to assess his performance as ... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (February 26, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (February 26, 2024).... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (February 26, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Rates PSX witnesses bullish trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed bullish trend and booked hefty gains due to aggressive buying ... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
NA session summoned by Speaker ISLAMABAD: The inaugural session of the 16th National Assembly will be held on February 29 under Article 91 (2) of... Updated 27 Feb, 2024 09:46am
Mubarak Ahmed Sani case: SC seeks help of religious institutions ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court sought the help of religious institutions in Mubarak Ahmed Sani case, and directed the... Updated 27 Feb, 2024 09:02am
Commodities Big supplies push corn, soy to new 3-year lows CHICAGO: Corn and soybean futures fell to new three-year lows in front-month contracts at the Chicago Board of Trade... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Commodities Gold subdued as traders ready for US inflation data NEW YORK: Gold inched lower on Monday as the market focus shifted to US inflation data due this week which could... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 414,213 tonnes of cargo comprising 295,652 tonnes of import cargo and 118,561... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Commodities Corn recovers from 3-year lows, large supplies to keep lid on prices SINGAPORE: Chicago corn gained ground on Monday, with prices underpinned by short-covering after the market dropped... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Commodities Iron ore slides to 4-month low on higher China inventories SINGAPORE/BEIJING: Iron ore futures tumbled on Monday to their lowest level in four months as higher inventories in... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR25.102 ... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices drop MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices continued to fall last week, hitting their lowest since late 2020, but analysts... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Commodities Palm oil ends higher despite weak export data JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Monday, after posting a weekly gain last week, even as subdued... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Energy Oil gains on possible shipping disruptions HOUSTON: Oil prices rose in early US trading on Monday on expectations of tighter supply and the risk of disruptions... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Commodities Aluminium up after hitting one-month low LONDON: Aluminium prices hit a one-month low on Monday after inventories in Shanghai jumped and the United States ... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (February 26, 2024)... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Commodities Cotton market remains steady LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst Adil... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Commodities Cocoa futures hit record highs on supply woes LONDON: London and New York cocoa futures on ICE rose to fresh record highs on Monday as crop woes in both Ivory... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Commodities Japan rubber futures retreat from 7-year high SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell from a seven-year high on Monday, hurt by a growth in inventories and lower... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Commodities Gold prices gain KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday further gained strength on the local market but silver was steady, traders said. At... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (February... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (February 26, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (February 26, 2024).... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (February 26, 2024)... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
WTO meeting seeks modest outcomes ABU DHABI: Trade ministers from around the world gathered in Abu Dhabi on Monday for a World Trade Organization... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Rs7 per unit increase in January FCA for Discos notified ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has notified a National Average Uniform increase of... Updated 27 Feb, 2024 09:42am
Gwadar transmission line: Iranian firm interested in execution of phase I contract accord ISLAMABAD: Iranian firm M/s Sunir has shown interest in execution of second part of Gwadar transmission line phase... Updated 27 Feb, 2024 09:05am
Budget of LCIA: GOP’s foreign counsel seeks increase in fee of £350,000 ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan’s foreign counsel for arbitration at London Court of International Arbitration... Updated 27 Feb, 2024 09:04am
Nepra proposes ‘key’ structural changes in Discos Issues its Performance Evaluation Report (PER), 2023 along with a comparison with the previous four years Updated 27 Feb, 2024 11:06am
New scheme for traders and retailers’ registration: Govt estimates about Rs500bn collection ISLAMABAD: The government has estimated to collect nearly Rs500 billion from the new simplified scheme for... Updated 27 Feb, 2024 09:42am
Pakistan planning to implement carbon pricing mechanism: ADB ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is planning to implement carbon pricing mechanism – a policy tool to lower greenhouse gas... Updated 27 Feb, 2024 09:43am
Solar projects’ setup in southern Punjab: PPIB ready to facilitate Saudi company ISLAMABAD: Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has shown willingness to facilitate Saudi company M/s... Updated 27 Feb, 2024 09:03am
FBR’s restructuring report to be submitted to IHC on 28th ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will submit a report on the FBR’s restructuring on February 28... Updated 27 Feb, 2024 09:03am
PPP assails President for not summoning NA session ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) claimed that President Arif Alvi deviated from the process of the... Updated 27 Feb, 2024 09:43am
Money & Banking Easypaisa partners with Bank Alfalah for international remittances KARACHI: Bank Alfalah, one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan has partnered with easypaisa, Pakistan’s... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Industry Bulgarian envoy underscores need to enhance bilateral trade LAHORE: The Ambassador of Bulgaria, Irena Gancheva, emphasised the necessity for Pakistan and Bulgaria to delve into... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am
Industry Licences, certificates and approvals: BFC receives 2,542 applications LAHORE: The Business Facilitation Centre (BFC), a flagship initiative of the Punjab government in collaboration with... Published 27 Feb, 2024 03:06am