Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (March 05, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:26am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (March 05, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:26am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (March 05, 2024).... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:26am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (March 05, 2024).... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:26am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (March 05, 2024)... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:26am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (March 05, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:26am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:26am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (March 05, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (March 06, 2024)... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:26am
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 06 Mar, 2024 04:26am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:26am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (March 05, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:26am
Trump aims for Super Tuesday knockout in White House campaign WASHINGTON: Donald Trump looked to cement his hold on the Republican presidential nomination with a sweep of Super... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Middle East Gaza ceasefire talks extended CAIRO/RAFAH: Hamas negotiators stayed in Cairo for a third day of ceasefire talks on Tuesday in an attempt to halt... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Kashmiri journalist re-arrested hours after arriving home from jail NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists on Monday expressed alarm over the re-arrest of Kashmiri journalist... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Peshawar Zalmi beat Multan Sultans in a thriller KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi on Tuesday defeated Multan Sultans by four runs in last-ball thriller of the Pakistan Super... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Winners of Study UK Alumni Awards Pakistan 2024 announced ISLAMABAD: The winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards Pakistan 2024 in Pakistan were announced at a ceremony, hosted... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
PTI says Form-45s are ‘rigged’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday strongly reacted after the Election Commission of Pakistan... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
PTA drafts ‘Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy’ ISLAMABAD: To address the challenges women face in accessing digital technology requires a comprehensive approach... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
‘Promotion of IT industry top priority of govt’ LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Muhammad Ali Randhawa has said that promotion of the... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Model bazaars and Ramazan bazaars: Poultry products at subsidized rates LAHORE: Pakistan Poultry Association (Northern Zone) announced here on Tuesday to provide poultry products at... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
LHC DB recuses itself from plea of Imran Riaz LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday recused itself from a petition of Imran Riaz Khan... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
IRC Climate Report highlights urgent action KARACHI: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Pakistan, in partnership with the School Education and Literacy... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Hearing of case against Manzoor Pashteen adjourned till 19th ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, adjourned the hearing of a case registered against Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Factory manufacturing fake cigarettes sealed LAHORE: The Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation of Inland Revenue Multan conducted a raid and sealed a... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Industry CEO HESCO visits HCSTSI HYDERABAD: Chief Executive Officer HESCO Bashir Ahmed Gujjar while addressing the traders and industrialists during... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur: ADB, Unicef ink LOU on water, solid waste related initiatives ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef), Tuesday, signed a... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
15 dangerous POs arrested from abroad this year LAHORE: Punjab Police’s crackdown against the dangerous fugitive and proclaimed offenders continues, in... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Punjab hospitals: 5,000 children treated for pneumonia LAHORE: As many as 5000 children have been treated for pneumonia in the Pediatric emergency rooms of Mayo Hospital,... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Common destiny ‘China’s vision based on concept of indivisible security, UN Charter’ ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Tuesday highlighted China’s vision of common destiny, based on the concept of... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
ECP allocates reserved seats claimed by SIC to other parties ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday notified the allocation of reserved seats for women... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
US expresses its willingness to work with new govt WASHINGTON: The United States of America (USA) on Tuesday expressed willingness to collaborate with Pakistan’s new... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Senate polls on April 3 ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to hold Senate elections on April 3. The ECP has... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Gwadar: PM reaches out to calamity-hit people GAWADAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday unveiled a relief package for people of the rain-hit areas of... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Iranian President due next month ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is likely to visit Pakistan next month, aimed at repairing bilateral... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Federal educational institutions: SECP inks MoU with ministry to promote financial literacy ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Taxes Experts for harmonising cigarette taxes with WHO guidelines ISLAMABAD: Health experts and anti-tobacco activists urged the government to harmonise cigarette taxes with the ... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Cold wave to persist until 8th KARACHI: The mystery cold wave, which has caught the citizens with a sudden chilly weather conditions, may persist... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Presidential polls: Zardari successfully garners required support? ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari is set to win the presidential election as ... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
PTI demands release of IK, other party leaders through resolution ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday submitted a resolution in National Assembly, calling for... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Punjab Cabinet’s formation to take place soon; Rana likely to become adviser LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet formation is expected within the next 48 hours and 15 ministers are expected to take the... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Bail granted to 21 PTI activists LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday allowed bail to 21 PTI activists in Corps Commander House attack... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Nigehban Ramazan Package starts: CS orders crackdown on profiteers, hoarders LAHORE: Under the Nigehban Ramazan Package started on the direction of Chief Minister Punjab 38,290 ration bags have... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
KP CM Gandapur calls on IK in Adiala Jail ISLAMABAD: Hardly a day after taking the reign of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa as chief minister, Ali Amin Gandapur on Tuesday... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Caretaker PM, his cabinet colleagues: de-notification issued ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has issued the de-notification of the caretaker prime minister and his cabinet... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Mayor inaugurates PSO ECO Street project KARACHI: The Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab and MD/CEO, PSO, Syed Muhammad Taha inaugurated the company’s... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
‘Rigging in Feb 8 polls’: ANP leader urges CJP to form judicial commission ISLAMABAD: Awami National Party (ANP) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa President Aimal Wali Khan urged the Chief Justice of... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
What’s in a name? “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” This quotation by... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Power sector and politically motivated vandalism! The present sad state of the Pakistan’s Power Sector cannot be emphasized any further. Everyone, including the... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Letters ‘Challenges, challenges’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Challenges, challenges” carried by the newspaper yesterday. That the... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
49-tola necklace recovered from passenger who arrived from Dubai KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs, Karachi airport has recovered a gold necklace weighing 49 tolas, approx, from ... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Heavy snowfall at Khunjerab Pass: Last Chinese vehicle recovered ISLAMABAD: The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) in coordination with local administration recovered the last... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
CDA takes actions to eliminate illegal constructions ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), on Tuesday, took vigorous actions to eliminate illegal... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Stocks European shares slip after China reforms underwhelm PARIS: Europe’s main index dipped on Tuesday, as mining shares weakened with metal prices on a lack of substantial... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Stocks China stocks steady as parliament session fails to inspire SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks steadied on Tuesday while the Hong Kong market tumbled, after Beijing set a widely-expected... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Stocks Indian shares snap winning run on IT slide BENGALURU: Indian shares fell on Tuesday, snapping a four-session winning streak, dragged by information technology... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Rates PSX ends on negative note KARACHI: Despite positive opening, Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday closed on negative note due to selling ... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
‘Coercive’ recovery: IHC directs FBR to issue orders to Karachi CC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to issue instructions under... Updated 06 Mar, 2024 10:02am
Modi, other world leaders greet Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among various world leaders who have congratulated Shehbaz Sharif... Updated 06 Mar, 2024 10:00am
ECP finally uploads Form-45s, related papers ISLAMABAD: Almost a month after the general elections and around two weeks after the lapse of the legally-stipulated... Updated 06 Mar, 2024 08:53am
Economic stability: PPP vows its support to PM ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led by former President Asif Ali Zardari and party Chairman... Updated 06 Mar, 2024 08:54am
Pensionary benefits: Implementation of LHC order stayed by SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court stayed the implementation of the Lahore High Court (LHC)’s judgment to incorporate the... Updated 06 Mar, 2024 09:24am
Commodities Gold prices soar KARACHI: The local gold market on Tuesday met with a significant surge in bullion value following the global market... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Energy Punjab’s power transmission landscape: JICA-NTDC partnership ushers in monumental progress FAISALABAD: Punjab Power Transmission landscape went through a monumental transformation as a result of the Japan... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Energy KE & Visa forge partnership to power digital innovation KARACHI: Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem is gradually moving towards a cashless journey where the utility... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Stocks Nasdaq leads Wall St lower as megacaps slide NEW YORK: Wall Street fell on Tuesday, with weakness in megacap growth stocks such as Apple and Tesla weighing on ... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Energy US natgas prices ease NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1% on Tuesday on a decline in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and pipeline... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Energy Oil declines on concerns NEW YORK: Oil prices fell for a second straight session on Tuesday as skepticism around China’s economic growth... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 156,967 tonnes of cargo comprising 97,036 tonnes of import cargo and 59,931... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Commodities EU wheat hits new lows PARIS: Euronext wheat futures fell on Tuesday to new 3-1/2-year lows as rumours of cheap offers of Russian wheat in... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise on supply concerns SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Tuesday helped by supply concerns, while a weaker yen also lent support ... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 30.787... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Commodities Gold flirts with record highs BENGALURU: Gold prices headed towards record highs on Tuesday, driven by mounting hopes of the Federal Reserve’s... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures rebound SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures closed at a five-week high on Tuesday, rebounding from two days of decline ... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Commodities Copper under pressure as lack of Chinese stimulus disappoints LONDON: Copper prices came under pressure on Tuesday as a lack of big-ticket stimulus from top metals consumer China... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Commodities Iron ore futures end mixed SHANGHAI: Iron ore futures prices were mixed on Tuesday, as investors digested a raft of key economic targets set by... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Commodities Soybeans surrender gains BEIJING: Chicago soybean futures slipped on Tuesday, surrendering gains from the previous session, as bountiful... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (March 04, 2024)... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Cotton & Textile Selective buying on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained satisfactory and the trading volume remained mixed. Cotton... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Celebrating poetry, qawwali: A Night of Artistic Harmony at Alhamra LAHORE: Alhamra Arts Center witnessed an enchanting evening of poetry and Qawwali titled "Azrah-e-Sukhan, Teen... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
‘Costly’ coal purchase lands Power Div in a fix 'Catch-22' situation on basis of letter written by former caretaker Federal Minister for Power and Petroleum, Muhammad Ali, who ordered a thorough probe into purchase of coal on higher prices Updated 06 Mar, 2024 10:35am
Remaining funds of first tranche of World Bank loan: ECC approves Rs7.6bn TSG for PKR cover ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a technical supplementary grant... Updated 06 Mar, 2024 09:23am
HBL CEO Muhammad Aurangzeb may be inducted into finance team ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Aurangzeb, the chief executive officer of Pakistan’s largest bank, HBL, is likely to be tapped... Updated 06 Mar, 2024 10:59am
Jul-Jan debt rises 6pc as govt borrowing continues Total domestic and external debt stocks reach Rs64.84 trillion at end of Jan 2024 Updated 06 Mar, 2024 10:54am
Army refuses to alter its stance on May 9 events ISLAMABAD: The top military brass on Tuesday expressed dismay over some segments of polity and media especially... Updated 06 Mar, 2024 08:55am
There’s drastic cut in the number of income tax return filers Total number of persons covered under ATL 2023 totalled 3,350,000, compared to 5,730,000 in ATL 2022 Updated 06 Mar, 2024 02:05pm
Turkiye CG vows to enhance trade, investment ties with Pakistan LAHORE: The Consul General of Turkiye, Durmus Bastug, has reaffirmed Turkey’s commitment to enhancing bilateral... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Sri Lanka sweetens deal to sell national airline COLOMBO: Sri Lanka said Tuesday it would assume $510 million of debt to help find a buyer for its loss-making... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
EU officials unveil 1.5bn euro plan to boost arms industry BRUSSELS: Top European Union officials on Tuesday unveiled plans to boost the continent’s arms industry, arguing... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
China vows to ‘transform’ economy, targets stable growth of around 5pc BEIJING: China will target economic growth of around 5% this year as it works to transform its development model,... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
February Economic Update and Outlook EDITORIAL: The February 2024 Economic Update and Outlook uploaded on the Finance Division website on the last day of... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Rain havoc in Gwadar EDITORIAL: The very next day of assuming the reins of government, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Gwadar is... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Industry Women leaders envision greater participation in public policy-making KARACHI: A roundtable consultative dialogue with women leaders from the corporate and business sectors, both profit... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
BMG, KCCI urge Shehbaz to restart negotiations KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) Zubair Motiwala and President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Money & Banking Dollar slips vs euro as data weighs NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against the euro on Tuesday after data showed US services industry growth eased and as... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Money & Banking Bitcoin rockets to record high LONDON/SINGAPORE: Bitcoin soared to a new record high on Tuesday, fueled by investors pouring money into US spot... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Money & Banking China’s yuan steady SHANGHAI: China’s yuan held steady against the dollar on Tuesday after the government set an economic growth ... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Money & Banking Most Asian currencies flat BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies were largely unchanged on Tuesday, as market participants awaited fresh policy... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Industry LCCI presents strategy to BOI team: Importance of addressing local industry challenges highlighted LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) presented a meticulously crafted strategy aimed at... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am
Industry RE Policy 2006: FPCCI chief highlights drawbacks of not proper implementation KARACHI: FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh has expressed his profound concerns that the renewable energy policy 2006... Published 06 Mar, 2024 04:18am