Trump, Biden storm towards rematch as Haley drops out CHARLESTON, (South Carolina): Nikki Haley ended her long-shot challenge to Republican presidential frontrunner ... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Middle East Iran seizes US cargo on oil tanker over sanctions: judiciary TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have confiscated the American cargo of an oil tanker seized last year after US-led... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Kiwi delegation meets PCB chairman; discusses security arrangements LAHORE: A security delegation of New Zealand met with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Naqvi here... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Jazz, Tech Valley to launch ‘Digital Safar’ programme to schools ISLAMABAD: Jazz has partnered with Tech Valley, a Google for Education partner, to introduce the “Digital Safar”... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
IO summoned in Toshakhana case against Nawaz, Zardari, Gilani ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court hearing the Toshakhana case against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Two corruption cases: Indictment of Elahi delayed by trial courts LAHORE: The indictment of PTI President Pervez Elahi in two corruption cases was delayed once again on Wednesday by... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
‘Delivery of Ramazan package will be accelerated’ LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Randhawa has said that after the pilot phase, the doorstep delivery of the... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Post-arrest bail pleas: Contempt notice issued for not marking attendance of IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, issued a contempt notice for not marking attendance of Pakistan... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
CDA to ensure supply of high-quality food items in Ramadan ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), on Wednesday, made arrangements to ensure the supply of... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
JUI-F chief addresses lawyers LAHORE: Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said “The constitution of the country was ... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Karachi Kings defeat Quetta Gladiators KARACHI: Karachi Kings’s qualification for playoffs remained intact after they inflicted a seven-wicket defeat on... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Lahore Qalandars taste first victory in PSL-9 KARACHI: Lahore Qalandars won their first game of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9 as they bowled out Islamabad... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Europe UK govt woos votes with more pre-election tax cuts LONDON: Britain’s beleaguered government on Wednesday announced a fresh tax cut for millions of workers as it ... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Team from Pakistan wins laurels at Model UN competition in Greece KARACHI: A team of students from the Bay View Academy Karachi competed at the Platon School Model United Nations... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
CPJ demands release of Imran Riaz NEW YORK: Pakistani authorities must immediately and unconditionally release journalist Imran Riaz Khan, whose... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
PM distributes compensation package among KP rain victims PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Wednesday distributed a huge compensation financial package among... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Sindh CM, World Bank team discuss challenges facing irrigation system KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Pakistan is facing severe water scarcity, and the... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (March 06, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (March 07, 2024)... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Army unveils new tank ‘HAIDER’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army unveiled its new Tank HAIDER, which has been indigenously manufactured through ... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
COAS calls on PM, greets him on assumption of office ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
PTI, too, reacts to SC opinion ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday questioned whether the nation will have to wait for a... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
PM greets Zardari, Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, President-designate Asif... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
15-member KP cabinet sworn in PESHAWAR: A 15-member cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government took oath here on Wednesday. Governor Khyber... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
General Elections 2024: PILDAT releases its assessment report LAHORE: The Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) has released its assessment of... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
18-member Punjab cabinet sworn in LAHORE: The composition of the PML-N led Punjab government has completed, as the 18-member provincial cabinet was... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Training programme on beekeeping held at SAU HYDERABAD: A training program on beekeeping was conducted at Sindh Agriculture University, with students from ... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
‘Criminalising abortion’ Replies sought from govts on plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought replies from the federal law and health ministries, and the Punjab... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Pre-arrest bail granted to Qaisra Elhai LAHORE: A special court for anti-corruption on Wednesday granted pre-arrest bail to Qaisra Elhai wife of PTI... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Climate, forest and water: PMI receives 4th consecutive CDP Triple- rating KARACHI: Philip Morris International (PMI or Company), the parent company of Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited,... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Saraiki Culture Day: PM pledges to promote local language, literature & culture ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the government will further promote the... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
PFA to start awareness through Friday sermons LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) will start an awareness campaign against food adulteration through Friday... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
9th round of Pak-EU Political Dialogue held: Pakistan, EU agree to continue working towards broadening of ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to continue working towards further deepening and broadening... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Omar picked as opposition leader in NA ISLAMABAD: The expectations of the hawkish chaps within the ranks of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) were dashed to a... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
New govt facing uphill task to counter smoking ISLAMABAD: The new government is facing an uphill task to synchronize efforts between Ministry of National Health... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Nestlé Pakistan wins EFP, GDEIB gender diversity awards KARACHI: Nestlé Pakistan has been honored with two consecutive top recognitions by the Employers Federation of... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
PAC chairman slot: Marwat says IK nominated him as opposition candidate ISLAMABAD: The firebrand Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Sher Afzal Marwat said on Wednesday that party... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Small farmers and unemployed youth: JI for distribution of state-owned agri land LAHORE Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has called for distribution of state-owned agricultural land among small... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
A people-centric judiciary The legacy of colonialism casts a long shadow over many aspects of life in former colonies, not least of which is ... Updated 07 Mar, 2024 08:06am
Economy on a knife-edge after election With ballot-box rigging, arbitrary arrests, politicization of the judiciary, media censorship, and endless internet... Updated 07 Mar, 2024 08:06am
Letters ‘Protecting women farmers’ This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial “Protecting women farmers” carried by the newspaper recently. It ... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Stocks Wall St rises after Powell signals rate cuts this year NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Stocks Tech, financials steer Europe’s STOXX 600 to record high PARIS: Europe’s main equity index hit an all-time high on Wednesday, boosted by tech and financial shares, while... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Stocks HK stocks rebound, China flat HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks rebounded on Wednesday from a decline in the previous session while China shares were... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Stocks Tokyo’s Nikkei index inches down at close TOKYO: Tokyo’s key Nikkei index ended marginally lower on Wednesday as global investors locked in profits after... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 06, 2024).... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (March 06, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Rates PSX lands in negative zone KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday started on positive note, however failed to continue this momentum as... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Recovery from PIA: PSO receiveables soar to Rs 21.7bn ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has proposed the imposition of a levy of upto Rs4 per litre on Jet-A1 to... Updated 07 Mar, 2024 09:50am
ZAB didn’t get a fair trial: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court noted that due process and fair trial were not complied with in the murder trial of the... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Rs125m TSG for IB approved ISLAMABAD: The government has approved the provision of an additional Rs125 million to the Intelligence Bureau (IB)... Updated 07 Mar, 2024 08:50am
ZAB reference: Bilawal heaps praise on SC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Wednesday, welcomed the Supreme Court’s... Updated 07 Mar, 2024 08:50am
Thar Block-1: Shanghai Electric promises development, welfare of workers KARACHI: Thar Coal Block-1 Power Generation Company (Private) Limited (TCB-1) and Sino Sindh Resources Private... Updated 07 Mar, 2024 09:48am
Energy NTDC replaces 160 MVA autotransformer at Daharki grid station LAHORE: The project delivery (south) team of the National Transmission and Dispatch Company Limited (NTDC) has... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Energy Energy sector: Khaqan for immediate implementation of privatisation agenda ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has strongly urged the government to urgently implement the... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Commodities Soybeans, corn flat ahead of USDA report BEIJING: Chicago soybean and corn futures were flat on Wednesday, hovering near three-year lows ahead of a key USDA... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures rise SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second consecutive session to a more than seven-month high on... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rise for second session SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures gained for a second straight session on Wednesday amid higher oil prices and... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Commodities Dalian iron ore slides SHANGHAI: Dalian iron ore futures prices slid on Wednesday, weighed down by a persistently weak steel market and ... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR33.099... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Commodities Gold extends record run as rate cut bets gain ground BENGALURU: Gold rallied to a fresh record on Wednesday, building on stellar momentum driven mostly by bets for US... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Commodities Copper rises on weaker dollar LONDON: Copper prices rose in London on Wednesday as a weaker dollar and declining exchange stockpiles provided... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 181,286 tonnes of cargo comprising 98,050 tonnes of import cargo and 83,236... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (March 06, 2024)... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate unchanged on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Energy Oil prices climb on small build in US crude stocks NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed about 2% on Wednesday on a smaller-than-expected build in US crude inventories, a big... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Commodities Gold prices continue upward march KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday continued to post more gains on the local market but silver remained steady,... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
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 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (March 06, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (March 06, 2024).... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (March 06, 2024)... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (March 06, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
EAD explains how borrowing can be productive Pakistan signs new agreements worth $642 million as commitments Updated 07 Mar, 2024 09:53am
Sukuk, other Shariah-compliant financing modes: Govt wants more loans against its unencumbered assets ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to issue domestic and international Sukuk and raise other... Updated 07 Mar, 2024 09:47am
Private sector import of wheat: Deadline extended despite opposition by Punjab ISLAMABAD: The federal government has extended the deadline for the import of milling wheat till March 31, 2024, by... Updated 07 Mar, 2024 09:16am
Manipulation of stock prices: SECP files criminal cases against individuals ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has filed four criminal complaints against... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Saudi team briefed about SIFC ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation of Al-Ajlan Holding Group of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia visited the Special... Updated 07 Mar, 2024 09:52am
SIC’s reserved seats allocated to other parties: PHC suspends ECP decision PESHAWAR: After suspending the decision of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) regarding handing over of Sunni... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Fed’s still expects rate cuts WASHINGTON: Continued progress on lowering inflation “is not assured” though the US Federal Reserve still ... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Nepra set to scrap HCPC’s generation licence ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is all set to scrap the generation licence of... Updated 07 Mar, 2024 08:51am
Inefficiencies: Nepra to take major step after Ramazan ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has decided to summon the chief executive... Updated 07 Mar, 2024 09:47am
PIA privatisation: PM seeks ‘final’ schedule ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sought final schedule for the implementation of the privatisation of... Updated 07 Mar, 2024 09:16am
Taxes FBR issues instructions: Field formations asked to decide refund claims in 30 days ISLAMABAD: On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Shell Pakistan announces financial results for 2023 KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) announced the company’s financial results for the... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Pakistan desired to expand trade ties with friendly countries: Alvi ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that Pakistan desired to expand its trade and economic relations with ... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
LEAP 2024 Riyadh: IT industry represented by 74 cos, 800 delegates ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s IT industry has been represented by 74 companies and 800 delegates at LEAP 2024 in Riyadh,... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Energy Summit held: Experts highlight importance of insurance KARACHI: Experts highlighted the critical importance of insurance for the sustainable development of multiple energy... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Taxes RTO Rawalpindi disallowed to attach taxpayer’s bank accounts ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi Bench has barred the Regional Tax Office (RTO) Rawalpindi from... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Sanctity of procurement procedure EDITORIAL: It’s a shame that the M6 Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway – the last piece of the puzzle in establishing a... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
At odds with the democratic norms EDITORIAL: The Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP’s) refusal to allocate its fair share of reserved seats in... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Israel’s hands are soaked in Palestinian blood EDITORIAL: A food distribution point turned into a massacre scene when an aid convoy, the first in more than a ... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Money & Banking ABL organises financial literacy campaign LAHORE: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the Financial Literacy Week from 4 to 8 March, 2024, aligned... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
‘LEAP 2024’: Azfar Ahsan for stronger Pak-Saudi ties RIYADH: Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Pakistan’s former minister for investment & founder, Nutshell Group, speaking at... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Money & Banking Bank AL Habib declares 50pc final cash dividend KARACHI: The Annual General Meeting of Bank AL Habib Limited was held at Bank’s premises located at 128-C, Old... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Money & Banking ZTBL and LIMS sign MoU ISLAMABAD: The Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) and Land Information Management System (LIMS) on Wednesday joined... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Money & Banking US dollar slips to one-month low NEW YORK: The US dollar slipped to a one-month low against the euro on Wednesday after US Federal Reserve Chair... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Money & Banking Yuan steady SHANGHAI: China’s yuan held steady against the US dollar on Wednesday, as the central bank set a daily midpoint... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Money & Banking Most Asian FX muted ahead of Powell speech BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies were flat on Wednesday, ahead of a testimony from the US Federal Reserve Chair... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Taxes Reduction in number of active taxpayers raises concerns KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a staggering 41 percent drop in the number of active... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am