US seeks to boost scrutiny on property deals near military facilities WASHINGTON: The United States plans to broaden oversight of foreigners’ real estate transactions on properties... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:21am
Europe Russian missiles kill 31 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children’s hospital KYIV, (Ukraine): Russia struck cities across Ukraine on Monday with a missile barrage that killed 31 people and... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:19am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (July 08, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (July 09, 2024)... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:16am
Europe France faces coalition puzzle after left-wing surge in election PARIS: The French left said it wanted to run the government but conceded on Monday that talks would be tough and ... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:15am
Samsung workers begin three-day general strike over pay HWASEONG, (South Korea): Workers at South Korean tech giant Samsung began a three-day general strike over pay and... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:14am
Senate body informed: There’s huge shortage of nurses in country ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination was informed on... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:07am
Hesco vows to ensure uninterrupted supply during Muharram HYDERABAD: A meeting was held between delegations of the central organization Azza Anjuman Haidari Kadamgah Maula... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:07am
Xi calls on world powers to help Russia, Ukraine ‘resume direct dialogue’ BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping told Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday that world powers should... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:06am
12 Syrian migrants among 14 found dead in Algeria desert ALGIERS: Fourteen people, including 12 Syrian migrants, have been found dead in Algeria’s southern desert province... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:05am
Biden tells US Congress Democrats he won’t drop out WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said on Monday that he would not abandon his reelection campaign as he sought to... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:05am
9th May incident: Persons in military custody are being treated shabbily, SC told ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was informed that the persons who are in military custody in the aftermath of the 9th... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:05am
Criteria for ATIR members: LHC seeks report from law ministry ISLAMABAD: Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed Ministry of Law to submit a report on the constitution of benches ... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:04am
New Islamic year: Maryam felicitates nation LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has felicitated nation on beginning of new Islamic year. In a message, ... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:04am
Contempt of court proceedings: IHC issues notices to Pemra, FIA, PTA, others ISLAMABAD: A full court of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, issued notices to the Pakistan Electronic Media... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:02am
Iddat case: Judge says he is bound by IHC’s schedule ISLAMABAD: Additional District and Sessions judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka hearing the iddat case against Pakistan... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:02am
PCB conducts players’ fitness tests LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is conducting fitness tests, for the first time ever in 104 districts across ... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:02am
Taxes Need stressed to digitalise Customs appraisement system KARACHI: Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Acting President FPCCI said that Chief Collector of Customs Appraisement (South)... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:01am
Likely riverine floods: Sindh CM seeks contingency plan KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in response to the Met Office forecast of above-average rains,... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:00am
CM approves ‘Roshan Gharana’ programme LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while approving in-principle ‘Roshan Gharana’ programme... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:00am
Punjab govt approves 7 uplift schemes LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved seven development schemes, including the solarisation of agricultural ... Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:00am
UVAS, PPA review poultry science conference arrangements LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore in collaboration with the Pakistan Poultry... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:59am
Govt announces to introduce fortified flour across Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced the introduction of fortified flour across the province. The use of... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:58am
Federal govt urged to abolish health, education ministries ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution termed the recreation of Health and Education Ministries a... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:54am
Companies PQGTL partners with DFML for motor takaful coverage KARACHI: Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited (PQGTL), a leading provider of Shariah-compliant General Takaful ... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:50am
Over 12,000 rescuers to perform duties during Muharram LAHORE: Over 12,000 rescuers would be deployed during Muharram to provide rescue and medical cover to 1,029... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:43am
Since transactions done thru banking channel the same cannot be termed ‘fictitious’: appellate forum LAHORE: A tax officer has failed to prove advance against shares as fictitious transactions transacted through... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:39am
Energy Fesco spokesman explains billing system FAISALABAD: The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) is billing on Pro-Rata basis programme in eight districts... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:39am
Punjab Livestock minister meets DG RVFC, discusses joint goals LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture and Livestock Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani met with Director General Remount... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:39am
‘Alleged rigging’ ET imposes fine on two PML-N MNAs ISLAMABAD: The election tribunal that hears the cases of alleged foul play in general polls on three National... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:36am
Companies CCP approves SoA for merger of SCL with JKSM ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a Scheme of Arrangement for the merger of M/s... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:33am
Taxes Malik Khuda Bakhsh underscores need for broadening tax net KARACHI: Malik Khuda Bakhsh, Convener of the FPCCI’s Energy Standing Committee and a senior leader in the ... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:30am
Energy Tanveer urges Aurangzeb to reduce power tariff LAHORE: Patron-in-Chief United Business Group (UBG) S M Tanveer has demanded Federal Finance Minister Senator... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:22am
Companies Jazz made Farrukh as CFO, CEO MFH ISLAMABAD: Jazz has appointed Farrukh Khan as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and CEO of Micro-Finance ... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Aurangzeb meets Sir Michael Barber ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb had a meeting with the Founder and... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:15am
Urs of Shah Bhittai: Minister to provide facilities to visitors KARACHI: Minister of Culture, Tourism, Antiquities and Archives Sindh Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah has said that during... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:08am
‘Azadi March’ vandalism case: ATC fixes 29th for indictment of IK, Gandapur ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday fixed July 29 for the indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:08am
ATC rejects IK’s plea for WhatsApp call with sons RAWALPINDI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:07am
Monsoon-related emergencies: Call for robust coordination among all stakeholders ISLAMABAD: The first meeting of the Disaster Response Committee (DRC), constituted by the Prime Minister of ... Published 09 Jul, 2024 06:00am
Dar briefed on railways development projects ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday received a comprehensive briefing on the railways development... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:57am
Elah, son allowed to travel abroad LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday directed the interior ministry to remove the names of PTI President Parvez... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:55am
LDA seals 15 residential properties LAHORE: In an operation against illegal commercial buildings, the Lahore Development Authority has sealed over 15... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:50am
Luggage dispute: PIA country manager held in Bahrain KARACHI: The country manager of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in Bahrain has been arrested by Bahraini... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:40am
TikTok removes 20mn Pak videos KARACHI: TikTok took action against 20 million videos, in Pakistan, and removed them for breaching its community... Updated 09 Jul, 2024 01:36pm
Agriculture is not the future of Pakistan The argument that Pakistan is an agrarian economy is always reinforced by the agriculture sector’s significant... Updated 09 Jul, 2024 07:42am
Outlook for FY25 The fiscal year, 2024-25, promises to be an eventful year. It will see early negotiations between the Government of... Updated 09 Jul, 2024 07:39am
Israel grabs more land EDITORIAL: As if to make a point, Israel has chosen this point in the Gaza genocide to approve its biggest land... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Rebellion by unregistered business entities EDITORIAL: The stubborn resistance of the country’s unregistered sector to yet another attempt by the authorities... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Letters ‘Only some bold steps can help govt fix the economy’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Only some bold steps can help govt fix the economy” carried by the... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Bifurcation of NTDC: a flawed plan? A recent news flash about unbundling the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) has left many wondering... Updated 09 Jul, 2024 07:52am
Commodities Gold prices down KARACHI: The local gold prices on Monday saw a fall following a dip in the world bullion value, traders said. At... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Stocks Fire at PSX successfully doused KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) compound was affected by a fire on Monday at a broker’s office that caused... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Stocks China’s yuan holds steady as PBOC plans to start new liquidity operations SHANGHAI: China’s yuan held steady against the dollar on Monday as the central bank’s latest move to take more... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Stocks Euro rebounds as France faces hung parliament, dollar dips NEW YORK: The euro touched a more than three-week high against the dollar on Monday, recovering overnight losses as... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Stocks Chips lift Nasdaq to record high NEW YORK: Chip stocks boosted the Nasdaq on Monday, while the S&P 500 and the Dow edged lower as investors... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Stocks European shares climb as investors undeterred despite French polls outcome PARIS: European shares gained on Monday after erasing early losses as investors moved past the initial shock from... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Stocks China stocks fall for fifth session SHANGHAI: Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks ended lower on Monday, with a key index logging its fifth straight... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Stocks Nikkei retreats from record high in choppy trading TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average retreated from a record intraday high on Monday, as investors took profits... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Energy US natgas prices climb NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 2% on Monday on forecasts for more demand next week than previously... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures tumble SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures tumbled to their lowest in nearly eight weeks on Monday, as a stronger yen and... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Commodities Gold succumbs after US jobs-fuelled rally BENGALURU: Gold slipped on Monday as investors booked profits after soft US jobs data fuelled prices to a more than ... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices continue to fall amid new crop supply MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices continued to fall last week, supported by the arrival of the new crop on the... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Commodities Iron ore falls on demand concerns, high stocks BEIJING: Iron ore futures slid on Monday as weak demand and high inventories in top consumer China weighed on the ... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Commodities Copper prices end steady LONDON: Copper prices were steady on Monday as the market balanced a weaker dollar against persisting weak demand... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 175,852 tonnes of cargo comprising 114,754 tonnes of import cargo and 61,098... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Commodities Chicago wheat, corn and soy down HAMBURG: Chicago wheat futures fell on Monday on expectations that dry, hot weather will enable good US harvesting... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (July 08, 2024)... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate slips in process of business activity LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Monday decreased the spot rate by Rs 3,00... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (July 08, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (July 08, 2024).... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (July 08, 2024).... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (July 08, 2024)... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (July 08, 2024). ======================================= Offset ... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (July 08, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Indonesian rupiah, Thai baht gain SHANGHAI: Taiwan stocks surged to a record high on Monday leading regional equities broadly higher, while currencies... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am
Companies Telenor Pakistan unveils ‘Startup Mentors’ Network’ ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan, a frontrunner in providing telecommunication services and digital solutions across the... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:29am
Punjab Government and Sir Michael Barber Forge Alliance for Educational and Sectoral Reforms LAHORE: The Punjab Government and renowned education expert Sir Michael Barber have agreed to collaborate on... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:22am
UNHCR official Dar discuss Afghan refugees issues ISLAMABAD: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, called on Deputy Prime Minister and... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:21am
Detailed judgment in response to reference: ‘Due process, fair trial not complied with’ in ZAB murder trial ISLAMABAD: When the judges take an oath of allegiance to the dictators, the courts are no longer of the people, ... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:17am
There is a deficit of ‘positive politics’, says Bilawal PESHAWAR: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressing a press conference said that he was... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:17am
Use of drones banned during processions and majalis ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi chaired an important meeting regarding the maintenance of law... Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:17am
South Asia Four Indian soldiers killed in clashes in IIOJK NEW DELHI: Four Indian soldiers were killed and at least six others were wounded in gun battles with Mujahideen in... Published 09 Jul, 2024 04:59am
President directs completion of Kachhi Canal project within 18 months ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed the authorities concerned to ensure completion of the ... Published 09 Jul, 2024 04:59am
Govt embarks on the path of rightsizing itself Seeks information from five ministries about their actual and revised budget for 2023-24 and budget for 2024-25 Updated 09 Jul, 2024 09:33am
Bid to raise subsidy for protected power users: Further cut in FY25 PSDP likely PM has also removed Additional Secretary Power Division Zafar Abbas, an officer of BS-21 of Secretariat Group, who was dealing with key affairs of the Power Division Updated 09 Jul, 2024 12:44pm
Rates Index hits new record high KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday hit new highest-ever levels on the back of buying interest, mainly by... Published 09 Jul, 2024 04:59am
PM announces solar-power package for Balochistan farmers QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that under an agreement reached between the federal and... Updated 09 Jul, 2024 09:30am
Aviation panel told: PIACL sell-off process almost over ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Aviation was informed that the privatization process of Pakistan International... Updated 09 Jul, 2024 12:43pm
Infrastructure projects: G2G pact with Denmark on the cards ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Denmark are to sign a pact on Public Private Partnership (PPP) for sustainable... Updated 09 Jul, 2024 09:02am
Customs’ values of galvanized nuts, other items revised ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of galvanized... Published 09 Jul, 2024 04:59am
Gwadar free area, tariff area: FBR allows transactions in PKR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has permitted business transactions of goods trading between Gwadar... Updated 09 Jul, 2024 09:31am
Tax-to-GDP ratio in FY24 stands at 9pc: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Tax-to-GDP ratio stood at 9 percent during 2023-24, according to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Updated 09 Jul, 2024 09:03am
Highest returns in Q2: Pakistani banks dominate Asia-Pacific lenders ranking: S&P Global ISLAMABAD: Pakistani banks dominated a ranking of Asia-Pacific lenders with the highest total returns in the second... Updated 09 Jul, 2024 10:32am
RoI, capacity payments and other terms: Senate panel may initiate probe into IPP pacts ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Power is likely to initiate a probe into the agreements of the... Updated 09 Jul, 2024 09:05am
Muharram security: troops to be deployed across country ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday approved the deployment of armed forces across the country to ensure... Published 09 Jul, 2024 04:59am
Collection via PPO: Rs4bn payment issue will be resolved, Aurangzeb tells KE ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured K-Electric with regard to the resolution of Rs4 billion... Updated 09 Jul, 2024 09:05am
Overbilling: Naqvi orders FIA to probe Discos’ data ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, on Monday, ordered the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to probe the... Updated 09 Jul, 2024 09:13am
Afghan traders send first-ever onion shipment to India via Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Afghan traders have sent their first-ever shipment of onions, costing 91 million Afghanis, to India... Published 09 Jul, 2024 04:59am
Companies PHDL declares Rs725 dividend after Regent Plaza sale KARACHI: Pakistan Hotels Developers Limited (PHDL) has announced an interim cash dividend for the year ending June... Updated 09 Jul, 2024 05:48am