Food prices in Punjab lower than in other provinces: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Tuesday that food prices are the lowest in Punjab compared... Published 23 Oct, 2024 08:19am
Accused has right to obtain video recording of alleged raid: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has ruled that an accused has the right to obtain a video recording of the alleged ... Published 23 Oct, 2024 08:19am
Punjab cabinet decides to introduce ‘single-use plastic culture’ in province LAHORE: Punjab cabinet, which met here Tuesday with the Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair, approved to... Published 23 Oct, 2024 08:17am
Continuity of democratic system vital for economy: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said that the passage of the 26th constitutional amendment by the... Published 23 Oct, 2024 08:13am
‘International Rescue Challenge’: Pakistan rescue team emerges as a champion LAHORE: The Pakistan Rescue Team emerged as the champion in the ‘International Rescue Challenge,’ while the... Published 23 Oct, 2024 08:09am
Industry LCCI holds awareness session on income tax return filing LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has organised an awareness session on the filing of... Published 23 Oct, 2024 08:07am
Quaid-e-Azam Trophy set to start on 26th LAHORE: Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Pakistan’s premier first-class cricket tournament, will begin from 26th October. As... Published 23 Oct, 2024 08:05am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate increased by Rs200 to Rs17,800 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Tuesday increased the spot rate by Rs200 per... Published 23 Oct, 2024 08:03am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (October 22, 2024)... Published 23 Oct, 2024 08:02am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 101,800 tonnes of cargo comprising 62,390 tonnes of import cargo and 39410 tonnes... Published 23 Oct, 2024 08:01am
Commodities Iron ore retreats as weakening steel demand weigh BEIJING: Prices of iron ore futures fell on Tuesday, weighed down by concerns that demand for the key steelmaking ... Published 23 Oct, 2024 08:00am
Commodities Aluminium rallies on record high raw material prices LONDON: Aluminium prices rose on Tuesday as the cost of raw material alumina set a record high, increasing ... Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:55am
IMF predicts slightly slower global growth in 2024 and 2025 WASHINGTON: Global growth is expected to ease slightly to 3.2 percent this year and remain at that level in 2025, ... Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:54am
Agriculture and Allied Use of tech can benefit farmers, enhance food security: experts KARACHI: Pakistan’s crop yields can be elevated to global averages through product innovation and the integration... Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:50am
Industry Most of super stores linked with POS discharging tax liabilities: FCCI FAISALABAD: Most of the Super Stores are linked with Point of Sale (POS) and are discharging their tax liabilities... Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:50am
Commodities Palm oil surges more than 2pc on stronger rival oils KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose more than 2% on Tuesday, boosted by strength in rival oils. The... Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:48am
Met Office issues alert about smog KARACHI: The Met Office has issued an alert about smog, saying that atmospheric pollutants may trigger health issues... Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:43am
Experts optimistic about fintech sector prospects KARACHI: Experts said the fintech sector is set to emerge in Pakistan with innovative products and services to... Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:42am
Experts concerned at growing vitamin-D deficiency in population KARACHI: The growing incidence of osteoporosis and weak bones in Pakistan is primarily due to widespread Vitamin D... Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:41am
SHC hears Red Line bus project tree- cutting case KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) was informed on Tuesday that the trees cut for the Red Line bus project in... Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:39am
GHA holds rally at LGH to express solidarity with Palestinians LAHORE: Grand Health Alliance (GHA) held a rally here at the Lahore General Hospital (LGH) to lodge protest against... Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:38am
Senate sitting adjourned ISLAMABAD: The first meeting of the Senate, Tuesday, after the passage of the controversial 26th Constitutional... Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:35am
Gandapur assails passage of 26th Amendment PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Tuesday termed the recently passed constitutional... Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:33am
Mengal describes passage of constitutional amendment as ‘political circus’ ISLAMABAD: Balochistan National Party (BNP) leader Akhtar Mengal, in a fiery press conference alongside Majlis... Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:30am
Pakistan’s economic opportunities in the SCO Being part of a regional organization greatly benefits countries by improving their global trade position while... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:52am
Talent dilemma—to be, or not to be… What a talent. Spectacular, superb. These are some exclamations that we normally hear when we see some extraordinary... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:52am
USA Ex-Abercrombie CEO charged with sex crimes NEW YORK: The former chief executive of the Abercrombie and Fitch clothing empire has been arrested and charged with... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Europe Positive drug test: German VW exec expelled from China FRANKFURT, (Germany): A senior executive working for German auto giant Volkswagen in China has been expelled from ... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Pink Tournament: Four more matches decided in Lahore Smart City Polo LAHORE: Four more matches were decided on the second day of the Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Tournament, here at... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
EPA demolishes 1,328 brick kilns LAHORE: The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Punjab has demolished 1,328 brick kilns during the last 20 days on... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
BNP-Mengal’s Senator Qasim Roonjho resigns QUETTA: On the instructions of Balochistan National Party (BNP) chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal, the party’s senator... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Balochistan Minister meets Kirmani LAHORE: Punjab Livestock and Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani met with Livestock Minister of... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Azam Swati granted bail in terrorism case ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Tuesday, granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Sindh govt to operate double-decker buses: Sharjeel KARACHI Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has shared good news with the public; the Sindh government plans ... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Internet service in Adiala jail: ECP defers hearing of case against IK ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday deferred the hearing of case of contempt of Election... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Team Pakistan shines at Backyard Ultra World Championship 2024 ISLAMABAD: Team Pakistan has made a stellar performance at the Backyard Ultra World Championship 2024, organised by... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Europe Ukraine not asking West for nuclear weapons: Zelensky KYIV: Ukraine is not requesting nuclear weapons from Western partners to defend itself against Russia, President... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Russia showcases growing BRICS clout BRICS partners pressing Putin for peace in Ukraine Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Blinken urges Israel to ‘capitalise’ on Sinwar death and reach Gaza truce TEL AVIV/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/CAIRO: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Karachi: CM inaugurates infrastructure, energy projects KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated major infrastructure and energy projects worth... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Sindh notifies minimum wage for workers KARACHI: Sindh government on Tuesday notified minimum wage to Rs 37,000 per month for workers. According to a... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (October 22, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 23, 2024)... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Rates PSX at new highest-ever levels KARACHI: Bullish trend continued and Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday hit historic new highest ever levels ... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
NA passes two bills ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly passed, “The Banking Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2024” to strengthen legal... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
SPC picks Justice Afridi as next CJP amid PTI-SIC boycott ISLAMABAD: The 12-member Special Parliamentary Committee, constituted for the first time in the country’s history... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
26th Amendment challenged ISLAMABAD: The recently-passed 26th Constitutional Amendment has been challenged in the Supreme Court, urging the... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Reserved seats case: CJP says majority judges’ verdict has no legal status ISLAMABAD: Two judges of Supreme Court disagreed with the majority judgment that gave the 41 independent candidates... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Over Rs23m seized goods ‘vanish’ from airport KARACHI: The confiscated goods worth over Rs. 23 million have been pilfered from the airport terminal under the nose... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Kartarpur Corridor: Another 5-year agreement signed with India ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has announced the renewal of the Kartarpur Corridor agreement with India for... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Shoaib Khan appointed as DG Telecom Wireless, IT ISLAMABAD: The government has appointed Shoaib Khan as Director General Telecom Wireless, Information Technology and... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Post arrest bails pleas of Qureshi, PTI leaders adjourned to 29th LAHORE: An antiterrorism court on Tuesday adjourned the proceedings to October 29 in post arrest bails petitions of... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
PFA shuts four food points over violations LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) continued its operation against substandard and adulterated food across the... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Cricket is not a game played at the Olympics “You have reserves in national sports teams, and to my mind, reserves are the same as…” “Do reserves include... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Letters ‘A hollow victory’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “A hollow victory” carried by the newspaper yesterday. The write-up,... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Net metering: Balancing the scales—IV As we concluded in the previous part of this essay, renegotiating the power purchase agreements is difficult, if not... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 07:07am
Strategic use of refugia in Bt cotton cultivation The implementation of refugia in Bt cotton cultivation is a critical agricultural practice with far-reaching... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 07:10am
Stocks Wall Street pressured by higher yields, earnings NEW YORK: US stock indexes slipped on Tuesday as rising Treasury yields impacted rate-sensitive sectors, while... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Stocks European shares sag, SAP boosts tech stocks FRANKFURT: European stocks slipped on Tuesday, as investors navigated geopolitical and global interest-rate cut... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Stocks China stocks gain as equity market-boosting measures take shape HONG KONG: China stocks extended gains on Tuesday as local financial institutions stepped up tapping the central... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Stocks Nikkei ends lower amid election jitters TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed lower on Tuesday amid concerns the ruling party may lose its lower ... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (October 22, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (October 22, 2024).... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 22, 2024).... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (October 22, 2024)... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (October 22, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (October 22, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
IMF projects 3.2pc growth The Fund projects inflation rate at 9.5 percent for 2025 Updated 23 Oct, 2024 09:28am
Climate, population and other issues: Aurangzeb urges development partners to work closely WASHINGTON DC: Addressing the G-24 Ministers and Governors Meeting, Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 09:26am
Additional revenue collection: Benefits must be passed on to public: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that the benefits of... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 09:10am
Govt inks revised deals with 8 bagasse-fired IPPs ISLAMABAD: Following successful negotiated deals with the five Independent Power Producers (IPPs), the Energy Task... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 09:09am
Global markets might be underestimating geopolitical risks: IMF WASHINGTON: Near-term global financial risks are contained, but monetary policy easing could fuel asset price ... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Centre, AJK fail to finalise power tariff, WUC rate ISLAMABAD: The federal government and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) government are said to have failed to... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 09:11am
Sept FCAs: CPPA-G seeks 71 paisa per unit negative adjustment ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought negative adjustment of paisa 71 per... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 09:10am
Energy Nepra approves generation tariff for KE ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved generation tariff of K-Electric (KE)... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 09:24am
IMF briefed about array of reforms WASHINGTON: Pakistani delegation comprising Secretary Finance Imdad Ullah Bosal and Governor State Bank of Pakistan... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 09:25am
PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor, Orion Towers: CCP told there are no immediate competition concerns ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) was informed Tuesday that there are no immediate competition... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 09:27am
Aurangzeb says debt reprofile talks with China encouraging WASHINGTON: China’s response to Pakistan’s request to lengthen maturities for debt involved in the Belt and Road... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 09:23am
Sindh asks Centre to increase supply of natural gas KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that Sindh is currently the largest gas producing... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Taxes SRO 350(I)/2024: FTO raises tax return concerns ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has expressed serious concern that Federal Board of Revenue’s SRO... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
SECP, PSX host ‘IPO Roundtable 2024’ KARACHI: The Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), in a... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Commodities Gold prices at new peak KARACHI: The local and international gold prices touched new peak on Tuesday, as the bullion value neared $ 2750 per... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
UBG lauds signing of two accords with Malaysia to boost economic ties KARACHI: United Business Group (UBG) President Zubair Tufail, other members including Khalid Tawab, Hanif Gohar, ... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Social sectors and BISP EDITORIAL: The constant refrain in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) document titled “Pakistan: 2024 Article ... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 07:13am
After Jaishankar’s visit EDITORIAL: Nawaz Sharif, veteran politician that he is, is wise to identify Indian Foreign Minister S. ... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 06:57am
Yahya Sinwar EDITORIAL: To its list of assassinations of resistance leaders Israel has added the name of Hamas chief Yahya ... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Companies GITEX Global: PTCL, China Mobile team up to enhance international connectivity KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest telecommunication and integrated ICT services provider, Pakistan Telecommunication... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Money & Banking Indian rupee slips to all-time low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee slipped to an all-time low on Tuesday, pressured by weakness in its regional peers and... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Money & Banking Dollar hits fresh 2-1/2 month high NEW YORK: The US dollar rose to a fresh 2-1/2 month high on Tuesday, continuing its recent rise on expectations the... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Malaysian ringgit at near 6-week low BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian currencies retreated on Tuesday, with the Indonesian rupiah and the Malaysian ringgit... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
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 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 23 Oct, 2024 06:22am
Spy agency officials deployed in NA, Senate, claims Omar ISLAMABAD: In a startling revelation, the opposition leader in National Assembly Omar Ayub said on Tuesday that... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 07:32am
Al-Qadir Trust scam case: AC adjourns hearing till 28th ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing the Al-Qadir Trust scam case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 07:36am
Strategic planning to overcome maritime challenges stressed ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA), in collaboration with the Institute of Strategic... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 07:46am
Commodities Gold scales record peak as US election jitters drive safe-haven rush NEW YORK: Gold hit an all-time peak on Tuesday as factors including safe-haven demand, spurred by US election... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 07:57am
Japan rubber futures rise on stronger demand SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures gained on Tuesday as traders weighed a firmer demand outlook against prospects of... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 07:58am
Energy Oil rises as Middle East war rages NEW YORK: Oil prices rose for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, as traders downplayed hopes of a Middle ... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 07:59am
Govt to ensure enhanced security on Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Minorities Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora has said that the Punjab government will take... Updated 23 Oct, 2024 08:08am