USA During second Trump presidency: Press freedom must be staunchly defended: CPJ NEW YORK: Following the results of the 2024 US presidential election, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:27am
South Asia India raids offices of sellers using Amazon, Flipkart platforms NEW DELHI: India’s financial crime agency has raided offices of some sellers operating Amazon and Walmart-owned... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:23am
Middle East Hezbollah calls for US action, not words BEIRUT: Hezbollah welcomes any effort to stop the war in Lebanon but does not pin hopes for a ceasefire on any... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:20am
Europe 2024 ‘virtually certain’ to be hottest year on record: EU monitor PARIS: This year is “virtually certain” to be the hottest in recorded history with warming above 1.5C, EU ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:18am
World must better adapt to ‘climate calamity’: Guterres PARIS: The world is nowhere near ready for the “calamity” being caused by climate change and must urgently... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:16am
Companies Unilever, Procter & Gamble face risk from Trump’s threatened Mexico tariffs LONDON: Procter & Gamble and Unilever are among big packaged goods companies that would be exposed if US... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:13am
Europe UK sanctions Russia-backed Wagner group successor Africa Corps LONDON: The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:11am
Industry APTMA organises seminar on ‘Electronic Certificate of Origin’ LAHORE: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) organised a seminar on Electronic Certificate of Origin... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:09am
Sports Gala of SNGPL LAHORE: Annual Sports Gala of Sui Northern Gas formally begins at Punjab Stadium. The event was inaugurated by the... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:08am
Industry Govt should formulate supportive policies for paper industry: LCCI LAHORE: The government should formulate well-consulted and well-thought-out supportive policies for Pakistan’s... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:07am
Industry ‘Job Fair 2024 Exhibition’ held FAISALABAD: A Job Fair 2024 exhibition was organised at Government College of Technology Samanabad, Faisalabad under... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:06am
Delay in fixing cane price: LHC seeks replies LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday sought replies from the Punjab Agriculture department and the cane... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:04am
Companies K2 Airways to commence cargo services by Dec 1 KARACHI: K2 Airways, Pakistan’s first private sector air cargo, is going to commence its services by December 1,... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:00am
Industry Start-up summit to foster innovation, collaboration: SECP KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held a press briefing, at its Karachi and... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:57am
Industry Rice exporter honoured at World Rice Conference 2024 MANILA: The Embassy of Pakistan in Manila is pleased to announce that Pakistani rice exporter Fuad Garib has been... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:54am
Companies PQG, Sybrid Pvt form strategic partnership KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Group (PQG) has formed a strategic partnership with Sybrid Private Limited to enhance customer... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:51am
Call to revise Pakistan’s e-commerce policy urgently KARACHI: Dr Rajan Sudesh Ratna, Deputy Head of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:50am
Azma raps KP govt for suspending of teachers LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that those who consider protest as their constitutional... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:47am
Companies Emirates Group posts record $2.8bn profit in H1 KARACHI: The Emirates Group on Thursday announced its best-ever half-year financial performance, posting a profit... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:45am
LG by-election in Karachi to be held on 14th KARACHI: As many as 68 candidates will contest for 10 vacant seats for local government by-election in Karachi to be... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:44am
Future Summit concludes with focus on innovation, financial inclusion KARACHI: The 8th Edition of The Future Summit continued on day second featuring discussions on emerging issues such... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:41am
Movies & Music Goethe-Institut’s Science Film Festival 2024 opens KARACHI: The Goethe-Institut has organized the Science Film Festival 2024 at the Dawood Foundation’s ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:35am
Governor vows to address farmers’ issues LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, while addressing at a press conference regarding the problems of... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:32am
Govt, World Bank review implementation progress of DEEP worth $78m ISLAMABAD: The World Bank and government of Pakistan, on Thursday, reviewed the implementation progress of ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:31am
Kurram District: HRCP for urgent action to resolve escalating crisis ISLAMABAD: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called on authorities to take urgent action to resolve... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:29am
LESCO launches innovative initiative to protect trees LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has launched an innovative initiative to protect trees from... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:27am
IHC directs AC to decide £190m case against IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, directed the Accountability Court to decide the 190 million... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:26am
Jinnah Medical Complex being established with cost of Rs120bn ISLAMABAD: The Jinnah Medical Complex, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility designed to revolutionise healthcare... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:25am
Merged districts of Bajaur, Kurram, Mohmand, NWA and Orakzai: KP Police, Japan, UNDP inaugurate model police stations ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, the Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:21am
Agriculture and Allied Minister, US CG discuss agricultural development LAHORE: Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, the Minister for Agriculture & Livestock Punjab, held a meeting with US... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:12am
Industry NIC hosts Connect 2024, bringing Pakistan’s thriving startup ecosystem into spotlight ISLAMABAD: The National Incubation Center (NIC), on Thursday, showcased local innovation, bringing Pakistan’s... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:10am
PAA conducts 2024 Full-scale emergency exercise at MIAP LAHORE: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) successfully conducted the 2024 Full-Scale Emergency Exercise at ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:07am
Trade, investment and defence sectors: PM for further deepening cooperation with Turkiye ISLAMABAD: Expressing satisfaction at the growing bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Turkiye, Prime Minister... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:02am
PTB signs 2 contracts with GCW Lahore and University of South Asia LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) here Thursday signed two separate contracts with the... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:59am
US military ready to avoid politics, Austin tells troops WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told troops in a memo released on Thursday that the Pentagon was... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Chinese rover finds signs of ancient ocean on Mars PARIS: A Chinese rover has found new evidence to support the theory that Mars was once home to a vast ocean,... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Trespassing KP House: KP cabinet decides to register FIR against IG Islamabad in KP PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet has decided to file FIR (First Information Report) against the Inspector... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Four soldiers martyred, 5 militants killed ISLAMABAD: Four soldiers martyred and five militants were killed in a clash in the country’s northwest, the... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Notification issued: SC judges get hefty allowance hike ISLAMABAD: The federal government has significantly increased the superior judicial and house rent allowance for the... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:43am
US military judge reinstates 9/11 mastermind plea deal WASHINGTON: A US military judge has reinstated plea agreements for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
AC reserves verdict on NAB’s plea to transfer Toshakhana case ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court, on Thursday, reserved its verdict on the National Accountability Bureau ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
1,000 super seeders allocated to farmers across key districts LAHORE: Sharing details on the distribution of new super seeder machines, the Punjab Senior Minister Maryam ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Speakers for adopting good agricultural practices LAHORE: Speakers at a seminar stressed the need for adopting good agricultural practices (GAP), adherence to Hazard... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Senate body passes bill seeking to transform NFA project into independent agency ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Thursday passed a bill seeking to transform the National Forensics Agency (NFA)... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
SALU conducts pre-entry test-2025 HYDERABAD: The pre-entry test for admission into B.S Part-I and B.S Part-III of all institutes and departments for... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Surge in cases of nasal & throat infections: Punjab Sports Gala postpones due to smog LAHORE: Significant surge has been witnessed of the patients suffering from nasal and throat infections. There is... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Sharjeel defends Sindh govt’s performance, assails anti-govt propaganda campaign KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that a negative propaganda campaign was maliciously... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Delegation from World Bank visits Nadra ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the World Bank, led by Vyjayanti T Desai, Practice Manager for Digital Development in... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Public holiday on 9th ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a public holiday in Pakistan on Iqbal Day (November 9) to honour the... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan suffers ‘$100bn loss’ due to climate change ISLAMABAD: Amid political and economic challenges, environmental conflicts have further exacerbated the situation ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Trump has returned with the electoral as well as the popular vote “So the Khanzadehs believe that Trump will, get this, order the release of The Man Who Must Remain Nameless and... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 08:42am
Climate change: Experts underscore need for strengthening agri infrastructure ISLAMABAD: Scientists, academics and industry experts came together in a panel discussion on Thursday and spoke on... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
ML-1 Railway project: body seeks clarification on funding details ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives sought clarification on funding... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
CJP concerned at backlog of cases in ATCs ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi expressed concern over the backlog in Anti-Terrorism ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 07, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (November 08, 2024)... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Rates PSX soars to new heights KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed bullish trend and hit new highest-ever levels on the back of... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Towards fiscal & digital reforms Pakistan has faced significant challenges in balancing the distribution of power and fiscal responsibilities between... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 08:35am
Trump, global economy, and a world of polycrisis The last time Donald Trump was in office, the world was in the midst of a global pandemic, and the cost of living ... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 08:38am
Letters Iqbal Day on Nov 9: restoring public holiday It is heartening to note that the federal government has announced a nationwide public holiday on November 9 to mark... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 08:39am
Cotton’s top 5 setbacks and the smart fixes The decline in cotton production and the reduction in cultivated area in Pakistan have become pressing issues that... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 08:41am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 105,214 tonnes of cargo comprising 46,611 tonnes of import cargo and 58,603... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (November 07, 2024)... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Cotton & Textile Mills indulge in fresh buying of cotton LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Energy Oil falls as investors digest US election fallout NEW YORK: Oil slipped on Thursday, extending a sell-off triggered by the US presidential election, as a strong ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 73.882... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Stocks Stocks hit record for 2nd day NEW YORK: Shares on Wall Street scaled record highs on Thursday, lifting stock markets around the world, while US... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Stocks European shares rise on tech, mining boost FRANKFURT: European stocks gained on Thursday, boosted by technology and resources shares, with the focus on policy... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Stocks Nikkei reverses course to trade lower on profit-booking TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average reversed course to trade lower on Thursday, as investors booked profits from... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Stocks China stocks edge up as stimulus hopes outweigh Trump concerns SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks edged up on Thursday, buoyed by investor optimism over potential stimulus... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Stocks Indian shares give up Trump-fuelled gains MUMBAI: Indian shares slid over 1% on Thursday, erasing all their gains from the previous day when Donald Trump was... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
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 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (November 07, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (November 07, 2024).... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 07, 2024).... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (November 07, 2024)... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (November 07, 2024). ======================================= ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (November 07, 2024). ==================================== ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Tax exemptions in FY24 amounted to Rs3.8trn: FBR Report by FBR shows Income Tax expenditure was Rs 476.96 billion (6.66 percent of FBR’s collection, 12.30 percent of total expenditure and 0.57 percent of GDP) Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:58am
Tax collection decreases 21.5pc in 2023-24 ISLAMABAD: The income tax collection from efforts of the tax officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:36am
Tax-to-GDP ratio drastically down in 2023-24 ISLAMABAD: The Tax-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio drastically decreased from 9.22 percent in 2021-22 to 8.77... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:41am
15 sectors contribute 62.4pc of domestic sales tax revenue ISLAMABAD: A significant 62.4 percent of the domestic sales tax revenue was contributed by 15 sectors including... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:38am
No gas for CPPs as per IMF terms: MoC moves PM for reversal of decision ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry has approached the Prime Minister for reversal of federal government’s decision to... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:47am
IPP claims contracts being negotiated ‘forcibly’ ISLAMABAD: M/s Sapphire Electric Company Limited (SECL) has said that this is the fourth time sovereign power... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:42am
From FY17-23: Nepra questions KE’s Rs68bn write-off claims ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has raised over a dozen questions on KE’s... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:37am
Pakistan wants to work with US on basis of ‘mutual respect’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expressed its desire on Thursday to establish a good and cordial relationship with the new US... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:44am
‘Economic resurgence’: govt spells out its achievements ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum Musadik Masood Malik on Thursday said Pakistan was heading towards the right... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:38am
Attack on Chinese workers: Pakistan, China to develop joint security strategy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China agreed on Thursday to develop a joint security strategy, following an incident where... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
PSMA seeks nod to export more sugar ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has sought government’s permission to export more sugar,... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 09:53am
Tajir Dost Scheme has trouble making dost EDITORIAL: A Business Recorder exclusive report has revealed that the traders have completely prevailed in their... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Trump tariffs and trade wars EDITORIAL: Donald Trump’s return to the White House could not have come at a worse time for the Eurozone, just ... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 08:32am
Commodities Gold prices plunge sharply KARACHI: The local gold prices plunged sharply on Thursday, following a steep fall in the global market, traders... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Commodities India rice prices extend declines on rupee plunge MUMBAI/ HANOI /BANGKOK/BANGLADESH: Prices of rice exported from top hub India fell for a third straight week, ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Commodities Gold prices rise NEW YORK: Gold prices rose on Thursday but traded near a three-week low, as market participants awaited an expected... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Commodities Iron ore futures rebound BEIJING: Iron ore futures recovered on Thursday, as Donald Trump winning the US presidential election heightened... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Commodities Copper bounces as investors reassess Trump, look to China stimulus LONDON: Copper prices rebounded on Thursday as investors took another look at the impact of Donald Trump’s US... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Commodities Asia coffee: Prices edge down further in Vietnam, thin supplies in Indonesia HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG, (Indonesia): Domestic prices edged down further in Vietnam ahead of the harvest peak amid... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures higher SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures closed higher for the third straight session on Thursday, supported by an oil... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures up JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher and reversed early losses on Thursday, supported by gains from... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am