Europe European countries suspend Syrian asylum decisions after Assad’s fall BERLIN: Germany, France, Austria and several Nordic countries said on Monday they would freeze all pending asylum... Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:50am
World cautious over ‘terrorist’ HTS role in new Syria PARIS: International diplomats reacted cautiously Monday to the prospect of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)... Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:48am
Europe EU must find billions for arms within a year, defence chief says BRUSSELS: Europe needs to find ways within the next year to fund hundreds of billions of euros in extra military... Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:44am
Europe UK says suspending all aid to Georgian govt LONDON: Britain’s top diplomat David Lammy on Monday condemned “shocking” violence by Georgian authorities... Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:41am
Cold, dry weather likely KARACHI: The Met Office on Monday issued a warning about the continuing cold waves across the country, as... Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:38am
Chinese premier warns world financial leaders of ‘deglobalisation’ risks BEIJING: China’s number two leader warned on Monday that “deglobalisation” was putting further strain on the... Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:35am
Europe Macron eyes broad alliance to form new French govt PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a “meeting of different political forces” to hammer out a... Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:32am
D-Chowk protest: ATC grants 3-day physical remand of 19 accused ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Monday granted a three-day physical remand to 19 accused... Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:28am
Bazai’s disqualification: SC suspends ECP verdict ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, on Monday, suspended the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s verdict to... Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:25am
Fazl urges govt to avoid politicising seminaries issue CHARSADDA: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has urged the government to avoid... Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:23am
Agriculture and Allied Post-harvest losses in country up to 40pc, says ADB ISLAMABAD: Post-harvest losses in Pakistan are estimated at 20 to 40 percent for various crops, due to lack of... Published 10 Dec, 2024 08:20am
Dar meets current, former PMs of AJK ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Monday, met with the current and former Prime Ministers... Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:47am
Issue of PSMA office-bearers: IHC orders appellate body of MoC to hear pleas today ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered the Appellate Committee of Ministry of Commerce to hear the... Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:45am
Companies Payoneer hosts 4th edition of XBorder Excellence Awards ISLAMABAD: Payoneer, the global financial technology company dedicated to empowering small and medium-sized... Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:40am
Toshakhana-II case: Indictment of IK, Bushra deferred again ISLAMABAD: An accountability court on Monday once again deferred the indictment of ex-prime minister and founding... Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:35am
Intellectuals should involve youth to transform Pakistan: speakers KARACHI: Instead of encouraging the people to leave the country, Pakistani intellectuals and influential figures... Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:33am
JI chief announces to hold ‘Gaza solidarity march’ on 29th KARACHI: Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday announced to hold rally in solidarity with... Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:30am
Industry LCCI seeks consultation over appointment of diplomats, trade officers abroad LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has urged the government to ensure the chamber’s role in the... Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:29am
Normalising ties: Afghan Chargé d’Affairs calls on Dar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan are set to normalise bilateral relations after a long stalemate, as Chargé... Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:26am
Industry President HCSTSI forms 44 sub-committees to address trader’s issues HYDERABAD: President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon, has... Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:20am
President promulgates ordinance to amend FBISE Act ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has promulgated an ordinance to amend the Federal Board of Intermediate and... Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:19am
Companies PTCL to achieve EPI Data Center Certification KARACHI: Pakistan’s leading telecom and integrated ICT services provider, Pakistan Telecommunication Company... Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:17am
Non-bank financial sectors: SECP approves strategic action plan for Islamic finance development ISLAMABAD: The Strategic Action Plan of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) aims to enable... Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:14am
Companies Unilever launches safety programme for outdoor advertising workers KARACHI: Unilever Pakistan has implemented new measures for ‘skin fitters’ in order to address safety and... Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:13am
Letters A culture of tax evasion This is apropos a Business Recorder news item titled “Now revenue leakages come under govt focus” carried by the... Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:01am
Mercury and cosmetics – is beauty worth the risk? Mercury—an element long known for its toxicity—has earned a notorious spot on the World Health Organisation’s... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:59am
Bashar al-Assad’s fall The fall of Damascus the Syrian capital came on December 8, 2024 as the climax to the fall of city after city to the... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:48am
Human development index of provinces The Population and Housing Census of 2023 has generated a lot of useful information on key indicators. The ... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:43am
Reforming juvenile justice EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s struggles with establishing the rule of law for the most vulnerable members of its ... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:34am
Inflation declines, but where’s feel-good factor? EDITORIAL: Sensitive Price Index (SPI) for the week ending 5 December 2024 was 3.57 percent year on year, a massive... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:31am
SC’s judgement on military courts: Apex court rejects plea seeking deferment of ICAs ISLAMABAD: The constitutional bench of the Supreme Court (SC) turned down the plea to defer the intra-court appeals... Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:45am
Islamabad Model Jail: PM orders authorities to expedite work ISLAMABAD: In the wake of rising number of inmates, particularly as a result of the political unrest in the country,... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
With Assad gone, his PM agrees to hand power to rebel admn DAMASCUS: Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s prime minister said he had agreed on Monday to hand power to... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Houthi drone hits central Israeli residential building YAVNÉ, (Israel): A drone claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels exploded on the top floor of a residential building in... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Youth's involvement crucial in fight against corruption: PILDAT LAHORE: President Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) Ahmed Bilal Mehboob said... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
WCLA initiates historical live re-enactment LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has started a historical live reenactment, portraying the working... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Baldia factory fire incident: SHC dissatisfied over efforts to repatriate Hammad Siddiqui KARACHI: The Sindh High Court’s (SHC) constitutional bench on Monday expressed displeasure over the efforts to... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Balochistan Assembly: Senate sub-panel approves bill to increase seats to 80 ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary subcommittee has given its nod to a bill that aims to expand the Balochistan Provincial... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
PR failed to provide all requested documents: Senate body decides to send matter to privilege committee ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Railways on Monday while expressing serious anger over Pakistan Railways... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
PM directs safe evacuation of citizens from Syria ISLAMABAD: In light of the ongoing turmoil in Syria, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
President reiterates commitment to protecting human rights ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated the nation’s unwavering commitment to the protection and... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Sindh discussing ‘bullet train project’ with investors: Sharjeel KARACHI Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that the Sindh government is working to create new... Updated 10 Dec, 2024 08:58am
Lamp lighting ceremony held at KGH ‘There’s need to provide professional education to the youth’ KARACHI: Addressing the 17th lamp lighting and oath-taking ceremony of Kharadar General Hospital School of Nursing,... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
CJP visits Gwadar, meets DSJs of remote districts ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi outlined a policy approach to visit the farthest districts of each... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Maryam signs many MoUs during China visit LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif spent a busy first day in Beijing as she undertook 05 visits, held... Updated 10 Dec, 2024 08:57am
Pak-South Africa series starting today LAHORE: Pakistan is all set to face South Africa in an all-format series for the first time since 2019, which will... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Religious seminaries bill: Naqvi meets patron of Wifaq-ul-Madaris LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Jamia Ashrafia, here on Monday and met with the patron-in-chief of... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Punjab govt approves establishment of education authority LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the establishment of an education authority to oversee curriculum, ... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Bilawal for efforts aimed at safeguarding human rights ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called for united efforts to ... Updated 10 Dec, 2024 08:56am
Well-structured system for madrassa registration developed: Tarar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar emphasized that a well-structured ... Updated 10 Dec, 2024 08:55am
Rates Unrelenting rally on PSX KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its bullish trend and hit new highest-ever levels on Monday on the back ... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Energy Lesco collects Rs3.76bn from defaulters LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has recovered Rs 3.76 billion from 126,718 dead defaulters in all... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Once a terrorist always a terrorist “It depends on the epithets you use.” “What?” “See you could be a rebel for some, terrorist for some and... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (December 09, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (December 09, 2024) . ==================================== BR... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (December 09, 2024) . ======================== Open Bid... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (December 09, 2024) .... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (December 09, 2024) .... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (December 09, 2024)... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (December 09, 2024) . ======================================= Offset... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Energy Oil prices climb HOUSTON: Oil prices rose by nearly 2% on Monday on increased geopolitical risk after the fall of Syrian President... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 237,186 tonnes of cargo comprising 138,709 tonnes of import cargo and 98,477... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Stocks European shares close at six-week high PARIS: European shares closed at their highest levels in six-weeks on Monday, led by mining and luxury stocks, after... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Stocks China, Hong Kong stocks ease as inflation slows HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks dropped in a volatile trading session on Monday as inflation data undershot... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Stocks Technology stocks pull down Wall Street ahead of inflation data NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes slipped on Monday as declines in AI powerhouse Nvidia pressured tech stocks,... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Stocks Nikkei edges higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Monday, buoyed by Wall Street’s gains at the end of last week,... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Social impact financing: PM panel outlines key priorities Finance minister highlights government’s role in establishing a robust policy and regulatory framework for social impact financing Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:47am
Reko Diq project financial close likely by June 2025: ADB weighs third-party guarantee option ISLAMABAD: The financial close of the Reko Diq Mining Project is expected by June 2025, as the Asian Development... Updated 10 Dec, 2024 02:46pm
Foreign investors meet Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation of foreign investors and business professionals, mostly based in the United... Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:19am
TPS Guddu ST-16 restoration: China’s Herbin sounds alarm over new tender process ISLAMABAD: M/s Herbin Electric International Company Limited (HEICL), China, the OEM and EPC Contractor for the... Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:13am
‘Project behind scheduled’: World Bank seeks clarity on $195m EDEIP ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has raised questions on the implementation of Electricity Distribution Efficiency... Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:19am
‘Fake’ purchase of coal by cement makers: Abrupt transfer of officers halts probe into Rs11bn tax fraud KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reportedly halted investigations into an alleged Rs11 billion tax... Updated 10 Dec, 2024 03:25pm
Power, gas theft as cognizable offence: NA panel unanimously rejects PPC amendments ISLAMABAD: The treasury and opposition members of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior have... Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:15am
APTMA demands govt restore Export Finance Scheme KARACHI: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has demanded the federal government for immediate... Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:16am
Energy OPEC set to re-elect Sec Gen al-Ghais for second term LONDON: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is set re-elect current secretary general Haitham... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Limiting value to $1,200: FBR decides to tighten baggage rules ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to tighten baggage rules to check misuse of this facility... Updated 10 Dec, 2024 03:56pm
Customs reduces values of imported power tools LAHORE: In a stunning reversal, the customs valuation department has effectively reduced the custom values of power... Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:13am
Industry ‘Youth’s future is bright as economic condition improving’ KARACHI: S M Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group (UBG) has assured the youth of Pakistan that they... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
SECP registers 3,024 new companies in Nov ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has achieved a significant milestone,... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Bangladesh & Pakistan to diversify, increase bilateral trade KARACHI: Bangladesh and Pakistan have been working to diversify and to increase bilateral trade baskets. Bangladesh... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Commodities Gold gains KARACHI: Gold gained a sizeable value on Monday after the global rates crossed $2,650 per ounce, traders said. At... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Commodities Palm oil futures lower, tracking rival vegetable oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed down on Monday, tracking a decline in rival vegetable oils on the Dalian... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Commodities Iron ore futures range-bound SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures traded sideways on Monday as investors weighed hopes of further stimulus from China... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures decline on profit-taking SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures lost ground on Monday as traders booked profits on the previous week’s gains... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Commodities Gold rises on US rate cut bets NEW YORK: Gold prices climbed on Monday as China’s central bank resumed gold purchases after a six-month pause,... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 33.572 billion... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Commodities Copper jumps on China hopes LONDON: Copper prices jumped on Monday to the highest in nearly a month after top metals consumer China said it ... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Commodities Paris wheat prices firmer HAMBURG/PARIS: European wheat prices were slightly firmer on Monday, with the market lacklustre in slack import... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Mills take less interest in fresh buying LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst ... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Jul-Nov FY25: Remittances surge 34pc to $14.76bn YoY KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Inflows of home remittances witnessed a significant 34 percent increase during the first five... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Companies PAA urges PEMRA to reconsider suspension of TAM services decision KARACHI: The Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA) has formally appealed to the Pakistan Electronic Media ... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Industry TDAP will participate in Motobike Istanbul 2025 KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will participate in Motobike Istanbul 2025. Motobike... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Industry Chinese team explores investment opportunities in Sindh KARACHI: A 15-member Chinese business delegation met with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to explore... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Industry Recovery of Rs68bn dues from ‘regular bill payers’: KE faces backlash from traders KARACHI: The city traders on Monday announced that they will strongly resistance if K-Electric attempts to recover... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Industry No gas for CPPs: Textile Council urges govt to reverse its decision KARACHI: The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) has called on the government to reverse its decision of gas ... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Money & Banking SBP suspends money exchanger’s licence KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the cancellation of License of M/s Al-Hameed International... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
Industry Govt must show strong political will to revive agri sector: expert LAHORE: The government must demonstrate a strong commitment and political will to revitalize Pakistan’s... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (December 09, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 10, 2024)... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am
‘Fake’ purchase of coal by cement makers: Abrupt transfer of officers halts probe into Rs11bn tax fraud
Ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed arraigned on charges of ‘engaging in political activities’ among others, says ISPR