Stocks HDFC Bank hauls Indian benchmarks out of earnings MUMBAI: India’s benchmark indexes ended strongly on Wednesday, boosted by gains in HDFC Bank after its quarterly... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:16am
Stocks Tech drives Nikkei to 2-week closing high TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average posted a two-week closing high on Wednesday, powered by SoftBank Group and... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:15am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Malaysian ringgit extends gains BENGALURU: The Malaysian ringgit extended gains on Wednesday after the country’s central bank kept interest rate... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:15am
Money & Banking Dollar flat as market looks for tariff clarity NEW YORK: The dollar was flat on Wednesday after touching a new two-week low, as investors continue to await... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:14am
Stocks China and HK stocks tumble on Trump’s tariff threats HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump hinted at new tariffs on... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:13am
Stocks STOXX 600 closes at near four-month high FRANKFURT: European stocks closed higher on Wednesday, driven by heavyweight technology and industrial sectors, with... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:12am
Stocks S&P 500 hits record high on Trump’s AI investment plans NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Wednesday, with the benchmark S&P 500 hitting an all-time high, ... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:12am
Industry Electric vehicles: 44pc discounted tariff welcomed KARACHI: Malik Khuda Bakhsh, Convener of the Energy Standing Committee of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:10am
GHQ attack case: ATC adjourns hearing till 25th RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) hearing the General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case on Wednesday fixed... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:09am
Chinese investors interested in PIEDMC's industrial estates LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab's recent visit to China is having a fruitful impact. Chinese investors have shown... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:07am
Chinese Spring Festival celebrated ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, on Wednesday, celebrated the Chinese ... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:06am
Punjab Police, private body sign MoU LAHORE: In order to highlight the historical and cultural significance of Punjab Police’s ancient buildings, a... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:01am
32nd National Shooting Championship: Navy clinches champions’ title KARACHI: The closing ceremony of the 32nd National Shooting Championship was held at Pakistan Navy Shooting Range in... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:01am
‘Dhi Rani Programme’ to assist 3,000 brides: minister LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that the ‘Punjab Dhi Rani Programme’... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:01am
Taxes FBR seeks customs budget proposals for FY 2025-26 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sought customs budget proposals for 2025-26 from field formations... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:00am
Industry FPCCI members emphasize tourism, culture sectors LAHORE: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President, and Zaki Aijaz, Regional Chairman and Vice President of the Federation of... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:58am
Goods declaration processing: ‘Faceless assessment system reduces time’ KARACHI: Chief Collector Customs Appraisement, Jamil Nasir, announced that the newly implemented faceless assessment... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:57am
Industry Govt urged to take measures to revive construction & housing sector KARACHI: Syed Mazhar Ali Nasir, Vice Chairman of the Southern Zone of United Business Group (UBG), has urged the... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:55am
Osama Satti murder case: IHC turns death sentences of two convicts into life imprisonment ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) turned the death sentences of two convicts in Osama Satti murder case into... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:53am
Commission on enforced disappearance: Justice Faqir Khokhar appointed as new head ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was informed that former Justice Faqir Muhammad Khokhar has been appointed as the new... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:52am
Justice Farooq refuses to hear Mehdi’s plea LAHORE: Justice Farooq Haider of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday refused to hear petition of a PTI leader Mehdi... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:51am
Industry KATI proposes key steps for housing sector revival KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Junaid Naqi has proposed key measures ... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:50am
Industry MCCI analyses country’s macroeconomic challenges LAHORE: Hissan Ur Rehman, the official instructor of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and a prominent advocate for... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:47am
190m mega corruption case: Minister reveals ‘irrefutable evidence’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture, Attaullah Tarar, on... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:46am
Industry OCAC thanks mayor for repairing KOIA infrastructure KARACHI: The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has expressed its gratitude to Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:38am
Industry OGDCL inducts three electric buses ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has inducted three electric buses to its fleet,... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:36am
Ogra launches state-of-the-art mobile app ‘Raahguzar’ ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), in collaboration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:34am
PFA continues operation against food adulterers LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Wednesday conducted an operation in Johar Town and Thokar Niaz Baig ... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:33am
Industry PHMA Chairman urges govt to focus on housing sector LAHORE: Sardar Usman Ghani, the central chairman of Pakistan Hardware Merchant Association, has suggested in a... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:32am
Companies Ba-Ikhtiar Project: PTCL Group, PPAF celebrate achievements of women entrepreneurs ISLAMABAD: PTCL Group, in collaboration with the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), celebrated the... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:31am
Section 24 of Motor Vehicle Ordinance 1965: Punjab govt approves significant amendments LAHORE: In a groundbreaking move to simplify the vehicle registration process, the government of Punjab has approved... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:30am
Punjab ushers in new era of development, peace: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is a role model ... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:25am
SI sent on judicial remand for sexually assaulting two beggars ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday sent a sub-inspector (SI) of the capital police, Sohaib Pasha, on judicial... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:24am
Three more passport offices made operational in Punjab LAHORE: In order to provide relief to the masses and to reduce work burden, the government has opened three more... Published 23 Jan, 2025 07:23am
Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU, China WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to hit the European Union with tariffs and said his... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Trump admin cancels flights for Afghan refugees stuck in Pakistan KARACHI: The Trump administration has announced the cancellation of flights for approximately 1,660 Afghan refugees... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Bishop urges mercy for immigrants, Trump calls her ‘nasty’ WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump began his first full day in office attending a prayer service at the Washington... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Prince Harry settles lawsuit against Murdoch’s UK tabloids LONDON: Prince Harry dramatically settled Wednesday his long-running lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s UK tabloid... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Global green energy push likely to continue despite Trump climate retreat: UN DAVOS: Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement should not slow the... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Panama complains to UN over Trump canal threat, starts audit PANAMA CITY: Panama has complained to the United Nations over US President Donald Trump’s “worrying” threat to... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Europe Macron and Scholz emphasise Europe’s unity against US tariff threats PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sought to project unity at a meeting in... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Pathfinder Group organises ‘Inspiring Pakistan’ event at Pakistan Pavilion in Davos DAVOS: Pathfinder Group organised an event “Inspiring Pakistan” at the Pakistan Pavilion in Davos for the 21st... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Pak-Afghan border: Bid to smuggle arms, ammunition foiled ISLAMABAD: Security Forces foiled major foreign-made weapons and ammunition smuggling attempt at Pak-Afghan border.... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Worsening drought situation: Met Office raises the red flag KARACHI: The Met Office raised on Wednesday a red flag regarding the worsening drought situation in various parts of... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
JI Karachi chief assails Sindh govt for ‘neglecting’ education sector KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami’s Karachi Chief, Monem Zafar Khan has criticized the PPP’s Sindh government for its ... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Punjab Assembly: bill introduced to convert Gymkhana Club’s land into public park LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Member Choudhry Iftikhar Hussain Chachar on Wednesday introduced a private member bill in ... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
UK-Pak Women in Robotics, AI: GCUF hosts training workshop of PIE FAISALABAD: The Department of Economics, Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) hosted the two days ... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Punjab CM heaps praise on Pakistan Air Force LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that inflation has come down from 38 to 4 percent while... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
NBP 49th National Snooker Championship kicks off KARACHI: NBP 49th National Snooker Championship started from January 21 at the Snooker Arena of National Bank Sports... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 22, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (January 23, 2025)... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Rates PSX takes a nosedive KARACHI: Despite foreign buying, Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday closed in deep red with heavy losses due to... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Alongside other key bills: PECA bill tabled in NA ISLAMABAD: The government, Wednesday, introduced, “the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2025” ... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
NA panel passes Digital Nation Pakistan Bill ISLAMABAD: Amid serious reservations by opposition party PTI, the National Assembly Standing Committee on ... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Aurangzeb, Yunus have a tête-à-tête DAVOS: Minister of Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb, had an informal tête-à-tête with Dr Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Weekly maritime service to commence on Feb 5 KARACHI: The weekly maritime service will commence its operations globally on February 5, 2025 with its first... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 09:05am
Govt-PTI talks hit major snag ISLAMABAD: Terming the ongoing talks with the government “an exercise in futility,” the opposition Pakistan... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
‘Women Parliamentary Caucus serves as unique platform in legislative process’ LAHORE: While addressing the meeting, Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan stated that the Women... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Chairman Wapda visits Mangla Dam LAHORE: Chairman Wapda Eng Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (r) visited Mangla Dam Organization and its various components... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Aurangzeb meets Anita DAVOS: On the sidelines of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Finance Minister Muhammad... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
President to visit China early next month ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to embark on a four-day important official visit to China early... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Maryam launches ‘Chief Minister Minority Card’ LAHORE: Launching the Pakistan’s first-ever “Chief Minister Minority Card” Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Kurram: meeting decides to resume demolition of bunkers PESHAWAR: A high-level meeting held here on Wednesday with Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: If Hamas offers Trump some prime real estate he may change his mind “Trump has generated a lot of concern all over the world during his first day in office, but what he said in his... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Employees urge govt to take back pension reforms on immediate basis ISLAMABAD: The federal government employees on Wednesday staged a protest demonstration demanding the government to... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Trade convoy finally reaches Parachinar ISLAMABAD: After facing multiple challenges, the trade convoy departing from Thall has finally reached Parachinar.... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 08:29am
Parliamentary secy praises role of NPO in national uplift ISLAMABAD: Shahid Usman Ibrahim, parliamentary secretary Ministry of Industries and Production has said that the... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
JUI Senator hits out at CDA for its ‘questionable’ performance ISLAMABAD: A lawmaker belonging to Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) took the federal capital’s civic agency to task in... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Contempt notice against additional registrar: SC conducts hearing ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court discussed can a committee, constituted under SC (Practice and Procedure) Act, withdraw ... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Adil Bazai case: ECP denies impression of its tilt towards a political party ISLAMABAD: Two days after a Supreme Court judge noted in Adil Bazai case that the actions of the ECP “demonstrate ... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
NA: PTI MPs stage walkout ISLAMABAD: Amidst growing frustration over Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s lack of presence in the National... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Poultry prospects and broiler boom in Pakistan The poultry industry is a key source of protein and a vital part of the livestock economy. Over the past decade, ... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 06:48am
Letters Fostering political unity is all about making mutual concessions and compromises This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed titled ‘Political dialogue is indispensable’ carried by the newspaper... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Intellectual Property and its implications for developing countries Intellectual Property (IP) encompasses the legal rights granted to individuals and organizations over their... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 06:53am
Neoliberalism, IMF’s exceptional financing, & recidivist behaviour of programme countries — II Notwithstanding a lack of revisionist policy taken by IMF with regard to Neoliberalism, and no apparent suggestion ... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 06:51am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (January 22, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (January 22, 2025).... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (January 22, 2025). ==================================== ... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Starlink yet to get security clearance ISLAMABAD: Starlink Internet Services (Private) Ltd is yet to get security clearance – a prerequisite for obtaining... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 09:11am
FBR purchasing 1,010 vehicles: Senate body to write to PM, ministry ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has decided to write to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Training in China: Govt to foot expenses of 1,000 agri graduates: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that the government will cover all the educational... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Ground-breaking of first Daanish School performed in AJK: PM explains how default averted BHIMBER (AJK): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday performed ground breaking of the first Daanish... Updated 23 Jan, 2025 09:37am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 51.504 billion... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Energy US natural gas prices ease NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1% to a fresh one-week low on Wednesday after Freeport LNG’s export... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Commodities Palm oil retreats on weak export demand JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures snapped a three-session rally on Wednesday, weighed down by cargo surveyor data... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Commodities Chicago soy, corn futures pause PARIS/CANBERRA: Chicago corn and soybean futures eased from the previous session’s multi-month peaks on Wednesday... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Commodities Dalian iron ore falls SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices declined on Wednesday, weighed down by concerns that US President Donald Trump... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Commodities Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 231,829 tonnes of cargo comprising 170,448 tonnes of import cargo and 61,381... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Commodities Aluminium falls as Trump considers 10pc tariff on China LONDON: Aluminium prices fell on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump said his administration was considering... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Energy Oil prices down NEW YORK: Oil prices held near a one-week low on Wednesday as the market considers how US President Donald Trump’s... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (January 22, 2025)... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Cotton & Textile Thin trading on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures higher SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures ticked up on Wednesday, as worsening weather in top producer Thailand sparked... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Commodities Gold near 3-month high on softer dollar, Trump policy uncertainty NEW YORK: Prices of safe-haven gold rose to a near three-month high on Wednesday, boosted by uncertainty surrounding... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Commodities Gold posts mammoth gain KARACHI: Gold posted a mammoth gain on Wednesday, mirroring global market surge, crossing $2,750 per ounce, traders... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
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 Jan, 2025 06:14am
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 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (January 22, 2025). ======================== Open ... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (January 22, 2025).... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (January 22, 2025). ======================================= ... Published 23 Jan, 2025 06:14am