BR Research Power tariffs: Quarterly adjustment tanks After the annual rebasing exercise carried out in July 2024, periodic tariff adjustments to the power tariffs were... Published 08 Nov, 2024 09:05am
BR Research EFF progress review: don’t let them off the hook! As the political government gears up to revert the economy back onto a growth path, the IMF mission is set to arrive... Published 08 Nov, 2024 09:00am
BR Research Pak Datacom Limited Pak Datacom Limited (PSX: PAKD) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1992 and was converted... Published 08 Nov, 2024 08:55am
World 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
World 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
World 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 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
World 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
World 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
Sports 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
Pakistan ‘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
Pakistan 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
Business & Finance 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
Business & Finance 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
Business & Finance 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
Business & Finance 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Business & Finance 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
Life & Style 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
Pakistan 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
Business & Finance 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Business & Finance 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
World 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
Print 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 08:55am
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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
World 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
World 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
Editorials 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
Editorials 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
Print PSMA seeks nod to export more sugar ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has sought government’s permission to export more sugar,... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan 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
Print ‘Economic resurgence’: govt spells out its achievements ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum Musadik Masood Malik on Thursday said Pakistan was heading towards the right... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Print 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... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Print 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... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Print IPP claims contracts being negotiated ‘forcibly’ ISLAMABAD: M/s Sapphire Electric Company Limited (SECL) has said that this is the fourth time sovereign power... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Print 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 ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Print 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... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Print 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... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Print 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... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Print Tax exemptions in FY24 amounted to Rs3.8trn: FBR ISLAMABAD: The total cost of tax exemptions amounted to Rs3.8 trillion during 2023-24, according to a new report of... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Business & Finance Various sectors: Irish team expresses interest in making €200m investment KARACHI: A nine-member investment delegation from the Republic of Ireland, led by Asim Sattar, CEO of X-World... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Business & Finance MSCI unveils results of Nov index review KARACHI: MSCI has announced results of index review for November 2024. In its latest index review, the MSCI ... Published 08 Nov, 2024 06:41am
Pakistan Japanese outgoing envoy ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with outgoing Japanese... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 07:59am
World Putin praises Trump, says he’s ready to talk to him SOCHI: President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on winning the U.S. presidential election,... Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:50am
World Malaysia says six UN peacekeepers injured in Lebanon blast KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said Friday that six of its peacekeepers serving under the United Nations were injured in an... Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:26am
World Fed cuts rates, notes labor market easing and solid economic growth Slashes benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to target range of 4.5% to 4.75% Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:20am
World Offering Putin Ukraine concessions ‘unacceptable’ for Europe: Zelensky KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said it would be “unacceptable” for Europe to offer the... Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:10am
World Blinken to keep working to end Mideast conflict in remainder of term WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to keep working to end the Gaza and Lebanon wars in his time... Published 08 Nov, 2024 12:00am
Pakistan Isal-e-Sawab prayers to be held for Najma Zuberi on Saturday Prayers for Isal-e-sawab for Najma Zuberi, mother of Shahab Zuberi, COO at the Business Recorder Group and Finance... Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:55pm
World Biden urges Americans to ‘bring down temperature’ after Trump win Addresses US nation after Trump’s decisive election win Says will ensure peaceful transition of power on January 20, 2025 Updated 07 Nov, 2024 10:53pm
Pakistan Four soldiers martyred, five terrorists killed in South Waziristan fire exchange: ISPR Four soldiers embraced martyrdom and five terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 11:04pm
Pakistan KP Apex Committee to focus on socio-economic development of merged districts The Apex Committee Khyber Pakhtunkhwa met Thursday and decided to improve the socioeconomic progress and standard of... Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:56pm
Markets Wall Street extends rally from Trump victory, Fed decision on tap Wall Street’s main indexes held on to their gains on Thursday in the run-up to the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate... Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:30pm
Sports Mbappe left out of France squad for November internationals PARIS: Kylian Mbappe has been left out of the France squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:52pm
World Israeli strike in Lebanon’s Sidon kills three citizens, Lebanese army says DUBAI: An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed three Lebanese citizens and wounded three... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:17pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $18mn, now stand at $11.17bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $18 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:48pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz, Turkish ambassador discuss strengthening bilateral ties The newly-appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan Irfan Neziroglu called on Prime Minister... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 10:28pm
World Biden set to address nation after Trump’s decisive US election win WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden was set to address the nation on Thursday after a stinging election defeat for... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:03pm
World Swiss ‘burqa ban’ to take effect from 2025 ZURICH: A contentious Swiss prohibition on facial coverings in public spaces widely known as the “burqa ban” will... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:19pm
World India’s Hindus bathe in holy river defiled by pollution NEW DELHI: Sweeping aside thick toxic scum, thousands of Hindu devotees ignored court warnings Thursday against... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:18pm
World Fed to cut rates, but with a new landscape to decipher after Trump win WASHINGTON: The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to reduce its benchmark policy rate by a quarter of a percentage... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:02pm
Sports Sinner avoids rival Alcaraz in ATP Finals groups ROME: Jannik Sinner avoided his key rival Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Finals group draw on Thursday, as the Italian... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:12pm
Sports Tsitsipas hits out at ‘drag’ of longer Masters 1000 events PARIS: Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas believes the decision to extend several Masters 1000 events from one... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:10pm
Sports Pakistan will make a strong comeback in second ODI: Naseem Shah Pacer says he has recovered from cramps and is available for the game tomorrow Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:02pm
Business & Finance Bank of England cuts interest rate as inflation slows LONDON: The Bank of England on Thursday said it was cutting its key interest further after UK inflation hit a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 05:40pm
Life & Style Thousands of election gamblers anticipate betting jackpot after Trump win NEW YORK: Thousands who gambled on the U.S. election are looking forward to a potential payout of about $450 million... Published 07 Nov, 2024 05:22pm
Markets Ghani Chemical Industries launches ‘Pakistan’s largest ASU plant’ in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ghani Chemical Industries Limited (GCIL) on Thursday said it successfully commissioned “Pakistan’s largest Air... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 06:52pm
World Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media SYDNEY: Australia’s prime minister on Thursday vowed to ban children under 16 from social media, saying the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 04:35pm
Markets Indian shares give up Trump-fueled gains as profit-booking, earnings weigh Indian shares slid over 1% on Thursday, erasing all their gains from the previous day when Donald Trump was elected... Published 07 Nov, 2024 04:28pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares snap three-day losing streak Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Thursday, aided by gains in materials and industrial stocks. The CSE All-Share... Published 07 Nov, 2024 04:26pm
Markets Copper bounces as investors reassess Trump and look to China stimulus LONDON: Copper prices rebounded on Thursday as investors took another look at the impact of Donald Trump’s U.S.... Published 07 Nov, 2024 04:24pm
Markets Palm oil ends up supported by rival oils at Dalian JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher and reversed early losses on Thursday, supported by gains from... Published 07 Nov, 2024 04:22pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz to attend Joint Arab Islamic Summit in Riyadh on Nov 11 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia on November 11 (Monday) to attend the Second Joint Arab... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:03pm
Markets Gold price per tola decreases Rs5,400 in Pakistan as international market reacts to Trump’s victory The impact of the recent decline in the international gold price was also felt in Pakistan, with the price of a tola... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 10:28pm
World North Korea-Russia ties are also a threat to US security, NATO chief says BUDAPEST: The strengthening ties between Russia and North Korea are not only a threat to European security, but also... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:04pm