ICC World Cup 2023: complete schedule The global spectacle will have a total of 45 matches during the group stage Updated 19 Nov, 2023 09:11pm
Technology LabCentral – enabling biotech ideators in a cost-effective manner Shared laboratory spaces enable nascent startups intitate working on their ideas at a significantly lower cost than... Updated 14 Oct, 2023 01:26am
World Israeli military says troops make first ground raids into Gaza UN has said Israel's call for Gaza civilians to leave was impossible to carry out 'without devastating humanitarian consequences' Published 13 Oct, 2023 11:55pm
World White House accuses North Korea of providing Russia with weapons WASHINGTON: The White House on Friday said North Korea recently provided Russia with a shipment of weapons, calling... Published 13 Oct, 2023 11:25pm
USA Thousands flee north Gaza after Israel evacuation warning Ashraf al-Qudra, from Gaza health ministry, says hospitals 'starting to lose capacity' and medicine running out Updated 13 Oct, 2023 11:22pm
Forex Inter-bank market: rupee continues its winning spree, settles at 277.62 against USD Local currency has now appreciated for 27 successive sessions Has cumulatively gained 10.62% since it hit a record low of 307.1 in inter-bank market on Sept 5 Updated 13 Oct, 2023 11:21pm
Business & Economy ‘Comfortably placed’: SBP chief says end-Sept targets with IMF met Remarks come during meetings with key international institutions organised by Barclays, JP Morgan, Standard Bank, and Jefferies Updated 13 Oct, 2023 11:19pm
Pakistan Demonstrations across Pakistan, Afghanistan in support of Palestinians ISLAMABAD: Several thousand Pakistani Muslims protested across the country after Friday prayers against Israel’s... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 11:19pm
Markets Haleon Pakistan to invest $10mn in Jamshoro plant for production of Panadol base portfolio Objective is to enhance production capacity to 8 billion tablets, company says Updated 13 Oct, 2023 11:18pm
Sports Pakistan target ending World Cup jinx against India AHMEDABAD: Buoyed by a record run chase, Babar Azam’s Pakistan are on the hunt for their first ever World Cup win... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 11:13pm
Europe Von der Leyen to Netanyahu: 'Europe stands with Israel' TEL AVIV: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday that Israel has a duty to... Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:50pm
World We'll do 'everything in our power' to free captive Americans: Biden WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden vowed in an interview broadcast Friday to do "everything in our power" to free... Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:39pm
Cricket ‘Records meant to be broken’: Babar Azam shrugs off India stranglehold AHMEDABAD: Defiant Pakistan captain Babar Azam declared Friday that “records are meant to be broken” as his team... Published 13 Oct, 2023 09:08pm
Forex Open-market: rupee gains further ground against US dollar The Pakistani rupee maintained its positive momentum against the US dollar in the open market on Friday, a gain that... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 09:00pm
Perspectives The untimely demise of NFTs The last decade saw virtual currencies gain popularity all across the world and become a legal tender for a few... Published 13 Oct, 2023 08:46pm
Energy Diesel release valve: China poised to save West from shortages again As the northern hemisphere heads into winter, the U.S. and European oil sectors are counting on rising exports from... Published 13 Oct, 2023 08:43pm
Energy Oil surges on US sanctions, tight stockpile forecasts NEW YORK: Oil prices leapt more than $3 on Friday, with Brent on track for its highest weekly gain since April,... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 08:39pm
Stocks Wall St climbs after big banks post strong earnings Wall Street’s main stock indexes gained on Friday as upbeat earnings from big U.S. banks fuelled optimism about the... Published 13 Oct, 2023 08:18pm
Stocks UAE bourses tumble as Israel/Hamas conflict intensifies Stock markets in United Arab Emirates tumbled on Friday, tracking global equities as a widening conflict between... Published 13 Oct, 2023 08:14pm
South Asia Israeli embassy employee attacked with knife in Beijing BEIJING: An Israeli embassy worker in China’s capital was attacked with a knife by another foreign national and... Published 13 Oct, 2023 08:01pm
Cricket India’s Gill ‘99 percent’ ready for Pakistan clash AHMEDABAD: India’s Shubman Gill is “99 percent available to play” against Pakistan in the World Cup blockbuster... Published 13 Oct, 2023 07:24pm
Pakistan ‘Hostile intelligence agency’ responsible for Sialkot shooting: Punjab IGP Says attackers were arrested and will be presented before court Updated 13 Oct, 2023 07:20pm
Middle East Hezbollah says ‘prepared’ for action against Israel when time comes BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah movement said Friday it would be “fully prepared” to join its Palestinian... Published 13 Oct, 2023 07:20pm
Cricket Former England captain Cook to retire from cricket LONDON: Former England captain Alastair Cook announced his retirement from cricket on Friday, bringing the curtain... Published 13 Oct, 2023 07:15pm
Stocks KSE-100 settles near 49,500 after over 700-point gain Backed by an extraordinary gain in value of the rupee, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its bullish run... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 07:12pm
Europe Turkiye says Israel’s call for Gazans to move south ‘completely unacceptable’ ANKARA: Turkiye said on Friday that Israel’s call for Gazans to move south in 24 hours ahead of its planned ground... Published 13 Oct, 2023 06:46pm
Movies & Music Hollywood celebrities pour support for Israel, Gigi Hadid’s post on Palestine draws backlash LOS ANGELES: Over 700 people from the entertainment industry, including actors Gal Gadot, Michael Douglas and Jerry... Published 13 Oct, 2023 06:39pm
Markets India’s forex reserves drop for 5th week; fall to over 5-month low MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves declined for a fifth straight week and stood at $584.74 billion as of Oct.... Published 13 Oct, 2023 06:38pm
Sports Mushfiqur leads Bangladesh to 245-9 against New Zealand in World Cup CHENNAI: Mushfiqur Rahim hit a fine half century to lead Bangladesh to 245-9 against New Zealand in their World Cup... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 06:26pm
Energy Global LNG: Asia spot LNG prices rise as geopolitical tensions fuel supply woes LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices climbed $1 this week despite muted demand, tracking European... Published 13 Oct, 2023 06:23pm
South Asia Casualties feared in blast at mosque in northern Afghanistan KABUL: A blast ripped through a Shia mosque in northern Afghanistan on Friday, injuring several people, a government... Published 13 Oct, 2023 06:11pm
Bullion Rate Gold price per tola in Pakistan largely stable Rate of 24-carat bar settles at Rs197,100 per tola on Friday Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:59pm
South Asia Iran holds state-organised rallies in support of Palestinians State-organised rallies were held across Iran on Friday in support of Tehran’s Palestinian Hamas and against the... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:59pm
Commodities Asia gold: Price rise dulls activity in India, China premiums fall The physical gold market in India flipped to a discount this week as a rebound in domestic prices made buyers walk... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:40pm
USA White House: Israel’s call to move Gaza civilians is ‘a tall order’ WASHINGTON: Israel’s call for more than 1 million civilians in northern Gaza to move within 24 hours is going to be... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:34pm
Markets JPMorgan Chase profits jump, warns inflation could persist NEW YORK: JPMorgan Chase reported another highly profitable quarter Friday, but warned inflation could persist and... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:23pm
Stocks IT, banks drag Indian shares down as US rate fears resurface BENGALURU: Indian shares declined on Friday, dragged by a slide in information technology (IT) and bank stocks,... Published 13 Oct, 2023 04:49pm
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end lower as consumer discretionary, energy stocks weigh CSE All Share index settled down 0.05% at 10,813.03 Published 13 Oct, 2023 04:46pm
Commodities Copper ticks higher on China data, weaker dollar LONDON: Copper prices clawed higher on Friday on a weaker dollar and after Chinese data showed the economy of the... Published 13 Oct, 2023 04:40pm
Commodities Palm extends gains on weaker ringgit, improved China demand MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains on Friday to end the week with a nearly 4% climb, tracking upside... Published 13 Oct, 2023 04:37pm
Arts Frieze London celebrates 20th year of fairs in UK capital LONDON: Emerging artists and big names in contemporary art will both feature as Frieze London, one of the world’s... Published 13 Oct, 2023 03:30pm
Sports De Kock finds peak form at World Cup ahead of 50-overs retirement Quinton de Kock will retire from the 50-overs format after the Cricket World Cup but he looks to be going out at the... Published 13 Oct, 2023 02:51pm
Sports Clarke sounds World Cup warning for Australia after South Africa defeat Australia got their tactics and team selection all wrong in Thursday’s World Cup defeat by South Africa and the... Published 13 Oct, 2023 02:48pm
Middle East Iran FM meets Hezbollah head in Lebanon BEIRUT: Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met the head of the powerful Tehran-backed group Hezbollah... Published 13 Oct, 2023 02:41pm
Europe Putin: Russia expanding economic ties with CIS despite Western sanctions BISHKEK: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said Russia was expanding its economic ties with countries of... Published 13 Oct, 2023 02:07pm
Commodities India’s September palm oil imports drop 26% m/m India’s palm oil imports in September fell 26% from the previous month to 834,797 metric tons, a trade body said on... Published 13 Oct, 2023 02:05pm
Financial World Bank’s Banga says exploring longer, cheaper loans as mission expands to climate MARRAKECH: World Bank president Ajay Banga on Friday laid out an ambitious agenda aimed at widening the development... Published 13 Oct, 2023 01:51pm
Financial Markets worried about Italy’s ability to grow: ECB’s Visco ROME: Market concerns about Italy are centred on whether or not its economy will be able to grow in coming years,... Published 13 Oct, 2023 01:48pm
Middle East Blinken seeks to exert Arab pressure as Israel readies Gaza offensive AMMAN: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday began a tour of Arab capitals as he seeks to exert pressure on... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 01:44pm
South Asia Man, 89, refused divorce by India’s top court after 27-year case NEW DELHI: India’s top court has denied an octogenarian man the right to divorce his wife of six decades, 27 years... Published 13 Oct, 2023 01:40pm
Stocks European stock markets stable at open LONDON: Europe’s main stock markets steadied at the start of trading Friday after Tokyo closed lower and following... Published 13 Oct, 2023 01:35pm
Stocks UK’s FTSE 100 flat as energy stocks cap declines; Ashmore slides UK’s FTSE 100 was flat on Friday as gains in energy shares on higher crude prices offset worries about the US... Published 13 Oct, 2023 12:42pm
Sports Rooney rejected offer in Saudi Arabia before taking Birmingham job Wayne Rooney said he rejected an offer to manage in the Saudi Pro League before choosing to take charge of... Published 13 Oct, 2023 12:38pm
Business & Finance Argentina annual inflation hits 138% ahead of election BUENOS AIRES: Annual inflation in Argentina rose to 138 percent in September, official figures showed Thursday, as... Published 13 Oct, 2023 12:22pm
Europe EU’s von der Leyen and parliament chief head to Israel BRUSSELS: The presidents of the European Commission and Parliament, Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola, will... Published 13 Oct, 2023 12:16pm
Sports Spain avenge Scotland defeat in controversial Euro 2024 qualifier SEVILLE: Alvaro Morata’s diving header and a scrappy Oihan Sancet goal earned Spain an important 2-0 win over... Published 13 Oct, 2023 12:10pm
Stocks Hong Kong shares open with steep losses HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks tumbled at the open Friday after six days of gains, with above-forecast US inflation... Published 13 Oct, 2023 11:54am
Sports Cricket World Cup: India v Pakistan head-to-head record AHMEDABAD: India v Pakistan record ahead of their World Cup group game at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on... Published 13 Oct, 2023 11:51am
Europe French taxi drivers bring unfair competition case against Uber PARIS: Around 2,480 taxi drivers will embark on another round of their latest legal fight against Uber in Paris on... Published 13 Oct, 2023 11:48am
Asia Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes Philippine capital: USGS MANILA: A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit the Philippines on Friday, the US Geological Survey said, shaking buildings... Published 13 Oct, 2023 11:36am
Europe Far-right eyes kingmaker role as Poland prepares to vote WARSAW: Poland is gearing up for close-fought elections on Sunday that could ramp up tensions with the EU and... Published 13 Oct, 2023 11:18am
Middle East Human Rights Watch says Israel used white phosphorus in Gaza, Lebanon JERUSALEM: Human Rights Watch on Thursday accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions in its military... Published 13 Oct, 2023 11:14am
Life & Style Junaid Safdar confirms divorce from wife Ayesha Saifur Rehman Junaid Safdar, son of PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz, has divorced his wife, Ayesha Saifur Rehman, more than two... Published 13 Oct, 2023 11:00am
Stocks Asian shares drop sharply as US price data revives rate hike jitters SINGAPORE: Asian shares slid on Friday while the dollar was firm after US consumer prices increased more than... Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:54am
Stocks China considers new stabilization fund to prop up stock market: Bloomberg News China is considering creating a state-backed stabilization fund to shore up confidence in its equity markets,... Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:50am
Asia North Korea denies its weapons used by Hamas against Israel SEOUL: North Korea denied on Friday its weapons were used by Hamas in the attack against Israel, saying the claim... Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:47am
Commodities Palm oil extends gains on weak ringgit, improvement in demand MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains on Friday on a weak ringgit, an improvement in demand from China... Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:40am
Commodities China Sept soybean imports fall 7.3% on year BEIJING: China imported 7.15 million metric tons of soybeans in September, customs data showed on Friday, falling... Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:34am
Commodities China Sept coal imports jump 27.5% on year ago BEIJING: China’s September coal imports surged 27.5% on the prior year, customs data showed on Friday, as buyers... Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:30am
Technology TikTok to take proactive steps to address issues in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: Short video app TikTok is committed to taking proactive measures to address issues raised by Malaysia,... Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:27am
Sports New Zealand have ‘good information’ on Bangladesh, says Conway New Zealand know all about the threat posed by Bangladesh after playing the Asian side in the build-up to the... Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:14am
Bullion Rate Gold nudges up as it heads for best week since March Gold edged up on Friday and was set for its best week in seven months, deriving support from tensions in the Middle... Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:10am
Stocks Japan shares slide on Fed jitters but Uniqlo owner’s rally caps Nikkei losses TOKYO: Japanese shares fell on Friday, tracking Wall Street’s declines overnight after hotter-than-expected US... Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:08am
Commodities China Sept copper imports slide amid strong domestic production BEIJING: China’s copper imports fell 5.8% in September from a year earlier, customs data showed on Friday, as strong... Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:04am
Energy China crude imports up 14% on year ahead of peak travel BEIJING: China’s crude oil imports in September grew nearly 14% from a year earlier, as refiners stepped up... Published 13 Oct, 2023 10:02am
Business & Finance China’s exports, imports slump narrows in September China’s exports and imports shrank at a slower pace for a second month in September, customs data showed on Friday,... Published 13 Oct, 2023 09:59am
Stocks Weak outlook from top IT companies, US inflation woes drag Indian shares BENGALURU: Indian shares opened lower on Friday, on a slide in IT stocks after Infosys and HCLTech cut their revenue... Published 13 Oct, 2023 09:57am
Forex Dollar holds on to gains after firm US inflation; focus turns to China data TOKYO: The dollar remained firm on Friday, putting pressure across a basket of currencies as stronger-than-expected... Published 13 Oct, 2023 09:54am
Stocks Australian shares snap six-day rally on Fed rate-hike worries Australian shares retreated on Friday after a six-session rally, dragged down by banking and technology stocks, as... Published 13 Oct, 2023 09:52am
Real time basis: FBR asked to evaluate housing schemes in posh areas ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that the housing schemes in... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 09:51am
IMF’s Fiscal Monitor report: Macroeconomic indicators show deterioration Fund projects government primary balance at 0.4 percent for 2024 Updated 13 Oct, 2023 09:51am
Power projects: Chinese again refuse to renegotiate PPAs ISLAMABAD: Chinese power projects have, once again, refused to renegotiate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with the... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 09:49am
Forex Indian rupee to see little respite on Fed’s higher-for-longer bets MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to hover near its lifetime low on Friday, after US inflation data reinforced... Published 13 Oct, 2023 09:49am
Mutual Funds Bond yields up as US inflation worries overshadow lower domestic print MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields rose early on Friday as high inflation reading in the US sent Treasury yields... Published 13 Oct, 2023 09:44am
Companies Move to settle Al-Jomaih-KES dispute: Ministerial body to meet on 16th ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has convened a meeting of three-member ministerial committee on October 16, 2023 to... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 09:28am
PM to highlight future priorities of CPEC during China visit: FO ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will highlight the future priorities of the China-Pakistan... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 09:26am
Almost all its vacant posts filled: PC moves to quicken SOEs’ sell-off process ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission filled on Thursday almost all the posts which had been lying vacant for long... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 09:25am
BR Research On forward risks The 1-rupee a day PKR appreciation continues. As rupee appreciates, systematic risk builds up. Exporters’ selling... Published 13 Oct, 2023 08:53am
SIFC body seeks ‘Merit Order’ for gas supply ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of SIFC has directed Petroleum Division to prepare ‘Merit Order’ for supply of... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 08:54am
BR Research Bad romance In the last recorded quarter (Jun-23), none of the three listed automotive assemblers in Pakistan was in losses,... Published 13 Oct, 2023 08:52am
BR Research Hala Enterprises Limited Hala Enterprises Limited (PSX: HAEL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company and was subsequently... Published 13 Oct, 2023 08:49am
‘Illicit cigarettes to inflict Rs300bn annual loss on kitty’ ISLAMABAD: The documented tobacco industry has estimated to pay Rs242 billion federal excise duty/sales tax in the... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 08:46am
Minister says work on CPEC expedited ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed said that work... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 08:45am
Forex reserves up $31m KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves rose by $31 million during the last week.... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 08:44am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from October 12, 2023 Published 13 Oct, 2023 08:36am
World Israel-Hamas war a ‘new cloud’ over world economy: IMF MARRAKESH, (Morocco): The war between Israel and Hamas has darkened the horizon for a world economy that was already... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 08:18am
Supplements Muhammad Ali Latif FCA TEXT: President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) In the face of growing demand for reporting... Published 13 Oct, 2023 07:25am
Supplements Ather Saleem FCMA, Chairman, Joint Committee of ICAP & ICMA TEXT: The Best Corporate and Sustainability Report Awards 2023 are being organized on October 12, 2023, in Karachi ... Published 13 Oct, 2023 07:25am
Supplements Abdul Rahim Suriya FCA, FCMA, Chairman, Evaluation Committee TEXT: The Chief Guest, the Guest of Honors, Dignitaries, Ladies and Gentlemen, Assalamu alaykum I welcome all of ... Published 13 Oct, 2023 07:25am
Supplements Best Corporate and Sustainability Report Awards Ceremony for the year 2022 Dr. Arif Alvi, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: I am pleased to learn that the Institute of... Published 13 Oct, 2023 07:25am
Supplements Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar: Caretaker Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: The Best Corporate and Sustainability Report Awards are being organized by the Institute of Chartered... Published 13 Oct, 2023 07:24am
Supplements SHEHZAD AHMED MALIK FCMA, President, Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) TEXT: The Best Corporate and Sustainability Report Awards 2023, scheduled for October 12, 2023, mark an occasion of... Published 13 Oct, 2023 07:24am
Supplements ICAP Profile TEXT: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), a self-governing, autonomous body, was formed under... Published 13 Oct, 2023 07:22am
Supplements ICMA Profile TEXT: Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (ICMA) of Pakistan is one of the leading professional accounting... Published 13 Oct, 2023 07:21am
Supplements Best Corporate Reports 2022 Awards: Award winning companies TEXT: (In Alphabetical Order. Rankings will be revealed during the ceremony) BANKS • Allied Bank Limited •... Published 13 Oct, 2023 07:21am
Opinion No more business as usual—V Much-needed measures for documenting the economy await promulgation of an ordinance for integration of data across... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 06:46am
Opinion Debt and austerity: developing world deep in economic crises In its ‘World Economic Outlook, October 2023’ Report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that ‘The... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 06:40am
Opinion Economic impasse and political instability The economic challenges of Pakistan are appallingly enduring, and unless we effectively address fiscal discipline... Updated 13 Oct, 2023 06:26am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (October 12, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 13 Oct, 2023 06:00am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (October 12, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 13 Oct, 2023 06:00am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (October 12, 2023)... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:58am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (October 12, 2023).... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:58am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (October 12, 2023).... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:58am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (October 12, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:58am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (October... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:53am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (October 12, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:53am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 12, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (October 13, 2023)... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan CDA continues its anti-encroachment campaign ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Thursday continued its anti-encroachment campaign. Under this... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan CDA management visits Sectors C-14, C-15 and C-16 ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) management visited Sectors C-14, C-15, and C-16 of Islamabad on... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan CS reviews progress on 33 priority projects LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman, on Thursday, reviewed the pace of work on the 33 priority... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan ‘KP home dept dishonoured sanctity of Senate’ ISLAMABAD: Senator Hidayatullah on Thursday lambasted Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa home department for withdrawing its... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Toshakhana case and Al-Qadir Trust case: ‘NAB not bound to inform Bushra about her arrest’ ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Thursday ruled that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is not bound to... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan IG Punjab meets CEO of Netsol LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar called on Saleem Ghauri, CEO of IT and Software Solutions... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Money laundering case against Elahis adjourned till 23rd LAHORE: A special court (central) on Thursday adjourned to October 23 the hearing of a money laundering case against... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Need for raising awareness about breast cancer stressed LAHORE: Out of all the cancers, breast cancer can be treated and cured if detected early, hence, increasing the... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Arbitration: Overview of proposed legislation given ISLAMABAD: The Arbitration Law Review Committee (ALRC) was informed that proposed legislation will help in resolving... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Palestine a matter of faith for Muslims: JI KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has said that Palestine is a matter of faith... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
World Saudi prince, Iran president discuss Israel-Hamas war RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler and Iran’s president spoke by phone about the war between Israel and ... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
World China, India hold military chief-level talks on border issues BEIJING: China and India held the 20th round of military chief-level talks on Oct.9-10, the Chinese defence ministry... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
World Putin in Kyrgyzstan for first trip abroad since court arrest warrant BISHKEK (Kyrgyzstan): Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan Thursday, visiting abroad for the first time since the... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
World US sanctions two tanker owners for carrying Russian oil above price cap WASHINGTON: The US on Thursday imposed the first sanctions on owners of tankers carrying Russian oil above the G7... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
World Food, fresh water rapidly running out: WFP ROME: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Thursday that crucial supplies were running ... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan PKRC demands debt cancellation LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee (PKRC) on Thursday held a demonstration in the provincial metropolis to... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Police Feedback Management System launched LAHORE: Punjab Police has become the first police organization in Pakistan to start citizen feedback system on the... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Cases against civilians in military courts: PTI for halting process of conducting trial ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday demanded that the concerned quarters and the authorities ... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Flawed policies: PU-CoPs GB meeting censures PU administration LAHORE: The Punjab University Council of Professionals (PU-CoPs) general body meeting strongly censured the PU... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Health welfare of martyrs’ families: Punjab Police ink MoUs with all major govt hospitals LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has signed MOUs with all major government hospitals of... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Remand of PTI leaders extended LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Thursday extended the remand of PTI leaders Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ijaz Chaudhry and... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan ‘RUDA believes in cleaner & greener environment’ LAHORE: Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) CEO Imran Amin said that they believe in a cleaner and greener... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Deficiencies in student’s thesis: UHS to hold supervisors, evaluators accountable LAHORE: The Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) has decided to ... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan WCLA, GCU sign MoU to preserve cultural heritage LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) and Government College University Lahore (GCU) on Thursday signed... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Outside main building of Ministry: No damage to record or infrastructure reported ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said on Thursday that a small fire erupted because of... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Imran says he’s ‘stronger than ever’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Thursday reiterated his resolve that he would not... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan CERT Rules, 2023 notified to bolster cyber security defences ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication on Thursday notified the Computer Emergency... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Kashmir cause: PM lauds sustained efforts of OIC ISLAMABAD: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Jammu and Kashmir... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Qatar armed forces’ chief meets COAS ISLAMABAD: Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces Lieutenant General (Pilot) Salem Hamad Eqail Al-Nabet Thursday ... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan 20th Int’l 3P mega exhibition inaugurated KARACHI: 20th International 3P Plas Print Pack Pakistan - Country’s pioneer and biggest exhibition for plastic,... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Cipher case: IK’s pleas clubbed ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, clubbed Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan’s... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Vandalism at FJC: ATC approves IK’s bail in three cases ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Thursday, approved bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Syngenta Pakistan recognised for its contribution towards female farmers LAHORE: Syngenta Pakistan Limited, a leading agriculture innovation and technology company that provides crop... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan ANF spends $14m annually to capture, dispose of $6bn worth of narcotics: official LAHORE: Commander Anti-Narcotics Force Punjab Brigadier Sikandar Hayat Chaudhry said that narcotics is a strategic... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan HRD LESCO resigns LAHORE: Human Resource Director (HRD) LESCO Azia Shoaib has resigned while the Company Secretary is all set to face... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan UK Political Counsellor meets Aleem Khan LAHORE: The Political Counsellor of the United Kingdom in Pakistan, Ms Zoe Weir, called on President... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Traders’ convention: Shehbaz explains criticality of political, economic stability LAHORE: Terming political stability inevitable for bringing economic development, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan ‘Digitalized Pest Surveillance and Reporting System’ launched LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department on Thursday launched the “Digitalized Pest Surveillance and Reporting... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Upgradation of 750 police stations planned LAHORE: Announcing that the government would extend full support to the Punjab Highways Patrol police, the caretaker... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan CPEC and media exchanges: Chinese CG invites suggestions from APNS KARACHI: The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China Yang Yundong visited the office of All Pakistan... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan AGP identifies financial ‘irregularities’ in NHA ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) observed grave financial irregularities in the National Highways... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Sindh govt to launch land record digitization project KARACHI: Sindh government is starting an ambitious project of digitization of land records of entire province, as... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan Announcement Dear readers, Business Recorder has introduced a QR Code for one of its sections (daily stocks, dates of closure of... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Pakistan PM asks ministries to help resolve issues facing newspaper industry ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq has directed the Ministry of Finance and Information and... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
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 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Energy Oil prices rise on expectations NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Thursday on expectations that US interest rates had peaked, but gains were capped by a... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Commodities Japanese rubber SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures jumped to a 15-month high on Thursday amid hopes of more economic stimulus in... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Cotton & Textile Modest business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained bearish and the trading volume remained a little bit low.... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (October 12, 2023)... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Commodities Copper slides, under pressure from firm dollar LONDON: Copper prices eased on Thursday after US inflation data boosted the dollar, though measures to support the... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 18.569... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Commodities Gold trims gains after US inflation data BENGALURU: Gold prices pared gains on Thursday as dollar and Treasury yields ticked higher after US consumer prices... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Commodities Soybeans recover PARIS/CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures edged up on Thursday, steadying after a 22-month low as the oilseed markets... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 194,726 tonnes of cargo comprising 122,935 tonnes of import cargo and 71,791... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Stocks Indian shares dragged by IT stocks, earnings BENGALURU: Indian shares closed lower on Thursday, dragged by a slide in information technology (IT) stocks on weak... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Stocks Most Gulf shares rise on strong oil DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf rose on Thursday, tracking higher oil prices, while traders kept an eye on the... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Stocks China stocks close up after state fund boosts stakes in banks SHANGHAI: Chinese shares closed higher on Thursday after a state fund increased its stakes in the country’s ... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Stocks European stocks trim early gains after US CPI data PARIS: European stocks pared early gains on Thursday after US September inflation rose by more than expected, while... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Stocks Wall Street muted as investors digest inflation data NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were subdued in choppy trading on Thursday, as data showed consumer prices... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Letters Hamas attacks on Israel constitute another 9/11 for US? Israel cannot imprison 2.3 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the world’s largest open air prison, forever. It will... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Energy SNGPL says not issued any gas schedule LAHORE: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has denied issuance of any gas schedule by the company.According... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Will Nawaz land in Pakistan on Oct 21? “Is it too much to ask for three to four hundred thousand of one’s voters to come out and welcome one!” “I... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Rates Stocks stay the bullish course KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on ninth consecutive day on the back of strong local... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Business & Finance SECP registers 2,477 new companies in September ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,477 new companies in September... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Commodities Indian rice prices slip as buyers seek clarity on export curbs MUMBAI/ HANOI/ BANGLADESH: Prices of parboiled rice exported from India extended their decline this week as buyers... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Commodities Asia coffee: Vietnam premiums high ahead of fresh bean arrival HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Vietnamese robusta beans stayed at hefty premiums this week as fresh beans from the new crop... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil rises MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Thursday on improvement in demand from China and as top producer ... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Business & Finance Both banknotes of Rs75 legal tender: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has clarified that under Section 25 of the State Bank of Pakistan Act,... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Business & Finance MCML exports 14 Oshan X7 SUVs to Kenya KARACHI: In a groundbreaking achievement for the Pakistani automotive industry, Master Changan Motors Ltd (MCML), a... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Editorials Parliament and judiciary EDITORIAL: The nation is much wiser about the respective positions and jurisdictions of parliament and the judiciary... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Editorials Growth rate downgrade EDITORIAL: In a report titled “World Economic Outlook 2023 Navigating Global Divergences,” the International... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Business & Finance FBL & SLIC to offer Shariah-compliant Takaful products to customers KARACHI: In a recent ceremony hosted at State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC) Head Office – Window... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Business & Finance PCJCCI, E-commerce Gateway to hold ‘Textile Asia Int’l Trade Fair’ from today LAHORE: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) collaborated with E-commerce Gateway Pakistan... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Business & Finance ‘CEO Roundtable Session’: ABC Pakistan welcomes US CG KARACHI: The American Business Council Pakistan (ABC) hosted an exclusive welcome and CEO Roundtable session on... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
World Israel says no exceptions to Gaza siege OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/GAZA/TEL AVIV: Israel said on Thursday there would be no humanitarian exceptions to its siege of... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Taxes FBR Headquarters Allowance 2023 allowance ISLAMABAD: The Caretaker prime minister has granted the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Headquarters Allowance, 2023... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Industry KATI for providing subsidies for excess power consumption KARACHI: The President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Faraz-ur-Rehman, has voiced deep... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Industry Clearance of dangerous goods through fraudulent way: SMS Chemical Industries, Hub Industrial Estate booked ISLAMABAD: The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement South Asia Pakistan Terminal, Karachi, has booked SMS Chemical... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Money & Banking Most Asian currencies edge higher BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies and equities edged higher on Thursday, as minutes of the US Federal Reserve’s ... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Money & Banking Australia, NZ dollars sidelined as bonds build on rally SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were subdued on Thursday as bonds extended their rally to a sixth... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Money & Banking Dollar gains after US consumer prices rise NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened on Thursday after US consumer prices rose more than expected in September on a... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Money & Banking Yuan slips despite state boosting bank stakes SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened against the dollar on Thursday, even as state investor Huijin increased stakes in... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Industry PMEX organises investment road show in Multan KARACHI: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) organised Pakistan Investment Road Show in Multan in collaboration with... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Money & Banking HBL takes centre stage at IAMTN Summit in Dubai KARACHI: HBL, Pakistan’s best bank and a leading player in the country’s remittance flows, partnered with the... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Industry ‘Auto parts manufacturing industry going through toughest phase’ LAHORE: The auto parts manufacturing industry is going through its hardest phase and is in dire need of support from... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Industry ML-1 project with: Revised agreement likely to be signed with China ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is all set to sign a revised agreement on the ML-1 project with China under the China-Pakistan... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Business & Finance Traders’ convention: Shehbaz explains criticality of political, economic stability LAHORE: Terming political stability inevitable for bringing economic development, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Business & Finance Real estate projects of foreign investors: Call to remove bureaucratic hurdles ISLAMABAD: Naguib Sawiris, chairman and CEO of Ora Developers, has requested the government to remove bureaucratic... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Taxes People asked to verify tax-paid authentic products through new FBR App ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has asked the general public to verify the tax paid authentic products... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Companies EFU General wins award KARACHI: EFU General awarded the ‘Brands Icon of Pakistan’, the most esteemed and highest recognition from the... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Companies BoD of Pak Suzuki Motor Co to meet on 19th KARACHI: The meeting of the board of directors of Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited will be held on October 19, 2023... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Industry PTCL to monetize its 12 non-core assets for enhancing financial agility ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has decided to sell its twelve surplus immovable assets in ... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
World US to arrange flights to help citizens leave Israel: White House WASHINGTON: The White House said Thursday it was working to organize charter flights to help US citizens leave... Published 13 Oct, 2023 12:15am
World US displays drones from Ukraine it says Iran made UNITED NATIONS: US military officials displayed what they said were pieces of Iranian drones recovered in Ukraine to... Published 13 Oct, 2023 12:11am