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Pakistan

Govt increases petrol price by Re0.56, HSD’s by Rs2.96 per litre

New prices come into effect from January 1, 2025

Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:39pm

Europe

Germany, France and Poland urge Georgia to consider new elections

BERLIN: The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Poland said on Tuesday that authorities in Georgia should...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:09pm

Europe

Internet sites of several French cities hit by cyber attacks

PARIS: The internet sites of several French cities and at least one department were inaccessible Tuesday after a...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:03pm

Pakistan

Police disperse protesters at Numaish, Abbas Town after clashes

Following multiple engagements, the Karachi police on Tuesday launched a crackdown against protests in the Numaish...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 10:58pm

USA

US imposes sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia over election interference

WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on entities in Iran and Russia, accusing them of...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 10:58pm

Commodities

Gold unchanged at Rs272,600 per tola in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan remained stable on Tuesday, in line with the international rates. In the local market, the...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 10:58pm

Currency

Rupee ends 2024 at 278.55 against US dollar

Currency depreciates 0.03% on Tuesday
- Closes calendar year with appreciation of 1.2%

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 10:53pm

South Asia

Thousands march in Bangladesh to mark student-led uprising that ousted PM Hasina

DHAKA: Thousands of Bangladeshis rallied at a ‘March for Unity’ in the capital Dhaka on Tuesday to mark the...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 10:51pm

Pakistan

Former GB CM Khalid Khurshid sentenced to 34 years for threatening security institutions

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) sentenced former Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 10:48pm

Middle East

Gaza healthcare nearing ‘total collapse’ due to Israeli strikes: UN

GENEVA: A United Nations report published Tuesday found that Israeli strikes on and near hospitals in the Gaza Strip...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 10:47pm

USA

Puerto Rico’s power grid collapses, leaving island in the dark

Puerto Ricans were without electricity early on New Year’s Eve after a grid failure left nearly all of the island...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 10:46pm

Stocks

KSE-100 closes nearly flat on last day of 2024, registers 84% growth in the year

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed the last trading day of 2024 nearly flat on...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 10:35pm

Business & Economy

‘Uraan Pakistan’: PM Shehbaz unveils 5-year plan for economy

National Economic Transformation Plan is based on 5Es framework of (i) Export; (ii) E-Pakistan; (iii) Environment and Climate Change; (iv) Energy and Infrastructure; and (v) Equity, Ethics and Empowerment

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 10:34pm

Markets

Surge in capacity drives up electricity production cost, NEPRA report reveals

Pakistan’s total installed capacity to generate power increased to 45,888 megawatts (MW) as on June 30, 2024,...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 10:10pm

Pakistan

Schools in Sindh to reopen on Wednesday, Jan 1

After the conclusion of winter vacations, all schools in Sindh will reopen on January 1, 2025, as per the schedule,...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 09:41pm

Stocks

European stocks clock worst quarterly showing since 2022

European stocks recorded their worst quarterly showing in more than two years on Tuesday, as uncertainty around...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 09:24pm

Business & Economy

What is the National Economic Plan 2024-29 Shehbaz-led govt introduced?

The government on Tuesday unveiled ‘Uraan Pakistan: Home-grown National Economic Plan 2024-29’, a five-year national...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 09:20pm

Stocks

Wall St edges up as AI boom, rate cuts power bull run in 2024

Wall Street’s major indexes opened higher in the final trading session of 2024, extending a more than two-year-long...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 09:05pm

Police baton charge protesters at Numaish Chowrangi in Karachi

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 07:28pm

Middle East

Yemen will continue to defend itself, say Houthis after US strikes

Yemen’s Houthi spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam said that the country would continue to defend itself after several...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:28pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets wrap up 2024 with sparse gains; Dubai stands out

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday, concluding the year with meagre gains amid weak oil prices,...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:23pm

Australia greets 2025 with dazzling fireworks display over Sydney Harbour

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:18pm

World

World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil, and Trump

SYDNEY: Crowds will marvel at fireworks and toast champagne to greet 2025 on Tuesday, waving goodbye to a year that...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 06:59pm

3 Discos being readied for privatisation

ISLAMABAD: The Financial Advisor is tasked to structure the transaction of three power Distribution Companies...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 06:56pm

South Asia

South Korea court issues arrest warrant for impeached president Yoon

SEOUL: A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol, investigators said...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 06:48pm

Middle East

Unemployment among Saudi citizens edges up to 7.8% in Q3

DUBAI: Unemployment among Saudi citizens edged up to 7.8% in the third quarter, according to government estimates...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 06:42pm

South Asia

Chief minister of India’s Manipur state apologises for ethnic unrest

BENGALURU: The chief minister of India’s northeastern state of Manipur apologised on Tuesday for months of ethnic...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 06:30pm

‘Uraan Pakistan’: PM Shehbaz unveils 5-year plan for economy

Published 31 Dec, 2024 05:45pm

South Asia

Iran security chief says ‘new resistance’ against Israel to emerge in Syria

TEHRAN: Iran’s security chief Ali Akbar Ahmadian said a new group would emerge in Syria to fight Israel following...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 05:27pm

Arshad Zuberi laid to rest

KARACHI: Arshad A Zuberi - a distinguished name in English journalism and Deputy Chief Executive of the Business...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 05:09pm

South Asia

UN condemns Taliban ban on Afghan women working at NGOs

GENEVA: UN human rights chief Volker Turk said Tuesday that Afghanistan’s governing Taliban authorities must reverse...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 05:07pm

Europe

UK Post Office scandal victims recognised in honours list

LONDON: King Charles III announced awards for actors Stephen Fry and Carey Mulligan, as well as victims of Britain’s...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 05:03pm

Energy

Oil set for annual loss although buoyed on the day by China data

LONDON: Oil prices were on track to end 2024 with a second consecutive year of losses, although they rose on the day...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 04:54pm

Income Tax (amendment) Ordinance promulgated

FBR now expecting Rs 70 billion till December 31, 2024 from the banking sector which will help tax machinery reduce its shortfall in collection to some extent

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 04:52pm

Stocks

Sri Lanka shares end the year with 25th straight session of gains

CSE All Share index settled up 0.74% at 15,944.6

Published 31 Dec, 2024 04:51pm

Commodities

Copper eases but heads for second straight yearly rise

Copper prices eased on Tuesday but were on track for a second consecutive yearly gain, while the red metal’s outlook...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 04:49pm

Stocks

India’s equity benchmarks have a muted end to 2024

Indian benchmark indexes were muted on Tuesday, weighed by a drop in information technology stocks, while elevated...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 04:43pm

Commodities

Palm ends with more than 19% annual gain after two years of losses

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed with a 19.43% annual gain on Tuesday, snapping two consecutive years of...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 04:41pm

Recorder headlines

Published 31 Dec, 2024 04:02pm

Forex

Steady sterling on track for best G10 performance against dollar in 2024

LONDON: The pound was little changed on the final trading day of the year on Tuesday, leaving it on track to be the...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 03:27pm

Forex

Ugandan shilling trades weaker on interbank FX demand

KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling traded weaker on Tuesday, undermined by an uptick in hard currency demand among...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 03:25pm

Economic revival efforts: UBL arranges $300m loan via UAE, Bahrain branches

KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL), through its UAE and Bahrain branches, has successfully arranged and financed a...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 03:21pm

2024: outstanding year: KSE-100 Index jumps 85pc in PKR terms

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange performed exceptionally well as the benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped 85 percent in ...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 03:21pm

Law ministry becomes party to govt-IPP dispute

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Law and Justice has reportedly become party to the recent dispute between the Government...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 03:20pm

New Gwadar airport: PM looks forward to prosperity

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that the New Gwadar International Airport will not only...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 03:16pm

Perspectives

Year in review: a look at some of the most important court rulings

The year 2024 saw significant judicial rulings and overturning of decisions in Pakistan. Here is a look at some of...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 02:21pm

Stocks

European stocks set for worst quarterly showing since 2022

European stocks were muted in the final trading session of 2024, as uncertainty around the monetary policy path and...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 01:52pm

Stocks

Major Gulf markets mixed in early trade, Dubai index eyes 10-year high

Major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Tuesday, with the Dubai index set to finish 2024 at its...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 01:50pm

Opinion

Remembering Arshad Zuberi

I joined Business Recorder as Head of Research back in 2009, perceiving the position to be a stepping stone to a...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 01:19pm

Business & Finance

Kenya’s inflation inches up in December, stats office says

Kenya’s consumer price inflation inched up to 3.0% year-on-year in December, up from 2.8% a month earlier, the...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 01:10pm

Business & Finance

Turkiye trade deficit widens 24.9% in November

ISTANBUL: Turkiye foreign trade deficit widened 24.9% year-on-year in November to $7.459 billion, official data...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 01:07pm

Business & Finance

Wizz Air expects 40 planes to be grounded in 2026

Wizz Air expects 40 of its planes to stay grounded through fiscal 2026, the low-cost Hungarian airline said on...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 12:57pm

Europe

Russia reduces gas flow via Ukraine to Europe on last day of expiring deal

MOSCOW: Russia’s Gazprom said it will pump a reduced volume of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Tuesday, the last day...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 12:51pm

World

Xi says China must apply ‘more proactive’ macroeconomic policies in 2025

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping said China will put in place “more proactive” macroeconomic policies next year, state...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 12:47pm

Asia

China slams ‘groundless’ claims of cyberattack on US Treasury

BEIJING: Beijing on Tuesday hit back at accusations that a China state-sponsored actor was behind a cyber breach at...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 12:39pm

Asia

North Korea’s Kim hails ‘dearest friend’ Putin in New Year message

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hailed Vladimir Putin as his “dearest friend” in a New Year’s letter to the...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 12:06pm

Sports

Australia optimistic on Mitchell Starc fitness for final India Test

MELBOURNE: Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he was optimistic Tuesday that pace spearhead Mitchell Starc will be...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:59am

Sports

Emma Raducanu pulls out of Australian Open warm-up with back injury

AUCKLAND: Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu pulled out of the Auckland Classic on Tuesday with a “back niggle”...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:28am

Sports

Jasmine Paolini on fire as Italy surge into United Cup quarter-finals

SYDNEY: A red-hot Jasmine Paolini led Italy into the quarter-finals of the mixed-team United Cup on Tuesday, with...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:25am

Europe

Ukrainian drone attack causes oil depot fire: Russian governor

MOSCOW: A Ukrainian drone attack in western Russia caused a fuel spill and fire at an oil depot, a Russian regional...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:20am

Asia

South Korea starts releasing Jeju Air crash victims to families

MUAN (SOUTH KOREA): South Korean authorities began releasing the bodies of plane crash victims to families Tuesday,...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 11:18am

Sports

Aryna Sabalenka opens season with ‘tricky’ win in Brisbane

BRISBANE: Aryna Sabalenka overcame a sluggish start to open her season with a straight-sets victory Tuesday and...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:13am

Asia

One dead, two missing as cargo ship sinks off Philippines

MANILA: A Philippine-flagged cargo ship sank off an island in the centre of the country, leaving one crew member...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:10am

Life & Style

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement: report

LOS ANGELES: Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed off on a divorce settlement Monday, according to...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:08am

World

Mexico detains two suspects in death of migration officer

CIUDAD JUAREZ: State police in Mexico detained two individuals suspected of killing a Mexican federal migration...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:02am

Sports

Viktor Hovland enters 2025 with broken toe, no swing coach

Norwegian star Viktor Hovland is still a game-time decision for The Sentry, this week’s PGA Tour season opener in...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 11:00am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars see out tough year, more risk ahead

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars flatlined on Tuesday after a tough few months are seeing them end the...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 10:58am

Sports

Newcastle manager Howe hails defensive improvement after win at Man United

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said his side’s winning run was built on defensive improvement after they...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 10:50am

Commodities

Palm set for nearly 21% annual gain after two years of losses

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures looked set to post an annual gain of about 21% on Tuesday, snapping two...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 10:46am

Technology

Beijing unveils plans to boost driverless vehicle use in capital

BEIJING: China’s capital Beijing passed new regulations on Tuesday to encourage autonomous driving technology in the...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 10:44am

Forex

China’s yuan poised for third straight yearly drop, Hong Kong dollar shines

HONG KONG/SHANGHAI: China’s yuan edged up against the dollar on the last trading day of 2024, but looked set for its...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 10:38am

Commodities

Copper gains 4.2% in 2024 as positive China data counters strong dollar

SHANGHAI: Most base metal prices rose on the last trading day of 2024, with copper posting a 4.2% year-on-year...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 10:37am

Asia

China, Russia always moving forward ‘hand in hand’, Xi tells Putin

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and Russia have always moved forward “hand in hand” on the right...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 10:35am

Stocks

Australian shares bid weak farewell to an otherwise strong 2024

Australian equities declined nearly 1% on the year’s last day of trade to end an otherwise robust 2024 on a somber...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 10:33am

Mutual Funds

Indian bond yields may inch lower on last day of 2024

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are likely to show a downward bias in the last session of 2024 as investors...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 10:30am

Sports

Melbourne defeat brings fresh calls for Rohit, Kohli to exit Test arena

NEW DELHI: Speculation that India captain Rohit Sharma and batting stalwart Virat Kohli are set to call time on...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 10:28am

Stocks

Chinese stocks post first annual gain since 2020, HK ends four-year rout

HONG KONG: Chinese stocks dipped on Tuesday, the final trading day of 2024, but were on track for their first annual...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 10:24am

Commodities

Cocoa tops global commodities rally for 2nd year, steel ingredients struggle on China demand

SINGAPORE: Cocoa and coffee are poised to close 2024 as the biggest gainers among commodities for a second year on a...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 10:23am

Pakistan

Working group on Punjab-UAE cooperation: CM agrees to proposal

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in a meeting with the UAE Ambassador to Pakistan Hamad Obaid...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 09:22am

Around Rs148bn shortfall: FBR likely to collect Rs1.225trn this month

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has estimated to collect Rs1,225 billion during December 2024 against...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 09:15am

BR Research

Food prices in 2024 – quite some respite

The year ending today provided a rare and much-needed respite for inflation-weary households in Pakistan,...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 09:12am

Business & Finance

Nov FCA: KE seeks relief of Rs4.98 per kWh

KARACHI: K-Electric submitted provisional monthly fuel charge adjustments (FCA) request for November 2024, to be...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 09:10am

ECNEC clears seven schemes worth over Rs217bn

ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved seven development projects...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 09:05am

BR Research

Hub Power Company Limited

The Hub Power Company Limited (PSX: HUBC) stands as Pakistan’s first and largest Independent Power Producer (IPP),...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 09:00am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates December 30, 2024

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:55am

Forex

Indian rupee expected to round off difficult month on a muted note

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open little changed on Tuesday, doing little to avert its worst monthly...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:51am

World

Plane flight records of Kazakhstan crash headed to Brazil

SAO PAULO: Flight records for the plane made by Brazil’s Embraer that crashed last week in Kazakhstan are headed to...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:43am

Opinion

PARTLY FACETIOUS: What is the way forward for Netanyahu?

“Bibi files…” “Yes they detail Netanyahu’s corruption ranging from accepting very expensive gifts ...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 08:37am

USA

US Treasury says Chinese hackers stole documents in ‘major incident’

WASHINGTON: Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department’s computer security guardrails...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:36am

Bullion Rate

Gold on track for best year in over a decade

Gold prices were little changed on Tuesday, the last trading day of an eventful year that saw the metal post its...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:29am

Stocks

Asian stocks, dollar hold their own to close out strong 2024

SINGAPORE: Asian stocks eased on Tuesday in cautious end-of-year trading that has seen investors scale back bets of...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:26am

Asia

South Korea court issues arrest warrant for President Yoon

SEOUL: A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:20am

Forex

Dollar stands tall in 2024, propped up by cautious Fed, Trump trade

SINGAPORE: The dollar was firm on the last trading day of the year, poised to clock strong gains in 2024 against...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:15am

Pakistan

IHC upholds PTA’s order for Zong to reimburse over Rs2bn to customers

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has upheld the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)’s order for...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:12am

Pakistan

President directs relief of Rs24.136m to bank fraud victims

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has directed six banks to provide financial relief amounting to Rs24.136...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:13am

Business & Finance

China Dec factory activity expands at slower pace as trade risks rise

BEIJING: China’s manufacturing activity grew for a third straight month in December but barely, an official factory...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:11am

Pakistan

LCCI condoles death of Arshad Zuberi

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has expresses its deepest sorrow over the passing of Arshad A...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:10am

Pakistan

Six dead, 15 injured in road accident

NAUSHEHRO FEROZE: At least six people were dead and 15 others sustained injuries in a tragic accident between a...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:08am

Stocks

India’s benchmark indexes set to open little changed

India’s benchmark indexes are set for a muted start on Tuesday, the final session of 2024, tracking other Asian...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:08am

Pakistan

Year 2024: Maryam lays foundation of betterment in education sector

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has laid the foundation for improvement in education sector in the...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:06am

Pakistan

Digital tech vital tool for good governance: planning minister

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that the rule of...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:05am

Business & Finance

South Korea’s consumer inflation quickens in Dec amid faltering won

SEOUL: South Korea’s consumer inflation quickened in December, exceeding market expectations amid a weak local...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:05am

Pakistan

‘Maryam Kee Dastak’ expanded to 40 districts

LAHORE: The “Maryam Kee Dastak” programme has been expanded to 40 districts across the province offering over 70...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:04am

Pakistan

NA body asks SLIC to spend 1pc of profit on people’s welfare

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce which met with Jawed Hanif Khan in the chair ...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:03am

Pakistan

Bazai reinstated as MNA

ISLAMABAD: Over a fortnight after the Supreme Court struck down the ECP’s order to de-seat Adil Khan Bazai from ...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:01am

Pakistan

Aleema says IK seeks no deal, no foreign intervention

ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Monday, made it clear...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 08:00am

Pakistan

Tragic bus accident claims 10 lives

FATEH JANG: At least 10 people were killed in a tragic bus accident near Punjab’s Fateh Jang area. According to...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:59am

Pakistan

Agri experts urged to work for ensuring food security

FAISALABAD: The agricultural scientists and experts must enhance their efforts to ensure food security to meet the...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:57am

Pakistan

Balloting held under 'Apni Chhat Apna Ghar' program

LAHORE: Punjab Housing Minister Bilal Yasin has said that the coming year would bring another gift from Punjab Chief...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:56am

Pakistan

Bhagat Singh gallery opened in Poonch House

LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman inaugurated the Bhagat Singh Gallery at the Poonch House on ...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:44am

Pakistan

BISP Chairperson meets VP PAA

ISLAMABAD: BISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid met Ali Murtaza, Vice President of the Pakistan Association of Australia,...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:43am

Pakistan

CM launches historic initiatives in one year: Azma Bokhari

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Monday that historic initiatives have been launched by the...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:41am

Pakistan

Dar reviews progress of Aviation ministry

ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on Monday, regarding outsourcing ...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:40am

Pakistan

KP govt to organize mass weddings for deserving girls

PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to organize collective wedding ceremonies for...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:39am

Pakistan

MDCAT re-conducted for over 12,000 students

ISLAMABAD: The Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU) with the technical support of the Pakistan...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:35am

Pakistan

Minister appreciates Qatar Islamic School

LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister, Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman, graced the first annual ceremony of Qatar Islamic...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:34am

Pakistan

Moot highlights importance of CPEC

HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tando Jam, in partnership with the Higher Education Commission (HEC)...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:33am

Pakistan

PFA ensures strict enforcement of safety standards

LAHORE: Punjab Food Authority (PFA) marathon operation was conducted in Lahore Zone to tackle health hazards....

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 07:31am

Pakistan

PM stresses need for enhancing tech integration within health sectors

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday stressed the need for enhancing technological integration within...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:31am

Taxes

‘Tax Laws (Amendment) Act’ has failed to achieve its objectives: PTBA

ISLAMABAD: The objective of the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024, for streamlining the tax appeal system under tax ...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:29am

Companies

JazzCash launches BNPL, alternative to credit cards

ISLAMABAD: JazzCash has launched Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) a convenient alternative to traditional credit cards. The...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:28am

Industry

TDAP’s Swat Trade Show concludes

MINGORA: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) organized Swat Trade Show 2024, from December 28-29,...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:26am

Companies

Amalgamation: FFBL delisted from PSX

KARACHI: As a result of merger/ amalgamation of Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited (FFBL) with and into Fauji...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:25am

Sports

Clifton Popular win KTPL trophy

KARACHI: The fourth season of the Karachi Tape ball Premier League (KTPL) came to a thrilling end at DHA Moin Khan...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:24am

Sports

‘Lifetime Achievement Awards’ presented to veteran referees

LAHORE: A farewell ceremony was held in honour of senior referees from District Lahore, organized by the Lahore...

Published 31 Dec, 2024 07:22am

Letters

‘The Dhaka debacle’

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed with the headline “The Dhaka debacle” carried by the newspaper recently....

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 07:18am

Opinion

Strategies on wealth management in uncertain times

The Asset management groups, in a recent move, are racing to pivot into opaque but lucrative regimes of private...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 07:13am

Opinion

Happy New Year?

This, they say traditionally, is the turn-of-the-year season to be jolly. But even a cursory glance at the...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 07:06am

Opinion

Prospects for 2025

The year 2025 will come after a year which has witnessed both positive and negative trends. The GDP growth rate has...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 07:02am

Editorials

Food for thought

EDITORIAL: DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry’s year-end presser touched up on all the crucial ...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 06:59am

Editorials

Move to facilitate overseas Pakistanis

EDITORIAL: In a move purported to be for the benefit of overseas Pakistanis, the FBR has announced the launch of an...

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 06:57am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (December 30, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 31, 2024)...