Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) would like to reiterate and assure its customers that no such incident has been reported at the Bank and that the data of all its customers is secure. However as a matter of reassurance, we have reviewed our systems again and fou

Speakers at the international conference on "Human Rights Challenges and Prospects" have said that it is time for the voices of reason and responsibility in the world to caution against militarism and demand strict adherence by all states, large and small

Pakistan Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum (PBLBF) hosted a Belgian menu dinner on 5th November, 2018 in honour of a high-level Belgian companies at the residence of senior member Kalim Farooqui. The organization was also formally launched at that occasio

GE Power announced that it has won equipment and services deals worth more than US $60 million to power and provide critical maintenance services for a period of 12 years for the 330 megawatts (MW) Thar Energy Limited (TEL) Power Plant in Pakistan. The co

With the increase in usage of e-commerce and plastic money (cards), globally as well as in Pakistan, there has also been an increase in the number of incidents or attempts to compromise customers' financial data. Financial institutions across the globe co

We refer to recent media news regarding customer data security breach of Pakistani banks, Bank AL Habib would like to assure its customers that the Bank has deployed advance security monitoring applications for the confidentiality and safety of their data

"I saw three cows."

Following instructions of State Minister for Communications Murad Saeed, NHA is removing encroachments from its right-of-way across the country. Under 75 day action plan a total of 3131 locations are being cleared from encroachments. Till now, encroachmen

First Women Bank Ltd (FWBL) customers' data are safe and protected from any susceptibility of Cyber Attacks and potential losses. The Bank is working under the guidance of and in close co-ordination with the State Bank of Pakistan, and vigilantly monitori

District administration Peshawar arrested the managers of 15 CNG and petrol filing stations overcharging and wrong gauge from different areas here Wednesday. A team of the district administration headed by Deputy Commissioner (DC), Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh

In light of the news circulating in the media regarding security breach of customer data of major Pakistani banks, Askari Bank would like to assure its customers that no such incident has been reported at the bank and the data of all customers is secure.

The 10 Union Councils of the city have been selected to make them waste free as model in the second phase of Clean & Green Punjab Programme under pilot project and upgradation of sanitation system. This pilot projects have been launched here on Wednesday

Institute of Architects Pakistan (IAP) Wednesday held Sindh government responsible for the suspension of construction activities in Karachi. These views were expressed during IAP delegation's visit to ABAD house here. IAP Chairman Ramiz Baig said the gove

Sindh Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has no record of treatment plants or septic tanks in the factories of the province, Sindh Water Commission (SWC) was told on Wednesday. Naeem Mughal, Additional Director General (DG SEPA) submitted a list in the

Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad and Public Health Association, KPK mutually organized a training session for local family health physicians at the university premises. The session was organized to share updates

Samba Bank Limited informs its customers and stakeholders in the wake of recent events, whereby debit/credit cards data of different banks has purportedly been hacked and some transactions have been made by using this stolen card data. "We want to assure

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi is on an official visit to Russian Federation. During the visit, the Naval Chief met Commander-in-Chief of Russian Navy, Admiral Vladimir Korolyov at Saint Petersburg. Upon arrival, the Naval Chief was

The country's financial services industry is currently more receptive to technological innovation than ever before, said CEO Karandaaz Pakistan, Ali Sarfraz. "It is owing to steady development in financial technology that we see encouraging numbers in ado

Hepatitis Control Programme in Sindh has so far vaccinated as many as 8.80 million patients of Hepatitis B, while overall 842,086 hepatitis patients are in general population, 232,355 in high risk population, 527,423 school going children and 52,702 jail

Pakistan Banks' Association (PBA) said on Wednesday that State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) guidelines for establishing cyber security are comprehensive and cover all aspects of technology. According to the spokesperson, the IT security of one bank was compro

The ongoing anti-encroachment operation of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) turned violent on Wednesday as the law enforcers faced resistance from a group of enraged people on Shahra-e-Iraq in Saddar Town of the metropolis.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday has claimed that his party will again form next government after winning the elections. Arriving in Khairpur on a two-day visit, Zardari lauded Sindhis for showing support to PPP in 20

Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) President Mian Zahid Hussain Wednesday said that to improve automobile sector, regulatory duties on the import of raw material and auto parts must be rationalised and the recommendations of registered tr

Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday granted one-week time to provincial government to submit its reply in petitions, seeking initiating contempt of court proceedings against Sindh Chief Minister and others for non-implementing the court's directives on st

"Islamabad Police will establish a unit to check corruption in the force and strict disciplinary action to be taken against those involved in such practices." It was stated by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar Khan while

Pakistan and Afghanistan held second meeting of the Refugee Working Group (WG) under the Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Stability (APAPPS) at the Ministry of SAFRON in Islamabad on Wednesday. First meeting was held during visit of the Fore

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noorul Haq Qadri has said that Hajj Policy 2019 would be finalised within next three months. Responding to questions of the members in the National Assembly on Wednesday, the minister said the

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Wednesday the opposition parties should present the evidence of rigging in July 25 elections as a parliamentary committee for the purpose has been constituted.

Funeral prayer Capt Zargham, who embraced martyrdom Wednesday in Mohmand held at Peshawar Cantt. Jasd e Khaki of Shaheed dispatched to his ancestral towns for burial with full military honor, says a press release issued here.

The Bank of Khyber (BoK) has always strived to ensure safe banking experience for its customers. In the wake of recent cyber security breach incidents, we assure our valued customers that their data has remained secured and uncompromised, said in a press

Following the recent news item about cyber-attack on major Pakistani banks, Federal Minister for IT & Telecom, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqi has assured all-out technical support to the State Bank of Pakistan to ensure protection of data and financial assets

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed the Punjab government to prepare a compensation package for all those whose property was damaged or destroyed during the violent protests by the workers and supporters of the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan.

Adviser to Chief Minister Sindh for Information, Law & Anticorruption Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday has said Sindh government has decided to launch aggressive action against those involved in usury in order to eliminate this menace from the provinc

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to continue its operation against smuggling of Indian Direct-to-Home (DTH) devices to Pakistani markets. The committee comprising member customs and additional director general

The Sindh government apprised the Supreme Court of short, medium and long term steps taken for the integrated community development in the calamity-hit areas, particularly Tharparkar. The additional advocate general Sindh Wednesday filed a report regardin

A parliamentary panel was informed on Wednesday that China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have shown interest in recently launched Prime Minister's (PM) Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme, a programme to build 5 million houses within next five years.

Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has donated Rs 15 million in 'The Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Prime Minister of Pakistan Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dams Fund'.

The federal government's deep sea fishing policy 2018 outlining strict rules for hunting fish and shrimp has triggered resentment among fishermen and boat owners, who now plans a strike to stop catch landing. Talking to Business Recorder on Wednesd

Member of Malaysian Investors and trade delegation and Group MD of Silver Lake Digital Economy, Cho Soo Chin has expressed that the delegation was reluctant to visit Pakistan due to negative perception of persisting law and order situation in the country

Business Recorder op-ed writer M Ziauddin, in his "Hard times ahead" op-ed, has offered to newspaper readers an informed perspective on the challenges facing country's economy. The point raised by him that "Pakistan would need an IMF programme even

There is a notable no-show among the dozens of national pavilions at Shanghai's massive import fair - the United States - a metaphor for isolationist Trump policies that attendees say are pushing them closer to China.

Further to my earlier article series: "Managing external account - monetary policy" and "Managing external account - fiscal policy", this is third and final article, and perhaps the most important in terms of permanently addressing the chronic issues whic

He went West and came back with a bagful. He went East and returned with a Joint Statement. We celebrated both - the tangible, of which we made a unilateral announcement; and the intangible that was inked by both parties. Both are like promissory notes, e

Encouraged by the Trump administration - its decision to shift the US embassy from Tel Aviv to occupied Jerusalem and to cut financial support for the UN Relief and Works Agency's operations in the West Bank - Israel is trying to consolidate its control o

Yes, the Board of Investments (BoI) did have its disagreements and reservations on China's approach to industrial cooperation, but that's water under the bridge after prime minister Imran Khan's successful visit to Pakistan's all-weather friend. This visi

A visibly angry President Donald Trump branded CNN's White House correspondent Jim Acosta a "rude, terrible person" and an "enemy of the people" in a testy exchange on national television Wednesday the day after America's midterm elections.

A visibly angry President Donald Trump branded CNN's White House correspondent Jim Acosta a "rude, terrible person" and an "enemy of the people" in a testy exchange on national television Wednesday the day after America's midterm elections.

Though the sugarcane crushing for the 2018-19 season is all set to commence in about a week''s time, yet 45 sugar mills of Punjab have rejected the purchase price of sugarcane fixed by the government at the rate of Rs 180 per maund (40 kg) and said the pr

Though the sugarcane crushing for the 2018-19 season is all set to commence in about a week's time, yet 45 sugar mills of Punjab have rejected the purchase price of sugarcane fixed by the government at the rate of Rs 180 per maund (40 kg) and said the pri

Though the sugarcane crushing for the 2018-19 season is all set to commence in about a week's time, yet 45 sugar mills of Punjab have rejected the purchase price of sugarcane fixed by the government at the rate of Rs 180 per maund (40 kg) and said the pri

The government is likely to bar sale of molasses to unregistered persons and deduction of input tax in respect of sales made to such persons, well-informed sources in FBR told Business Recorder.

The government is likely to bar sale of molasses to unregistered persons and deduction of input tax in respect of sales made to such persons, well-informed sources in FBR told Business Recorder.

The government is likely to bar sale of molasses to unregistered persons and deduction of input tax in respect of sales made to such persons, well-informed sources in FBR told Business Recorder.

As the Flagship Investments reference filed against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has entered its final stage, the last prosecution witness on Wednesday continued recording of his statement before the Accountability Court-II. Accountability Court Jud

As the Flagship Investments reference filed against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has entered its final stage, the last prosecution witness on Wednesday continued recording of his statement before the Accountability Court-II. Accountability Court Jud

Britain on Wednesday extradited Croatian tycoon Ivica Todoric to Zagreb where he faces fraud allegations linked to the food and retail giant Agrokor he founded, media and a witness said. Todoric boarded a regular Croatia Airlines flight in London, a passe

President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday rejected talks of changes in 18th Amendment of the Constitution, saying the amendment was passed with consensus. He made these remarks in an exclusive interview at Aaj News' talk show 'Faisla Aap Ka'. While talking abou

President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday rejected talks of changes in 18th Amendment of the Constitution, saying the amendment was passed with consensus. He made these remarks in an exclusive interview at Aaj News' talk show 'Faisla Aap Ka'. While talking abou

The Senate Standing Committee on Interior Wednesday decided to audit the funds and packages announced during the last ten years for Balochistan, while observing that owing to lack of transparency, the non-state actors get the 'licence' to operate in the p

The Senate Standing Committee on Interior Wednesday decided to audit the funds and packages announced during the last ten years for Balochistan, while observing that owing to lack of transparency, the non-state actors get the 'licence' to operate in the p

Foreign Office said Wednesday that the issue of Dr Aafia Siddiqui was taken up with the top US diplomat Alice Wells during her recent visit and the US side has promised to look into Pakistan's request. According to Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammad

Foreign Office said Wednesday that the issue of Dr Aafia Siddiqui was taken up with the top US diplomat Alice Wells during her recent visit and the US side has promised to look into Pakistan's request. According to Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammad

A Palestinian fisherman was killed at sea by Egyptian fire near the Gaza border on Wednesday, the fishermen's union said. The health ministry in Gaza confirmed that Mustafa Abu Awda, 32, had died but did not give further details.

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for submission of deregistration of sales tax for the service providers falling in the ambit of provincial revenue authorities by December 15, 2018. According to details, the board has again extende

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for submission of deregistration of sales tax for the service providers falling in the ambit of provincial revenue authorities by December 15, 2018. According to details, the board has again extende

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for submission of deregistration of sales tax for the service providers falling in the ambit of provincial revenue authorities by December 15, 2018. According to details, the board has again extende

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Finance to transfer reconciled amount, Rs 124 billion, in the account of Worker Welfaare Fund Trust within 10 days A two-judge bench comprising Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed and Justice Mushir Alam hear

The weather report on Wednesday (November 07, 2018) and the forecast for Thursday (November 08, 2018).

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Finance to transfer reconciled amount, Rs 124 billion, in the account of Worker Welfaare Fund Trust within 10 days A two-judge bench comprising Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed and Justice Mushir Alam hear

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (November 07, 2018).

Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said conflict in Yemen affected the regional peace and stability and no military solution could resolve it. He said this while talking to Ambassador of Yemen, Mohammed Motahar Alashabi, who paid a courtesy call on him a

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said conflict in Yemen affected the regional peace and stability and no military solution could resolve it. He said this while talking to Ambassador of Yemen, Mohammed Motahar Alashabi, who paid a courtesy call on him a

The following were Tuesday official prices.

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday informed the Senate that $6 billion Saudi package has nothing to do with the Yemen conflict, as Pakistan had cleared its position in 2014 that it would stay out of the conflict.

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 07, 2018).

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday informed the Senate that $6 billion Saudi package has nothing to do with the Yemen conflict, as Pakistan had cleared its position in 2014 that it would stay out of the conflict.

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 07, 2018)

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday informed the Senate that $6 billion Saudi package has nothing to do with the Yemen conflict, as Pakistan had cleared its position in 2014 that it would stay out of the conflict.

Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 07, 2018).

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday informed the Senate that $6 billion Saudi package has nothing to do with the Yemen conflict, as Pakistan had cleared its position in 2014 that it would stay out of the conflict.

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Wednesday (November 07, 2018).

Despite foreign selling, Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 80.78 points or 1.86 percent to close at 4,416.93 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,420.21

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 07, 2018).

Despite foreign selling, Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 80.78 points or 1.86 percent to close at 4,416.93 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,420.21

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 07, 2018).

Despite foreign selling, Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 80.78 points or 1.86 percent to close at 4,416.93 points. BRIndex100 touched intraday high of 4,420.21

Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (November 07, 2018).

Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda on Wednesday accused the previous government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) of stealing water share of Sindh province by shutting telemeters on verbal orders. Responding to a calling attention not

Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (November 07, 2018).

Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda on Wednesday accused the previous government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) of stealing water share of Sindh province by shutting telemeters on verbal orders. Responding to a calling attention not

The rupee moved with little changes versus the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee shed 3 paisas against the dollar for buying at Rs 132.68 while it was unchanged for selling at Rs 132.70, d

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a one-month salary for employees of Pakistan Steel Mills employees and sought plan for operationalisation of the PSM as it has been excluded from the privatisation list. A meeting of th

The rupee moved with little changes versus the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee shed 3 paisas against the dollar for buying at Rs 132.68 while it was unchanged for selling at Rs 132.70, d

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a one-month salary for employees of Pakistan Steel Mills employees and sought plan for operationalisation of the PSM as it has been excluded from the privatisation list. A meeting of th

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (November 07, 2018).

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a one-month salary for employees of Pakistan Steel Mills employees and sought plan for operationalisation of the PSM as it has been excluded from the privatisation list. A meeting of th

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (November 07, 2018).

The federal cabinet on Thursday (today) is set to withdraw a decision of Shahid Khaqan Abbasi-led cabinet regarding the dissolution of Engineering Development Board (EDB). To be presided over by Prime Minister Imran Khan, the cabinet will approve the name

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (November 07, 2018).