Gold rose as much as 1 percent on Friday as the dollar fell after US Federal Reserve officials made cautions comments that fed doubt about the outlook for interest rate hikes, while palladium hit a record high driven by worries about short supplies. Spot

Former President Asif Ali Zardari has said, "We need tolerance in the society for creating a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan." He in his message on the eve of World Tolerance Day said that Pakistan is a country of different cultures and traditions and to

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed companies that the decision to issue bonus shares, once announced by the board, cannot be withdrawn. The SECP has issued Companies (Further Issue of Shares) Regulations, 2018 here on F

The Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum has asked the Ministry of Petroleum to carry out cost analysis of power production through imported LNG by establishing an LNG terminal and through furnace oil by a modern and latest power plant.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has asked public companies to introduce Employees Stock Option Scheme (ESOS) for their employees and reserve certain percentage of further issue of shares for its employees as ESOS.

Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Industries Limited (IIL), a construction material manufacturer company. According to details, under this MoU, the company would pro

More than 500 professionals from the securities and commodities market, insurance sector, the non-banking financial institutions (NBFI) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan recently attended 20 awareness sessions on anti-money laundering

"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team is expected to remain in Pakistan until next week for discussions with the authorities on a possible new programme with Pakistan." This has been stated by Spokesperson IMF Gerry Rice during the bi-weekly b

In order to expedite disposal of cases in litigation, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has nominated and re-designated some of its officers as special public prosecutors to conduct all prosecution of offences against corporate sector.

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the federal government to produce complete record about the appointment of special assistant to Prime Minister Zulfi Bokhari by December 5. The petitioners, Mirza Moeez Baig and Adil Chattah had challenged the appointm

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered Iqbal Z. Ahmad to pay Rs 1.5 billion to Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) as admitted liability on his gas processing plant Jamshoro Joint Venture Limited (JJVL). Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar gave eight weeks for the pa

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Meezan Bank Limited and NayaPay Pvt Ltd on the 14th of November 2018. The agreement forms the basis of a strategic partnership between the two organizations to provide innovative, technology-based pay

The government came under severe criticism in the Senate on Friday for keeping the Parliament aloof from negotiations being held with International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the decision to impose over Rs 160 billion more taxes on the masses.

Punjab Planning and Development (P&D) Chairman Habib-ur-Rehman Gilani has said that a sum of Rs 10 billion would be spent on deserving students through the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF). The chairman was talking to a 20th National Security Workshop he

One more global distinction has come to Sindh University as it has become part of World University Alliance for Food Science and Education (BRUA-FSE).

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar announced a multi billion development package for Dera Ghazi Khan Division and its tribal areas during his first visit to his home district as Chief Minister on Friday.

The Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal (SW&BM) Punjab has proposed the Punjab government to release an estimated amount of over Rs 153 million for the establishment of five "Musafir Khanas" (shelter homes) in the provincial capital for the homeless people wh

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Friday recommended the Ministry of Interior to place the names of Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz and his brother Salman Shahbaz on Exit Control List (ECL), as two corruption inquiries are underw

WWF-Pakistan and Pakistan Telecommunica-tion Company Limited (PTCL) have completed their mangrove plantation drive under which 200,000 saplings of Ceriops tagal, Rhizophora mucronata and Avicennia marina were planted in Sonmiani, Lasbela District Balochis

The Supreme Court has held that the employees who were originally inducted in National Highway and Motorway Police (NH&MP) from BPS-1 to BPS-7 will not be repatriated. A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, after hearing the argume

In some cases, the antibiotic-resistant infections can lead to serious disability or even death, health professionals warned. Associate Professor Surgery at Services Hospital, Lahore Dr Qamar Ashfaq said, "The reason to antibiotic resistance is over and m

Chief Commissioner Islamabad Ameer Ali Ahmed Friday constituted a seven-member joint investigation team (JIT) to probe the abduction and murder of Superintendent of Police (SP) Tahir Khan Dawar. According to a notification issued by the chief commissioner

United Business Group (UBG) on Friday kicked out second round of nationwide election campaign for forthcoming annual elections of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) scheduled to be held on December 28.

The fourth Faiz International Festival kicked off at Alhamra Hal here on Friday with two performances including "An Evening with Tahira Syed named Yaad Ki Rah Guzar" and "A Play by Ajoka Theatre named Kaala Mainda Bhesa" dedicated to Madeeha Gohar.

"Bilateral trade between Pakistan and Russia can be enhanced to a record high level, provided direct banking channels are established between the two countries." Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Alexey Yuievich Dedov stated this while talking to the Lahore

Second phase of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has been launched with the establishment of Special Economic Zones, however, a strategy should be evolved to encourage "Joint Ventures" to ensure technology transfer from China, said Syed Zia Alumdar

Punjab Governor Chaudhary Mohammad Sarwar and Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar called on President Dr Arif Alvi at the Governor's House on Friday and discussed important political affairs and administrative matters of the province.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food and Halal Food Authority has so far sealed around 743 premises and imposed fines totalling Rs 49.277 million on violation of food safety rules during different crackdowns in the past seven months.

Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) Chairman Adil Butt said on Friday that delay in implementation of energy affordability initiative of the government has panicked the Punjab-based export industry.

Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited has won the accolade of "Best Microfinance Bank" at the third Pakistan Banking Awards 2018 organized by the Institute of Bankers Pakistan with AF Ferguson as its knowledge partner and & Dawn Media Group as its official

Police on Friday 'forcefully' confiscated dozens of vehicles and parked them inside Nishtar Park for security of a religious rally, forcing the drivers to spent the whole night on Soldier Bazaar's roads in the metropolis.

Sindh Assembly on Friday unanimously demanded of federal government to abolish its 'deep sea fishing licensing policy 2018' that risks about 1.6 million fishermen's living, besides terming it a 'violation' of 18th Constitutional Amendment.

Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad, Syed Aijaz Ali Shah said that restoration of beauty of Hyderabad is our priority because Hyderabad is our city and we all should work for its development. He said this while chairing a meeting of Oversight Committee of Maint

Sindh Police has introduced 'biometric verification service' under which the advanced software will help police establish actual identity of an unidentified individual through his NADRA record if he or she hides identity.

Franco-German Friendship is a model for regional relations between the neighbouring countries like Pakistan and India. These views were expressed by a German expert Ingo Espenschied while speaking on "Franco-German Friendship as a model for Pakistan and I

Acting President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Khurram Shahzad has suggested that a committee should be formed at the earliest which must comprises of representatives from Local Government, KMC and KCCI so that the entire procedure for r

Faryal Talpur, central leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and member of Sindh Assembly raised question over maintainability of petition that was filed in Sindh High Court (SHC) against her for allegedly possessing Iqama.

Consul General of Qatar Mishal Mohammad Al-Ansari has expressed hope that number of Pakistani workforce in Qatar would increased significantly in coming years. Addressing members of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), he said Qatar has opene

Examination controller of University of Karachi (KU) has notified that examination forms for LLB Part 1, Part 2 and Final Annual Examinations 2018 will be accepted with late fees till 23rd November at their respective colleges with the examination fee of

"I was appalled at the treatment."

Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has taken notice of Minister Tourism GB Fida Hussain's alleged misbehave with arrival Incharge at entrance of the Islamabad International Airport. As per media reports, the incident took place over a flight delay due to bad

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to restore its Muscat and Sharjah routes which remained suspended for more than a year. According to details, President & CEO PIA, Air Marshal Arshad Malik depicted his keenness to expand the business netw

Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that Saudi Arabia is selfless friend of Pakistan and has stood firmly with Pakistan in every difficult time and provided assistance generously. He expressed these views while talking to Ambassador of Kingdom

Interesting scenes were witnessed in the Senate as State Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan Friday categorically rejected the claims made by information minister that the Prime Minister objected to the conduct of Senate chairman and disc

The Punjab chief minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that all-out resources will be utilized, to impart necessary training facilities to the students so as to improve their intellectual ken. In his message on 'International Day of Students,' Sardar Usma

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday said that the world needs tolerance greater than ever because the right winged politics across the world has wreaked havoc and rocked the foundation of basic civilized society. In his

The drop scene of missing Capital Development Authority (CDA) deputy director Ayaz Khan was witnessed on Friday evening when he said through a video message that he is safe and has come to DI Khan to visit a relative. In his video message, he told that he

Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wazir Friday said that provinces should play an effective role to address issues relating to air pollution and climate change. She expressed these views while taking to media persons after postponement of th

Directorate Intelligence and Investigation (DI&I)-Inland Revenue (IR), Hyderabad has caught a registered company involved in sales tax fraud. According to details, the action was taken on a tip-off, which revealed that M/s Azmi Plastic Works located Kali

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday deferred hearing in a petition challenging the appointment of Asghar Haider as National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Prosecutor General. A single bench of IHC comprising Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani heard the petiti

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "A detailed anatomy of FBR" carried by the newspaper yesterday. The writers seem to have done their job in a highly professional manner because they happen to be one of the top tax experts in the country. A

The US economy is producing solid statistics showing it remains in prime health, but a closer look at reports released Thursday revealed less rosy details.

Got a funny joke on Whatsapp, which is the genesis of today's attempt to bore my readers with drivel.

The PTI Government appears to have been working harder to honor its first 100 days in government pledge. To closely monitor the programme, a website has been created at PM's office to provide in real time an update on progress made on the plan. The site d

Pakistan has lost a highly professional police officer to the enemy agents who are set about subverting the country's national integrity and social harmony. SP Tahir Dawar was not an ordinary officer; he was granted the highest honour for a professional,

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Khusro Bakhtiar during a meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Harald Finger stated that projects envisaged under the umbrella of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) ha

The cost of power evacuation from Suki Kinari, Kohala and Mahal hydropower projects has increased from Rs 73.7 billion to Rs 79.9 billion due to rupee depreciation against the US dollar. Sources told that revised cost of the project has been approved by t

The cost of power evacuation from Suki Kinari, Kohala and Mahal hydropower projects has increased from Rs 73.7 billion to Rs 79.9 billion due to rupee depreciation against the US dollar. Sources told that revised cost of the project has been approved by t

The cost of power evacuation from Suki Kinari, Kohala and Mahal hydropower projects has increased from Rs 73.7 billion to Rs 79.9 billion due to rupee depreciation against the US dollar. Sources told that revised cost of the project has been approved by t

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told the Accountability Court that he had gifted 70 percent of the remittances he received from abroad to his daughter Maryam Nawaz. The former prime minister said this while recording his statement in Al-Azizia Steel Mi

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told the Accountability Court that he had gifted 70 percent of the remittances he received from abroad to his daughter Maryam Nawaz. The former prime minister said this while recording his statement in Al-Azizia Steel Mi

The Supreme Court on Friday suspended certain sections of the ACE Rules 2014, which require it to seek permission from chief minister prior to initiating an inquiry, registering a case or arresting an officer of BS-20 or above. Chief Justice Mian Saqib Ni

The Supreme Court on Friday suspended certain sections of the ACE Rules 2014, which require it to seek permission from chief minister prior to initiating an inquiry, registering a case or arresting an officer of BS-20 or above. Chief Justice Mian Saqib Ni

At least two persons were killed and 10 others were injured Friday as an explosion took place in Quaidabad area, according to Aaj News. SSP Malir Irfan Bahadur said the blast took place under the Quaidabad flyover near a crowded area of the locality. He s

At least two persons were killed and 10 others were injured Friday as an explosion took place in Quaidabad area, according to Aaj News. SSP Malir Irfan Bahadur said the blast took place under the Quaidabad flyover near a crowded area of the locality. He s

Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon on Friday inaugurated what is expected to be the world''s tallest hydro-electric power plant, a $3.9 billion project that will turn the impoverished authoritarian country into a key power producer in Central Asia.

Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon on Friday inaugurated what is expected to be the world's tallest hydro-electric power plant, a $3.9 billion project that will turn the impoverished authoritarian country into a key power producer in Central Asia.

Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon on Friday inaugurated what is expected to be the world's tallest hydro-electric power plant, a $3.9 billion project that will turn the impoverished authoritarian country into a key power producer in Central Asia.

The Supreme Court said that the country functions in accordance with the Constitution and law and no street power will determine how Pakistan will function. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Qazi Faez Isa heard the suo motu case

The Supreme Court said that the country functions in accordance with the Constitution and law and no street power will determine how Pakistan will function. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Qazi Faez Isa heard the suo motu case

Thirty-seven bodies were found Friday in the central town of Alindao after clashes between armed groups, the UN mission in the perennially restive Central African Republic said.

Thirty-seven bodies were found Friday in the central town of Alindao after clashes between armed groups, the UN mission in the perennially restive Central African Republic said.

The federal government has posted Riaz Ahmad Memon, a BS-20 officer of Pakistan Administrative Service, presently awaiting posting in Establishment Division, as Chairman, Trading Corporation of Pakistan, under Commerce Division. In another major step, the

The federal government has posted Riaz Ahmad Memon, a BS-20 officer of Pakistan Administrative Service, presently awaiting posting in Establishment Division, as Chairman, Trading Corporation of Pakistan, under Commerce Division. In another major step, the

The federal government has posted Riaz Ahmad Memon, a BS-20 officer of Pakistan Administrative Service, presently awaiting posting in Establishment Division, as Chairman, Trading Corporation of Pakistan, under Commerce Division. In another major step, the

While world is observing Antibiotic Awareness Week (November 12- 18), experts are concerned that antibiotic resistance is one of the fastest growing threat globally leading to once easy-to-treat infections' management challenging.

Finance Minister Asad Umar Friday reaffirmed the government's resolve to facilitate the international investors in every possible manner to promote the investment for the economiic development of the country. Talking to the delegation of Pakistan Britain

As many as 150 shopkeepers who had their shops inside Empress Market are given alternatives whereas those affected by KMC drive against encroachment will be given alternates in three phases for their shops outside of the market. Those affected in the said

The federal government has hinted at shifting of existing two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals to other locations, as Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MoMA) claimed an additional $ 14 million financial loss due to current location of terminals, sources

The federal government has hinted at shifting of existing two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals to other locations, as Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MoMA) claimed an additional $ 14 million financial loss due to current location of terminals, sources

The federal government has hinted at shifting of existing two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals to other locations, as Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MoMA) claimed an additional $ 14 million financial loss due to current location of terminals, sources

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said a leader who does not take "U-turns" according to situations is not a real leader. During an interaction with journalists at the PM House, the premier said, "[Adolf] Hitler and Napoleon [Bonaparte] suffered huge de

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said a leader who does not take "U-turns" according to situations is not a real leader. During an interaction with journalists at the PM House, the premier said, "[Adolf] Hitler and Napoleon [Bonaparte] suffered huge de

British Prime Minister Theresa May won the backing of the most prominent Brexiteer in her government on Friday as she fought to save a draft European Union divorce deal that has stirred up a plot to force her out of her job. More than two years after the

The weather report on Friday (November 16, 2018) and the forecast for Saturday (November 17, 2018).

British Prime Minister Theresa May won the backing of the most prominent Brexiteer in her government on Friday as she fought to save a draft European Union divorce deal that has stirred up a plot to force her out of her job. More than two years after the

The following were Thursday official prices.

Ministry of National Food Security and Research has moved a proposal to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet to seek approval for export of 3.1 million tonnes of surplus wheat by providing a $105 per tonne subsidy. This was disclosed b

The following were Thursday official prices.

Ministry of National Food Security and Research has moved a proposal to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet to seek approval for export of 3.1 million tonnes of surplus wheat by providing a $105 per tonne subsidy. This was disclosed b

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (November 16, 2018).

Ministry of National Food Security and Research has moved a proposal to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet to seek approval for export of 3.1 million tonnes of surplus wheat by providing a $105 per tonne subsidy. This was disclosed b

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (November 16, 2018)

Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said the government will soon unveil achievements that it has made in the first 100 days in power. Talking to a delegation of columnists in Islamabad, the Prime Minister said the first hundred days report assumes a signifi

Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (November 16, 2018).

Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said the government will soon unveil achievements that it has made in the first 100 days in power. Talking to a delegation of columnists in Islamabad, the Prime Minister said the first hundred days report assumes a signifi

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (November 16, 2018).

Pakistan Stock Exchange managed on close on positive note on the last day of the week on the back of healthy buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 29.62 points or 0.67 percent to close at 4,427.59 points on Friday. During the session, the BRIndex-1

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 16, 2018).

Pakistan Stock Exchange managed on close on positive note on the last day of the week on the back of healthy buying in various sectors. BRIndex100 gained 29.62 points or 0.67 percent to close at 4,427.59 points on Friday. During the session, the BRIndex-1