Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday directed for making the anti-gas theft campaign more robust by exposing and taking indiscriminate action against elements involved in gas theft.
Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has said that concrete and practical measures are required for promotion of football in the country. There is a need to resolve the administrative issues and having an active interaction with FIFA in this regard, he
A parliamentary panel Wednesday cleared "The Legal Aid and Justice Authority Bill, 2019," which will now be presented in the National Assembly for passage.
Under the 'Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme,' 80 percent of low-cost housing units have been allocated for government officials from grade-1 to grade-16, said Federal Minister for Housing and Works Tariq Bashir Cheema while briefing a National Assembly panel
This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "Afghan peace talks" carried by the newspaper in its July 2 issue. It has argued, among other things, that "The fourth interlocutor, Pakistan, has for some time now been arguing publicly for an 'Afghan-
A forklift winds its way through the cavernous warehouse in search of a pallet, which it then ferries to a truck, crossing along its way other forklifts and then the driver ... oh wait, there is no driver.
Pakistan's a country where the episodes of high-growth tend to be short-lived, although longer than low-growth periods. Regardless of all this, over the last 50 years, the average economic growth is around 5.4 percent per annum - "its growth pattern is fu
A country's defence preparedness demands self-reliance to the extent possible. This, in turn, requires a strong manufacturing base. Import of critical parts and components becomes uncertain during times of war, leaving you with the expensive and inefficie
Politics in this country still seems to have little to do with morals. When in opposition, Prime Minister Imran Khan never missed an opportunity to accuse the PML-N of introducing political horse-trading. Now that the roles have been reversed, his men hav
Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Hafeez Sheikh, inducted into the cabinet on 18 April 2019, while chairing the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) meeting dated 3 May agreed to placing Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) on the list of privatisation o
Iranian officials slammed the country's state television on Wednesday for airing a programme on oil sales to China that contravene US sanctions, saying the report went "against national interests". Washington abandoned a landmark 2015 nuclear deal between
The federal government has reportedly decided not to import 0.1 million tons of urea due to financial constraints and on assurance from domestic industry that it will not increase price for the time being, well-informed sources told Business Recorder.<
The federal government has reportedly decided not to import 0.1 million tons of urea due to financial constraints and on assurance from domestic industry that it will not increase price for the time being, well-informed sources told Business Recorder.<
The federal government has reportedly decided not to import 0.1 million tons of urea due to financial constraints and on assurance from domestic industry that it will not increase price for the time being, well-informed sources told Business Recorder.<
In line with the directives of the Securities and Exchange Policy Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reduced fees for different regulated activities carried out by creditt rating companies and others The SEP has issued SR
In line with the directives of the Securities and Exchange Policy Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reduced fees for different regulated activities carried out by creditt rating companies and others The SEP has issued SR
In line with the directives of the Securities and Exchange Policy Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has reduced fees for different regulated activities carried out by creditt rating companies and others The SEP has issued SR
Forty-one percent Pakistanis have supported the arrest of Co-Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari in connection with money laundering charges while 31 percent have said that they are unaffected.
Forty-one percent Pakistanis have supported the arrest of Co-Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari in connection with money laundering charges while 31 percent have said that they are unaffected.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the protection from taxation is not listed as fundamental right conferred by Chapter 1 of Part II of the Constitution. A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa and comprising Justice Qazi
The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the protection from taxation is not listed as fundamental right conferred by Chapter 1 of Part II of the Constitution. A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa and comprising Justice Qazi
Birla Group patriarch BK Birla passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday at the age of 98, according to NDTV. A doyen of the Indian industry, Birla had been suffering from age-related ailments. Birla was the chairman of Century Textiles and Industries and had be
Birla Group patriarch BK Birla passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday at the age of 98, according to NDTV. A doyen of the Indian industry, Birla had been suffering from age-related ailments. Birla was the chairman of Century Textiles and Industries and had be
K-Electric is seeking clarity on Zero-Rated Industrial Support Package (ZRISP) and approached the Ministry of Energy for necessary directions and modalities in case ZRISP is to be continued after July 1, 2019. In a statement, KE has said that being a powe
K-Electric is seeking clarity on Zero-Rated Industrial Support Package (ZRISP) and approached the Ministry of Energy for necessary directions and modalities in case ZRISP is to be continued after July 1, 2019. In a statement, KE has said that being a powe
K-Electric is seeking clarity on Zero-Rated Industrial Support Package (ZRISP) and approached the Ministry of Energy for necessary directions and modalities in case ZRISP is to be continued after July 1, 2019. In a statement, KE has said that being a powe
A key suspect of the Chinese consulate attack in Karachi was arrested in a Gulf state and transferred to Pakistan on Wednesday. According to sources, the main suspect identified as Rashid Brohi who is allegedly a member of the proscribed Balochistan Liber
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Wednesday grilled Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal in Narowal Sports City Project (NSCP) case. The anti-graft body summoned Iqbal to appear before it for recording his statement with respect
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Wednesday grilled Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal in Narowal Sports City Project (NSCP) case. The anti-graft body summoned Iqbal to appear before it for recording his statement with respect
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Wednesday decided to file a corruption reference against former President Asif Ali Zardari and others in the Park Lane case. The decision to this effect was taken at the NAB's Executive Board Meeting (EBM) presided
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Wednesday decided to file a corruption reference against former President Asif Ali Zardari and others in the Park Lane case. The decision to this effect was taken at the NAB's Executive Board Meeting (EBM) presided
The Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Zones of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Wednesday launched a major crackdown against owners of Benami assets in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, and provisionally attached 6,000 kanals of land owned by Senat
The Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Zones of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Wednesday launched a major crackdown against owners of Benami assets in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, and provisionally attached 6,000 kanals of land owned by Senat
The Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Zones of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Wednesday launched a major crackdown against owners of Benami assets in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, and provisionally attached 6,000 kanals of land owned by Senat
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far received 110,000 declarations under the Assets Declaration Scheme-2019 with tax deposited to the tune of over Rs 60 billion. Sources said that 25,000 more declarations are under process, taking total declarati
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far received 110,000 declarations under the Assets Declaration Scheme-2019 with tax deposited to the tune of over Rs 60 billion. Sources said that 25,000 more declarations are under process, taking total declarati
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far received 110,000 declarations under the Assets Declaration Scheme-2019 with tax deposited to the tune of over Rs 60 billion. Sources said that 25,000 more declarations are under process, taking total declarati
The Intern-ational Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved $6 billion bailout package for Pakistan. Director Communications Department IMF, Gerry Rice tweeted that IMF Executive Board has approved a three-year US $6 billion loan to support Pakist
The Intern-ational Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved $6 billion bailout package for Pakistan. Director Communications Department IMF, Gerry Rice tweeted that IMF Executive Board has approved a three-year US $6 billion loan to support Pakist
The Intern-ational Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved $6 billion bailout package for Pakistan. Director Communications Department IMF, Gerry Rice tweeted that IMF Executive Board has approved a three-year US $6 billion loan to support Pakist
A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the third consecutive day Wednesday on the back of healthy buying in various sectors, mainly by local investors. BRIndex100 gained 75.08 points or 2.09 percent to close at 3,670.31 points. BRIndex-10
A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the third consecutive day Wednesday on the back of healthy buying in various sectors, mainly by local investors. BRIndex100 gained 75.08 points or 2.09 percent to close at 3,670.31 points. BRIndex-10
A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the third consecutive day Wednesday on the back of healthy buying in various sectors, mainly by local investors. BRIndex100 gained 75.08 points or 2.09 percent to close at 3,670.31 points. BRIndex-10
Prime Minister Imran Khan will launch the National Poverty Graduation Initiative Friday, which has been designed to impact 16.28 million people over a period of four years. The Prime Minister will unveil details of the initiative during the planned launch
Prime Minister Imran Khan will launch the National Poverty Graduation Initiative Friday, which has been designed to impact 16.28 million people over a period of four years. The Prime Minister will unveil details of the initiative during the planned launch
Five Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred and one other sustained injuries in an explosion that took place a few metres away from the Line of Control (LoC) in Chamb sector of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wed
Five Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred and one other sustained injuries in an explosion that took place a few metres away from the Line of Control (LoC) in Chamb sector of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wed
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused China and Europe of deliberately weakening their currencies and stimulating their economies to gain competitive advantages over the United States.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused China and Europe of deliberately weakening their currencies and stimulating their economies to gain competitive advantages over the United States.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused China and Europe of deliberately weakening their currencies and stimulating their economies to gain competitive advantages over the United States.
The Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf is all set to start privatizing power Distribution Companies (Discos) and in this regard, Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) has directed Task Force on Energy Reforms to present a viable plan for sell-off of one or two
The Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf is all set to start privatizing power Distribution Companies (Discos) and in this regard, Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) has directed Task Force on Energy Reforms to present a viable plan for sell-off of one or two
The Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf is all set to start privatizing power Distribution Companies (Discos) and in this regard, Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) has directed Task Force on Energy Reforms to present a viable plan for sell-off of one or two
Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday inaugurated Sir Syed Express, a non-stop train from Rawalpindi to Karachi, to facilitate passengers and earn revenue for Pakistan Railways. Addressing the launch ceremony at Rawalpindi Railway Station, Prime Minister Kh
Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday inaugurated Sir Syed Express, a non-stop train from Rawalpindi to Karachi, to facilitate passengers and earn revenue for Pakistan Railways. Addressing the launch ceremony at Rawalpindi Railway Station, Prime Minister Kh
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided that additional petroleum products to up-country would be transported through Pakistan Railways, instead of oil tankers, to reduce transportation cost by 20 percent and help the PR mobil
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided that additional petroleum products to up-country would be transported through Pakistan Railways, instead of oil tankers, to reduce transportation cost by 20 percent and help the PR mobil
The rupee held the overnight firmness against the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading, marketmen said. The rupee gained 40 paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 157.60 and Rs 157.80 respectively, dealers said.
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday said that Pakistan is on positive trajectory of peace and development and shall carry forward the same towards enduring peace and prosperity, Inter-Service Public Relation (ISPR) reported.
The rupee held the overnight firmness against the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading, marketmen said. The rupee gained 40 paisas versus the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 157.60 and Rs 157.80 respectively, dealers said.
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday said that Pakistan is on positive trajectory of peace and development and shall carry forward the same towards enduring peace and prosperity, Inter-Service Public Relation (ISPR) reported.
Facebook acknowledged Wednesday an outage affecting users in various parts of the world and said it was working on a fix. Online monitoring service DownDetector reported earlier the outage began around 1200 GMT and affected Facebook as well as its Instagr
Facebook acknowledged Wednesday an outage affecting users in various parts of the world and said it was working on a fix. Online monitoring service DownDetector reported earlier the outage began around 1200 GMT and affected Facebook as well as its Instagr
