The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced a separate category for members of transgender community in its online portal for company registration and compliance, i.e. eServices.

Pakistan's first and largest asset management company National Investment Trust Limited (NITL) has selected World-Check from Refinitiv to support its compliance effectiveness in line with the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakista

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will visit Washington on 16-17 January 2020 as part of Pakistan's diplomatic outreach aimed at de-escalation of tension between United States and Iran.

K-Electric regularly conducts routine annual maintenance and upgrades on its power infrastructure, for which shutdowns are necessary. Planned maintenance and upgrades are often undertaken during the winter months to reduce inconvenience to customers. Regi

At least 83 people died in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) and Balochistan in various incidents following heavy snowfall and rains, authorities said.

After witnessing a highly volatile session, Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday ended on a negative note.

Federal Government has decided to restart billing of taxes, surcharges and positive fuel adjustment from industrial consumers of power Distribution Companies (Discos) and Karachi-Electric (KE). In this regard, Power Division has written a letter to Chief

A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCoP) excluded five properties from the list of 32 properties placed on privatization list by giving three of these to Naya Pakistan Housing project.

The federal cabinet on Tuesday issued directives to the ministries and divisions to complete the recruitment process on 129,301 vacant posts within four months and decide the disciplinary matters related to civil servants on fast track basis. Special Assi

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Bajwa said on Tuesday that Pakistan will continue to play its role for regional peace without compromising on national security.

Afghan Transit Trade has been started from Gwadar Port with a ship with cargo for Afghanistan anchored at the port. The ship carrying first consignment of fertilizer for Afghanistan reached the port, Gwadar port sources said.

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday allowed importers to freely supply imported retail items in the domestic markets in cases where importers have intimated the commissioners about undertakings to print the retail price within 10 days of release/cle

The US House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on sending articles of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate, setting the stage for the president's trial for abuse of power, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced.

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has imposed monetary penalty of Rs 219.138 million on five banks during December 2019 on procedural violations in the area of foreign exchange operations and Know Your Customer (KYC).

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Tuesday conveyed to the brokers' community that the new brokers' regime aims to ensure that custody of customers' assets is only allowed to brokers with sufficient capacity to meet the requisite le

Three EU countries on Tuesday launched a process charging Iran with failing to observe the terms of the 2015 deal curtailing its nuclear programme, a move that sparked anger and threats from Tehran at a time of intensifying tensions.

The government and opposition have agreed to end the deadlock in making key appointments in Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), including the chief election commissioner (CEC) and two members against the vacant positions of the Commission from Sindh an

The government on Tuesday placed names of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Vice President Maryam Nawaz and PML-N leader Javed Latif on Exit Control List (ECL). The cabinet meeting gave the approval to put names of Maryam and Latif on ECL.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the authorities to complete process for degree verification of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) employees and submit the final report on the next hearing.

Country's economy cannot come out of the woods in the absence of increased exports, investments and domestic savings. That is why perhaps prime minister Imran Khan has been laying a lot of emphasis on higher exports. Moreover, he appears to be mindful of

The year 2020 will be critical for both the government and the opposition. This will be the year in which our country can be put on the path of prosperity provided the right attitude towards governing can take shape. Furthermore, the opposition must provi

A few days into the new year, Pakistan has been faced with lowered growth rate projections for the current fiscal year as well as the next two years according to the World Bank, factoring in tighter monetary policy and fiscal consolidation. Although this

Only the rich countries can afford the luxury of free market economy (FME). Indeed, FME is a luxury the rich countries have enjoyed to the hilt over the last 40 years while the not-so-rich and the poor suffered horrendously from this system. Whatever weal

What an ironic paradox that Sultan Qaboos of Oman died at a time the Middle East he had tried all his life to keep calm and peaceful was beset with yet another round of profound turbulence. He breathed his last on Friday, two days after the Iranian air de

Prime Minister Imran Khan while chairing a performance review of the Commerce Division directed that export targets be fixed as increasing exports is his administration's priority. Commerce Division has been setting export targets for decades, however, ra

Gold on Tuesday was traded for Rs 89200 per tola, down by Rs 400 on the local market, traders said. The precious metal was available for Rs 76475 per 10 grams, low by Rs 343 and $1543 an ounce, down by $10. Silver was selling for Rs 1070 per tola, Rs 917.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Tuesday unanimously passed the KP Vagrancy Restraint Bill 2020 to form a steering committee and establishment of Darul Kafala to mobilize and motivate the general public for all kinds of contributions for the well being of

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday offered heartfelt condolences on the behalf of President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan and people of Pakistan on the sad demise of Oman's Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said with Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq

The Afghan politicians on Tuesday called for taking all the groups inside the war-torn Afghanistan on board for a peace deal that would be acceptable to all within the country and would address the concerns of the regional players.

State Minister for Narcotics Control Sheryar Afridi and Rana Sanullah of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Tuesday traded barbs as the former urged the latter to face the trial with his chest out if he is 'man enough.'

The Punjab government has raised some objections to a medical report attached with an appeal of the former premier Nawaz Sharif seeking extension in his bail in the light of the Islamabad High Court's (IHC) decision.

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday submitted reply in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) through his counsel regarding alleged disparities in his wealth details submitted with the electoral body while questionin

On the request of opposition, the government on Tuesday agreed to defer a bill pertaining to post-legislative scrutiny.

NutriCo Morinaga (Private) Limited, a joint venture between ICI Pakistan Limited, Unibrands (Private) Limited and Morinaga Milk Industry Co Ltd., commenced commercial operations of growing up formula products at its manufacturing facility on January 10, 2

As many as 326 graduates of Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU) on Saturday received degrees, gold & silver medals and other awards on seventh STMU convocation at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, attended by the deans, heads of the departments

Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has said the government after stabilization of economy is taking steps now to deal with the challenge of inflation and enhance domestic productivity through greater spending on social safety net.

The Upper House of the Parliament on Tuesday unanimously passed 'The Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority Bill, 2019,' for the purposes of planning, development, construction and management of real estate development schemes and projects, inclu

Progressive Group at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has welcomed the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) for convening a traders' moot in the federal capital to discuss issues with Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Pakistan is unable to increase its export of meat due to limited supply chain of live animals for the slaughter houses and massive consumption within the country, official sources told Business Recorder.

The district government has approved over Rs 320 billion funds for development works. The district administration accorded this approval in the meeting of district development committee.

A parliamentary committee on Tuesday expressed concerns over sale of low quality medicines (local) instead of medicines manufactured by multinational companies at the private pharmacies of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), the largest hospita

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday issued notices to secretaries of Cabinet Division and Establishment Division and others regarding appointment of Zulfiqar Bukhari as chairman Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) and establishment of Natio

The Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended Lahore High Court (LHC) order to release Col Inam Ul Rahiem (retd) after the Attorney General for Pakistan revealed that he has links with spy network.

Country's seafood export grew by 27.29 percent to $184.293 million in July-Nov 2019, official figure says.

President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain, has said that the policy of burdening poor to enhance revenue collection is damaging for the country and society and we need a progressive tax system focusing on direct tax

The future strategy for economic and social development of Sindh has to be carefully charted out, as any linear derivation from the national strategy, without careful adaptation in the light of the sharp urban-rural, ethno-linguistic, agriculture-non agri

Pakistan will participate in the world's largest consumer goods show - Ambiente - to be held from 7 to 11 February 2020 in Frankfurt. 'Ambiente 2020' is offering unique spectrum of products for the table, kitchen and housewares, gifts and decorative artic

President Mian Anjum Nisar and vice president Sheikh Sultan Rehman of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) have urged the government to provide gas connection to new industrial units as well as uninterrupted supply of gas to

Governor Sindh Imran Ismail has said that the division of Sindh is not acceptable and Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) stands with the people of Sindh.

The artist community has demanded Intellectual Property Organization (IPO-Pakistan) to streamline the Copyright registration process and bring it in line with the needs of the modern times.

The Punjab government has decided to restructure Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) with a view to promote tourism and culture. It was also decided to conserve buildings and sites of historical importance, and to bring youth in mainstream.

The PSX Stockbrokers Association has said that the draft Stockbrokers Regime (SRO No. 26 (I)/2020 dated 10-01-2020) dividing, stockbrokers into three categories have been proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), without consi

Sindh Minister for Information, Archives and Labour Saeed Ghani Tuesday said the Sindh government had completed numerous development projects for Karachi, despite the non-cooperation of the federal government.

Closing Ceremony of sixth bilateral exercise Sea Guardians-2020 between Pakistan Navy and PLA (Navy) was held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Karachi. Deputy Commander of Southern Theatre Command PLA, Vice Admiral Dong Jun graced the occasion as Chief Guest. C

Urea offtake surged to some 6.2 million tons during the last year (CY2019) supported by attractive wheat support price.

The World Bank has acknowledged effective steps being taken by Punjab government with regard to initiating digitalization of urban land record in the province.

Abrar-ul-Haq, Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), paid a visit to National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) on Tuesday. Upon arrival, the guest was greeted by Lt-Gen Naweed Zaman (retd), Rector NUST, followed by a one-on-one meeting b

Inspector General of Police Punjab Shoaib Dastagir has said that success of all initiated IT projects with respect to modern policing and smart working are conditioned with polite behaviour, diligent performance and quick response to public, therefore off

Secretary Food Punjab Waqas Ali Mehmood visited Faisalabad and chaired a meeting regarding sugarcane crushing season and price control mechanism in DC office. Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali gave a detailed briefing on the crushing season and price contr

Hyundai Nishat Motor (Private) Limited, as per commitment has commenced the deliveries of its locally assembled Hyundai Porter H-100 Pickup, after the bookings were announced open on 3rd December 2019.

President Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Lahore Aziz-ur-Rehman Chan said on Tuesday that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is set to lose its supports and the allies of this incompetent government also dissatisfied.

Provincial Minister for Industries and Trade, Mian Aslam Iqbal has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan would inaugurate Quaid-e-Azam Apparel Park near Motorway in Sheikhupura in the month of March.

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Pakistan) has expressed its desire to work in collaboration with the Environment Protection Department (EPD) Punjab to see a world where forests are properly valued not just for the wood they supply but for many other benef

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired a meeting at his office here Tuesday, to review operational and maintenance contract of Lahore Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) project and said that the fare of the train would be according to the capacity

Parliamentarians belonging to Faisalabad have unanimously assured that problems confronted by the city would be discussed at appropriate levels and resolved on top priority basis.

Emirates, a national carrier of United Arab Emirates (UAE), is offering its Pakistani customers special discounts of up to 15 percent in economy class and 20 percent in business class to destinations across its global network.

"Hmmm, so what should the prime minister do if a federal minister owes his first fealty not to the prime minister?"

"It is expected that during next two months Pakistani exporters will receive big export orders of home textile products," Vice President of SITE Association of Industry, Farhan Ashrafi said.

The sales of locally assembled cars have witnessed 38 percent YoY decline in December, 2019.

Apropos different news regarding Kashmir Trade: It is clarified that Kashmir trade is in fact name of limited trade between Azad Kashmir and Occupied Kashmir. These goods are brought into Azad Kashmir for local consumption, without payment of duty and tax

The National Highway Authority's (NHA) Executive Board has recommended the 2nd revised PC-1 of Malakand Tunnel project at a cost of Rs23.565 billion against the original PC-1 of Rs9.043 billion, it is learnt.

Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics Limited (PSX: STCL) was founded by the 'House of Habib' in 1978 as a public listed company. It was done through strategic and technical collaboration of Agrob Anlagenbau GmbH of West Germany.

Iran announced Tuesday its first arrests over the shooting down of a Ukrainian airliner last week, as it struggles to contain the fallout from the disaster that sparked three days of protests.

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on two companies for exploiting North Korean overseas labor after a UN deadline to return workers who bring vital revenue to the regime.

Microsoft's chief executive hit out at the government of his native India and joined criticism of a new citizenship law that opponents of Prime Minister Narendra Modi say is anti-Muslim.

Lebanon regained its voting rights at the United Nations after paying outstanding dues it owed the international body, a UN spokesman said Monday.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday rejected a request by Scotland's devolved government for powers to hold another referendum on independence.

Russian spies hacked a Ukrainian energy company at the center of the impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump, a cybersecurity firm said Monday.

Taal volcano in the Philippines could spew lava and ash for weeks, authorities warned Tuesday, leaving tens of thousands in limbo after they fled their homes fearing a massive eruption.

Spain's new leftist coalition government approved raising pensions this year in line with inflation during its first cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said.

Heavy gunfire broke out in Sudan's capital Tuesday as several agents of the long-feared security agency launched a "rebellion" against a restructuring plan, prompting a closure of the international airport.

On Monday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,445. The traded value of Metals, Energy and COTS/FX was recorded at PKR 3.796 billion and the number of lots traded was 6,177.

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell on Monday on technical selling and profit-taking after the benchmark March contract hit a six-month high on Friday, traders said. CBOT March soft red winter wheat settled down 2-1/4 cents at $5.62-1/4 per bushel,

Euronext wheat rose on Monday to its highest in more than seven months as supply snags in France caused by transport strikes added to support from brisk overseas demand. Benchmark March milling wheat on the Paris-based Euronext settled up 1.50 euros, or 0

Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures closed lower on Monday, pressured by technical selling ahead of this week's signing of a US-China "Phase 1" trade deal and beneficial rains in crop areas of Brazil, traders said.

The Karachi Port handled 72,450 tonnes of cargo comprising 66,882 tonnes of import cargo and 5,568 tonnes of export cargo including 2,142 loaded and empty containers during the last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on Tuesday.

Slow trading activity was witnessed on the cotton market on Tuesday as sellers were not keen to oblige buyers due to shortage of fine quality, dealers said.

ICE Canadian canola futures weakened on Monday after four straight days of gains. Traders said commercial hedging pressured prices after farmers booked some cash market sales.

Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended higher on Monday on technical buying and short-covering ahead of a US-China trade agreement due to be signed this week, traders said.

The yen plumbed eight-month lows while China's yuan climbed to its highest level since July on Tuesday, as the US Treasury Department reversed its decision in August to designate China as a currency manipulator.

China's yuan climbed to its highest level since July on Tuesday and the Japanese yen plumbed eight-month lows as the US Treasury Department reversed its decision in August to designate China as a currency manipulator.

China's yuan was slightly weaker on Tuesday after earlier hitting its highest level since July, while the Japanese yen dropped to eight-month lows before the United States and China are due to sign a preliminary trade agreement to ease their 18-month old

The US dollar index held steady on Monday before a heavy week of economic data, while sterling was the weakest performer after tepid growth increased the likelihood that the Bank of England will cut interest rates this month.

The Australian and New Zealand dollars jumped against the safe haven Japanese yen on Tuesday, as risk appetite was whetted by yet another sign of rapprochement between the United States and China.

The Chinese yuan firmed to its strongest level in six months on Tuesday, leading most other Asian currencies higher, as the US Treasury Department removed its designation of China as a currency manipulator.

The Czech crown gained past a key level against the euro on Tuesday to touch a 23-month high as markets priced in rising chances of an interest rate increase this year.

The British pound recouped some losses after dropping to its lowest in weeks on Tuesday amid concerns about the state of the economy and talk of a possible cut in interest rates this month.

Quique Setien began his first session as Barcelona coach on Tuesday morning just as the sacked Ernesto Valverde drove out of the training ground for the last time.

South African captain Faf du Plessis returns to one of his most productive venues, seeking a change of form and fortune in the third Test against England, starting at St George's Park on Thursday.

Chile's Nicolas Jarry has been provisionally suspended for an anti-doping violation after the world number 78 was tested at the Davis Cup.