Senate told: 154,205 Pakistanis deported in 3 years ISLAMABAD: Some 154,205 Pakistani nationals were deported from different countries worldwide, over illegal entry, in... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 10:39am
South Asia Bangladesh opposition on the run despite not contesting vote DHAKA: As general elections approach this week in Bangladesh, opposition leader Abdul Moyeen Khan says he had to ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Europe Deadly strikes hit Ukraine, Russia border KYIV: Deadly strikes hit residential buildings in Ukraine and a Russian border region Tuesday as an escalation of... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Asia Thailand, China to waive visas for each other’s citizens from March BANGKOK: Thailand and China will permanently waive visa requirements for each other’s citizens from March, Thai... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
South Asia India’s Chandigarh city restricts fuel sales as transporters’ protest disrupts supply NEW DELHI: India’s northern city of Chandigarh imposed restrictions on the sale of petrol and diesel at fuel... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Asia Japan quake toll rises to 55 WAJIMA (Japan): A powerful earthquake that hit Japan on New Year’s Day killed at least 55 people, with rescue ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Asia Five dead in Japan plane collision at Tokyo airport TOKYO: Five people aboard a Japan coast guard aircraft died Tuesday when it hit a Japan Airlines passenger plane on... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
PFA shuts four dairy production units LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has stopped the production of four dairy units and issued notices to 232... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
PKI calls for developing long-term strategy for urea availability LAHORE: Discussing the current urea shortfall faced by the farmers, Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) President Khalid... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
UAE cloud seeding team meets CM: ‘Second artificial rain to be induced to combat smog in Lahore’ LAHORE: With suitable atmospheric conditions in January, artificial rainfall could once again be induced in Lahore ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
PDWP approves three uplift schemes LAHROE: The Punjab Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved three development schemes of the Urban Development,... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Ashfaq Yusuf Tola elected VP of SAFA KARACHI: Ashfaq Yusuf Tola has been elected as the Vice President of the South Asian Federation of Accountants ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
PTI ‘bat’ symbol case: PHC adjourns hearing till today PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) will hear the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) petition challenging... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
PK-91 Kohat-II: ECP issues revised schedule for electioneering process ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), on Tuesday, issued a revised schedule for the electioneering... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Armed forces fully prepared to thwart any aggression: COAS ISLAMABAD: The COAS on Tuesday endorsed PAF’s dedication to technological advancements and operational excellence,... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Blome discusses important issues with FM ISLAMABAD: The US Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, on Tuesday, exchanged views with caretaker Foreign Minister... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
BOI, Punjab govt directed to jointly identify suitable environment-friendly location for SEZ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat directed the secretary of the Board of Investment... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Illegal Nikkah case: IK, Bushra Bibi to be indicted on 10th ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday fixed January 10 for the indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Four terrorists killed in N Waziristan ISLAMABAD: Four terrorists were killed in an Intelligence-Based Operation conducted by security forces, in North... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Issue of missing persons ‘is everyone’s responsibility’: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said the issue of missing persons could be solved once and for all, if everyone works... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Notices issued to ROs on appeals against rejection of nomination papers LAHORE: An appellate tribunal on Tuesday issued notices to the Returning Officers (ROs) and others on eleven appeals... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Alvi for taking more steps to improve status of women ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for taking measures to improve the status of women,... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Chairman HEC Sindh inaugurates 18th Degree Show HYDERABAD: Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro (SABS) University of Art, Design and Heritages Jamshoro organized 18th Degree... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Commissioner reviews Bhal Safai campaign FAISALABAD: A high level meeting was held regarding the implementation of Bhal Safai campaign in the division under... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Death threats to a sports journalist condemned KARACHI: Karachi Union of Journalists (Dastur) has condemned the death threats to sports Journalist and Karachi ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Exercise BARRACUDA-XII commences at Karachi KARACHI: International Exercise BARRACUDA-XII formally commences Tuesday at Headquarters Pakistan Maritime Security... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Pakistan aims to end series on positive note, as they gear up for SCG Test LAHORE: Pakistan set to play the last match of the Benaud-Qadir Trophy at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) from Wednesday... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
KSA officially joins BRICS bloc DUBAI: Saudi state TV said on Tuesday that the kingdom had officially joined the BRICS bloc of countries. Saudi... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Israel launches air strikes in Syria DAMASCUS: Israel launched pre-dawn air strikes near the Syrian capital on Tuesday, state media said citing a ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Governing Gaza: Hamas open to ‘single Palestinian administration’ GAZA STRIP (Palestinian Territories): Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Tuesday he is open to a single Palestinian... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 103,367 tonnes of cargo comprising 60,235 tonnes of import cargo and 43,132... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Stocks Indian shares fall on selling pressure at near record high levels BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes fell on Tuesday, dragged by financials, auto and information technology... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Stocks Most Gulf markets rise on US rate cut bets DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday on bets that the US Federal Reserve will start to cut... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Stocks China stocks fall on first trading day of 2024 SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on the first trading session of the new year, snapping a three-session winning... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Stocks European shares kick off new year on dour note PARIS: Europe’s benchmark stock index capped off the first trading day of the New Year lower with technology ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Stocks Wall St kicks off 2024 on low note NEW YORK: US stocks fell on the first trading session of 2024 after Apple shares dropped on a broker downgrade and... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Letters ‘Travails of Indian media’ This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial ‘Travails of Indian media’ carried by the newspaper recently. The... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Outlook 2024 – II Increasing bank lending should to be the next move. The ratio of advances to deposits should increase from present... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 05:59am
AI - the bank of tomorrow It is 2030. Imagine walking down I.I. Chundrigar Road Karachi. Imagine what will you see? Imagine if banking becomes... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 05:58am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Pakwanaa, hattwanaa, and churrwanaa “We as a nation have reached a stage in bad-mouthness….” “I had heard of a bad mouth in English, never... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Stocks Stock market trading, shares: SECP needs more monitoring of ‘expert opinion’ social media groups ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) requires more surveillance and monitoring of ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Non-availability of anti-rabies Vaccine: FO summons heads of NIH, DRAP on 9th ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ombudsman, Ejaz Ahmed Qureshi has taken a serious notice of the non-availability of the... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
IHC rejects NAB’s appeal to suspend Faiq Jamali’s disqualification ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday rejected the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)’s... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Interim bail of Imran, Bushra Bibi extended till 16th ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Jilani receives UK delegation ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Tuesday received a delegation of mayors and activists... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
LDA demolishes several illegal structures LAHORE: In an operation against illegal constructions/ commercial activities, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA)... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
MoEA hosts int’l delegation participating in advance railway course ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Economic Affairs in Islamabad hosted the visit of the international delegation... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
National Police Academy acknowledges Lahore Police excellence LAHORE: A delegation comprising ASPs undergoing training as part of the 50th Common Training Program at the National... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Govt experience exchange plan: Pakistan, UAE to sign MoU ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will enter into a MoU with the UAE government for digital Government Experience Exchange... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Award of party tickets: PML-N failed to resolve differences LAHORE: The consultative meeting of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), which met with the party supremo Nawaz... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Sanam sent to jail on judicial remand LAHORE: A city court on Tuesday sent PTI activist Sanam Javed to jail on judicial remand in a May 9 case of attack ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
SC dismisses PHC’s order to suspend RO substitution for PK-91 Kohat-II ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court dismissed the Peshawar High Court (PHC)’s order to suspend the substitution of a... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Stocks SECP organises workshop on capital markets ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held a capacity building workshop for... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Sharif’s nomination papers acceptance challenged LAHORE: A citizen Shahid Orakzai has challenged before the appellant tribunal acceptance of nomination papers of... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 02, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 03, 2024)... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Sartaj Aziz passes away ISLAMABAD: Former finance minister and senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Sartaj Aziz passed away... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Energy Guddu switchyard: Damaged circuit-breaker replaced ISLAMABAD: The technical teams at National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) have accomplished the... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Energy IESCO asked to supply uninterrupted power to presses ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) to ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Commodities EU wheat prices fall PARIS: European wheat prices which had been trading slightly higher on Tuesday morning, turned lower when US grains... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate up by Rs200 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Tuesday increased the spot rate by Rs 200 per... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (December 02, 2024)... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Commodities Copper under pressure from climbing dollar LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar, though losses were capped by improving... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures easier SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures declined on Tuesday to a more than two-week low, weighed down by lacklustre... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Commodities Iron ore gains on upbeat Chinese data BEIJING: Iron ore futures gained on Tuesday, with sentiment boosted by upbeat economic data in top consumer China ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Grains India’s Oct-Dec sugar output drops MUMBAI: Indian mills produced 11.21 million metric tons of sugar between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, down 7.6% from the... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Commodities StoneX scraps forecast for record Brazilian soybean crop SAO PAULO: Agribusiness consultancy StoneX on Thursday cut its estimate for Brazil’s record soybean crop in... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Energy Oil prices fall in first session of year HOUSTON: Oil prices dipped during the first session of 2024, with economic headwinds from interest rate jitters... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Commodities Gold starts 2024 brightly on Fed rate cut bets BENGALURU: Gold prices made a positive start to 2024, boosted on Tuesday by expectations the US Federal Reserve will... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Energy Natural gas futures up on colder forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures gained about 2% on Tuesday after the long New Year’s holiday weekend on forecasts... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Commodities Gold prices soar KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday shot up on the local market but silver stood firm, traders said. Gold gained Rs1600... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (January 02, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (January 02, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 02, 2024)... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 02, 2024).... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (January 02, 2024).... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (January 02, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (January 02, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Afghan delegation due today for crucial talks ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Afghan interim government led by Governor Kandahar Mullah Sherin Akhund, a close aide... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:10am
CCP approves Singapore shipping firm merger with Pak subsidiary ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has given approval for a merger in the deep-sea container... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:36am
‘Nomination papers’: IK approaches polls tribunal LAHORE: PTI former Chairman Imran Khan has approached the election tribunal against the rejection of his nomination... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:37am
‘Lifelong disqualification’: SC seeks senior lawyers’ assistance ISLAMABAD: As the federation and all the provinces are unanimous that there should be no lifelong disqualification... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:29am
Dec petroleum products’ sales fall 7pc YoY KARACHI: Total sales of petroleum products in the country declined by 7.0 percent on year-on-year basis to 1.24... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 09:28am
Rates PSX in red zone KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday opened on positive note; however; selling pressure forced the market ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Argentina farm exports halved in 2023 BUENOS AIRES: Argentine farm exports totalled about $19.7 billion in 2023, data from the country’s major oilseeds... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Money & Banking Asian currencies start 2024 on the back foot BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies and stocks started the year on the back foot, with the South Korean won retreating... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Is Super Tax payable on dividend? Introduction, 1- This note has been prepared to dispel the incorrect perception that Super Tax under Section (4C) of... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 06:07am
The escalating terror threat EDITORIAL: If there was any doubt about the fast deteriorating security situation Pakistan faced during the year ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Inflation is rightly regarded as costly EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) released the following data for the last month of 2023: (i) consumer... Updated 03 Jan, 2024 02:48pm
Global factory activity ended 2023 on a soft note BENGALURU/ SYDNEY: Global factories had a weak finish to 2023, with euro zone activity contracting for an 18th... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
ASML chip machines blocked from export to China THE HAGUE: Cutting-edge chip manufacturing machines from Dutch semiconductor giant ASML have been blocked from ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Euro zone economy likely entered recession last year: PMI LONDON: Euro zone factories ended 2023 on the back foot, with activity contracting in December for an 18th straight... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
FPCCI has to pay special attention to research: Gohar LAHORE: Caretaker Federal Commerce and Industry Minister Gohar Ijaz have said that the Federation of Pakistan... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Newly-elected FPCCI office-bearers assume charge LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)’s newly elected Regional Chairman and... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Dec cement despatches increase 4.63pc YoY LAHORE: Cement despatches increased by 4.63 percent in last month as the industry recorded total despatches during ... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Taxes FBR says has implemented 94.07pc FTO recommendations in 2023 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented 94.07 percent recommendations of the Federal Tax... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Advice received to place anti-aircraft guns at Patrind Power Plant, claims SHPL ISLAMABAD: Star Hydro Power Limited (SHPL) on Tuesday claimed that the “sensitive quarters” had advised it to... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Chinese traders urged to invest in various sectors ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed urged a delegation... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Policy for installing more than one electricity meter unchanged, says Power Division amid social media reports
Policy for installing more than one electricity meter unchanged, says Power Division amid social media reports
Budget FY26: PSX proposes to resolve provincial jurisdiction differences over collection of sales tax on services at CCI
Policy for installing more than one electricity meter unchanged, says Power Division amid social media reports