» IMF official praised Pakistan as ‘very good example of reform, resilience’: Finance ministry
06/12/25 22:23 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Mr Bo Li, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has commended Pakistan’s ongoing reform trajectory, describing the country as “a very good example of embarking on the right path of reform and resilience”, acc...
» Macron says will meet Ukraine, UK and German leaders on Monday
06/12/25 21:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said he will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London on Monday to “take stock” of ongoing US-led negotiations...
» Russian strikes on Ukraine trigger heating, water cuts
06/12/25 19:51 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KYIV: Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine have targeted critical infrastructure, including energy sites and railways, triggering heating and water outages for thousands of households, Kyiv said on Saturday. The latest wave of ae...
» Sharaa says Israeli push for buffer zone would endanger Syria
06/12/25 19:47 from Business Recorder - Latest News
DOHA: President Ahmed al-Sharaa warned Saturday that Israel’s demand for a demilitarised zone in southern Syria would endanger his country, as Israeli forces continue to operate in the area. Israel sent troops into a UN-patrolled buffer ...
» Binance delegation meets PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Asim Munir
06/12/25 19:09 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Pakistan government signaled on Saturday strong commitment to Digital Asset Regulation in a meeting held with a delegation of cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Senior leadership from Binance, including Global CEO Richard Teng, visited Isl...
» Trump all smiles as he wins FIFA’s new peace prize
06/12/25 18:34 from Business Recorder - Latest News
US President Donald Trump became the first ever recipient of FIFA’s new peace prize at the 2026 World Cup draw Friday — a compensation gift for a leader who still dreams of winning the Nobel. Gianni Infantino, the head of world football’...
» Pakistan legend Wasim Akram hails ‘incredible’ Starc after Ashes heroics
06/12/25 18:23 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KARACHI: Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram believes even more is to come from Australia’s “incredible” veteran Ashes wrecking ball Mitchell Starc. Akram was reacting to Starc surpassing his tally of 414 wickets during the Brisbane Tes...
» US offers Pakistan ‘full technical aid’ for counter-narcotics operations, curbing illegal immigration
06/12/25 18:53 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker on Saturday discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in counter-narcotics and security, as well as taking joint measures to prevent illegal immigration. Durin...
» Qatar PM says Gaza truce incomplete without ‘full withdrawal’ by Israel
06/12/25 17:47 from Business Recorder - Latest News
DOHA: The nearly two-month-old ceasefire in the Gaza Strip will not be complete until Israeli troops withdraw from the Palestinian territory under a peace plan backed by Washington and the UN, mediator Qatar’s prime minister said Saturda...
» Jaiswal hits ton as India thrash South Africa to clinch ODI series
06/12/25 21:00 from Business Recorder - Latest News
VISAKHAPATNAM: Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit his maiden one-day international century as India clinched the three-match series 2-1 with a crushing nine-wicket win over South Africa on Saturday. Chasing 271 for victory, India rode on Jaiswa...
» FIA offloads, detains numerous passengers for illegal Europe travel bid
06/12/25 14:31 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday offloaded and held many passengers for illegally trying to travel to Europe, as the agency intensifies crackdown on human smuggling. The development comes days after Federal Interior and...
» Gold price drops by Rs2,300 per tola in Pakistan
06/12/25 13:42 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Saturday in line with their loss in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs442,162 after a decline of Rs2,300 during the day. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at ...
» Home optic fibre crucial to create a more connected and modern Karachi
06/12/25 13:36 from Business Recorder - Latest News
In today’s digital world, home optic fibre has become one of the most essential parts of modern life. Almost every daily activity now depends on stable and fast internet, whether it is online meetings, video streaming, gaming, studying, ...
» From Aitchison to Forbes: Senan Khawaja and Saeed Naeem make it to ‘30 under 30’ list
06/12/25 18:27 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Two former students of Aitchison College, Senan Khawaja and Saeed Naeem, are among 600 people featured on the Forbes ‘30 Under 30 United States 2026’ list. The duo co-founded Kollegio in 2023, an AI-driven platform connecting students, s...
» Nine terrorists killed in two separate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa engagements: ISPR
06/12/25 15:17 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Security forces have killed at least nine terrorists belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) alias Khwarij in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat and Tank districts, the Inter-Services Public Relations...
» England staring down the barrel under Gabba lights as Australia dominate
06/12/25 17:42 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BRISBANE: Australia are on the brink of grabbing a 2-0 lead in the Ashes series after dominating a demoralised England on the third day of the day-night second Test in Brisbane on Saturday. The hosts batted England out of the game during...
» Russian drones, missiles hit railway hub near Ukraine’s capital, railway says
06/12/25 12:09 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KYIV: A railway hub near Kyiv was attacked during a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack that damaged the depot and railway carriages, Ukrainian state railway company Ukrzaliznytsia said on Saturday. The railway did not report an...
» ADB approves $381mn financing for Pakistan’s Punjab
06/12/25 22:28 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved three projects totalling $381 million to advance agriculture, education, and health services in Punjab. These development projects aim to foster economic growth in the province, which account...
» India air travel chaos eases but IndiGo crisis still leaves hundreds stranded
06/12/25 11:59 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI/BENGALURU: Crowds at Indian airports eased on Saturday but hundreds of passengers were still gathering outside Bengaluru and Mumbai airports as 385 IndiGo flights were cancelled, in the fifth day of a crisis that has hit the count...
» ‘Saudi is now logical second market for Pakistani founders,’ says Sarmayacar chief
06/12/25 18:14 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Sarmayacar’s expansion into Saudi Arabia marks a natural next step for Pakistan’s first institutional venture capital (VC), backed by a ‘core thesis’ proven at home and a regional landscape that has shifted significantly. After investing...