» PM Shehbaz orders crackdown on petrol hoarding; directs real-time monitoring of stocks
06/03/26 14:58 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday has ordered an immediate nationwide crackdown on the hoarding of petroleum products, directing provincial governments to shut down petrol pumps and cancel the licences of those involved in creating...
» McCullum keen to stay on as England coach despite challenges
06/03/26 13:51 from Business Recorder - Latest News
England head coach Brendon McCullum said he intends to continue in the role despite his side’s exit from the Twenty20 World Cup following a seven‑run defeat to holders India in Mumbai on Thursday. McCullum, 44, took charge of England’s...
» Trump celebrates Messi, revels in Inter Miami’s “good looks”
06/03/26 13:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump welcomed Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team to the White House on Thursday, but confessed he had no idea that one of the world’s greatest soccer players was coming — until his son told him. Trump...
» Disney Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ seeks to turn viral meme into box office gold
06/03/26 13:45 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LOS ANGELES: Walt Disney’s Pixar Animation Studios is hoping a viral meme featuring a googly-eyed lizard character from its new film, “Hoppers,” translates into box office success when the movie opens this weekend in theaters. The studi...
» Pakistan’s first homegrown EV to hit roads this summer under Rs1mn price, EDB chief says
06/03/26 14:04 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Pakistan’s first fully homegrown electric vehicle is set to hit roads by June or July this year at a price below Rs1 million, as the government plans to cut taxes on locally assembled vehicles in the upcoming federal budget. Speaking at ...
» Analysts expect SBP to maintain status quo as Middle East tensions cloud outlook
06/03/26 13:23 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to maintain the status quo in its upcoming meeting scheduled for Monday, March 09, the second MPC meeting of the calendar year, market analysts noted. “T...
» Gold price drops by Rs3,400 per tola in Pakistan
06/03/26 12:50 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Friday in line with their loss in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs533,762 after a decline of Rs3,400 during the day. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs...
» Pakistan committed to responsible development of energy, mineral resources: Asim
06/03/26 12:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
At the United Nations, Pakistan has said it stands ready to work with all members of the UN Security Council and beyond to ensure that critical minerals become catalysts for sustainable development, progress and stability. This was sta...
» Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI
06/03/26 12:35 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LOS ANGELES: Singer Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Ventura County, California, on suspicion of driving under the influence, the California Highway Patrol has confirmed to Reuters. The CHP’s Ventura Communications Center...
» Rupee records marginal gain against US dollar
06/03/26 14:56 from Business Recorder - Latest News
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» 3,444 new firms added in February, total cos hit 287,049: SECP
06/03/26 12:24 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,444 new companies in February, bringing the total number of registered companies in the country to 287,049. As per SECP, private limited companies accounted for 59% o...
» Israeli airstrikes pound Beirut suburb, Hezbollah warns Israelis
06/03/26 12:04 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut overnight after ordering its residents to leave, while the Iran-backed group warned Israelis to leave towns and villag...
» AI must reflect local realities in emerging markets, says JazzWorld chief
06/03/26 11:56 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Aamir Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of JazzWorld, has said that artificial intelligence (AI), especially local language models, must be aligned with domestic realities and development priorities if it intends to deliver meaningful imp...
» Gulf carriers resume limited flights, but missile fire fuels uncertainty
06/03/26 11:47 from Business Recorder - Latest News
HONG KONG: Emirates and Etihad Airways were resuming limited flight schedules to key global cities from their United Arab Emirates hubs on Friday, though the threat of missile fire piled pressure on airlines as they scramble to accommoda...
» Indian sugar trade body cuts production estimate on lower yields
06/03/26 11:36 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: India is likely to produce 28.3 million metric tons of sugar in the current season ending in September, down from an earlier estimate of 29.6 million tons, a leading trade body said on Friday. In the major sugarcane-growing regio...
» UAE stocks extend losses as Middle East conflict deepens
06/03/26 11:34 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates declined in early Friday trade, extending losses amid rising uncertainty over a potential escalation in the Middle East conflict. The bourses reopened on Wednesday after a two-day halt following ...
» Netflix acquires Ben Affleck’s AI film-tech firm
06/03/26 11:30 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Netflix said on Thursday it has acquired InterPositive, a filmmaking technology company founded by Academy Award winner Ben Affleck that produces artificial intelligence-powered tools for movie production. Financial terms of the deal w...
» Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company to temporarily shut down operations
06/03/26 11:34 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited (GTYR) said on Friday that its plant will remain temporarily shut down from March 9 till March 19. GTYR shared the information in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) today. The compan...
» Chinese aerospace firm eyes up to $10bn investment in Pakistan
06/03/26 11:27 from Business Recorder - Latest News
A Chinese aerospace company is exploring a potential $5–10 billion investment in Pakistan. The development came during a meeting between Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh with a high-level delegation of the Chi...
» Lufthansa warns of increased ‘uncertainty’ from Mideast war
06/03/26 11:23 from Business Recorder - Latest News
FRANKFURT: German aviation giant Lufthansa warned Friday it faces heightened “uncertainty” due to the unfolding conflict in the Middle East, which has closed airspace across the region and roiled energy markets. Emirates begins ‘reduced ...