» President paying week-long visit to China from today: FO
25/04/26 11:06 from Business Recorder - Latest News
President Asif Ali Zardari is paying a week-long visit to China from Saturday, on the invitation of the government of China, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Saturday. The president will travel to Changsha, Hunan Province, from 25 to 27 A...
» US negotiators to go to Islamabad, but Iran says no direct talks
25/04/26 10:57 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON: U.S. negotiators are scheduled to leave for Pakistan on Saturday, but Iran said its officials did not plan to meet the Americans to discuss ending the war that has killed thousands and roiled global markets . Presid...
» Govt pushes AI adoption as NIC scale startups, jobs, and investment
25/04/26 10:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Pakistan is ramping up efforts to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its startup ecosystem, with the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication urging entrepreneurs to adopt AI-driven solutions to enhance productivity, efficiency, and...
» Nehal, KPT chairman discuss planning to expand ‘blue economy’
25/04/26 07:01 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Chairman Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed on Friday called on Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi, where they discussed expanding Pakistan’s “blue economy” by better planning and efficient use of marine r...
» Minister orders gated communities included in Suthra Punjab
25/04/26 07:09 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has directed the Suthra Punjab Authority to take steps to bring gated communities of Lahore under the purview of the Suthra Punjab Programme. He issued the direction during a meeti...
» Quarter ended Mar 31st: Bank Alfalah posts Rs11.13bn PAT
25/04/26 07:12 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), in its meeting held on April 23, 2026, approved the Bank’s financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Board of the Bank also approved an interim cash divide...
» Petrol, diesel prices hiked
25/04/26 05:54 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Federal government Friday announced a massive hike in fuel prices, raising both petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs26.77 per litre, effective from April 25, 2026. Following the increase, according to the statement of Petroleum ...
» EU, US sign critical minerals plan to counter China reliance
25/04/26 09:14 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: The European Union and United States signed an agreement Friday to coordinate on critical minerals needed for key industries including defense, as China’s dominance becomes a growing concern. The pact marks a rare embrace by ...
» Major airports hold 10-12 days of jet fuel
25/04/26 09:13 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Major Pakistani airports are maintaining jet fuel reserves of 10 to 12 days, providing the aviation sector with a vital buffer against external market volatility. Despite ongoing maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz th...
» GDP growth may dip to 2.5-3pc: Pasha
25/04/26 09:18 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s GDP growth is projected to slow to 2.5 to 3 percent in current fiscal year 2025-26, significantly below than initial projection of 4.5 percent, as Middle East tensions, rising energy prices and domestic supply const...
» Petroleum Div decides to float spot tenders for LNG
25/04/26 09:13 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has reportedly decided to float spot tenders for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) following a decision taken by the National Coordination and Management Council (NCMC), aimed at restoring operations of RLNG-f...
» Four suppliers bid in Pakistan LNG spot tender
25/04/26 09:23 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has received four bids for the spot purchase of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from international suppliers. On April 24, 2026, PLL closed a tender for three 140,000 cubic meter liquefied natura...
» Working capital: Textile industry seeks enhanced refinance facilities
25/04/26 09:17 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile industry has urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to enhance export refinance facilities to enable exporters to meet their growing working capital requirements. In a letter to the Governor, State Bank o...
» Pakistan completes USD3.45bn UAE deposit repayment
25/04/26 06:55 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KARACHI: The government of Pakistan has successfully repaid a deposit of USD 1 billion to the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development on April 23, 2026, marking the completion of its repayment obligations to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Accord...
» Dar, Lavrov discuss ties
25/04/26 06:53 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The development came hours ahead of the anticipated arrival in Islamaba...
» Pak textile sector shows outstanding performance at Techtextil & Texprocess exhibitions
25/04/26 05:54 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KARACHI: Pakistan’s textile sector demonstrated outstanding performance at the Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 exhibitions held in Frankfurt, Germany, successfully capturing the attention of international buyers. Pakistan’s participation ...
» Country actively engaged with regional, global partners: Dar
25/04/26 05:54 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar said on Friday that Pakistan is actively engaged with regional and international partners to promote de-escalation, bridge differences, and support...
» Import values of Glass Tubing used to make Glass Ampoules revised
25/04/26 05:54 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi, has revised the customs values of Glass Tubing used for the manufacture of Glass Ampoules & Glass Ampoules (Clear & Amber) imported from China and Europe. The Dire...
» Strict security continues in twin cities
25/04/26 05:54 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) continued to enforce strict security measures for the seventh consecutive day in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, in connection with anticipated Iran–United States talks, keeping the Red Zone sealed an...
» ‘Lockdown’ slows economic activities across twin cities
25/04/26 05:54 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: The virtual lockdown imposed weeks ahead of the second round of US-Iran peace talks has led to a slowdown in economic activity in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with demand for essential food items such as vegetables...