Australians widen protests backing BLM, indigenous people SYDNEY: Thousands gathered in Sydney and other Australian cities over the weekend in support of the Black Lives... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Johnson and Prince Charles lead birthday tributes to Britain's health service LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prince Charles paid tribute to Britain's state-run National Health Service... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:51am
Rockets target US interests despite arrests: Iraq military BAGHDAD: Two rocket attacks targeted American diplomatic and military installations overnight, Iraq's security ... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:51am
Two French ex-spies on trial accused of espionage for China PARIS: In a case that could be from a spy thriller, two former French intelligence agents go on trial on Monday... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
USA Columbus statue toppled by race protesters in Baltimore: media WASHINGTON: Protesters in the US city of Baltimore pulled down a statue of Christopher Columbus on Saturday, local... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Sugar: pumping 'poison' ARTICLE: Indeed a highly commendable step by Prime Minister Imran Khan of initiating a detailed inquiry into the... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
A voice - crashed but not crushed ARTICLE: "I submit to the will of God but the agony of having to deal with the incompetence and indifference of ... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Consensus NFC award divisive after 10 years ARTICLE: The federal budget 2020-21 envisages a provincial surplus of 242 billion rupees, an amount credited to its... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
PBC expresses concern over arrest of Mir Shakil KARACHI: The Executive Committee of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) held its emergent meeting here on Saturday, which... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:35am
'Let people choose their leader in fair democratic process' LAHROE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Senator Sirajul Haq has said that establishment in Pakistan tries to influence ... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:35am
PR upgrades 27 rail level crossings of Pindi RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Railways (PR), Rawalpindi Division has upgraded 27 railway level crossings said Divisional... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:29am
Punjab to give special allowance to Rescue 1122 officials LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved to grant special allowance to both the officials of Rescue 1122 who are... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:36am
Budgets Over Rs 5 billion allocated for health facilities in budget: mayor KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar on Sunday said that over Rs5 billion has been earmarked in the new fiscal year's... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:29am
PTI lawmakers to stage sit-ins against KE KARACHI: The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced to stage symbolic sit-ins against the atrocities of... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:37am
Rangers arrest 3 accused for 'murdering' shopkeeper KARACHI: The Pakistan Rangers, Sindh, on Sunday claimed to have arrested three men for their alleged involvement in... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:37am
Sindh sees 2,222 new Covid-19 cases, 25 deaths: CM KARACHI: Sindh found a total of 2,222 Covid-19 positive cases outh of 10,705 tested samples during the last 24 hours... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:38am
Cleaning process of nullahs accelerated, minister told KARACHI: The cleaning process of nullahs has been accelerated in order to provide instant relief to citizens during... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:38am
KU announces admissions in different programmes KARACHI: The University of Karachi is offering admissions in MS, MPhil, PhD and M.S. (Surgery) and MD (Medicine)... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:39am
Sher Khan Shaheed remembered ISLAMABAD: The 21st martyrdom anniversary of Kargil War hero, Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed was observed here on... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Murad inaugurates Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated newly established 200-bedded Sindh Infectious... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:53am
QWP will not compromise on rights of KP people: Sherpao PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has said that his party would not compromise on... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:54am
CRBC, Peshawar-DIK motorway: Work on mega projects to begin soon: Ajmal PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP CM on Information and Public Relations, Ajmal Wazir has said that work on mega projects of... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:54am
PPP leader Ayatullah Durrani passes away MASTUNG: The central leader of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and former federal minister, Ayatullah Durrani, has... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:55am
HEC appoints Imtiaz Gillani as NTC chairman ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has appointed Imtiaz Gillani as chairman National Technology ... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:55am
Currency Money laundering cases against Altaf: Ministry seeks transfer of case to Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Interior has sought federal cabinet approval for transfer of trial of money laundering cases... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
129,830 Covid-19 patients recovered so far: NCOC ISLAMABAD: National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Sunday said that 129,830 patients recovered from Corona ... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:57am
South Punjab: Multan will not be ignored in admin arrangement: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday said Multan will "not be ignored in administrative... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:57am
Police seal 19,744 shops in Punjab over SOPs violation LAHORE: The Punjab police in its ongoing crackdown against violators of the Punjab government's issued corona SOPs... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
PTI expels MPA Uzma Kardar from party ISLAMABAD: The ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday announced to expel Uzma Kardar, the Member... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:48am
Chechen dissident shot dead in Austria VIENNA: Austrian police have arrested two Russians from Chechnya over the fatal shooting of a Chechen dissident,... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Libya's unity government says 'foreign air force' hit key base TRIPOLI: Libya's UN recognised government Sunday condemned overnight air raids against a recently recaptured... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:47am
Iran says negotiating 25-year accord with China TEHRAN: Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Sunday that Iran has been negotiating a 25-year accord with China... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:46am
Two rockets fired from Gaza at Israel: army OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Palestinians in the Gaza Strip fired two rockets at neighbouring Israel on Sunday, the Israeli... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Exchange Israel says 'not necessarily' behind all Iran N-site incidents OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel's defence minister said on Sunday it is not "necessarily" behind every mysterious ... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:45am
USA Four killed in US plane crash UTAH: Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tyson Brummett was among four killed when a small plane he was piloting... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:20am
Tokyo governor Koike cruises to second term TOKYO: Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike declared victory in Sunday's vote to elect the leader of one of the world's most... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:45am
Satellite-carrying rocket 'lost' after New Zealand launch WELLINGTON: A commercial rocket carrying seven satellites was "lost" after take-off Sunday from a New Zealand launch... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Italy to take in 180 migrants rescued in Mediterranean ABOARD THE OCEAN VIKING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN: Italy on Sunday authorised charity vessel Ocean Viking to transfer 180... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:44am
UK historian quits Cambridge LONDON: A British royal historian who said slavery was not genocide has quit his honorary position at Cambridge... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Croatia votes for new government ZAGREB: Croatia went to the polls Sunday to elect a government to navigate the coronavirus pandemic and its economic... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:43am
Travel quarantine rules relaxed for top sports events in England MANCHESTER: Participants in major upcoming sports events in England will be exempt from travel quarantine rules,... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Europe Health minister hails responsible behaviour after English pubs reopen LONDON: People in England appear to have broadly behaved themselves as pubs reopened this weekend, Britain's health... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Morocco reports record number of novel coronavirus cases RABAT: Morocco reported Sunday 698 additional novel coronavirus infections, the highest one-day increase since the... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:42am
China Mainland China reports eight new coronavirus cases, two in Beijing BEIJING: China recorded eight new coronavirus cases for July 4, up from with three a day earlier, the national ... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Middle East Top Egyptian actor Ragaa al-Geddawy dies from Covid-19 CAIRO: Famed Egyptian actor Ragaa al-Geddawy died on Sunday after contracting the Covid-19 disease, the actors union... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:20am
Asia India closes on Russia toll as virus cases hit daily record NEW DELHI: India added a record number of coronavirus cases Sunday, approaching Russia as the world's third-most... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:18am
Malawi cancels independence celebrations over virus spike LILONGWE: Malawi's president Lazarus Chakwera on Sunday called off planned independence celebrations and drastically... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:42am
Johnson to phase out Huawei's 5G role within months LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to begin phasing out the use of Chinese tech giant Huawei's... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (July 5, 2020) and the forecast for Monday (July 6, 2020).... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:41am
Stocks Futures spread down by 739bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 739bps to negative 8.34 percent on the last day of the outgoing week.... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Stocks Bulls rule despite terror attack KARACHI: Despite deadly terrorist attack on PSX Building on Monday morning, the Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Increase in POL products' prices: Parliament to help resolve issue: Speaker ISLAMABAD: In the backdrop of strong backlash coming from political and public circles against federal government's... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:30am
Pakistan to host global tourism forum next year: Bukhari ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will host an all important Global Tourism Forum next year and a tourism summit of D-8 countries... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:31am
Trump repeats vow to defeat 'radical left' WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Saturday vowed to defeat the "radical left," in an Independence Day speech... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:31am
M-8 project 'a beacon of light' for southern Balochistan: CPEC chairman ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting General Asim Saleem Bajwa... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:32am
WB censures power sector ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's power sector has swallowed Rs 5 trillion ($ 45 billion) of national exchequer due to poor... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:32am
UK nears $625 million Sanofi/GSK vaccine deal LONDON: Britain is close to a 500 million pound ($624 million) supply deal with Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline for 60... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:33am
CCP revamps Competition Exemption Regulations 2020 ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has revamped Competition Exemption Regulations 2020 to ... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:34am
18th Amendment can be revisited: Alvi ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi has said the 18th amendment which gives power to the provinces, is a law and can be... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
China, Pakistan agree on JV proposals: Razak ISLAMABAD: The Adviser to the PM on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said on Sunday that China and ... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
48 doctors resigned from teaching hospitals in Punjab LAHORE: As many as 48 doctors have resigned from teaching hospitals in Punjab and Department of Specialized... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
India puts back Taj Mahal reopening AGRA: India has withdrawn a planned reopening of the Taj Mahal, citing the risk of new coronavirus infections... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Al-Azizia, Flagship references: Court has two options after judge's removal? ISLAMABAD: After the removal of former judge of accountability court, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has two ... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
'Big medical/electromagnetic industry': US will be Pakistan's client, says Fawad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday said Pakistan will have its own "big... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:25am
Civilian injured in Indian shelling ISLAMABAD: Indian Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation in Battal Sector along the Line of Control targeting... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:26am
Hiring healthcare professionals: Kuwait signs agreement with Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Kuwait has signed a government to government bilateral framework with Pakistan to hire its healthcare... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:27am
Dozens dead, missing in Japan as heavy rain causes floods, mudslides TOKYO: About 34 people are either confirmed or feared dead - including 14 at a nursing home - after torrential rain... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:49am
Dedicated gas fields: Fauji Foundation urges govt to declare 'must run' ISLAMABAD: Fauji Foundation has urged the government to declare "must run" on dedicated gas fields aimed at ... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:50am
Algeria buries remains of anti-French fighters, seeks Paris apology ALGIERS: Algeria on Sunday buried the remains of 24 resistance fighters returned from Paris after more than a ... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:49am
Iran negotiating 25-year strategic deal with China TEHRAN: Iran has been negotiating a 25-year accord with China and the terms will be announced once a deal is struck,... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:50am
Letters Internet services - charges and taxes LETTER: The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the dynamics of the world and continuously evolving patterns of new ways ... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Preparing for Eidul Azha EDITORIAL: As Eidul Azha approaches, noted Karachi-based religious figures have suggested precautionary measures to... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Focus on the future and deliver! EDITORIAL: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) government would complete its two years out of the five-year tenure ... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
First digital apparel sourcing expo to begin from 15th SIALKOT: The regional president of International Apparel Federation (IAF) and Pakistan Readymade Garments... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:28am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Market remains bullish KARACHI: The cotton market remained bullish. Proper rainfall will have a positive effect on the current crop. The... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Grains Upward trend in prices of essential commodities witnessed PESHAWAR: The upward trend in prices of essential food items, including vegetable, pulses, chicken meat, fresh milk,... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Taxes Vehicle token tax: Citizens can avail concession up to 25pc till Sept 30 RAWALPINDI: Excise and Taxation Department Punjab has announced special concession for vehicle owners and now they... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Stocks Oil-linked Latam units outperform for week MEXICO CITY: Latin American stocks and currencies remained muted on Friday as a US holiday provided few trading ... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Currency Japan's SBI to buy minority stake in UK crypto market maker B2C2 TOKYO: A unit of Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has agreed to buy a minority stake in London-based... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Currency Lithuania dabbles in crypto-coin as banks look for ways to fend off Facebook VILNIUS: Lithuania is about to issue the first central bank-produced digital coin in the euro zone, part of a ... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Stocks Banks boost Saudi index as Egypt outperforms region DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's stock market ended higher on the back of gains in the banking sector on Sunday, while the... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Stocks Foreigners remain net sellers of Japanese stocks for 3rd week TOKYO: Foreign investors sold Japanese equities for a third straight week as risk appetite took a hit after sharp... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Britain to reopen temporary market access regime for EU financial firms LONDON: Britain will reopen its temporary market access regime for European Union financial firms in September to... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:40am
Currency Dollar's dominance to slowly melt away over coming year BENGALURU: The dollar's dominance will slowly melt away over the coming year on weakening global demand and a sombre... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Stocks China chipmaker SMIC to raise $6.55 billion in Shanghai share sale BEIJING: China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) will raise 46.29 billion yuan ($6.55 billion)... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Currency Emerging forex pickup exposed to reversal after new coronavirus surge BENGALURU: Emerging market currencies will likely give back recent gains if a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Mutual Funds Convertible bond issues surge LONDON: The volume of convertible bond sales has reached its highest levels since 2007 this year as companies rush ... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Canada should focus on boosting economy even as debt climbs: analysts TORONTO: Canada should focus on boosting economic growth after getting pummeled by the Covid-19 crisis, analysts ... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:29am
Exchange Argentina to renew offer to creditors, extends negotiation: president BUENOS AIRES: Argentina will make creditors an improved offer and extend negotiations on restructuring $66 billion ... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:29am
Stocks Luckin Coffee chairman ousted by shareholders SHANGHAI: Luckin Coffee Inc Chairman Charles Zhengyao Lu has been ousted by shareholders from the embattled coffee... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Indonesia says trade, investment deal with Australia takes effect JAKARTA: An Indonesia-Australia deal that eliminates most trade tariffs between the two nations and aims to open up... Updated 06 Jul, 2020 03:28am
Industry Saudi non-oil private sector shrinks again in June DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector shrank for the fourth straight month in June as measures to contain the... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Money & Banking German union in show of strength as Commerzbank's top duo exits FRANKFURT: Commerzbank's chief executive and chairman were under pressure from activist investors to axe jobs, but... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Industry UAE non-oil private sector jumps back to growth in June DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) non-oil private sector grew in June for the first time this year, emerging ... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Energy UAE restructures government, seeking more agility as it deals with coronavirus impact DUBA: The United Arab Emirates announced a broad government restructuring on Sunday for more "agile and swift"... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:26am
Aaj TV - Monday's schedule KARACHI: All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time). 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Rates.Banks Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JANUARY TO JUNE 2019) KARACHI: Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Accounts and ... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Currency Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (June 29 to July... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Industry 'Smoke that thunders': first 'made-in-Zimbabwe' luxury cigars HARARE: A Zimbabwean entrepreneur in Africa's top tobacco producer has launched the first local brand of hand-rolled... Published 06 Jul, 2020 03:03am