16 killed in Bangladesh gas explosion in mosque DHAKA: A suspected gas explosion tore through a Bangladesh mosque killing at least 16 people while dozens suffered... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Social activist Shaheena shot dead in Turbat GWADAR: A renowned social activist and a journalist from Gwadar, Shaheena Shaheen was on Saturday shot dead by... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Cotton & Textile Minister seeks help from stakeholders to achieve cotton target LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Minister Malik Nauman Ahmad Langrial has called upon all stakeholders of the cotton crop... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Covid-19: Sindh reports no death in last 24 hours KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday announced that no death was reported from Covid-19 in... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Cynthia moves IHC against interior ministry's decision ISLAMABAD: US Blogger Cynthia D Ritchie on Saturday submitted a petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC),... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
US first lady defends Trump over alleged 'losers' quip WASHINGTON: Melania Trump on Friday defended her husband against allegations that he referred to US Marines buried ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Govt making efforts to solve major issues of Karachi: Asad KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Saturday said that supply of drinking water,... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
4000 social media accounts blocked over sharing hate material LAHORE: Punjab police have launched a crackdown against those spreading hate material on social media and arrested ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Energy Punjab govt to opt for solar power LAHORE: Over 93000 electricity connections with annual bill of Rs 30 billion have propelled the Punjab government to... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
NAB gets remand of LDA's ex-chief engineer LAHORE: An accountability court on Saturday granted 14-day physical remand of a former chief engineer of the Lahore... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Stationery to be available at all USC regions, zones ISLAMABAD: In order to facilitate people of Pakistan, in terms of providing food and non-food items, first time in... Updated 07 Sep, 2020 03:01am
Stocks Obtaining of right shares by directors, shareholders allowed ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has allowed directors and substantial... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
PPP to celebrate Bilawal's birthday LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples Party (Punjab) has announced to celebrate birthday of Bilawal Bhutto at mass level on... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Crimes on the rise in capital ISLAMABAD: Over five cases of motor vehicle theft, three cases of robbery, and three cases of kidnapping were... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items show mixed trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items witnessed a mixed trend as some registered a slight increase, while... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
291 teenagers to undergo trials for six U-19 cricket associations' sides LAHORE: While the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already unveiled domestic season, as many as 291 teenagers will... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
NHA chairman visits Peshawar-Rawalpindi highway ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Highways Authority Capt Sikander Qayyum (retd) paid a detailed visit to... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Flood relief: Army troops reach Khushab ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army troops have reached Khushab to assist civil administration in relief efforts due to flash... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Army releases song to pay tribute to martyrs, heroes RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army spokesperson on Saturday released a song titled "Har Ghari Tayyar Kamran" to pay tribute ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
KP CM visits flood-hit areas of Chitral PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood on Saturday paid a day long visit to flood hit areas including Reshun and Golain... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Int'l tender of ML-1 to be issued on 12th: Rashid LAHROE: Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that international tender of ML-1 project will be... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
PFA directed to increase inspection teams LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has been directed to increase number of its inspection teams for major ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
DELL 'NoteBook' sale increases by 30-40pc during COVID-19 KARACHI: The sale of DELL 'NoteBook' has gone up by 30 to 40 percent during COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan. Speaking... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
'Pakistan develops first bloodless, affordable dialysis machine for kidney disease treatment' ISLAMABAD: By the time people are diagnosed with advanced-stage kidney disease and recommended dialysis treatments,... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
All officials of Gizri Police Station suspended KARACHI: Senior Superintendent of Police SSP District South Sheeraz Nazeer on Saturday suspended all officials of ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Exchange 'Afghan-trained terrorist' arrested in Karachi KARACHI: The law-enforcement agencies on Saturday arrested an Afghan-trained terrorist of Al-Qaeda Subcontinent from... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
IIOJK to remain on agenda of UNSC: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday said that the "India-Pakistan question" would remain a part of the United Nation... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Pandemic worsens American inequality: Powell WASHINGTON: Poor Americans are bearing the brunt of the US coronavirus downturn and may also take longer to recover,... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Turkey makes new Greece threat ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday issued a threat to Greece over simmering tensions in ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Energy Asia's naphtha to hit 5-week high SINGAPORE: Asia's naphtha crack rose for the third straight session on Thursday to hit a 5-week high of $79.05 a... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Commodities Chinese iron ore rises for sixth session MANILA: Iron ore futures in China rose for a sixth straight session on Thursday, posting their longest winning ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Grains Thai rice prices fall; low supply lifts Vietnam rates BANGKOK: Rice export prices in Thailand eased this week, snapping a three-week-long rally as the baht slid following... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Grains Recent rains revive Argentine wheat crop BUENOS AIRES: Rains over recent days brought relief to parched wheat fields in central Argentina, the Buenos Aires... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (September 5, 2020).... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Cotton & Textile Bearish trend witnessed on cotton market KARACHI: Local cotton market remained bearish on Saturday. Trading activity remained low in the local cotton market... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Letters Bigger picture Country's exports for the month of August 2020 have declined by 20.89 percent to $1.583 billion in August 2020... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Navalny poisoning stirs anger in English city hit by Novichok ARTICLE: A long way from the cauldron of Russian politics, the picturesque city of Salisbury is contending with... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Kerb Trump team pushes social media limits as election looms ARTICLE: A message saying you "won't be safe" in Joe Biden's America. The former vice president shown "sleeping"... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Exchange Free the energy market ARTICLE: Development of a competitive energy market is imperative to solve the circular debt puzzle and to bring ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Korangi Causeway Road closed after flooding in Malir River KARACHI: Korangi Causeway Road closed on Saturday for vehicular traffic after flooding in Malir River. After water... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Publishing Ethics & Scholarly Communication: ILMA varsity holds international moot KARACHI: ILMA University organized a groundbreaking Virtual International Conference on Publishing Ethics &... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Cotton Industry inputs: NTC chairperson assures APTMA of tariff rationalisation LAHORE: Chairperson National Tariff Commission Robina Ather has assured the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
ATC cancels exemption to ex-mayor in May 12 case hearing KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday cancelled exemption order to former mayor Wasim Akhtar from appearing ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
PN continues relief operation in Sindh KARACHI: Pakistan Navy relief operation continued to meet post-flood eventualities and to ensure restoration of... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
CJCSC meets Russian counterpart ISLAMABAD: The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza met the Chief of General Staff ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Grains Another consignment of wheat arrives ISLAMABAD: A second ship with 65,000 metric tons of wheat has arrived from Ukraine, and a third one with 69,000... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
CM approves Rs 50 billion Rawalpindi Ring Road Project LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar, while chairing the fourth meeting of public-private partnership... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Hot, dry weather likely today KARACHI: Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country in the next 24 hours, the Met Office said on... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
PML-N MPA gets pre-arrest bail LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday granted interim pre-arrest bail to PML-N MPA Mirza Javed in a case of... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Covid-19: Fatalities reach 6,340 nationwide ISLAMABAD: The countrywide fatalities from the Covid-19 have reached 6,340, after five more deaths were reported... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
PML-N discusses challenges posed to party LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday held a consultative meeting with... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sunday, September 06, 2020 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (September 5, 2020) and the forecast for Sunday (September 6, 2020).... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
PM unveils Karachi 'transformation' plan KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday announced a Rs1,100 billion package under the Karachi Transformation ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Post-retirement benefits of PSM employees: SHC tells govt to submit Rs11.68bn by 30th KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered federal government to submit Rs11.680 billion on account of... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
New school year begins in Iran TEHRAN: The school year in Iran began on Saturday after a near six-month shutdown due to the novel coronavirus... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
US military sticks with Microsoft for $10bn cloud contract SAN FRANCISCO: The US Department of Defense said Friday it is sticking with its decision to award a $10 billion ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
PD yet to firm up mechanism to recover GIDC ISLAMABAD: The Petr-oleum Division is yet to finalise a mechanism to recover Rs400 billion of Gas Infrastructure... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
SPI up 0.80pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended September 3, 2020, recorded an increase of 0.80... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Defence Day today LAHORE: The Pakistani nation will celebrate Defence Day on Sunday (today) to pay homage to the martyrs and ghazis ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
MQM delegation calls on PM KARACHI::A delegation of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan on Saturday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Details of package KARACHI: The federal government has issued the details of Rs1,113 billion Mega Development package for Karachi under... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Shallwani appointed as Karachi administrator KARACHI: Sindh government on Saturday appointed Local Government Secretary Iftikhar Shallwani as the administrator ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
People of Karachi can't be left 'at the mercy' of Sindh govt: Shibli ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Senator Shibli Faraz on Saturday said that people of Karachi cannot be... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
It's a good start for development of city: Bilawal KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari commended the Karachi Transformation Plan... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
DG ISI, Corps Commander Karachi attend meeting KARACHI: A high-level meeting on the situation in Karachi was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
PM praised for achieving success against Covid-19 KARACHI: Various delegations of business community met with Prime Minister Imran Khan and congratulated him for his... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Climate activists disrupt UK newspaper deliveries LONDON: Climate change protesters in Britain blockaded two printing presses Saturday, disrupting the distribution of... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
India tops four million virus cases; Australia arrests protestors NEW DELHI|: India has become the third country to pass four million coronavirus infections, setting a new record... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
65pc more refunds processed in FY20, NA panel told ISLAMABAD: The government has stated that 65 percent more refunds have been processed through a centralised ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Exchange Taliban say team in Qatar for Afghan peace talks KABUL: The Taliban's negotiating team has arrived in Qatar, a spokesman said Saturday, in a sign that long-delayed... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Russia defies sanctions threat over Navalny poisoning MOSCOW: Russia defied threats of new sanctions over the poisoning of Alexei Navalny, as US President Donald Trump... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
US happy to help in border dispute: Trump WASHINGTON: The United States is ready to help resolve the dispute between India and China over the mountain border... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
India, China trade blame over border tensions after ministers meet NEW DELHI: India and China traded blame for rising tensions over their disputed Himalayan border on Saturday... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Facebook blocks terminally ill Frenchman from streaming his death DIJON: Facebook said Saturday it would block the livestream of a Frenchman suffering from an incurable condition who... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Enactment of laws through ordinances: IHC moved for early disposal of petition against 'trend' ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) was moved for early disposal of a petition against the 'trend' of enacting ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Exchange IHC directs govt, LEAs to produce SECP official ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) Saturday directed the federal government and the law enforcement agencies to... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Currency 'Devaluation fails to boost exports' KARACHI: President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid Hussain has said that the... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Vietnam keen to enhance trade ties with Pakistan KARACHI: Nguyen ThiDiep Ha, head of the Vietnam Trade Mission, has expressed her desire to enhance economic and ... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
And now floods EDITORIAL: Once again the federal as well as provincial governments are going to be tested to the limit as the ... Updated 07 Sep, 2020 12:11pm
The economics of terrorism EDITORIAL: Finally, a serious publication of an internationally recognized organization has presented analysis of... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am
Industry Export facilitation centre opened at Lahore Chamber: Razak assures support for exports enhancement LAHORE: Advisor to Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood on Saturday assured full support to... Published 06 Sep, 2020 02:18am