Europe Violence erupts in new Paris protest against security law PARIS: Violence erupted in Paris on Saturday for the second consecutive weekend at a mass protest against a new... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:23am
Gulf states must be consulted in US nuclear deal with Iran: Saudi Arabia MANAMA: The Gulf states must be consulted if a US nuclear agreement with Iran is revived, Saudi Arabia said ... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:23am
Middle East Saudi FM says allies 'on board' for resolution of Gulf crisis MANAMA: A resolution of the Gulf diplomatic crisis is in sight, with all nations involved "on board" and final... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
US ends China-funded exchange programmes WASHINGTON: The US State Department said Friday it was terminating five Chinese-funded exchange programs with the... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Vessel attacked off Yemen coast: UK maritime trade authority DUBAI: A vessel was attacked off the coast of war-torn Yemen, a UK-based maritime organisation said Saturday, days... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
World must not overlook Covid vaccines for poorer nations: sponsor OSLO: Poorer countries risk being overlooked during the roll-out of coronavirus vaccines, a top official with the... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Investing in technology sector: A primer - Part VI - Investing (b) Continuing from the previous article, we look at different segments of the Information and Technology (ICT) Sector... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
In Iraq's Mosul, wholesale market revives trade legacy Mountains of kitchen supplies, back-to-back butchers: the historic wholesale market in Iraq's Mosul is battling the... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:18am
Opposition parties a group of hypocrites: Shibli ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz on Saturday said the opposition... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:19am
Court directs cricket team captain, his family not to harass petitioner LAHORE: A sessions court here Saturday directed Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam and his family members not... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:20am
Sirajul Haq condemns role of political parties LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Senator Sirajul Haq has regretted that the majority of the political parties in... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:19am
KP TEVTA launches employment drive PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (KP-TEVTA) initiated its... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Corona cases surged by at least 3,119 in 24 hours: NCOC data ISLAMABAD: The coronavirus cases in the country surged by at least 3,119 in the past 24 hours, the third consecutive... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:20am
Transparency in contracts: E-Bidding System launched in NHA ISLAMABAD: To ensure transparency in the process of awarding contracts of NHA Projects, Federal Minister for... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:22am
Asia Thousands flock to support Thai royals at Bangkok drone show BANGKOK: Some ten thousand royalists turned out in Bangkok on Saturday for a drone show honouring the Thai king's... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
US State Dept features Azfar Ahsan KARACHI: US State Department has selected and featured Muhammad Azfar Ahsan (Founder, Nutshell Conferences &... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Minister urges healthcare professionals to exhibit true leadership qualities LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid urged healthcare professionals and administrators to exhibit true... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:21am
CM Buzdar hints at strict measures to contain coronavirus LAHORE: Terming the Covid-19 current situation dangerous, Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar told a press ... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:21am
Smog hits Lahore again LAHORE: Smog has hit the city hard after a drop in temperature on Saturday morning. The air quality index was... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Seven killed, 12 hurt in trailer-coach collision NOWSHERA: At least seven people were killed and 12 others injured in collision between trailer and a passenger coach... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
LHC approached to restrain PDM meeting LAHORE: Judicial Activism Penal has approached the Lahore High Court seeking court direction for restraining ... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
540 cases, 22 deaths in 24 hours: Corona positivity rate remains 4.1 percent in Punjab LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus remained 4.1 percent in Punjab as out of 13,015 tests conducted during ... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Maryam wants maximum participation in PDM rally LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz is spearheading party activities aimed at... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Drive against land mafia: ACE registers four cases against sitting, former lawmakers LAHORE: In a drive against land mafia, the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) has registered four cases against a... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Yousaf Raza Gilani condoles death of Sirajul Haq's mother LAHORE: Former Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani visited Mansoora to offer condolence with the Jamaat-e-Islami Chief... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Govt won't obstruct PDM rally in Lahore on 13th: Governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said the government has a clear policy and will not obstruct ... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Cricketer fined for breaching PCB Code of Conduct LAHORE: Southern Punjab's Salman Ali Agha has been fined 40 percent of his match-fee for breaching the PCB Code of... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:32am
COVID-19 closure: Saeed Ghani sides with schools over fee collection KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Education Saeed Ghani on Saturday sided with the schools' administration over receiving... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Amputation prevention: Pakistan needs 3,000 foot clinics with telehealth facilities: experts KARACHI: National and international experts said on Saturday that there is an urgent need to establish around 3000... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:25am
Drug case: ANF prosecutor directed to submit arguments on Rana's application LAHORE: A special court for control of narcotics substance (CNS) on Saturday directed to the special prosecutor Anti... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Covid-19: 20 more die in Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that 20 more patients of the coronavirus died lifting the... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
CMs turned into 'dictators' after 18th Amendment: PSP KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chief Mustafa Kamal said on Saturday that chief ministers became dictators after... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (December 5, 2020) and the forecast for Sunday (December 6, 2020).... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Govt hamstrung by inability to collect due taxes • PM also says he will prefer quitting prime ministership over giving 'NRO' to opposition Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:38am
FD unveils strategy to apply budget check on payrolls ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has unveiled a strategy to apply budget check on payroll -expenditure within... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:52am
Pakistan rejects propaganda by India's media ISLAMABAD: Pakistan completely rejected the 'fake news' appearing in a section of Indian media about alleged ... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:51am
Stocks FTSE Russell to drop eight Chinese firms after US blacklisting BOSTON/WASHINGTON: Index provider FTSE Russell will delete shares of video security firm Hikvision and seven other... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Taxes Anti-money laundering efforts: FBR extends scope of DNFBPs to Quetta and G-B ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the scope of Directorate General of Designated... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
First notified SEZ: SNGPL seeks Rs839m for provision of gas ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Company Limited (SNGPL) has sought Rs839 million for the provision of gas to first... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:51am
RLNG supply: Kapco, SNGPL lock horns over draft of tripartite agreement ISLAMABAD: Kot Addu Power Company Limited (Kapco) and Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) are said to have... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:52am
Incidence of cyber harassment rises 189pc during pandemic: DRF ISLAMABAD: Cyber harassment increased by a massive 189 percent during the Covid-19 pandemic, says Digital Rights... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:53am
JUI-F leader asks 'powers' to stop supporting 'fake' government ISLAMABAD: Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Secretary General and Vice President of the Pakistan Democratic... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:36am
PDM mulls things over ahead of Lahore rally ISLAMABAD: On 8th of December, five days before its scheduled rally at Minar-e-Pakistan, Pakistan Democratic ... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:54am
Kyrgyzstan reopens borders to all foreign visitors MOSCOW: Kyrgyzstan on Saturday announced that citizens of all countries would be allowed to enter the Central Asian... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:37am
18 Chinese miners killed in underground gas leak BEIJING: Eighteen miners were confirmed dead on Saturday after a carbon monoxide leak at a coal mine in southwestern... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:38am
Investment by dual national: SC says any slackness on the part of functionary also hit by principle of locus poenitentiae ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has noted that where the government-controlled functionaries make promise which ensues ... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:34am
PPP's Sherry criticises govt over EU's PIA decision ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Leader of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) in the Senate Senator Sherry Rehman said the... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:34am
Sherbaz Mazari passes away QUETTA: Former leader of the opposition in the National Assembly, belonging to Balochistan's Mazari tribe, Sardar... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:38am
US calls for 'moratorium' on Nord Stream 2 pipeline: report BERLIN: The United States is asking Germany and the EU to halt construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline ... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:38am
Letters A 'culture' of debt Energy sector circular debt has touched a whopping Rs2.3 trillion mark, according to the chairman National Electric... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:23am
The riddle of RLNG RLNG is a hot topic. Enough has been discussed in the media. Some pertinent questions are raised; but some key ... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
China's market is by far the largest in world EDITORIAL: China-US relations underwent a sea change during the Trump administration with the imbalance in trade in... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Progress in intra-Afghan talks EDITORIAL: After months of toing and froing or constant travel back and forth the intra-Afghan peace dialogue has... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Industry 12.7 percent in other countries: Women hold 1.8 percent of CFOs positions in Pakistan: SECP ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan's analysis on the corporate sector revealed that women... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Commodities Essential kitchen items' prices show mixed trends ISLAMABAD: Egg and chicken have touched record high prices both in wholesale and retail markets as a carton of eggs... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Taxes Tax evasion, money laundering: Limited cos, LLPs and trusts most vulnerable sectors: SECP ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) said the limited companies, limited liability... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Johnson, EU chief fail to break Brexit deadlock, more talks planned LONDON: Britain and the European Union will reconvene post-Brexit trade negotiations in Brussels on Sunday after UK... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 03:55am
Grains Ivory Coast cocoa producers end chocolate war with Hershey's ABIDJAN: Ivory Coast's cocoa producers have ended their row with Hershey's after the US chocolate giant committed to... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (December 5, 2020).... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Cotton & Textile Business activity seen steady on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Saturday. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman told that market volume... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Grains Sugar price starts falling LAHORE: The price of white refined sugar touched Rs7800-7900 per 100 kilograms in Akbari Mandi of Lahore on ... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Industry First aircraft of AirSial lands at Sialkot Int'l Airport SIALKOT: The first aircraft of AirSial landed at Sialkot International Airport on Saturday. A warm welcome was... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Taxes July to Nov, 2020: Sindh E&T dept collects Rs35.015 billion KARACHI: Sindh Excise and Taxation (E&T) department on Saturday claimed to have collected Rs 35.015 billion... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Money & Banking Askari-PIA credit card launched KARACHI: Askari Bank and PIA launched on Friday, one of the most promising and innovative Askari-PIA co brand credit... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Industry LCCI, govt depts pledge to turn Lahore into showcase of world LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in a partnership of top government functionaries have... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (December... Updated 06 Dec, 2020 04:09am
Rates.Ports World Shipping Schedule KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (December 5, 2020).... Published 06 Dec, 2020 02:50am