US will require negative COVID-19 tests for all UK passengers: CDC WASHINGTON: The US government will require all airline passengers arriving from the United Kingdom to test negative... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:21am
Middle East Gaza militants fire rockets at Israel OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Palestinian militants in Gaza fired rockets at southern Israel which were intercepted, the army... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am
Middle East Two climbers killed, two injured in Iran during heavy snowfall TEHRAN: Two climbers were killed and two others injured on Friday on a mountain outside Iran's capital Tehran during... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am
Channel logjam eases for truckers blocked in Britain CALAIS, (France): More than a thousand lorries arrived at the French port of Calais on Friday as authorities... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am
Netanyahu invites Moroccan king to visit Israel OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Morocco's King Mohammed VI held a telephone conversation... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am
Preparations for Under-19 World Cup 2022 start from January 4 LAHORE: As many as 31 teenagers edged closer to cherishing their dreams of representing Pakistan in the ICC U-19... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
Many just want a hug for Christmas this year, Queen Elizabeth says LONDON: All many people want for Christmas this year is a simple hug, Britain's Queen Elizabeth said in her annual... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:32am
Explosion in downtown Nashville an 'intentional act' WASHINGTON: A motorhome exploded in downtown Nashville Friday, shattering windows and injuring three people in what... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:32am
Africa Malian opposition chief dies of Covid-19 BAMAKO: Malian opposition leader Soumaila Cisse died of coronavirus on Friday aged 71, his family and party said,... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:47am
Vaccine export dismays Russians MOSCOW: Some Russians took to social media on Friday to voice frustration after 300,000 doses of the country's... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:47am
President urges children to follow Quaid's principles ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Friday urged the children of Pakistan to excel in every field of knowledge and... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am
Pearl's father praises government's bid to stop release of accused ISLAMABAD: The father of slain American journalist Daniel Pearl on Friday welcomed govt's decision to challenge the... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am
Virtual graduation ceremony for PepsiCo-Amal youth programme hosted ISLAMABAD: PepsiCo Pakistan Thursday hosted a virtual graduation ceremony for 1,600 fellows of the PepsiCo-Amal ... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am
KP's PDMA unveils winter contingency plan PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday unveiled the Winter... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:29am
KPT waives off fees of underprivileged students ISLAMABAD: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has taken an initiative to waive off the fees of all underprivileged / deserving... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:24am
Buzdar sends cakes to Christian legislators LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar sent the Christmas cake to the Christian Assembly members ... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:29am
Shibli pays rich tribute to Quaid-e-Azam ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Friday paid rich tribute to father of the ... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:24am
Malakand, Hazara, South regions: KP CM orders identifying of sites for establishment of hospitals PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed the concerned authorities to start homework including... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (December 25, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (December 26, 2020).... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:29am
SAPM explains sale-purchase LNG mechanism ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Petroleum, Nadeem Baber Friday explained in detail the... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am
NPPMCL pays Rs5.69 billion to PDFL as part payment of debt ISLAMABAD: National Power Parks Management Company (Pvt) Limited (NPPMCL), a public sector power generation company,... Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:58am
Suggestion to retain CEOs of Discos: Cabinet grills top brass of Power Division ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has reportedly grilled top brass of Power Division for seeking permission to retain... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:36am
Sacrilegious content: PTA issues notices to Google and Wikipedia ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issues notices to Google Inc. and Wikipedia on account of... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am
Petitions challenging FBR orders dismissed by LHC ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed petitions of the large taxpaying companies which challenged the... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am
Debt Securities Trustees: SECP issues revised functions and duties ISLAMABAD: To promote debt market in the country, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am
Foreign investment: PSX saw $284.832 million outflow in FY19: SECP ISLAMABAD: Foreign investment in the stock market exhibited a net outflow of $284.832 million during 2019-20 against... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:39am
Don't squander sacrifices of 2020: WHO chief GENEVA: The sacrifices made to protect people during the coronavirus pandemic must not be squandered over the ... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am
Pope urges Covid 'vaccines for all' VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis in his Christmas message on Friday called for "vaccines for all, especially the most... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am
US Congress fails to agree to boost stimulus checks WASHINGTON: Republicans on Thursday blocked an effort to amend the hard-won pandemic relief package to more than... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am
JUI-F expels Maulana Sherani, Hafiz Hussain ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Friday expelled four of its members and cancelled their... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am
COAS says no power on earth can undo Pakistan RAWALPINDI: The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, has said no power on earth can undo... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am
Sale of new cars: Business community opposes additional WHT LAHORE: The business community on Friday strongly opposed the additional withholding tax on sale of new cars on the... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am
Jadoon may be appointed DG HDIP ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to appoint Dr Saeed Khan Jadoon as Director General Hydrocarbon... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am
Tunisia extends 5-year-old state of emergency TUNIS: The Tunisian presidency on Friday announced a six-month extension of the country's state of emergency, in... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am
FBR issues Rs144 billion refunds in H1 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a press release wherein it has been stated that in the... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:42am
Jackson's Neverland ranch sold to US billionaire at discount LOS ANGELES: Michael Jackson's former Neverland Ranch in California has sold to US billionaire Ron Burkle, his... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:40am
Pearl murder case: US State Dept expresses concern over SHC order ISLAMABAD: A day after the Sindh High Court (SHC) ordered immediate release of the four men charged in the US... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:30am
Erdogan says Turkey would like better ties with Israel, Palestinian policy still 'red line' ANKARA: Turkey would like better ties with Israel but Israeli policy towards the Palestinians remains ... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:30am
Letters There's need for greater national unity That the country faces serious external challenges emanating from India is a fact. The meeting at which the prime... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
Once again electric utility up for sale - II K-Electric (KE) is once again up for sale. This time the potential bidder to buy KE majority shares is Shanghai... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
After EU, what's next for 'Global Britain'? A brave new world or a dangerous leap into the unknown? After nearly 50 years of integration with Europe, Britain... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
The blast that blew away Lebanon's faith in itself They gather in groups, wearing black, in the shadow of buildings gutted by the explosion that shook this city on ... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
Next up for retailers: A big wave of gift returns As shoppers tuck their final Christmas presents under the tree, US retailers are bracing for a record-setting flood... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
Post-Covid C/A scenarios EDITORIAL: "No growth, no deficit," an economist aptly put it in the context of the Pakistani economy. In FY18, the... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
Coronavirus springs a surprise EDITORIAL: While there is nothing really surprising about a virus mutating the news of the new variant of the... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
Aleem laments JUI-F leaders' statement against armed forces LAHORE: Senior Minister Punjab Abdul Aleem Khan strongly reacting to the JUI leaders' statement against the army has... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
PML-N team visited Israel: Marriyum rejects PTI propaganda ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary lnformation, Marriyum Aurangzeb, has strongly rejected... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
Cold, dry weather likely today KARACHI: The country's most parts are likely to witness a cold and dry weather on Saturday, the Met Office has said.... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Showcasing achievements "The Prime Minister during a cabinet meeting reportedly Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
15 fake trade bodies: UBG chairman hails decision of DGTO LAHORE: Chairman United Business Group (UBG) Iftikhar Ali Malik on Friday hailed the timely decision of Director... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
Capital records 123 fresh Covid-19 cases in 24 hours: NCOC ISLAMABAD: COVID-19 cases continued to surge in the federal capital as 123 new coronavirus cases were reported from... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
Punjab reports fresh 471 corona cases, 48 deaths LAHORE: There is no let up in the spread of Covid-19, as Punjab has reported 471 fresh coronavirus cases and 48... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
Sindh's contribution in GDP is to the tune of $164 billion: Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Sindh being the second largest province of Pakistan... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:47am
Census before 2023 elections: governor KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has said that the 2023 elections will be held in accordance with the results of... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 03:38am
Railways retrieves land near Drigh Road KARACHI: In a land-retrieval operation, Pakistan Railways got back the possession of a petrol pump's land whose... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am
'Pakistan is blessing of Quaid-e-Azam' LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Vice Chairman Sheikh Muhammad Imran has said that Pakistan is a blessing... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am
PTI used Mazar-e-Quaid incident for political purposes: Wahab KARACHI: Sindh government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab has on Friday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am
Governor for forging unity to face challenges LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has appealed to all the political and religious parties to get... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am
Day-long celebrations held to pay tribute to Quaid-e-Azam LAHORE: The National History Museum Lahore and Citizens Archive of Pakistan (CAP) hosted day-long celebrations in ... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am
Quaid's birth anniversary celebrated in Karachi with zeal KARACHI: Like in other parts of the country, the 144th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:48am
Aaj TV - Saturday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:58am
Industry CG hails FIEDMC for creating SEZ for Chinese LAHORE: Chinese Consul General, Lahore Long DingBin has said that the decision taken by Faisalabad Industrial Estate... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
Money & Banking BankIslami signs agreement with Bookme.pk KARACHI: BankIslami, one of the leading Islamic banks of Pakistan with a network of more than 340+ branches in over... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
Highways in Pakistan, Algeria: China's largest builder showcases BRI benefits BEIJING: The China State Construction Engineering Corp, the largest Chinese builder, has announced completion of an... Updated 26 Dec, 2020 04:31am
Taxes Value of seized smuggled goods: Considerable progress witnessed: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a press release, wherein, it has been stated that... Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:58am
Taxes Field formations directed to pay all refunds by January 31 ISLAMABAD: The FBR has directed the field formations to immediately pay all pending income tax refunds filed under... Published 26 Dec, 2020 02:58am