China sends top official to Nepal amid political crisis KATHMANDU: A senior Chinese official arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday to assess the political situation, local party... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Thousands without power as storm Bella lashes France RENNES, (France): Thousands were left without electricity and planes were delayed or forced to re-route Sunday as... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Millions losing benefits as Trump refuses to sign aid bill WASHINGTON: Millions of Americans struggling through the pandemic faced the loss of unemployment benefits on Sunday... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Brexit offers Britain chance to do financial services differently, says Rishi Sunak LONDON: Brexit offers Britain a chance to do things differently in financial services, finance minister Rishi Sunak... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
China financial regulators urge Ant Group to set ‘rectification’ plan swiftly BEIJING: China's financial regulators urged Ant Group on Sunday to outline a concrete plan as soon as possible to... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
PIA resumes flight operations to S Arabia ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Sunday announced to resume its flight operation to Saudi Arabia... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Punjab agrees to defer canal closures programme ISLAMABAD: Punjab has agreed to defer the annual canal closures programme to facilitate Water and Power Development... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Formal launch of Peshawar Model Town in March 2021 PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed completion of arrangements for groundbreaking of the proposed... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Maryam Safdar in no way a politician: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday said that Maryam Safdar is in no way... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
CM wants actions against hoarders, profiteers LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has directed to continue taking administrative measures to stabilize the... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Elections for MCI mayor today ISLAMABAD: The elections for the mayor of Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) are going to be held today... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
EU funding allows WFP to help communities devastated by floods in Sindh ISLAMABAD: European Union (EU) had contributed tens of thousands of families in Sindh Province which received food... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
President’s office causes miscarriage of justice, rules LHC ISLAMABAD: Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that office of President of Pakistan has caused miscarriage of justice... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
PDM has internal differences, claims Khattak PESHAWAR: Defence Minister Pervez Khan Khattak Sunday said Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has become victim of... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Helicopter crash: Major Hussain laid to rest SKARDU: Major Muhammad Hussain, a martyr pilot in a Pakistan Army helicopter crash, was laid to rest with full... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Afghanistan: Peace process making encouraging progress: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday reiterated its firm commitment for lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan as the... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Majority visited Garhi Khuda Bux for ‘biryani’: Haleem KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Vice President Haleem Adil Shaikh on Sunday said that the majority ... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness : Pakistan resolves to strengthen national mechanisms, capacities ISLAMABAD: On the first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness commemorated on Sunday Pakistan expressed its ... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
PTI govt failed to perform despite backing of powerful institution: JI chief LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Senator Sirajul Haq has said that the PTI government has failed to perform despite... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Covid-19 kills 42 more in Punjab LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that number of active corona... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Mobile stalls established to sell flour on fixed price HYDERABAD: On the directives of Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad Fuad Ghaffar Soomro to ensure sell of flour on Sindh... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
HCSTSI congratulates newly elected HPC office-bearers HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry President Saleemuddin Qureshi congratulated the... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
KPC elections: Nasir Shah congratulates Democrats panel KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information, Local Government, Forests and Religious Affairs Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Covid-19 claims 22 more lives, infects 1035 in Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that 22 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
C Africa votes in polls marred by violence BANGUI, (Central African Republic): Voters went to the polls on Sunday in the Central African Republic in... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Turkey hit by 5.5 magnitude quake ISTANBUL: A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, with initial... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Gulf officials discuss ‘cooperation’ ahead of summit MANAMA: Top Gulf Arab officials held a virtual meeting Sunday to bolster “cooperation” ahead of a summit next... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
China’s Walvax to make Covid-19 vaccine candidate similar to AstraZeneca’s BEIJING: China’s Walvax Biotechnology Co has started work on a plant to manufacture an early-stage coronavirus... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Beijing tightens Covid-19 curbs as cases detected across capital BEIJING: Beijing has tightened Covid-19 curbs over concerns that China’s mass travel during the holiday period... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
US Covid outbreak may worsen after holidays: Fauci WASHINGTON: Top US government scientist Anthony Fauci warned Sunday the worst of the pandemic may be yet to come,... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Cameroon bus accident kills at least 37 DOUALA: At least 37 people including 10 women and four children were killed when their bus hit a lorry in central... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Three killed, three wounded in Illinois shooting WASHINGTON: Three people were killed and another three wounded Saturday in the US state of Illinois when a shooter... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
UAE president forms new Abu Dhabi Supreme Council CAIRO: United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, in his capacity as the ruler of Abu Dhabi, on... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Top Egypt officials visit Tripoli for first time in years TRIPOLI: Senior Egyptian security officials visited the Libyan capital Tripoli for the first time in years on Sunday... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Niger stages historic elections NIAMEY: The first voters in the Sahel state of Niger went to the polls on Sunday for an election that could seal the... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Hundreds of Syrians flee Lebanon camp after tents torched BEIRUT: Hundreds of Syrian refugees fled their makeshift camp in north Lebanon after their tents were torched when... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Iran avalanche death toll rises to 11 TEHRAN: Three more climbers in Iran have died after avalanches struck mountains north of the capital Tehran, ... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Letters The end of cul-de-sac? According to prime minister Imran Khan, India is running a propaganda campaign to defame the Pakistan Army and the... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Covid, pandemic and lockdown: how 2020 changed the world When the world celebrated the dawn of a new decade with a blaze of firework parties and revelry on January 1, few... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
‘Referendum’ lost? It is a referendum. It is the ultimate ultimatum. It is the decider. It is do or die. These are some of the slogans... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Is the PM not fully informed? Prime Minister Imran Khan while addressing the passing-out parade of Islamabad police on Wednesday stated that the... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
45 water channels approved in capital ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT)’s Agriculture department has approved the construction of around... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Pak Army Museum becomes a motivation for new generation ISLAMABAD: A unique in its kind, Pakistan Army Museum at Ayub National Park has become a source of motivation for ... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Vehicles’ online registration brings positive results: ET PESHAWAR: Director Excise and Taxation, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bilal Azam has said that biometric and online system... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Speakers for energy efficiency, cleaner production practices ISLAMABAD: Adoption and implementation of energy efficient practices in industries and other segments of society ... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Railways upgrades 620 coaches with indigenous resources in 3 years ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has upgraded 620 coaches from its own resources to increase revenue of the department... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (November 27, 2020) and the forecast for Monday (November 28, 2020).... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
PM is answerable to people, says Faraz ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Sunday said Prime Minister Imran Khan ... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Bilawal demands PM’s resignation, sets ‘Jan 31 deadline’ GHARI KHUDA BAKHSH: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari gave an ultimatum to Prime Minister... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Half of revenue collection being used for debt repayment: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan says the government has very little left to spend on the people because half of... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
AJ&K, USC: MoC blocks wheat import move ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has reportedly blocked a move of Ministry of National Food Security &... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Agreed assessment: Taxpayers start filing applications ISLAMABAD: The taxpayers have started filing applications for agreed assessment and the Regional Commissioners ... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Draft Preferential Trade Agreement: Pakistan, Afghanistan all set to hold talks today ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan are all set to hold two-day technical negotiations on draft Preferential Trade... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Hike in power tariffs in the offing? ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Khan reportedly expressed fear that actual cost-based relending policy ... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Rates.BR Index Futures spread increased by 188bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 188bps to 13.42 percent on the last day of outgoing week. Trading... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Rates.BR Index PSX remains under pressure: BRIndex100 loses 31.25 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the outgoing week ended on Dec, due to selling in... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Swiss call post-Brexit deal ‘good news’ for whole world GENEVA: Switzerland's incoming president Guy Parmelin said Sunday the post-Brexit trade agreement between Britain ... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Covid positivity ratio surges to 5.57pc; 2,282 patients critical ISLAMABAD: The National Covid positivity ratio on Sunday was recorded 5.57 percent where 2,282 coronavirus patients... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
EU begins vaccinations to end Covid ‘nightmare’ PARIS: EU countries on Sunday embarked on a vaccination campaign to defeat the "nightmare" of Covid-19, with the... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Seven FC men martyred in Balochistan attack ISLAMABAD: Seven soldiers were martyred in a gun attack on a Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan check post in Harnai... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Non-cleared vehicles at Karachi Port: FTO directs FBR to expedite auction process ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed FBR to expedite the auction of substantial number of non-cleared... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Iraq at risk of power shortages after Iran slashes gas supply BAGHDAD: Iraq's capital Baghdad and other cities are at risk of serious power shortages after Iran slashed gas... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Seven dead after knife attack in northeastern China BEIJING: A man armed with a knife killed seven people and wounded seven others in northeastern China on Sunday, ... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Foreign tourists, travelers: EU envoy says Pakistan ‘very safe’ place ISLAMABAD: European Union Ambassador Androulla Kaminara has said Pakistan, an amazing country with diversity in ... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
E&P companies plan to inject 150mmcfd of gas into system ISLAMABAD: The oil and gas Exploration & Production (E&P) companies have planned to inject around 150 ... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Next round of Afghan peace talks to take place in Doha KABUL: The next round of negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan government will be held in Qatar from next... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Cars production decreases 3.73pc in July-November ISLAMABAD: The production of cars in the country has witnessed a decrease of 3.73 percent during the first five... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Energy Construction on North-South gas pipeline likely in July ISLAMABAD,: The much-awaited construction work on 1,100-kilometer gas pipeline is likely to start in July next year... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Commodities Pakistanis consume $233.632m imported tea in 5 months ISLAMABAD: The consumption of imported tea increased by 26.72 per cent as Pakistanis consume tea worth US $233.632... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Commodities Prices of essential food items slightly decrease PESHAWAR: A nominal decrease in prices of essential food commodities, including live chicken, eggs, sugar, ... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Increasing trend in rate continues KARACHI: The increasing trend in the rate of cotton continued. International market remained positive. The textile... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Defeatist mentality unleashing hybrid war in country: Ashrafi FAISALABAD: Special Representative to Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Stocks Canada’s TSX to hit record high in 2021 TORONTO: Canada’s main share index is set to extend its rally over the coming year as the likely rollout of a... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Stocks Major Gulf stocks mixed DUBAI: Major Gulf stock markets were mixed early on Sunday in the last week of trading for the year. Saudi... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Stocks Hang Seng Indexes to shake up Hong Kong benchmark, add new constituents HONG KONG: Hang Seng Indexes Co. Ltd. has proposed changes to the main Hong Kong stock index which would further... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Stocks Supply squeeze won’t ease on global stocks and bonds in 2021 LONDON: An unrelenting squeeze on the supply of global shares and sovereign bonds shows little sign of easing next... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Money & Banking Investors bet weak dollar will keep risk rally going in 2021 NEW YORK: Investors are counting on a weakening dollar to boost rallies in everything from US stocks to emerging... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Stocks Nikkei faces correction before gains next year TOKYO: Japanese shares will likely see a correction in the near term following a global rally fuelled by coronavirus... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Stocks Wall Street week ahead: ‘Santa Claus rally’ threatened by Covid-19 resurgence, Georgia elections NEW YORK: Worries over a resurgent coronavirus pandemic and upcoming US Senate runoffs in Georgia are clouding the... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Taxes Bangladesh to cut duty on rice imports to cool record local prices DHAKA: Bangladesh will slash the duty on rice imports in an effort to bolster reserves and cool record prices of the... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Dubai cuts 2021 budget as pandemic impacts economy DUBAI: Dubai said Sunday it expects to cut its budget to $15.5 billion in 2021 after its economy was impacted by a... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Virus plunges Vietnam growth to lowest level in decades HANOI: Vietnam on Sunday reported economic growth of 2.91 percent in 2020, the slowest rate in more than 30 years as... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Energy Saudi Arabia makes four oil and gas discoveries DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry on Sunday announced the discovery of four new oil and gas fields, state news... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Grains Egypt expects wheat prices to stabilise CAIRO: Egypt, the world’s largest wheat buyer, expects prices to stabilize in the coming months after recent highs... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Before it’s too late EDITORIAL: That the ongoing government-opposition confrontation has now taken its ugliest turn since PTI came to... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Towards a wholesale electricity market EDITORIAL: In a recent webinar on creating a wholesale electricity market, organized by National Electric Power... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Yarn Prices Faisalabad yarn and fibre prices FAISALABAD: Cotton yarn rates in rupees per 10 Lbs on Sunday (December 27, 2020).... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Arts AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, December 28, 2020 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Rates.Banks Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JAN TO JUNE 2020) KARACHI: Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Sharing Investment... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Rates.The Rupee Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (December 21 to... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Industry NLC transports stranded containers to Silk Route Dry Port RAWALPINDI: National Logistics Cell (NLC) successfully managed transportation of stranded containers from Khunjerab... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Industry KATI concerned over closure of captive power units of industries KARACHI: President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Saleem-uz-Zaman has expressed grave concern... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Industry ‘Trade diplomacy only hope to increase exports’ KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) former chairman of standing committee on... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Money & Banking From automation to Bitcoin, Canadian investors see opportunity in 2021 TORONTO: Canadian fund managers are revamping their portfolios, picking cyclical stocks that could benefit from a... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Money & Banking African currencies week ahead: Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania currencies seen stable LUSAKA: Zambia, Kenya and Tanzania’s currencies are expected to remain stable this week. ZAMBIA — The kwacha is... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Industry BMW aims for 20pc of its vehicles to be electric by 2023 FRANKFURT: German luxury carmaker BMW is planning to step up its production of electric vehicles, Chief Executive... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Industry British PM sold out fish in Brexit trade deal: fishermen LONDON: British fishermen said on Saturday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson had sold out fish stocks to the ... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am
Industry China’s industrial profits grow robustly, 7th straight rise BEIJING: Profits at China’s industrial firms grew robustly in November for a seventh month of gains, supported by... Published 28 Dec, 2020 02:51am