Samsung sets new standard for flagship mobile processors with Exynos 2100 LAHORE: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announced the Exynos ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Eighteen signs Adnan Siddiqui as brand ambassador ISLAMABAD: Eighteen, the luxury real estate project, signs renowned actor Adnan Siddiqui as their brand ambassador.... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Pakistan cricket set to go global through leading broadcasters LAHORE: Resumption of cricket in Pakistan has attracted household sport broadcasters across the globe to partner ... Updated 22 Jan, 2021 09:57am
UK card spending running 35pc below pre-pandemic levels LONDON: Spending on payment cards in Britain last week stood 35% below pre-pandemic levels with the country in its... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Europe Wary EU eyes improved Turkey ties as FM visits BRUSSELS: The EU's top diplomat on Thursday welcomed Turkey's foreign minister as Brussels presses Ankara to make... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Asia 7.0-magnitude quake strikes off southern Philippines MANILA: A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, but... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Middle East Egypt 'disappeared' two journalists: press freedom group CAIRO: Press freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Thursday called on Egypt to release two journalists ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Google signs deal on copyright payments to French press PARIS: Google and French newspapers said Thursday they had signed an agreement aimed at opening the way to digital... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Middle East Twin suicide bombing in Baghdad kill 32, wound 110 BAGHDAD: A rare twin suicide bombing killed 32 people and wounded 110 at a crowded market in central Baghdad on... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Africa S African minister and Ramaphosa ally dies of Covid JOHANNESBURG: Jackson Mthembu, a minister and presidential advisor who was the public face of South Africa's fight... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Europe Satellite images to aid elephant conservation from space LONDON: Conservationists have started using satellite imagery to count elephants from space, a technique that ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
China calls for 'better angels' to prevail in reset with Biden's US BEIJING: China on Thursday congratulated US President Joe Biden on his inauguration and called for a reset in... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Europe At least 15 dead in Ukraine nursing home fire KIEV: At least 15 people were killed Thursday after a blaze tore through a residential home for the elderly in the... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Twitter locks account of Chinese embassy in US BEIJING: Twitter said Thursday it has locked the account of the Chinese embassy in the US, over a tweet claiming... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Mazar-e-Quaid: Administrator for making streetlights functional KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Thursday directed Works and Services Department to make all street... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Lesco chief assures Aptma delegation of uninterrupted supply LAHORE: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lesco Ch Muhammad Amin has assured All Pakistan Textile Mills Association... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Pakistan progressing under leadership of Imran: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Thursday said that Pakistan had witnessed... Updated 22 Jan, 2021 10:23am
NA body seeks NAB's input on Broadsheet case ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting sought representation of the NAB... Updated 22 Jan, 2021 10:23am
Punjab govt suggests to ECP to hold LG polls in Sept ISLAMABAD: Punjab government suggested to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday to hold local government... Updated 22 Jan, 2021 10:23am
Private medical colleges: LHC dismisses petition against PMC, MDCAT regulations LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) here Thursday dismissed the petitions of the private medical & dental... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Letters ‘Electricity transmission woes’ — II The advantage of increasingly distributed grid (in countries where engineers are ready to think and adapt to changed... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Restructuring the tax system — I “If we realise that the FBR cannot be fixed, we will create a new FBR. This is because Pakistan’s survival is... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Risks to global economic recovery ‘Countries are relying on effective immunizations to save lives and revive businesses. The World Bank’s... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Gas has to be used wisely, prudently Pishin, Balochistan: After attending a wedding in Quetta, Asad Khan and his family returned home late at night.... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Clean, Green Pakistan programme: PepsiCo Pakistan starts largest plastic waste collection, recycling initiative ISLAMABAD: PepsiCo Pakistan on Thursday kicked off the largest plastic waste collection and recycling initiative in... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Customs block huge quantity of brand new steel items ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Intelligence, in a recent action, blocked huge quantity of brand new... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Stocks Nikkei at 30-year high TOKYO: Japanese shares hit their highest close in 30 years, taking cues from solid overnight performances on Wall... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Stocks Recovery hopes lift British mid-caps; Ibstock shines LONDON: British mid-caps tracked a rally in Asian shares on Thursday as hopes of a swift economic recovery this year... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Graana.com hosts first seminar on ‘Pedal to Fitness’ ISLAMABAD: Graana.com marks the launch of Graana Clubs by partnering with the Iqbal Institute of Policy Studies... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
K-2 winter expedition team calls on President ISLAMABAD: A 10-member Nepalese K-2 winter expedition team called on President Dr Arif Alvi, at Aiwan-e-Sadr on... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Scholarship for deserving students: IBA signs MoU with Lady Viqarun Nisa Noon Trust KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi and the Lady Viqarun Nisa Noon and Feroze Khan Noon... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
MoU signed: Meezan Bank, IUB to bridge industry-academia gap KARACHI: Meezan Bank and The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Ammunition recovered in Bara PESHAWAR: A huge cache of ammunition was recovered in an intelligence base operation initiated in the Sipah area of... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Pakistan urges UN chief to push India to free imprisoned Yasin Malik NEW YORK: Pakistan has urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to use his good offices to ask India to release... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Committee constituted to resolve SEPZ issues within 7 days LAHORE: To resolve the issues of Sialkot Export Processing Zone, the Punjab government has constituted a ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Ashiana Housing case: Court withdraws exemption from appearance of Shehbaz LAHORE: An accountability court on Thursday withdrew exemption from personal appearance given to Leader of ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
SSGC clarification KARACHI: “SSGC emphatically declines the assertions made by Moonis Alvi, CEO K-Electric the other day related to... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Buzdar says new LG system will be as per public aspirations LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said that the new local government system will be as per public... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
The pandemic rages on Covid-19 has undoubtedly changed the course of 21st century. It has stilled the clatter and the traffic of the world... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Minister warns MS of Yakki Gate Lahore hospital LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid issued warning to Medical Superintendent of Government Teaching ... Updated 22 Jan, 2021 10:25am
Pakistan Post suffers massive financial loss ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Post has suffered massive financial loss due to suspension of its operations during Covid-19,... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Commissioner visits Children’s Hospital Faisalabad FAISALABAD: Divisional Commissioner Saqib Manan visited Children’s Hospital Faisalabad and reviewed the medical... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Corona positivity rate witnesses slight surge in Punjab LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus witnessed slight increase from 4.09% to 4.29% as out of 16.635 tests... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Government aims at making whole Karachi 'safe city': Rashid KARACHI: Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Thursday said government wanted to make the whole Karachi ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
KMC seizes unhygienic beef, mutton KARACHI: Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's veterinary department took action against illegal slaughter houses and... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Mass transit projects: SHC seeks details from Sindh govt KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday sought details from the provincial government about the mass transit... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
KMC missed collecting revenue from tens of thousands of units: Contractor had no receipts to collect municipal tax, CM told KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday approved a Rs170m grant for KMC. He took this... Updated 22 Jan, 2021 10:25am
Indian jails: Pakistan concerned at health condition of Kashmiri leaders ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expressed serious concerns over the deteriorated health condition of Kashmiri Hurriyat leaders ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Rates of profit on National Savings certificates enhanced ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday raised the rates of profits on National Savings Certificates after noticing a... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Durrani and others bails: SC issues notices to respondents on NAB appeals ISLAMABAD: The top court on Thursday issued notices to the respondents on the appeals of the National Accountability... Updated 22 Jan, 2021 10:24am
Ehsaas Tahafuz Project Management Unit launched ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar... Updated 22 Jan, 2021 10:25am
54 more die of Covid-19, 2,363 new cases reported: NCOC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reported 54 coronavirus deaths and 2,363 new COVID-19 infections taking nationwide... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Electric vehicles to hit roads soon: says minister ISLAMABAD: As part of federal government's policy to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) in Pakistan, a charging... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
CM takes notice of robbery in journalist's house HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah took notice of robbery incident took place in the house of... Updated 22 Jan, 2021 10:24am
Hyderabad customs confiscate substantial amount of liquor KARACHI: Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation (DI&I), Customs, Hyderabad on Thursday claimed to have... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Fazl asks Biden to revert Israeli capital from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv KARACHI: Chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F), Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Thursday asked the newly elected US... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The beauty of American democracy "So how long did it take Joe Biden to reverse what Trump did?" "Less than 24 hours - he issued four directives,... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Daniel Pearl case: Foreigners have protection of law, SC remarks ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court hearing Daniel Pearl’s murder case said on Thursday that under the Constitution of... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Foreign funding case: PML-N asks PM to make records public as promised ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secretary information Marriyum Aurangzeb has challenged Prime... Updated 22 Jan, 2021 10:25am
Opposition facilitating PTI govt, says JI chief KARACHI: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Senator Siraj-ul-Haq on Thursday accused the opposition parties of... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Examinations, fees: Students protesting against HEC divided in two groups ISLAMABAD: The students of different universities, who were protesting against examinations and fees, divided and... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
International flights diverted to Muscat due to fog in Karachi KARACHI: Two international flights scheduled to land in Karachi were diverted to Muscat due to heavy fog on ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
PDM to use all options for overthrowing this ‘selected’ govt: Gilani ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader and former Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Thursday... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Khushdil Khan elected PBC vice chairman ISLAMABAD: Khushdil Khan was elected unopposed vice chairman of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), and Muhammad Faheem... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Foreign funding case: ECP rejects PM’s demand for open trial ISLAMABAD: A day after Prime Minister Imran Khan called for an open trial in Foreign Funding case, the Election... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 21, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (January 22, 2021).... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Stocks Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Rates.BR Index PSX stages recovery: BRIndex100 retreats KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying, mainly by ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Stocks UAE markets end lower • Saudi Arabian benchmark registers weekly losses DUBAI: Major markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ended... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Stocks European stocks rise MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks rose on Thursday on hopes of a large US stimulus plan under new President Joe ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Stocks China stocks climb SHANGHAI: China stocks settled higher on Thursday, in line with other Asian markets on hopes of more stimulus from ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Stocks Thursday's early trade: Indexes hover near record highs NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes hovered near record highs on Thursday as investors counted on more pandemic... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Stocks Wall Street at record highs as Netflix jumps, Biden inaugurated NEW YORK: US stocks closed at record highs on Wednesday as Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th US president, while... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Commodities SAU, Dalda Foundation to establish oil palm tissue culture lab HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam would revise the MoU to conduct research, development and... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold slips NEW YORK: Gold prices eased from a two-week high on Thursday as investors booked some profit following a rally in ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabeans rise CHICAGO: Chicago soyabeans snapped a three-session losing streak on Thursday, but any hopes of a strong rally were... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Commodities Copper prices slip LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Thursday as expectations that demand growth in top consumer China had reached a... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Energy Oil dips after unexpected build in US crude stockpiles NEW YORK: Oil prices slipped on Thursday after industry data showed a surprise increase in US crude inventories that... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Commodities Palm oil climbs KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed on Thursday, recovering from a near two-and-a-half-month closing ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Grains London cocoa prices fall LONDON: London cocoa futures were lower on Thursday, weakened by concerns over a backlog of unsold supplies in top... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Cotton & Textile Cotton jumps to over 2-year high NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose over 1% on Thursday to more than a two-year high on the back of a weaker dollar ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Commodities Gold little changed in Europe LONDON/MILAN: Gold prices hovered near a two-week high on Thursday as the dollar slipped, with investors awaiting ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Commodities Chinese iron ore futures rise on supply concerns BEIJING: Chinese iron ore futures gained on Wednesday, bouncing back from losses in the previous session, amid... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 12.470... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Commodities Euronext wheat falls as grain rally stalls PARIS: Euronext wheat fell on Wednesday, easing back from a 7-1/2 year high, as beneficial rainfall for South... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 151,061 tonnes of cargo comprising 108,147 tonnes of import cargo and 42,914 ... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (January 21, 2021).... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Cotton & Textile Business remains stable on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Thursday. Market sources told that trading volume was... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Glamorous actress Nathalie Delon dies PARIS: The French actress Nathalie Delon - once regarded as one of the most beautiful women in the world - died of... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Forex Forex reserves fall by $399m KARACHI: The country's total liquid foreign exchange reserves declined by $399 million during the last week.... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Aaj TV - Friday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (January 21, 2021).... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (January 21, 2021)... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (January 21, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (January 21, 2021).... Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:47am