Asia Indonesian village turns red as floods hit batik-manufacturing hub JAKARTA: A surreal, blood-red river inundated the Indonesian village of Jenggot after floods hit a nearby batik... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Samsung eyes Texas for chip-making plant SAN FRANCISCO: Electronics giant Samsung is considering the US state of Texas as a possible location for a new $17... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
US accepts Haiti president on term PORT-AU-PRINCE: The United States on Friday accepted unpopular Haitian President Jovenel Moise’s claim to hold... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am
Africa Somalia leaders fail to reach deal on elections MOGADISHU: Somalia’s leaders Saturday failed to break a deadlock over the country’s elections, with no clear ... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Microsoft cuts funds to politicians who deny US vote outcome SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft on Friday said it is temporarily cutting off donations to politicians who voted against... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
USA Fox News cancels show of pro-Trump host Lou Dobbs NEW YORK: Fox News has cancelled the show of Lou Dobbs, a right-wing presenter with a history of airing baseless... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Firefighters contain Australian blaze with rain forecast SYDNEY: Australian firefighters have managed to contain a bushfire burning near Perth, authorities said Saturday,... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am
Venezuela jails officials for giving US oil data CARACAS: Venezuela jailed two officials from the state oil company PDVSA for five years for providing the US with... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Africa Libya embarks on new transition phase TRIPOLI: Libya embarked Saturday on a new phase of its post-Qadhafi transition after an interim executive was... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
USA Intruder throws spotlight on US Air Force security woes WASHINGTON: The US Air Force opened an investigation Friday after an intruder managed to board an official plane at... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Biden says 'erratic' Trump should not receive intel briefings WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Friday that his predecessor Donald Trump, who is awaiting a Senate... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am
Blinken in first phone call with Saudi counterpart RIYADH: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed "common challenges" faced by Washington and Riyadh in his... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am
Europe French boats rescue 36 migrants 'in difficulty'in Channel LILLE, (France): French patrol boat rescued 36 migrants aboard two boats "in difficulty" in the Channel, seeking to... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Blinken presses China on Uighurs, Hong Kong in first call WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed Beijing on its treatment of Uighurs, Tibetans and Hong Kong... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am
Africa Thousands protest in Tunis despite police blockade TUNIS: Thousands of protesters backed by Tunisia's powerful labour union gathered in central Tunis on Saturday in ... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Middle East Abu Dhabi brings back some restrictions DUBAI: Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has brought back some restrictions on workplace ... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
China China approves Sinovac Biotech vaccine for general public use BEIJING: Sinovac Biotech said on Saturday that its unit's COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use by the general... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Germany, France, UK, US agree 'to revive transatlantic ties' BERLIN: The foreign ministers of Germany, France, Britain and the United States on Friday said they wanted "to... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am
Africa AU leader Faki re-elected for second 4-year term ADDIS ABABA: The chairman of the African Union's executive body, Moussa Faki Mahamat, was re-elected for a second... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Europe One killed in French garage blast BORDEAUX: An 88-year-old woman was killed and her 89-year-old partner was seriously hurt during an explosion in a... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
5th February Kashmir Solidarity Day: Message from Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan This 5th February, we reaffirm our unflinching solidarity with the Kashmiris in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
5th February Kashmir Solidarity Day: Message from Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit Baltistan While we commemorate Kashmir Solidarity today, we express our unwavering support to the people of IIOJK in their... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
5th February Kashmir Solidarity Day: Message from Senator Shibli Faraz, Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting On this day, people of Pakistan reiterate their unflinching resolve to express solidarity with their Kashmiri... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Letters Natural gas for captive power plants — II What we need to ensure is efficient utilization of gas in all sectors as the country just cannot afford the present... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Benefits of digitizing documents The puzzle of documentation is not getting solved. The cash (or more broadly the informal) economy is growing ... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Reframing Mideast, Biden takes new distance from allies President Joe Biden is quickly if subtly rebalancing US priorities in the Middle East, walking back his... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Myanmar’s democracy veterans, once again political prisoners Carrying just a small bag, Mya Aye was escorted from his home in the dead of the night by Myanmar soldiers just as ... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Jinnah Express restored from Cant Station Karachi KARACHI: Pakistan Railways has restored the Karachi-Lahore destined 31Up Jinnah Express from Cantonment Station... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:08am
4 killed as building collapses in Lahore LAHORE: At least four people hailing from the same family have died after a residential building collapsed in a... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:08am
Karachi Commodore visits GCU LAHORE: Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy, Karachi Commodore Sohail Ahmad Azmie on Saturday visited GC University,... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:08am
Punjab govt to address promotion, salary issues of jail staff LAHORE: As more than 260 ‘gazetted’ and nearly 4,000 junior officers have already left the Punjab Prisons, the... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
PPL holds free eye camps in Sui, Dera Bugti KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) in partnership with Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital organised two free-of-cost... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:09am
NAB asks court to withdraw stay granted to Shehbaz’s wife LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in its reply to a petition of Nusrat Shehbaz, wife of Leader of... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:09am
Action in Malir against land mafia: Murtaza KARACHI: Barrister Murtaza Wahab, spokesperson for the Sindh government has said that action has been taken against... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:09am
Haleem Adil Sheikh’s farmhouse demolished KARACHI: An anti-encroachment operation has commenced in Karachi’s Malir to demolish over 200 illegal farmhouses... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:09am
Capital witnesses sharp increase in crimes ISLAMABAD: The federal capital witnessed a sharp increase in various types of crimes including robbery, snatchings ... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Faraz rules out possibility of ‘deal’ with those who plundered wealth LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has ruled out any possibility of... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:09am
Punjab reports 457 fresh corona cases, 14 deaths LAHORE: Out of 12,243 corona tests conducted during the last 24 hours, as many as 457 fresh virus cases and 14 ... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Sindh govt starts demolishing legal structures of PTI leaders: Haleem KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice-President and leader of opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:04am
UN recognises threat to Pakistan posed by TTP, JuA terrorists UNITED NATIONS: A new UN report has acknowledged the action taken by Pakistani government against individuals ... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:04am
IIOJK becomes world’s largest open-air prison: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir has... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Kashmir will now head towards freedom: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed the hope that Kashmir will now head towards freedom as Indian... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:04am
Covid-19 pandemic: Employees, senior executives face mental health problems: study KARACHI: A comprehensive study on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce has revealed that during the... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Naya Pakistan Apartments: Pre-bid conference of contractors to be held on 8th LAHORE: Pre-bid conference of contractors interested in construction of 4,000 units under the Lahore Development... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.Ports MCC Port Qasim collects Rs57.93bn in Jan KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate Port Qasim has collected Rs 57.93 billion in January, 2021, surpassing the... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
PDM's public meeting at Hatrri Bypass to be historic: Murad HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the PDM's public meeting to be held on February 9... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Three killed as bus rams into people KARACHI: At least three persons were killed and five others injured when a speeding bus rammed into citizens near... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:04am
Combined efforts required for economy's development: ANF commander KARACHI: The Force Commander of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), Karachi, Brigadier Syed Waqar Haider Rizvi, has said... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Retired employees: Salaries of Sindh CM, Principal Secy to be stopped if benefits not released: SHC RECOrDER REPORT KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has declared that salaries of Chief Minister as well as Principal... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Maximum seats in Senate elections: Punjab govt starts preparations LAHORE: The PTI-led Punjab government has started preparations for getting maximum seats in the upcoming Senate... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
British newspaper story: PML-N claims victory in defamation case ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Saturday claimed 'victory' in a defamation case against a... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
ATC extends remand of accused in Motorway rape case LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court here on Saturday extended the judicial remand of the suspects Abid Malhi and Shafqat... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Solidarity with Kashmiri people: Pakistan welcomes NY State Assembly's resolution ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday welcomed the New York State Assembly's passing of a resolution in solidarity with... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
By-elections: Ministry notifies troops' deployment ISLAMABAD: The interior ministry has notified troops' deployment outside the polling stations during the upcoming... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Senate elections: PTI govt committed to ending horse-trading: Murad ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Communications, Murad Saeed, on Saturday said that the incumbent government ... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Steps taken to provide cheap, speedy justice: minister LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Law and Cooperatives Raja Basharat has said that the Punjab government is taking... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:05am
PSDP 2020-21: Rs476.6bn released for ongoing, new uplift projects ISLAMABAD: The federal government has released Rs476.6 billion (73.32 percent) including Rs67 billion foreign aid ... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
5th February Kashmir Solidarity Day: Message from H.E Dr. ArifAlvi, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan The people of Pakistan join in commemorating this Kashmir Solidarity Day, paying rich tribute to the Kashmiris on... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
5th February Kashmir Solidarity Day: Message from Imran Khan, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Today, on this Kashmir Solidarity Day, we reaffirm our resolute support for our Kashmiri brothers and sisters, who... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.The Rupee YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (January 4 to... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (February... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (February 6, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (February 7, 2021).... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (February 6, 2021).... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (February 6, 2021)... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (February 6, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
The accountability narrative EDITORIAL: Transparency International’s (TI’s) confirmation that data used in its Corruption Perception Index... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Start of the vaccination drive EDITORIAL: Rollout of the covid-19 vaccination commenced in this country with a special event at the PM’s House. ... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
UN chief on Kashmir question EDITORIAL: At his first news briefing of the New Year, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the issues... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Ord promulgated ahead of SC ruling on ballot reference ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday issued Elections (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021, for... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Bilawal criticises promulgation of ordinance ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that the government could not amend... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Fazl, Maryam voice opposition ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:07am
PM for academia-market linkages ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed that technical and skill education should be provided to the... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Renegotiated govt-IPPs pacts: ECC, CCoE all set to accord final approval tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) and Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) are all set to accord... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
PM, Sheikh Mohamed discuss ties, Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan had a telephone conversation with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:08am
Tens of thousands protest Myanmar coup despite internet ban YANGOON: Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Myanmar's cities on Saturday to denounce this week's ... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:08am
Tractors, trucks block India’s roads as farm protests widen KUNDLI, (India): Thousands of farmers across India blocked roads on Saturday with makeshift tents, tractors, trucks... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Energy Asia’s naphtha and gasoline cracks rise SINGAPORE: Naphtha and gasoline cracks rose on Thursday as traders expect lower supplies ahead. Spot premiums for... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Grains Vietnam’s coffee prices flat; Indonesia remains subdued HANOI: Vietnam’s weekly domestic coffee prices were unchanged amid subdued activities, while the Indonesian market... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Grains Indian rice export prices to three-year peak BENGALURU: Robust demand from across Asia and Africa sent Indian rice export prices to a three-year peak this week,... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Energy US natural gas soars to 11-week high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped over 5% to an 11-week high on Thursday on forecasts for much colder weather... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Grains Euronext wheat slightly lower PARIS: Euronext wheat ended flat to slightly lower on Thursday, curbed by weakness in Chicago grain futures, while... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Commodities CBOT soyabeans gain on strong weekly exports CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabeans ended slightly higher on Thursday, supported by strong weekly export ... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Grains CBOT corn futures fall CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures fell on Thursday, despite the US Agriculture Department’s report of... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Commodities Brazil’s agri minister confirms bumper soyabean and corn crops SAO PAULO: Brazil’s Agriculture Minister Tereza Cristina Dias on Thursday confirmed the government expects to... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Commodities Iron ore jumps as Brazil’s output subdued BEIJING: Iron ore futures leapt on Thursday, after Vale SA released lacklustre annual production figures, as the... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Grains South Korea buys 137,000 tonnes of corn HAMBURG: South Korea’s Major Feedmill Group (MFG) purchased about 137,000 tonnes of corn expected to be sourced... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (February 6, 2021).... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Cotton & Textile Business activity remains firmer on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Saturday. Market sources told that trading volume was low.... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Oscar-winning actor Christopher Plummer dies LOS ANGELES: Veteran Canadian actor Christopher Plummer, whose decades-long career featured an indelible star turn ... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Money & Banking Bank of Italy says country needs cohesion to grow and cut debt MILAN: Italy’s central bank called on Saturday for cohesion as the country battles a government crisis, saying it... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday continued to witness another fall of Rs 200 per tola on the local market, traders... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Palestinian territories: ICC paves way for war crimes probe THE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court ruled Friday that it had jurisdiction over the situation in the occupied... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:08am
China’s space probe sends back its first image of Mars BEIJING: China's Tianwen-1 probe has sent back its first image of Mars, the national space agency said, as the... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:08am
Presidential Ordinance: Corporate sector IT exemptions may be withdrawn ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to withdraw the corporate sector income tax exemptions through a Presidential... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Dealers/distributors of steel products: New Ord on tax relief may reduce minimum tax to 0.25pc ISLAMABAD: The Presidential Ordinance on tax relief measures to be promulgated next week, may reduce the minimum tax... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
FBR delineates applicability of AMLA ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Money Laundering Act applies to lawyers and law firms, notaries, other legal professionals,... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Three climbers missing on K2 ISLAMABAD: Three climbers have gone missing attempting to summit the world's second-highest mountain, K2, their... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
UN’s Covax Facility: Pakistan to receive 17.2m doses of vaccine in H12021: IMF ISLAMABAD: The UN’s Covax Facility, aimed at covering priority groups - around 20 percent of the population, has... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
PTI govt has not signed or ratified any BIT as yet ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) did not sign or ratify a single Bilateral Investment... Published 07 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Judges barred from using social media LAHORE: The judges of the district judiciary have been restrained from using the social media networks as it is... Updated 07 Feb, 2021 10:08am