With Republican firewall, Senate acquits Trump of inciting deadly Capitol riot WASHINGTON: The US Senate acquitted Donald Trump on Saturday of inciting the mob that stormed the Capitol last ... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
NASA rover faces ‘seven minutes of terror’ before landing on Mars LOS ANGELES: When NASA's Mars rover Perseverance, a robotic astrobiology lab packed inside a space capsule, hits the... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Middle East UAE’s ‘Hope’ probe sends home first image of Mars DUBAI: The UAE's "Hope" probe sent back its first image of Mars, the national space agency said Sunday, days after... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Middle East Saudi Arabia will continue to treat Houthis as terrorists, says Saudi UN representative DUBAI: Saudi Arabia will continue to treat Yemen's Houthis as a terrorist organisation despite a US decision to lift... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
South Asia Indian police arrest activist linked to Greta Thunberg’s movement MUMBAI: Indian police have arrested a woman accused of editing and circulating a document tweeted by climate ... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
RCEP unlikely to benefit developing members in short term BENGALURU: The Regional Cooperation Economic Partnership (RCEP) is unlikely to bring immediate significant benefits... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Countries taking new G20 debt relief path face Ethiopia-style downgrades: Fitch LONDON: Rating agency Fitch is likely to downgrade any country that follows Ethiopia and applies to use a new debt... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
German govt agrees draft law to fight labour abuses abroad BERLIN: The German government reached a hard-fought compromise Friday on new legislation that would force companies... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Africa Ebola re-emerges in West Africa with Guinea outbreak CONAKRY: West Africa faced its first known Ebola resurgence since the end of a devastating outbreak in 2016 on... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Asia Myanmar troops fire on protesters in signs of feared crackdown YANGON: Myanmar security forces fired on a protest and arrested journalists in the country’s north on Sunday as... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Europe Spain’s Catalonia holds key vote under cloud of pandemic BARCELONA: Catalonia voted Sunday in a close election overshadowed by the pandemic and which Madrid hopes will ... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Biden calls to reform US gun laws WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Sunday called on Congress to enact “commonsense” gun law reforms, three... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
New Pentagon chief to reassure NATO allies WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will this week reaffirm Washington’s commitment to NATO and reassure... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Europe UK’s virus jabs pass 15m, as New Zealand orders city lockdown • EU to fast-track jabs against virus variants • Japan approves first vaccine with Olympics in sight LONDON:... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Ex-Argentina president Menem dies BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s former president Carlos Menem died in a Buenos Aires clinic on Sunday at the age of 90,... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Pakistan end South Africa’s unbeaten Asia record with T20 series win LAHORE: Tail-ender Hasan Ali hit two sixes in the penultimate over to help Pakistan clinch the Twenty20 ... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
India eye victory in 2nd Test CHENNAI: India built a commanding lead of 249 after spinner Ravichandran Ashwin helped skittle England for 134 on ... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
West Indies sweep Test series 2-0 DHAKA: Rahkeem Cornwall took centre stage as spinners picked up all 10 wickets in the West Indies’s 17-run victory... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Man Utd falter again at West Brom, Wolves gain revenge on Southampton LONDON: Manchester United’s faltering Premier League title challenge suffered another blow in a 1-1 draw at... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Kriechmayr wins downhill gold CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, (Italy):- Austrian Vincent Kriechmayr won world downhill gold on Sunday, becoming the first... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Karatsev reaches historic Grand Slam quarters MELBOURNE: Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev became the first player to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final on debut in... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Djokovic defies injury to reach Australian Open last eight • Serena survives Sabalenka onslaught in thriller • Halep eyes repeat Serena win after revenge over Swiatek... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Umer Khokhar wins 3rd Chairman Wapda Golf Tournament LAHORE: Umer Khokhar from Rawalpindi Golf Club won the 3rd Chairman Wapda Amateur Golf Tournament after leading the... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Portable health clinics vital to reach underprivileged people: German envoy ISLAMABAD: German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck said on Sunday that portable health clinics were... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Govt to construct underground water storage in remote areas: Buzdar LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has said that the Punjab government is contemplating to construct... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Wapda workers to stage demo in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Wapda Hydro Electric Workers Union CBA is all set to stage another protest demonstration in... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
NAB chief for early disposal of mega corruption cases ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman former Justice Javed Iqbal Sunday stressed early disposal ... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Balochistan produces 2,25,000 tonnes dates ISLAMABAD: Balochistan has produced around 225,000 tonnes of dates in last season from an area of 42.3 thousand... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Nine train accidents occurred in two years ISLAMABAD: Around nine major accidents of passenger and goods trains have been occurred on Pakistan Railways’... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Sindh govt trying to encroach KPT land: Zaidi ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Sunday said that under the cover of plantation,... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Private individuals: Railways retrieves 439.8 acres of land ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has retrieved around 439.8 acres precious land worth billion of rupees from private... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
BN Polo Team wins Aibak Cup LAHORE: BN Polo Team clinched the coveted trophy of Pantera Energy Aibak Polo Cup 2021 after beating Remounts by... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Rates.BR Index PSX witnesses bearish trend: BRIndex-100 loses 100.61 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bearish trend during the outgoing week ended on Feb 12, due to selling... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Rates.BR Index Futures spread increases by 355bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 355bps to 9.89 percent on the last day of outgoing week. Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Senate elections: 100 candidates file nomination papers so far ISLAMABAD: As many as 100 candidates’ submitted nominations, till Sunday, for Senate elections being held on March... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Lab expects Sputnik V doses for commercial sale in a week ISLAMABAD: A lab will soon receive Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine for commercial sale, a company official said... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Letters Sacrifice won’t go in vain Four more personnel of the country’s security forces have been martyred by terrorists. The soldiers laid down ... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Data obfuscation Macro-economic data released by the Ministry of Finance, particularly with reference to the fiscal deficit and total... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Plugging off farmers, celebrities and sundry Farmers’ protest is unplugged. So how will India unplug something that is already unplugged. Traditionally, the... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
City of London pays early price of hard Brexit Europe’s financial capital is feeling the cold of Brexit but UK officials insist the City of... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
SC forms three larger, five special, five regular benches ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed has constituted three larger benches, five special and five ... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
PBF criticises further hike in petrol prices LAHORE: Office bearers of Pakistan Businesses Forum said the government is already struggling with price control... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Punjab govt working for development of backward districts: Firdous LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that Punjab government is... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
NCOC approached for ‘Panahgah’ workers’ vaccination ISLAMABAD: As part of the strategy to make ‘Panahgahs’ safe and secure and promoting healthy lives at the... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Police retrieve 32-kanal state land in Kahna LAHORE: The city police claimed on Sunday to have retrieved a 32-kanal of state land worth billions of rupees from... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
SMIU celebrates 100 years of radio KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) organized a seminar titled ‘Significance and Role of Radio... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
AIDS claims 6,800 lives in country HYDERABAD: The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has claimed some 6,800 lives in Pakistan since 1986 while... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
JKNC condemns confinement of party stalwarts in IIOJK MIRPUR (AJK): In Indian-Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJ&K), the Jammu & Kashmir National... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Arts Council holds lecture on ‘Ghalib Fahmi’ KARACHI: “Ghalib was the greatest prose writer of his time who was great at humor also, his tricks were amazing ... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Thalassemia awareness walk held in Landi Kotal PESHAWAR: An awareness walk was held in Landi Kotal Bazaar on Sunday under the banner of Jihad for Zero Thalassemia... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
News of safe return of Sadpra fake: DC GILGIT: Deputy Commissioner Shigar District Azeemullah on Sunday said news of safe return of Muhammad Ali Sadpra was... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
CTP licensing branch officers directed to ensure transparency RAWALPINDI: The officers of City Traffic Police (CTP), Licensing Branch have been directed to ensure merit and... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Condition of Malir more terrible than Thar: Haleem KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President and the leader of opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
‘Efforts on to curb cyber crimes against children’ ISLAMABAD: Wafaqi Mohtasib’s Commissioner for Children and Transgender Syeda Waqar-un-Nisa Hashmi has said that... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Energy Oil market on recovery path, says Russia’s Novak MOSCOW: The global oil market is on a recovery path and the oil price this year could average $45-$60 per barrel,... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Stocks Nikkei seen rallying beyond 30,000, with or without BoJ TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei stock average looks set to extend its rally beyond the psychological barrier of 30,000 for... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Stocks Oil bolsters Saudi index as other Gulf markets slip DUBAI: Most Middle East stock markets ended lower on Sunday, with financials weighing on the Dubai index, while ... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Stocks Wall Street week ahead: Investors eye shares of hotels, cruise lines NEW YORK: Investors are watching next week’s earnings reports from hotels, cruise lines and other businesses that... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Indian Ocean region: BRI, its implications on maritime security highlighted KARACHI: The 9th International Maritime Conference (IMC) 2021 organised by National Institute of Maritime Affairs... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
KU cancels four admissions on forged marks sheets KARACHI: The University of Karachi cancelled four admissions in morning program for the academic session 2021 after... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Governor hands over 50 fire tenders, two water bowsers to KMC KARACHI: Governor Sindh Imran Ismail Sunday gifted 50 fire tenders, two water bowsers to Karachi Metropolitan... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
India trying to make IIOJK a Hindu state: AJK president KARACHI: President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) Sardar Masood Khan has said that India is trying to make... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
MQM-P to contest for 10 Senate seats in Sindh KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has decided to contest elections on 10 Senate seats in Sindh... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
‘Govt wants to ensure impartiality in Senate elections’ LAHORE: Terming the opposition of open ballot voting in the Senate polls as the support of “vote for sale,”... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
AMAN-21: Gen Nadeem witnesses maritime counter terrorism demo ISLAMABAD: General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, witnessed conduct of Maritime Counter... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Ramazan: No one will be allowed to create wheat flour crisis: minister LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Literacy and Informal Basic Education Raja Rashid Hafeez has said that the ... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Production orders for MNAs to be issued ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has decided to issue production orders for Members National ... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
FBR to expedite steps against trade of counterfeit, smuggled cigarettes ISLAMABAD: In pursuit to the vision of Prime Minister to curb the menace of trade of counterfeit/non duty paid... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Govt provides assistance to 15m Covid-19-hit labourers: Sania PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Dr Sania Nishtar... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Energy OGRA’s proposals causing panic among people: Wahab KARACHI: Spokesperson of Sindh Government and Advisor for Law, Environment & Coastal Development Barrister... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Energy POL products prices: ATP chief urges PM to reject another increase PESHAWAR: Chairman, Amun Taraqqi Party (ATP) Muhammad Faiq Shah termed the frequent increase in prices of petroleum... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
ANP plans lantern carrying processions on 17th PESHAWAR: Awami National Party has decided to take out lantern carrying processions on Feb 17 in PK-63 Nowshera and... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
APRF holds free medical camp HYDERABAD: All Pakistan Rajputana Federation (APRF) has set up one day free medical camp in Rajputana Hospital here... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
National economy gradually stabilizing: Qaiser PESHAWAR: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser said the national economy is gradually stabilizing due to prudent... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
PDA officers laud services of outgoing DG PESHAWAR: The General Body Meeting of Peshawar Development Authority (Local Area Authorities) Officers Association... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Audit of all uplift funds conducted: Finance Dept LAHORE: Apropos to a news item, run by some private channels, a spokesperson for the Finance Department Punjab ... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Pakistan condemns killing of Turkish nationals ISLAMABAD: Pakistan condemns in strongest terms the heinous act of terrorism in which 13 Turkish nationals were... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
PDM rallies postponed ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman telephonically contacted Pakistan Muslim... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Omar Abdullah, Farooq Abdullah and family locked up in homes MIRPUR: Former puppet chief minister and National Conference vice-president, Omar Abdullah Sunday said that he along... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
PFMs allowed to digitally open individual pension accounts ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has allowed Pension Fund Managers (PFMs) to... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (February 14, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (February 15, 2021).... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Rates.Banks Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JULY TO DEC 2020) KARACHI: Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Accounts and ... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Rates.The Rupee Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (February 8 to... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
New LNG terminals required to indicate needed capacity ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reportedly decided that the two new LNG terminals must indicate their... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Federal govt decides to retain solar projects ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has decided to retain three solar PV projects of 50 MW each in category II instead... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
FATF Action Plan: Progress made on all 27 benchmarks ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made progress on all the 27 benchmarks laid down in Financial Action Task Force (FATF) ... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Money & Banking Libor nearing its demise? ISLAMABAD: The London Interbank Offer Rate (LIBOR) is dying a slow but predictable death as after serving as bedrock... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Industry Lanxess buys Emerald Kalama in $1.1bn deal FRANKFURT: German chemical company Lanxess is buying US-based Emerald Kalama Chemical for an enterprise value of... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Taxes Non-compliant withholding agents: FTO orders FBR to initiate proceedings ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Mushtaq Ahmad Sukhera has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Tax Laws Amendment Ord 2021 promulgated ISLAMABAD: The government has promulgated Tax Laws Amendment Ordinance 2021 to introduce measures to facilitate... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
PM takes notice: Complaints against Punjab bureaucracy filed ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken ‘serious’ notice of non-redressal of complaints lodged at Prime... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Afghan transit goods: MoC directs FBR to allow unhindered facilitation ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has reportedly issued instructions to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
PTA asks FBR to stop import of GSM amplifiers, boosters KARACHI: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to stop the... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Govt used tear gas on protestors to ‘test it’: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Faced with strong public criticism for unleashing force on protesting government employees last week,... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Penalty imposed on sugar mills ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 million each on those sugar mills, which... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
IMF acquiescence-laden govt-IPPs deal EDITORIAL: The federal cabinet formally approved a deal with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) projected to save ... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Vaccine import by private companies EDITORIAL: As Covid-19 pandemic surged last April, an anonymous poem that went viral on social media drew attention... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Companies Shell unveils green strategy after oil output peak LONDON: Energy giant Royal Dutch Shell declared Thursday that its oil output is locked in decline after peaking in... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Companies ArcelorMittal names new CEO LUXEMBOURG: Steel giant ArcelorMittal announced that Aditya Mittal, the son of company founder Lakshmi Mittal, will... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am
Companies Coca-Cola hit from Covid-19 offset by cost cuts NEW YORK: The resurgence of the coronavirus again weighed on Coca-Cola’s quarterly results released Wednesday as... Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53am