Europe Food poverty plagues foreign students in UK during pandemic LONDON: On a recent rainy evening in East London, dozens of young people lined up outside a cramped community hub to... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:25am
Google fires another lead AI ethics researcher SAN FRANCISCO: Google said Friday it fired a lead artificial intelligence ethics researcher, following controversy... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
South Asia Greta Thunberg tweets support for Indian activist detained over protest 'toolkit' STOCKHOLM: Greta Thunberg on Friday tweeted her support for an Indian activist jailed over a guide for... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:25am
Facebook has 'tentatively friended' us again: Australian PM CANBERRA: Facebook Inc is back at the negotiating table, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:14pm
Asia Thai protests outside parliament after PM survives vote BANGKOK: Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Thailand's parliament after Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:14pm
Biden approves major disaster declaration for Texas WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Texas which has suffered widespread... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:14pm
Middle East Saudi Arabia to invest over $20bn in its military industry over next decade DUBAI: Saudi Arabia will invest more than $20 billion in its domestic military industry over the next decade as part... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:14pm
Asia Floods cripple Jakarta JAKARTA: Whole neighbourhoods of Indonesia's capital Jakarta and dozens of major roads were flooded on Saturday ... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:14pm
Russia says detected first case of H5N8 avian flu in humans MOSCOW: Russia said Saturday its scientists had detected the first case of transmission of the H5N8 strain of avian... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:13pm
Three dead in Russian mining giant's Arctic accident MOSCOW: Three workers died and three more were injured on Friday during repair works at a processing plant owned by... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:13pm
Moscow court convicts Navalny in defamation case MOSCOW: A Moscow court on Saturday convicted top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny of defamation, just hours after... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:13pm
PTCL launches 24x7 WhatsApp service KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) on Saturday established its official presence on WhatsApp... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Jazz to roll out 4G in South Waziristan ISLAMABAD: Jazz has initiated the rollout of 4G in South Waziristan to empower the region with high-speed mobile... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
PSL-2021: Player, official quarantined LAHORE: A player and an official of one of the teams taking part in the HBL Pakistan Super League 2021 have been... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Letters 'Green' spending This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Lagging green spending globally" carried by the newspaper on Friday. The... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
America has sent five rovers to Mars - when will humans follow? With its impeccable landing on Thursday, NASA's Perseverance became the fifth rover to reach Mars - so when can we... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
One Biden doctrine emerges - always work with allies As President Joe Biden takes up crises from Iran to Myanmar to climate change, one aspect of his approach has been... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
It's strategy, not under-invoicing Last week the automobile market was stirred with the news about FBR's investigation on the potential under invoicing... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Africa Sudan and Ethiopia trade accusations in escalating border conflict KHARTOUM: Sudan on Saturday accused Ethiopia of an "unforgivable insult" in its sharpest statement since a... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:10pm
LWMC chairman resigns after predicting corruption LAHORE: Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) Chairman Malik Amjad Ali Noon has resigned from his post for refusing... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
120th Annual Sports of GCU Lahore concluded LAHORE: The three-day 120th Annual Sports of the Government College University Lahore on Saturday concluded with a... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
Senate polls: Nawaz assures Gilani of PML-N's support LAHORE: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:24am
BAP team calls on Raisani QUETTA: A delegation of Balochistan Awami Party headed by Saeed Ahmed Hashmi called on Nawab Muhammad Aslam Khan... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
Procurement of wheat: Govt urged to set up farmers' markets to reduce middlemen's role LAHORE: To reduce the role of the middlemen in procurement of wheat and help growers to earn a suitable return on... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
Illegal construction: KP CM directs divisional admin for grand operation PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed the divisional administration of Mardan to launch a grand... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:23am
Liaqat Khattak sacked from KP cabinet PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information, Kamran Bangash on Saturday said that provincial... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:24am
First-ever angioplasty procedure performed at Shifa ISLAMABAD: The Cardiology Team at Shifa International Hospital has successfully performed first ever angioplasty... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
Families of missing persons end sit-in ISLAMABAD: The families of missing persons on Saturday ended their 10 days long sit-in on the assurance of federal... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
Failure to create jobs: Frustration rising among people, JI warns govt LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Senator Sirajul Haq has warned the rulers against rising sense of deprivation and... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:23am
Senate acknowledges services of late Senator Mushahidullah Khan ISLAMABAD: The Senate of Pakistan on Saturday acknowledged the services of late Senator Mushahidullah Khan for... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
'Punjab Rozgar Scheme worth over Rs30bn launched' LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Mian Aslam Iqbal has said that Punjab Rozgaar Scheme worth... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
Construction of 4,000 apartments: First phase of opening of tenders completed LAHORE: The first phase of opening of tenders for the construction of 4,000 apartments under LDA City Naya Pakistan... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:23am
Pak exporters must be able to produce all classes of entire value-chain: German envoy KARACHI: Consul General of Germany Holger Ziegeler has said that Pakistani exporters should not remain limited to... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:24am
ILMA, DHA Suffa Universities sign MoU KARACHI: ILMA University moved ahead to strengthen the academic unity and community as it signed a strategic MoU ... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
By-elections: Maryam demands re-polling in NA-75 Daska LAHORE: Terming the Election Commission of Pakistan's statement regarding the NA-75 by-election was a 'charge sheet'... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
Pak-US scholar Agha Saeed passes away in California NEW YORK: Dr Agha Saeed, a noted Pakistani-American scholar, an author and an expert on Kashmir and Palestine, ... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:23am
NA-221 Tharparkar-I by-election today ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) completed all arrangements to hold bye-election of constituency... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:24am
Incidents of carjacking, theft, robbery increase in capital ISLAMABAD: The incidents of carjacking and various kinds of theft witnessed a significant increase in the federal... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:15pm
175 booked over violation of ban on Basant festival RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Police have arrested as many as 175 people as part of a crackdown against those involved in... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:15pm
PML-N believes in 'politics of violence': Shibli ISLAMABAD: Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Shibli Faraz on Saturday said the Daska firing incident has... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:24am
Karachi Zoo to be brought up to world standards: Secretary LG KARACHI: Secretary Local Government, Housing and Town Planning Sindh Syed Najam Ahmad Shah has said that for the... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
ATC sends Haleem Adil, aides on judicial remand KARACHI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Karachi on Saturday sent Haleem Adil Sheikh and his aides to jail on... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
Police issue instructions for spectators of PSL KARACHI: Sindh Police on Saturday issued instructions for spectators visiting the match venue of Pakistan Super... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:23am
Murtaza Wahab announces scholarships in memory of his parents KARACHI: Spokesperson for the Sindh government and Advisor on Law, Environment and Coastal Development Murtaza Wahab... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:24am
Agri sector contributes 18pc of total GDP: SAU VC HYDERABAD: The agricultural sector is contributing 18 percent of the total GDP of the country, and share of... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
Dr Maha murder case: Two suspects declared 'innocent' after DNA tests KARACHI: The death case of Dr Maha Shah has taken another turned as police reached a conclusion after declaring two... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
Population of Karachi is no less than 30.5m: PSP KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal said on Saturday that destruction of Karachi was the... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:24am
Facebook hosts virtual event for Pak businesses to share insights KARACHI: Facebook hosted a virtual event for Pakistani businesses to share insights and key findings regarding... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Ample opportunities for investment in livestock sector: minister KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Abdul Bari Pitafi has said that the changing conditions of the... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
Navy conducts bilateral exercise with Russia, Sri Lanka KARACHI: Pakistan Navy Ships ALAMGIR and ASLAT conducted bilateral Exercise ARABIAN MONSOON 2021 with ships of... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
Covid-19 vaccine: Over 0.5m doses provided to federating units: NCOC ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Saturday informed that 504,000 Coronavirus vaccine... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:23am
Buzdar vows to foil nefarious designs in way of development LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the nefarious designs of creating hurdles in the way... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:24am
Sherpao asks govt to make public agreement with IMF PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Saturday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
IED expert among two terrorists killed in N Waziristan: ISPR RAWALPINDI: Two terrorists including an IED expert were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in North... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
Survey begins for initiating urban development projects MULTAN: Authority started survey followed by collecting data for initiating urban development projects here among... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:24am
Dr Ishrat visits NTC Headquarters ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity Dr Ishrat Hussain visited the... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
Senate election: Sarwar says PTI candidates on both seats will succeed LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has dispelled the impression that there are so many differences in... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:22am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (February 20, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (February 21, 2021).... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:23am
Track and trace system bidding: Four companies approach complaints redressal body ISLAMABAD: A total of four companies have approached the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) Grievances Redressal... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:19am
Opposition demands impeachment of President ISLAMABAD: In a major development, Opposition in the Senate on Saturday called for impeachment of President Arif ... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:19am
PTI candidate wins NA-45 in by-election ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has clinched victory in the by-election of NA-45, Kurram. This ... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:19am
PPP terms ECP's press release charge-sheet against Punjab govt ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) said the press release of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:19am
'Worst rigging', alleges Abbasi ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday alleged that the "worst rigging" took place in... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
NA-75 by-election: ECP says suspects results of 20 polling stations falsified ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday said it suspected results of 20 polling stations ... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
PTA drafts 'Tariff for Telecom Service Regulations, 2021' ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has drafted "Tariff for Telecommunic-ation Service... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Over 200 million vaccine doses administered globally PARIS: More than 200 million coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered in at least 107 countries and... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:13pm
After Trump, Biden and G7 refocus on Covid recovery LONDON: Wealthy G7 powers on Friday ramped up health funding for poorer nations after accusations they are hoarding... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:13pm
Senate elections: PM to visit Peshawar tomorrow ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Peshawar on Monday to review preparations from Pakistan... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Two die as Myanmar police open fire on protesters YANGON: At least two were killed in Myanmar's second largest city as security forces fired live rounds on ... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:13pm
Justice Isa challenges SC's Feb 11 order ISLAMABAD: Justice Qazi Faez Isa has stated the Supreme Court's 11th February order does not meet the stipulated... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
At least 7 die after clashes between Iraqi forces, IS TARMIYAH, (Iraq): Iraqi security forces clashed with the Islamic State group north of Baghdad on Saturday, leaving ... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:13pm
Senate election: Nawaz assures Gilani of party support ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif offered full... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
AGP writes letters to regulatory bodies to present records for audit ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has written letters to regulatory bodies to present their records... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Five killed in multiple Kabul bomb attacks KABUL: Three explosions rocked Kabul Saturday morning, killing at least five people and injuring two others,... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:11pm
Thousands rally in Armenia to demand PM's resignation YEREVAN: Thousands of protesters rallied in the capital of Armenia on Saturday to demand the resignation of Prime... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:11pm
Russian air strikes kill 21 IS fighters in Syria BEIRUT: A wave of air strikes by government ally Russia killed at least 21 Islamic State group "jihadists" in the... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:11pm
China shares dramatic video of mountain clash with India troops BEIJING: Dramatic footage released by Chinese state media purportedly shows deadly clashes between troops at the... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:11pm
Grains CBOT corn futures fall CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures retreated on Thursday after the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:11pm
Commodities Brazil's soya harvest moves slowly, corn advances SAO PAULO: Brazil's soyabean harvesting progressed in the period through Feb. 12, but still lagged last year's pace... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:11pm
Grains Vietnam's coffee market tepid after Lunar New Year break HANOI: Vietnam's coffee market was tepid on its first trading days after the Lunar New Year break, with no export... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:10pm
Energy Asia's naphtha crack gains SINGAPORE: Asia's naphtha crack climbed on Thursday, supported by steady petrochemicals demand and expectations for... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:10pm
Grains Euronext wheat rises on tight supplies PARIS: Euronext wheat rose on Thursday, led by a jump in front-month futures as their expiry approached and latest... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:10pm
Grains Indian rice exports gain momentum BENGALURU: Indian rice exports gained momentum this week after an additional port was opened in the country's ... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:10pm
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (February 20, 2021).... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Cotton & Textile Trade remains stable on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Saturday. Market sources told that trading volume was very low... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Commodities Gold prices rise KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday grew on the local market, traders said. The fresh rise of Rs400 in the yellow metal... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Prices of most non-perishable essential kitchen items remain unchanged ISLAMABAD: Prices of most of the non-perishable essential kitchen items remained unchanged and perishable items... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
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 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Rates.Ports World Shipping Schedule KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 20, 2021).... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (February 20, 2021).... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (February 20, 2021)... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (February 20, 2021). ======================================= ... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
FBR commissioners asked to use 'powers of inquiry' ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued instructions to all Pakistan Commissioner Appeals to use... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:19am
Seven-month collection: PM lauds FBR for achieving revenue target ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday appreciated the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on achieving the... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:19am
Circular debt management EDITORIAL: Now that a staff-level agreement has been reached between the government and the International Monetary... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Resilient remittances? EDITORIAL: The feel-good factor provided by high remittances for an unusually long time - exceeding $2 billion for... Published 21 Feb, 2021 05:10am
Money & Banking Citigroup considering divestiture of some foreign consumer units NEW YORK: Citigroup Inc is considering divesting some international consumer units, Bloomberg Law reported on ... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:10pm
Industry Allianz upbeat despite rare drop in annual profit BERLIN: German insurance giant Allianz on Friday reported a drop in annual net profit for the first time since 2011,... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:10pm
Money & Banking World Bank, IMF to consider climate change in debt reduction talks WASHINGTON: The World Bank is working with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on ways to factor climate change... Updated 21 Feb, 2021 10:20am