Putin, Biden should aim for more arms curbs, says Gorbachev MOSCOW: Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on Saturday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin and new US... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
EU recalls envoy to Cuba over US sanctions comments BRUSSELS: The European Union has recalled its ambassador in Havana after he signed an open letter calling on US... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Russian scientists say Sputnik V performs well against Covid mutations MOSCOW: A Russian trial testing the effectiveness of revaccination with the Sputnik V shot to protect against new... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
NZ's largest city back in lockdown as Covid lingers WELLINGTON: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ordered New Zealand's largest city back into lockdown on Saturday as... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Europe One killed in Ukraine coronavirus hospital explosion KIEV: A fire caused by a gas pipeline explosion on Saturday killed one coronavirus patient and injured another at a... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Middle East Thousands in Lebanon rally in support of Maronite patriarch BKERKE, (Lebanon): Thousands of Lebanese rallied Saturday in support of the Maronite patriarch following powerful... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
South Asia New protests over writer’s death in Bangladesh jail DHAKA: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday shrugged off criticism of her government's rights record... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
South Asia Bangladesh under ‘no obligation’ to accept stranded Rohingya refugees DHAKA: Bangladesh is under “no obligation” to shelter 81 Rohingya Muslim refugees adrift for almost two weeks on... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Somare, PNG’s ‘father of the nation’, dead at 84 PORT MORESBY: Papua New Guinea’s first prime minister and “father of the nation” Sir Michael Somare died on... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Asia Armenian president rejects army chief’s dismissal YEREVAN: Armenian President Armen Sarkisian said Saturday he had refused to sign a prime ministerial order to ... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Europe EU eyes more ‘responsibility’ for its own security BRUSSELS: EU leaders agreed Friday that the bloc should take more responsibility for its own security, insisting... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
UN, European states call on Israel to halt demolitions UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations and European members of the Security Council on Friday called on Israel to stop... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Europe Family of UK man held in India appeal to PM for help LONDON: The son of a British man held in India — in a case linked with a Dubai princess who claims she was... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Africa Amnesty says Eritrean troops killed hundreds of Ethiopian civilians in Axum NAIROBI: Amnesty International accused Eritrean forces on Friday of killing hundreds of civilians in northern... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Haiti prison breakout leaves 25 dead, 200 on the run PORT-AU-PRINCE: More than 200 prisoners were on the run in Haiti on Friday, a day after they escaped from jail in a... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Stones sends Man City 13 points clear MANCHESTER: Manchester City moved 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League as John Stones sealed a 2-1 win... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Yusuf Pathan calls it quits NEW DELHI: Yusuf Pathan, who won the World Cup and Twenty20 world title with India, has retired from all cricket at... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Trott urges England to avoid ‘desperate’ approach against India spinners LONDON: Jonathan Trott has warned England’s batsmen to maintain their patience and not become “too desperate”... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Gayle returns to West Indies for Sri Lanka T20 series ST. JOHN’S, (Antigua and Barbuda): Opener Chris Gayle is set to play his first match for West Indies in two years... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Sandeep Lamichanne replaces Rashid Khan for Lahore Qalandars LAHORE: Sandeep Lamichanne will be in Lahore Qalandars colours once again as he has been drafted in the 2020... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
FATF grey list: JI chief slams PTI govt for failure in removal LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami chief Senator Sirajul Haq has slammed the PTI led government for its failure to remove... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:41am
There will be no compromise on sovereignty, dignity, asserts Air Chief ISLAMABAD: The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, on Saturday, warned that Pakistan’s ... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
PTI to emerge as a leading party in Senate: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Saturday that the PTI will emerge as a leading party in ... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
Punjab reports 595 fresh corona cases, 14 deaths LAHORE: There is no let-up in the cases of coronavirus as 595 fresh virus cases and 14 deaths were reported across... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
Money laundering case: Hamza released from jail after 20 months LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Hamza ... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:41am
APNS condolence KARACHI: Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has expressed profound grief on... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
Covid-19 claims 8 more lives, infects 274 others KARACHI: As many as 8 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 4,343 and 274 new cases... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
Federal capital witnesses spike in crime rate ISLAMABAD: The federal capital witnessed a spike in the crime rate as over 30 cases of theft including robbery,... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:41am
423 degrees awarded: Isra University holds annual convocation HYDERABAD: Sindh Governor Sindh Imran Ismail through a video message congratulated the students of Isra University... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
Governor Yasinzai declares CPEC a game changer QUETTA: Balochistan Governor Amanullah Khan Yasinzai has declared the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
Europe Britain says farewell to pandemic hero Captain Tom Moore LONDON: Britain bid farewell on Saturday to Captain Tom Moore with a televised funeral for the 100-year-old war... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Middle East Clashes in Yemen's Marib kill around 50 fighters DUBAI: Fighting in war-torn Yemen's Marib province between government forces and Huthi rebels killed around 50... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
China China can hit 500m dose annual capacity of CanSinoBIO vaccine this year BEIJING: Production capacity for a COVID-19 vaccine developed by CanSino Biologics Inc (CanSinoBIO) and a... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Africa Victims of mid-Feb Nigeria school abduction freed LAGOS: Kidnappers have freed 42 people, including 27 children, snatched from a school in central Nigeria 10 days ... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Killed snake in front of DSP, Haleem Adil tells inquiry body KARACHI: Opposition Leader in Sindh Assembly, Haleem Adil Sheikh on Saturday recorded his statement before an ... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
KW&DA initiates helmet awareness campaign KARACHI: Karachi Welfare and Development Association (KW&DA) has initiated helmet awareness campaign to prevent... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:41am
CCL pharma delegates attend conference in Sri Lanka KARACHI: Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan arrived in Sri Lanka last week, for a two-day visit to the country ... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
PPP approaches MQM-P for Senate election KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Saturday approached Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) for the... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
ILMA University's registrar becomes mentor at Education Policython KARACHI: ILMA University's Registrar & Director of International Linkages & Opportunities Syed Kashif Rafi... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
LDA intensifies campaign against illegal societies LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority has intensified its ongoing drive against illegal housing schemes in all ... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Bilawal says long march will be held after Senate elections PESHAWAR: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday reiterated that a long march will... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
NA-75 by-poll: AC, DPO Daska removed over 'rigging' ISLAMABAD: Following the orders of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), action has been taken against ... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
2nd anniversary of Indian strike: PM congratulates nation, armed forces ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said on Saturday that as a proud and confident nation, Pakistan responded... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:41am
2nd anniversary of 'Operation Swift Retort': AJK President pays glowing tribute to defenders of country MUZAFFARABAD: While paying glowing tributes to the armed forces for effectively defending the frontiers of the... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
Senate elections: Opposition parties in KP reach consensus on fielding candidates PESHAWAR: The opposition parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa here on Saturday reached a consensus over fielding candidates... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (February 27, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (February 28, 2021).... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
PM to announce ‘mega’ development package for Sindh districts soon: Umar HYDERABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Saturday said federal... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:38am
Presidential reference on Senate ballot mode: Apex court likely to announce its opinion tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will announce its opinion on the Presidential reference whether the upcoming Senate... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:38am
Senate election: Campaigns to come to an end at midnight on March 1: ECP ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has said that the election campaign for Senate election in the... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:38am
Ministry proposes body to articulate ‘Smart Tax Plan’ ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has proposed a “Tax Reforms Committee for... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:38am
$1.9trn Covid plan clears US House, heads to Senate WASHINGTON: The US House passed an enormous, $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package early Saturday, hailed by... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:38am
Pakistan shall respond with full might: DG ISPR RAWALPINDI: The military media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said on Saturday that Pakistan stands... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:37am
Successful bidder of track and trace project: FBR GRC expressly defines ‘conflict of interest’ term ISLAMABAD: The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has categorically said that... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:37am
AEO certificate holders: FBR asks port authorities to provide all facilities ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all port authorities or terminal operators to provide... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:37am
Money laundering: FBR sets up body to monitor progress on disposal of assets ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted a Multi-Agency Money Laundering (ML) Investigation and... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:37am
Myanmar police fire rubber bullets on protesters as UN envoy breaks ranks YANGON: Myanmar police fired rubber bullets to disperse protesters in Yangon on Saturday, after the country's... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:38am
Three shot dead including cleric ISLAMABAD: Uniden-tified persons on Saturday shot dead a prayer leader, his son, and one of his students in the... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
US report on Khashoggi: Pakistan says recognises Saudi efforts ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday expressed solidarity with the kingdom following the United States’ public release... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Indian threats, misadventure: Govt, armed forces and people stand united: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Saturday, warned that its government, armed forces and the people stand united against any... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Covid-19 SOPs: CAA extends restrictions for inbound travellers ISLAMABAD: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Saturday issued a notification stating that instructions issued on... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
UK to give £12bn to new Infrastructure Bank LONDON: Britain is to launch a new Infrastructure Bank with £12 billion ($17 bn, 14 bn euros) in capital and £10... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Letters The challenge of circular debt National Assembly’s finance standing committee has been told by the government that Rs436 billion will be added to... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
FATF – Pakistan has been working harder Pakistan has been in and out of the enhanced enforcement list (grey list) of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) ... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Iraq’s Sinjar caught in new tug-of-war Nearly six years since Iraq’s Sinjar region was recaptured from jihadists, a tangled web of geopolitical tensions... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
US in delicate balancing act as Saudi prince spared sanctions US President Joe Biden’s decision not to sanction Saudi Arabia’s crown prince over journalist Jamal ... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Cotton & Textile NY cotton futures decline NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures slipped on Friday as a dip in equity and grain markets spilled over to the natural... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (February 27, 2021).... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate down by Rs300 at Rs11900 on cotton market KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Saturday has decreased the spot rate by Rs 300... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Grains Sugar hedging by Brazilian mills way ahead of average NEW YORK: The volume of sugar Brazilian mills have hedged using futures contracts in New York has soared to 80.5% of... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Grains ICE March raw sugar delivery seen at around 17,500 lots NEW YORK: The March raw sugar delivery against the ICE contract that expired on Friday totalled around 17,500 lots,... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Grains Hot weather in Argentina puts soya, corn yields at risk BUENOS AIRES: Forecasts of a dry, hot week ahead in Argentina could cut the yields of late-planted corn and... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Commodities Malaysia’s FGV posts higher Q4 profit, eyes ‘eventful’ year ahead KUALA LUMPUR: The world’s largest producer of crude palm oil, Malaysia’s FGV Holdings, reported on Friday a rise... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Commodities Japan rubber futures tumble, sliding from four-year high TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures tumbled on Friday, sliding from a four-year high hit in the previous session, as a... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Grains Profit-taking pressures US wheat, corn, soyabeans CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures slid 2.8% on Friday, their second straight day of declines, on a... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Hamza concerned over surge in country’s debt LAHORE: Expressing concern over surge in the country’s debt, Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly Hamza ... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
Maqsood Buttar elected president LHCBA for year 2021-22 LAHORE: Maqsood Buttar advocate on Saturday elected president Lahore High Court Bar Association for the year ... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
Pakistan wants to resolve issues with India peacefully: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday said Pakistan wanted to resolve its issues... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:42am
Grains Prices of most essential kitchen items witness increase ISLAMABAD: Prices of majority of essential kitchen items have witnessed a fresh increase including perishable and... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Commodities Gold prices fall Recorder Report KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday saw a sizeable drop on the local market, traders said. After a... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Energy Dharejo concerned over increase in price of petroleum products KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Industries & Commerce and Anti-Corruption & Cooperative Department Jam... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Aaj TV - Sunday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
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 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Rates.Ports World Shipping Schedule KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 27, 2021).... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (February 27, 2021)... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (February 27, 2021). ======================================= ... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
PSDP 2020-21: Rs479.24bn released against Rs650bn budgetary allocation ISLAMABAD: The federal government has released Rs479.24 billion (73.73 percent) including Rs69.62 billion foreign ... Updated 28 Feb, 2021 10:38am
Finance minister tells it like it is EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Dr Hafeez Sheikh sure found himself in a bit of a tight spot in Karachi the other day as... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Surcharge on electricity EDITORIAL: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approving the revocation of the Neelum Jhelum... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Industry Brazil’s Vale posts $4.8bn profit in 2020 RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian mining company Vale posted a net profit of $4.8 billion last year, though its bottom line... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Money & Banking IMF to propose ways to improve transparency of trade in SDR currency WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund on Friday said it would propose ways to improve the transparency and... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Money & Banking Shariah compliant insurance sector needs to be promoted: Dr Ishrat Hussain KARACHI: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms Dr Ishrat Hussain has said that Islamic banking... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Industry PAAPAM demands export industry status for local vending industry LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has asked the government... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Industry ‘Significant investment in modern agri-storage critical’ LAHORE: Immediate significant investment in modern agri-storage is critical to address country’s post-harvest... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Taxes Sales tax: FBR to recover arrears through bank account LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would recover sales tax arrears through bank account attachment, said a... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Money & Banking BOP, Haleeb Foods join hands to support farmers LAHORE: Bank of Punjab (BOP) and Haleeb Foods Limited (HFL) entered into a far-reaching collaboration to deliver... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Industry BMG chief welcomes signing of contract KARACHI: Businessmen Group (BMG) chairman and a former president of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Money & Banking SoftBank reaches deal with WeWork TOKYO: Internet investor SoftBank Group said Saturday it reached a settlement with WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann ... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Industry Reliance partners with Google, Facebook for digital payment network bid NEW DELHI: India's conglomerate Reliance Industries has partnered with Facebook Inc, Google and fintech player... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
Money & Banking Somalia issues its first mobile money licence to Hormuud Telecom NAIROBI: Somalia's central bank awarded on Saturday the country's first mobile money licence to Mogadishu-based... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am
'Never bet against America,' Warren Buffett advises investors WASHINGTON: Ninety-year-old billionaire Warren Buffett reaffirmed his fervent belief in the American Dream in a... Published 28 Feb, 2021 04:55am