Madagascar leader backs herbal ‘cure’ over Covid vaccines ANTANANARIVO: Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has said he does not plan to vaccinate himself against... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Germany mulls fresh virus curbs amid growing Europe protests BERLIN: Europe grappled with resurgent coronavirus infections Sunday, prompting Germany to consider extending... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Firms set merger to create ‘first US-Canada-Mexico railroad’ WASHINGTON: The Canadian Pacific Railway plans to merge with US-based Kansas City Southern (KCS) to create the first... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Jordan makes new US defence agreement public AMMAN: Jordan on Sunday made public a defence agreement with the United States that allows free entry of US forces,... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Kenya offers free Covid jabs to UN, diplomats NAIROBI: The United Nations on Sunday defended its decision to accept free Covid-19 jabs for its staff in Kenya even... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Arab author, women’s rights icon Saadawi dies in Cairo CAIRO: Famed Egyptian author Nawal el-Saadawi, a champion of women’s rights who revolutionised discussions on... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Philippines accuses China of ‘incursion’ in disputed sea MANILA: The Philippines on Sunday accused China of “incursion” after more than 200 militia boats were spotted... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:46am
PPP rejects imposition of additional power surcharge PESHAWAR: Pakistan People’s party has rejected government’s decision to impose additional surcharge on... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Puppet show held to mark 70 years of Pak-China friendship in Beijing BEIJING: An exquisite puppet show was held at China Puppet Art Theatre here on Sunday to celebrate 70th anniversary... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Efforts underway to turn PIA into profitable organization: CEO KARACHI: PIA Chief Executive Officer Air Marshal Arshad Malik (retd) on Sunday expressed his resolve to turn around... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Four-day cooking competitions conclude PESHAWAR: A four-days cooking competition, organized by the Directorate of Youth Affairs under the aegis of Sports,... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Pakistan Day Parade: Entry of vehicles banned in twin cities RAWALPINDI: City Traffic Police (CTP) have finalized all the arrangements to facilitate the motorists of twin cities... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Fesco issues shutdown programme FAISALABAD: Faisala-bad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has issued shutdown programme for Wednesday for necessary... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Covid-19: NTC to ensure safe, secure virtual meetings: MD ISLAMABAD: Since the third wave of coronavirus (COVID-19) is considered the most lethal, the National... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Current Covid-19 wave too dangerous: Umar ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Sunday said the current situation... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Violations of Covid-19 SOPs: Managers of 38 marriage halls arrested PESHAWAR: The traders in Peshawar kept their shops closed on Sunday, second consecutive day, under the government... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Wapda to complete 8 water projects by 2028-29 LAHORE: World Water Day is observed across the globe every year on March 22. Theme of the day for year 2021 is... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Saarc countries laud NAB performance: chief ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman former Justice Javed Iqbal said the bureau was focal... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
First ever tweet turns 15 years old SAN FRANCISCO: Fifteen years ago Jack Dorsey typed out a banal message -- "just setting up my twttr" -- which became... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:46am
UK-Iranian man in ‘prolonged solitary confinement’ in Iran: Amnesty LONDON: Rights groups Amnesty International has called for the unconditional release of a British-Iranian man who... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:46am
World Water Day today RAWALPINDI: Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi with the aim to sensitize the public about the importance... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
WASA increases 40pc tariff RAWALPINDI: The tariff of Water and Sanitation Authority (WASA) has been increased up to 40 percent for residential... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Joint working group of academia, parliamentarians formed ISLAMABAD: A Special Joint Working Group of academia and parliamentarians has been formed to develop research and... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
SOPs’ violation continues: DHA suggests lockdown in 6 more areas RAWALPINDI: Despite clear directives of the Federal and Provincial governments to ensure the availability of... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Housing ministry vacates ten houses from Wapda in a year ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Housing Works (MoHW) has vacated as many as ten government houses from the employees of Water... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Three drug peddlers held RAWALPINDI: Police in their ongoing drive against drug peddlers conducted raids in different areas and arrested ... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
EOBI pensioners asked to get biometric verification ISLAMABAD: EOBI (Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution) pension recipients have been asked to get their biometric... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
World leaders wish PM early recovery ISLAMABAD: Foreign diplomats and a number of world leaders including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prayed for... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
KP CM reviews progress on various mega projects PESHAWAR: A meeting held here with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan in the chair assessed progress ... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
LGH launches test to check effects of Covid-19 vaccine LAHORE: A receptor binding domain (Spike Protein) test has been launched at the Lahore General Hospital,... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Sindh records 232 new cases of Covid-19 KARACHI: Fortunately no death stemming from coronavirus reported on Sunday, however 232 new cases emerged when 8,975... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
PTI to appear as fort of Sindh in next elections: Firdous KARACHI: Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Sunday said that ... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
ICSR 2021: NICVD bags 15 awards KARACHI: It is a great honour for National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) to be bestowed with 15 ... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorm alert in Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Sunday issued an alert for rain-wind and thunderstorm in the... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Three-day DALFA Cattle Show opens in Karachi KARACHI: Development of one of the most important sectors in the world, livestock and dairy sector, is the vision of... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Juventus title hopes rocked by Benevento defeat MILAN: Juventus’ hopes of winning a 10th consecutive Serie A title took another blow on Sunday with a 1-0 home ... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Zverev wins Acapulco title ACAPULCO, (Mexico): Second-seeded Alexander Zverev shook off a slow start to beat top-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4,... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
fightback denies West Ham in six-goal thriller LONDON: Arsenal came from 3-0 down to claim a 3-3 draw at West Ham on Sunday, but a share of the points from a... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Johanna Nordblad claims under-ice horizontal dive record HOSSA, (Finland): Johanna Nordblad swam horizontally 103 metres under ice Thursday to claim a new world record... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Match-winner Kohli to stay as T20 opener after India success AHMEDABAD, (India): Skipper Virat Kohli said he will continue to open the batting in Twenty20 cricket after his... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Norway’s Boe clinches third biathlon World Cup crown ÖSTERSUND, (Sweden): Norwegian Johannes Thingnes Boe held off his younger compatriot Sturla Holm Laegreid to win ... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Chelsea reach FA Cup semi-finals LONDON: Chelsea moved into the FA Cup semi-finals as Oliver Norwood’s own goal and a late Hakim Ziyech strike... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Kasatkina wins second title of year in St Petersburg SAINT PETERSBURG: Daria Kasatkina captured her second WTA title of the season as Margarita Gasparyan retired with a... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Six shooters positive for Covid at World Cup in India NEW DELHI: Six participants, including two from overseas, have tested positive for Covid-19 at the shooting World ... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Archer puts ‘England first’ by leaving India series: Silverwood PUNE, (India): Fast bowler Jofra Archer has “put England first” by leaving the tour of India early for treatment... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
France rescues 72 migrants in Channel on way to UK LILLE, (France): French maritime authorities said they had rescued 72 migrants in the English Channel on Sunday ... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Child migrant dies in Spain after sea rescue MADRID: A two-year-old girl from Mali who had to be resuscitated after being rescued from a boat packed with ... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:46am
One dead in Myanmar, two Australians in custody YANGON: Security forces in Myanmar shot dead an anti-coup protester Sunday, as the Australian government confirmed ... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:45am
Russia’s US envoy returns to Moscow after ‘killer’ row MOSCOW: Russia’s ambassador to the United States landed in Moscow on Sunday after being recalled for emergency... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Russia’s top envoy in UK brands diplomatic ties ‘nearly dead’ LONDON: Russia’s ambassador to Britain said Sunday that diplomatic ties between the two countries were “nearly... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:46am
Large asteroid to (safely) zip past Earth PARIS: The largest asteroid to pass by Earth this year will swing closest on Sunday, giving astronomers a rare ... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:46am
International Forest Day observed across Punjab RAWALPINDI: Internati-onal Forest Day was observed on Sunday across Punjab province to spread awareness about... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
SOPs violations endanger passengers’ lives at PSVs ISLAMABAD: Stern action is needed against the local transporters, who are violating anti-coronavirus standard... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Spotify launches site explaining how it pays artists PARIS: Spotify launched a new website Thursday addressing questions on how rights-holders are paid amid growing... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Big Tech backs plan to tackle e-waste crisis PARIS: Major technology firms including Dell, Microsoft and Google have joined a new initiative aimed at creating a... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Rates.BR Index Futures spread declines by 1105bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 1105bps to 0.83 percent on the last day of outgoing week. Trading ... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Rates.BR Index KSE-100 index surges: BRIndex-100 gains 184.48 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed positive trend during the outgoing week ended on March 19, due to fresh... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Nawruz celebrations: Taftan border closed for 14 days QUETTA: The border points between Pakistan and Iran at Taftan have been closed down for 14 days in view of the ... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Fresh security plan for Islamabad unveiled ISLAMABAD: Senior Superintendent of Police (Operations) Dr Syed Mustafa Tanveer here on Sunday finalised plan and... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Issue of opposition leader will be settled amicably: PPP ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and senior vice president of PDM Raja Pervez Ashraf has expressed the hope that the... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Covid-19 vaccine 100pc effective, says Alvi ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the Covid-19 vaccination is a must, and it is given in two doses, ... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
30 restaurants, 660 shops sealed ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad local administration, on Sunday, sealed as many as 30 restaurants and 660 shops for defying... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
CDA to setup 4400 apartments for homeless people ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) board has decided to set up 4400 apartments for homeless people of... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
ATP chief rejects another increase in power tariff PESHAWAR: Chairman Amun Taraqqi Party, Muhammad Faiq Shah has out-rightly rejected another increase in prices of... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Commodities Upward trend witnessed in prices of essential items PESHAWAR: An upward trend in prices of chicken, eggs, sugar, flour, cooking oil/ghee, and other essential kitchen... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Cotton & Textile APCPLA demands ban on export of cotton, yarn FAISALABAD: Muham-mad Ajmal Kasuri, Vice Chairman, All Pakistan Cotton Power Looms Association (APCPLA) while... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Spot rate decreases by Rs100 per maund KARACHI: The Spot rate decrease by Rs 100 per maund. Over all bearish trends prevail in the international cotton... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Stocks Brazil rate shock to boost real, but for how long? BRASILIA: Brazil’s real, one of the world’s worst-performing currencies this year, is set to get a shot in the... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Stocks Most Gulf markets retreat; Saudi Aramco edges higher DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Middle East ended lower on Sunday, with Egypt extending losses for a fifth... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Stocks Spain’s stock market supervisor expects record year for IPOs MADRID: Spain’s stock market supervisor expects around six firms to debut on the Spanish exchange in 2021, which... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Stocks Wall Street week ahead: Investors got stimulus boost, but now face tax worries NEW YORK: Investors are turning their attention to prospects that higher taxes could threaten the rally in US stocks... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Letters Efforts must be made to raise wheat production The federal government has fixed the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat at Rs 1800 per 40 kg. This amount appears... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
The ‘bailout’ bill The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) amendment bill was approved by the cabinet on 9 March 2021 after less than a... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Royal obsession What was the biggest superhit melodrama in media? The Crown, No. Meray Pass Tum ho part 2, No. Bridgertons, No. It... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Congested ports and supply chain woes hit US factories and stores The cold snap that gripped the United States in February not only caused chaos in Texas and the southwest, it also... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Pakistan Day to be celebrated mostly virtual amid Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: The upcoming celebrations of Pakistan Day, March 23, will be held across the country mostly virtual by... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
‘Social media task force be set up to counter Indian propaganda’ ISLAMABAD: A high-level social media task force of international standard is all the more imperative to counter the... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
India using cheap tactics against Hurriyat leaders: APHC ISLAMABAD: All Parties Hurriyat Conference has said that India is using cheap tactics to force the Hurriyat leaders... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
296,841 fined over violating roads safety rules PESHAWAR: Traffic police have claimed that they have fined 296,841 people for not complying with road safety rules.... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
‘Thar has bright future in tourism, developing natural resources’ HYDERABAD: The officials, lawmakers, technocrats and the investors speaking during the Thar Investment and Tourism... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Steel products: Mis-declaration causes massive revenue loss: report ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) should take immediate measures to check massive mis-declaration of... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:47am
Delay in issuance of income tax refunds: PHC issues notices to President, FBR chief ISLAMABAD: A division bench of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has issued notice to the office of the President of... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:47am
One killed in ‘terrorist’ bomb attack in Sistan-Baluchistan TEHRAN: A bomb attack Sunday killed one person and wounded three in southeastern Iran, a state news agency reported,... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:47am
HBL becomes first Pakistani bank to open branch in Beijing Karachi: HBL became the first Pakistani bank to open a branch and serve clients in Beijing, China’s capital city.... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:47am
Senate opposition leader to be from PML-N: Maryam LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz said on Sunday that the leader of the... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
New Pentagon chief in surprise Afghan visit ABOARD A US MILITARY AIRCRAFT: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan Sunday ... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Energy ARE power projects achieve financial closing ISLAMABAD: As many as 16 wind and solar power projects with a cumulative capacity of 860 MW have successfully... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Amazon to make first Bollywood film MUMBAI: Amazon is diving into Bollywood with its first Hindi-language movie, starring India’s highest-paid actor,... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
KP IGP pays surprise visit to police stations PESHAWAR: The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr Sanaullah Abbasi Saturday night visited... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Pak-Afghan bilateral trade: Sarhad Chamber calls for removal of hurdles PESHAWAR: The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sarhad Chamber) has urged the government to take pragmatic... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Auction of commercial plots from 29th ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) will hold a three days auction of 29 commercial plots on March 29 at... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Commodities Punjab govt to buy wheat from farmers at Rs1800/kg: Aleem LAHORE: Senior Punjab Food Minister Abdul Aleem Khan has said that we are grateful to Prime Minister Imran Khan for... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Punjab records over 2,000 Covid-19 cases LAHORE: Slightly up from the Saturday’s infection toll 2,033, Punjab for the second straight day recorded more ... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Arts AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, March 22, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE ... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (March 21, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (March 22, 2021).... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
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 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
Rates.The Rupee Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (March 15 to 19,... Published 22 Mar, 2021 04:18am
201 to 300 electricity units: Subsidy likely to be withdrawn ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to withdraw subsidy available to electricity consumers using 201 to 300 units... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:42am
Govt rejects allegations against vaccine efficacy ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Shibli Faraz has appealed to the nation to observe the standard operating... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:42am
Delayed payment of RLNG bills to SNGPL: MoI&P seeks Rs1.5bn LPS waiver ISLAMABAD: Ministries of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has sought waiver of Late Payment Surcharge (LPS)... Updated 22 Mar, 2021 09:42am