Nigeria, Western allies stage naval drills in piracy hotspot LAGOS: Nigeria and several Western allies have begun annual joint naval drills in the Gulf of Guinea to combat ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Eurozone business activity rebounded in March but renewed lockdowns to hurt LONDON: Eurozone business activity unexpectedly grew this month, a preliminary survey showed, but with much of ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
US defends IMF reserve increase aimed at poor nations WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday defended the IMF’s move to increase its reserve... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Turkey rejects Macron’s claim of election ‘interference’ ANKARA: Turkey on Wednesday condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s “unacceptable” warning that Ankara ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Anger as UK fails to rule out further North Sea drilling LONDON: The British government on Wednesday angered environmentalists by saying it could license further oil and gas... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Banks provide $4trn to oil since climate deal: NGOs PARIS: The world’s leading banks have provided the fossil fuel industry with $3.8 trillion in financing in the ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Warming drives ‘fundamental’ changes to ocean, scientists warn PARIS: Climate change has wrought major changes to ocean stability faster than previously thought, according to a... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
UAE raises investment in UK with life sciences focus LONDON: The UAE is increasing UK investment with a focus on life sciences such as healthcare innovation, the British... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Three dead in 5.4-magnitude quake in Xinjiang BEIJING: A 5.4-magnitude earthquake that struck in China’s western Xinjiang region before dawn Wednesday left ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Germany scraps Easter shutdown as EU limits vaccine exports BERLIN: Germany on Wednesday backtracked on its plan to impose a strict Easter weekend shutdown after a public... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Prince Harry takes role fighting ‘avalanche of misinformation’ NEW YORK: Britain’s Prince Harry — who is often at war with the British press — was on Wednesday announced as ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
UK announces biggest asylum overhaul ‘in decades’ LONDON: The British government on Wednesday launched plans for what it called the biggest overhaul of asylum rules ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
China accuses EU of ‘hypocrisy’ over Uyghur row BEIJING: Beijing accused the EU of “hypocrisy” on Wednesday after the two sides summoned each other’s envoys ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
H&M’s Xinjiang cotton ban sparks China backlash BEIJING: Swedish clothing giant H&M’s decision to no longer source cotton from China’s Xinjiang region is... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Blinken offers shared vision to US allies in U-turn on Trump BRUSSELS: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday vowed a new approach to work closer with allies,... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Evidence emerges of ‘brand new’ physics at CERN PARIS: Scientists believe they may have discovered a “brand-new force of nature” at CERN’s Large Hadron... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rashid says PDM not a challenge for PM ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid said on Wednesday that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (March 24, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (March 25, 2021).... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
CDWP approves 9 projects worth Rs15.4bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved as many as nine development projects at the ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
President for increasing trade ties with Brunei Darussalam ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has underlined the need for increasing trade and economic relations with Brunei... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
PDWP approves 23 road sector schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved 23 development schemes of roads sector... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
As Covid rages, world risks losing TB gains In the year since Covid-19 flipped the world on its head, diagnosis and treatment of another serious lung disease ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Foreign nationals held, 4kg of cocaine seized KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Jinnah International Airport, Karachi on Wednesday arrested two foreign... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
NAB begins probes against ex-chief minister of GB, others ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday initiated 12 corruption inquires against various... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Maryam denies differences with Bilawal LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz has dispelled the impression of... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
UK’s Commander Strategic Command meets COAS RAWALPINDI: UK’s Commander Strategic Command General Sir Patrick Nicholas Yardley Monrad Sanders Wednesday called... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
3,301 fresh cases detected: 30 more die of Covid-19 across country ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has detected 3,301 coronavirus cases and 30 Covid-19 deaths over the past 24 hours, following... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Broadsheet Inquiry Report to be made public: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry, on Wednesday, said that the Broadsheet ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
USAID provides support to digitise records of DRAP ISLAMABAD : The United States Mission to Pakistan, in cooperation with the Government of Pakistan, presented a new... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Uniform syllabus: Govt plans to enact law and bring ordinance: Zartaj BAHAWALPUR: State Minister for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wednesday said the government had planned to enact law and... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Myanmar junta frees 600 detainees including AP photographer YANGON: Myanmar freed more than 600 coup detainees on Wednesday, including an Associated Press photographer arrested... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Australia’s ‘Big Wet’ eases, but thousands still isolated WINDSOR, (Australia): Rescue teams raced emergency supplies to flood-hit Australians Wednesday, as trapped residents... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Experts suggest growing better yielding crops on less water HYDERABAD: Water, environmental and agriculture experts of Sindh have predicted a serious threat to water in the... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
LRBT golf tournament helps fight blindness KARACHI: LRBT is the largest provider of free eye care in Pakistan. It has so far treated over 46 million patients... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Chief Collector of Customs (North) awarded Hilal-i-Imtiaz ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has conferred Pakistan civil award (Hilal-i-Imtiaz) on Chief Collector of Customs... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Smart lockdown clamped on 18 localities of Peshawar PESHAWAR: In wake of the third wave of Corona virus, district administration Peshawar has clamped smart lockdown in... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Officers, personnel of armed forces: President confers military awards ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday conferred military awards on the officers and personnel of armed... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
CM announces uplift projects worth Rs25bn in three districts LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar visited Sheikhupura, Hafizabad and Gujranwala on Wednesday and... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Trains to run with 70pc seat occupancy LAHORE: Due to corona pandemic, the Pakistan Railways has decided to operate all trains with 70% seat occupancy. It... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Bank Alfalah, GoldFin sign agreement KARACHI: In an industry first, Bank Alfalah has partnered with Goldfin a leading gold financing company – to... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
COVAX programme: WHO chief assures Pakistan of vaccine supply ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief has assured Pakistan of supplying Covid-19 vaccine under the... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Central District: Micro-smart lockdown imposed in some areas KARACHI: The deputy commissioner of the Central District of Karachi on Wednesday imposed micro smart lockdown in ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Re-polling in NA-75 Daska: SC may conclude PTI’s petition against ECP’s order ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) is likely to conclude a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate’s petition... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
KP govt constitutes cabinet body on police reforms PESHAWAR: The PTI-led provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wednesday constituted a cabinet committee... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Over 11m Pakistanis went to Arab states since 1970: ILO report ISLAMABAD: Since 1971, more than 11 million Pakistanis have proceeded to Arab States (in particular the Gulf... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
‘Digital Pakistan Policy 2021 Road Show’ LAHORE: The Ministry of IT & Telecommunication has initiated the development process on the Digital Pakistan ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Punjab governor welcomes Modi’s remarks LAHORE: Welcoming Indiam PM Narendra Modi’s statement on cordial relations with Pakistan, Punjab Governor Chaudhry... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Captain Safdar was ‘selected’ by Maryam “Bilawal Bhutto Zardari hit back at Maryam for tweeting that he is The Khan’s replacement referring to him as ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Balochistan decides against closing educational institutions QUETTA: Balochistan on Wednesday decided against closing the schools and other educational institutions.... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Sarmad Ali elected APNS president, Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani SG KARACHI: The annual meeting of the APNS General Council, held on March 24, 2021 at APNS House, Karachi, unanimously... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Slovenia summons Chinese envoy over sanctions LJUBLJANA: Slovenia on Wednesday became the latest EU country to summon its Chinese ambassador to discuss what it... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Corona positivity rate jumps to 9.89pc in Punjab LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has slightly increased from 9.51% to 9.89%, as out of... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Sindh PA pays tribute to Halepoto KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Wednesday paid tribute to its former member, Bashir Ahmed Halepoto, who died on... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Amreli Steels celebrates Pakistan Day KARACHI: Amreli Steels, Pakistan’s largest selling brand of steel bars, celebrated Pakistan Resolution Day at... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
37pc of households facing food insecurity: EIU report KARACHI: The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) recently released a report on the state of malnutrition and clinical... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Khuhro’s petition: Federal govt, others told to furnish replies KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday summoned replies from the federal government, the National... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
APBF to launch ‘Hungary Pakistan Trade & Economic Window’ today LAHORE: The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has announced to launch the ‘Hungary Pakistan Trade & Economic... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Sehat Sahulat Programme: Over 230m families in Punjab, ICT to have access ISLAMABAD: More than 30 million families in Punjab and over 200,000 families in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT)... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Erstwhile FATA: Implementation of pledged reforms, development remains poor after two years of merger ISLAMABAD: Implem-entation of pledged reforms and development package remained poor, including mainstreaming of... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Zardari, Fazl agree to resolve differences ISLAMABAD: Former president and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Democratic... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
PTA continues to support efforts to contain Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: Comple-ting one year since March 2020, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has been... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
‘US leadership wants to further strengthen bilateral relations with Pakistan’: US delegation ISLAMABAD: A visiting American delegation from Democratic Party told Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
PIA flights to Saidu Sharif from tomorrow KARACHI: In line with the vision of Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan to promote Domestic Tourism, PIA is... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Karachi DS inspects track KARACHI: In order to observe and ensure the effective implementation of safety standards along the entire ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
PNSC vessel provides assistance to stranded tugboat KARACHI: The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) vessel MT Khairpur while en-route to UAE from Yanbu, KSA,... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Pakistan Day parade today: Security in Islamabad on high alert ISLAMABAD: The law enforcement agencies have put security on high alert in the capital city to avert any untoward... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Energy Oil jumps 6pc after Suez Canal ship grounding NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped about 6% on Wednesday after a ship ran aground in the Suez Canal, and worries that the... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rates.BR Index PSX witnesses value buying: BRIndex100 extends gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday closed on positive note on the back of healthy buying by local and ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rates.Banks Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest KARACHI: Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (March... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (March 24, ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rates.SBP Bill buying rates per unit of currency KARACHI: Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Forex Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling) KARACHI: The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (March... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (March 24, 2021).... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (March 24, 2021). ========================== ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 24, 2021). ========================... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 24, 2021). ========================... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meesaq Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 24, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,222.5573 Bid... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 24, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 24, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 24, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (March 24, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 24, 2021).... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (March 24, 2021)... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Stocks FTSE 100 falls LONDON: British shares inched lower on Wednesday as a jump in COVID-19 cases across Europe stoked worries about its... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Stocks Japan stocks fall TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday for the fourth consecutive session as renewed concerns about... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Stocks US stocks tumble as stimulus, infrastructure costs spook investors NEW YORK: US stocks tumbled on Tuesday as concerns about the cost of infrastructure spending and potential tax hikes... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: S&P, Dow rise NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow rose on Wednesday on a boost from economy-linked financial and industrial... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Stocks Chinese shares hit three-month low BEIJING/SHANGHAI: Chinese shares fell on Wednesday to their lowest close in three months as risk appetite soured on... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Stocks European stocks down ROTTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks hit a two-week low on Wednesday as renewed lockdowns across the eurozone and a row... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Stocks Most Gulf stocks ease • Riyad Bank sees biggest fall since May • Egypt snaps seven sessions of losses Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on local cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Wednesday. Market sources told that trading volume was low in ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (March 24, 2021).... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 281,838 tonnes of cargo comprising 200,443 tonnes of import cargo and 81,395 ... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am
Energy Asia gasoline crack gains on hopes for less supplies SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline crack edged higher on Wednesday, buoyed by expectations that seasonal maintenance at... Published 25 Mar, 2021 05:08am