Obama’s Kenyan ‘granny’ dies aged 99 NAIROBI: Sarah Obama, the grandmother of former US President Barack Obama, has died aged 99 in western Kenya, her... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
US suspends Myanmar trade pact YANGON: The US suspended a trade pact with Myanmar Monday and led international condemnation of the junta’s... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Boeing seals large 737 MAX order as airlines eye recovery NEW YORK: US carrier Southwest Airlines agreed to buy 100 additional Boeing 737 MAX planes, the companies announced... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
France reopens Libya embassy after 7-year closure TRIPOLI: France on Monday reopened its embassy in Libya after a seven-year closure as insecurity swept the country... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Czech billionaire dies in Alaska copter crash PRAGUE: Petr Kellner, the Czech Republic’s wealthiest person with a fortune topping $13 billion, died aged 56 in a... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
SpaceX postpones Starship launch WASHINGTON: SpaceX has postponed the latest test flight of its prototype interplanetary Starship rocket from the... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
India dampens down festival fever as virus cases pass 12m MUMBAI: Indian authorities clamped down on one of the country’s biggest Hindu festivals on Monday as the country... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
GSK to produce 60m Novavax doses for Britain LONDON: GlaxoSmithKline is to manufacture 60 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine developed by US biotech company... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Brits flock to pools and parks as lockdown eases LONDON: People in England on Monday rushed outdoors as sports returned in the latest easing of coronavirus... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
US offers $10m for Hezbollah fugitive over Hariri killing WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday offered $10 million to find a fugitive Hezbollah suspect who was convicted... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Massive fire engulfs Indonesian oil refinery JAKARTA: A massive blaze broke out Monday at one of Indonesia’s biggest oil refineries after a huge explosion... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Joy as megaship refloated, Suez Canal reopens to traffic ISMAILIA, (Egypt): The MV Ever Given was refloated and the Suez Canal reopened to traffic Monday, sparking relief... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Covid roller coaster adds to Blackpool’s decline BLACKPOOL: Its ghost train ride stands idle and the golden beach is deserted. For seaside resort Blackpool, the ... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Pandemic upsurge hits Europe recovery hopes PARIS: An upsurge in new coronavirus cases is forcing governments across Europe into new, damaging lockdowns that... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Lives of youth ‘in jeopardy’ in Middle East, North Africa AMMAN: A decade since Arab Spring protests rocked the Middle East and North Africa, many of its youth are in need ... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Malaysia’s key ruling coalition ally says will not work with PM Muhyiddin in polls KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s biggest political party and key ruling coalition ally UMNO on Sunday said it will not... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Musicians hungry to perform make a Manhattan storefront their stage NEW YORK: After a year that saw concert venues go dark and stages moved online, an empty storefront in New York has... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Lethal pollution high in 2020 despite lockdowns PARIS: Deadly small particle pollution in dozens of nations exceeded World Health Organization recommendations last... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
France’s Bayeux Tapestry faces first restoration in 150 years BAYEUX, (France): It has stood for over nine centuries as the most celebrated record of the 1066 Norman Conquest of... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Atlantia to get sweetener in CDP-led consortium’s bid for Autostrade stake MILAN: A consortium led by Italian state lender CDP is set to send Atlantia a sweetened offer for its stake in... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
One child’s solo odyssey from Guatemala to the US border ROMA, (United States): Oscar is 12 years old and has just crossed the Rio Grande river from Mexico to Texas in a... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Stratton to sell First Cobalt’s refinery output in 5-year deal TORONTO: London-based metals trader Stratton Metal Resources Ltd will sell cobalt sulphate produced by First Cobalt... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Britain’s stately homes struggle to survive with Covid restrictions BURY ST EDMUNDS, (United Kingdom): The sprawling redbrick house and grounds of Kentwell Hall, built up in the time... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Virus-hit airline Ryanair optimistic over summer LONDON: Irish no-frills airline Ryanair on Wednesday expressed optimism over the summer holiday outlook despite a... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Mozambique attack survivors evacuated to provincial capital MAPUTO: Thousands of survivors of a deadly Islamist attack on Mozambique’s northern town of Palma were being... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Conservative Alabama could be home to Amazon’s first union in the US BIRMINGHAM: Poor and conservative, the state of Alabama seemed like the perfect place for companies to do business... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
New era beckons for Cuba, without a Castro in power HAVANA: Cuba will emerge from the April congress of its all-powerful Communist Party without a Castro at the helm ... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Palau president visits Taiwan to open travel bubble TAIPEI: Palau’s leader flew into Taiwan on Sunday as the two coronavirus-free allies prepare to launch a travel... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Lightning may have sparked life on Earth: study PARIS: Lightning strikes may have supplied primordial Earth with enough phosphorus to support the emergence of life,... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Russian newspaper fights on despite threats and attacks MOSCOW: Captured on a CCTV camera late at night, a man on a bicycle with a food delivery backpack approaches the... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
EU experts to decide nuclear power qualifies for green investment label BRUSSELS: Experts tasked with assessing whether the European Union should label nuclear power as a green investment... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Saudi Arabia unveils campaign to tackle climate change RIYADH: Top crude exporter Saudi Arabia on Saturday unveiled a sweeping campaign to tackle climate change and reduce... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
LHC extends Safdar’s interim pre-arrest bail LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday extended interim pre-arrest bail of Capt Muhammad Safdar (Retd), son-in-law... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
‘All PIA ATR aircraft are in operation’ KARACHI: PIA refutes a news story appearing on social media regarding grounding of its ATR aircraft by 31 August... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Sales of video games hit UK record in 2020 LONDON: The video games market in Britain saw record sales of £7 billion ($9.7 billion, 8.3 billion euros) in 2020,... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Controversial Brexit Museum launches drive for donations LONDON: A group of British campaigners have launched a drive for donations of money and exhibits for a Museum of... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Rights expert Agnes Callamard named new Amnesty chief LONDON: Amnesty International announced on Monday it had appointed global human rights expert Agnes Callamard as its... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Balochistan government employees block Edhi Chowk QUETTA: A traffic jam was reported at the Edhi Chowk near the secretariat after Balochistan government employees... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
‘Subsidised loan worth Rs7.127bn disbursed among youths’ ISLAMABAD: Muham-mad Usman Dar, SAPM on Youth Affairs, on Monday, said that subsidised loan amounting to Rs7.127... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
‘Access to public information a basic right of every citizen’ LAHORE: Additional Chief Secretary Punjab Irum Bukhari has said that access to public information is a basic right ... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
141 development schemes: Health dept directed to ensure completion KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday directed the Sindh health department to ensure ... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Sindh Assembly: Lawmaker slams minister over calling special persons ‘poor’ KARACHI: Opposition’s lady legislator in Sindh Assembly rebuked the ruling party’s minister for calling the... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Turkish actor donates blood for thalassaemia patients KARACHI: Omair-Sana Foundation (OSF) organized a blood donation event to promote the trend of blood donation and... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Coronavirus Section: 144 imposed in Quetta for 15 days QUETTA: The concerned authorities on Monday imposed section 144 in Quetta for 15 days in the wake of increasing ... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Webinar on ‘Launching of Pakistani Companies on Russian Online Marketplaces’ held KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) in collaboration with Trade Wing, Embassy of Pakistan, ... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Anti-polio campaign begins in Hyderabad HYDERABAD: Muhammad Abbas Baloch today inaugurated a three-day anti-polio campaign by administering drops to ... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Karachiites observe Shab-e-Barat with religious fervour KARACHI: Like other parts of the country, Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and salvation, was observed with... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Anti-polio drive begins in Punjab’s 36 districts LAHORE: The Punjab government has commenced a five-day anti-polio campaign on Monday in 36 districts of the ... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
PTI leader urges people to follow corona SOPs LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Punjab President Senator Ejaz Ahmad Chaudhry has appealed to the... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
O Level, IGCSE exams allowed to start from May 10 ISLAMABAD: Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood on Monday stated that the O Level and IGCSE exams will be... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Pakistan, ADB agree to expand economic portfolio ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday agreed to continue discussing ways to deepen ... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
NA proceedings: Opposition demands withdrawal of proposed draft of SBP Bill ISLAMABAD: The opposition members in the National Assembly Monday criticised the government on proposing a draft of... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Punjab Sugar Factories Control Act, 1950: Minister considers proposed amendments LAHORE: A meeting of Special Committee No 12 of Punjab Assembly was held on Monday under the chairmanship of... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
PN ships participate in Asad Al Bahr-II ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ships ALAMGIR and AZMAT during Overseas Deployment visited port HAMAD (Doha), Qatar and... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Senate chairman: PML-N says opposition should move no-trust motion ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday said that a no-confidence motion against chairman Senate... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
DS Railways examines Groyne Yard KARACHI: Divisional Superintendent (DS) Pakistan Railways Karachi Muhammad Hanif Gul visited the recently... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
No role in PDM disintegration: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid, on Monday, said the government had no role in the disintegration of the... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
UCAAZ opens in Karachi KARACHI: Jalal Al, also known as Abdurrahman Ghazi, one of the leading characters of the famed Turkish series... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
PM engages Barrister Ali Zafar as his counsel LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan has engaged Senator Barrister Syed Ali Zafar as his counsel in a defamation suit... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
COVID-19 vaccination: Careem introduces new service KARACHI: Careem has released a new feature in its super app, which enables users to book a ride to any Covid-19... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
One killed, four injured in roof collapse KARACHI: One person was killed and four others sustained injuries in a roof collapse incident that took place in a... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Punjab cities: Complete lockdown with over 12pc positivity rate from April 1 LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar on Monday announced that the provincial government will not impose any... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
4,000 corona cases reported for third consecutive day ISLAMABAD: The country has recorded over 4,000 coronavirus cases for the third consecutive day as 4,525 new cases... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Janikhel tribe calls off sit-in ISLAMABAD: The protesting Janikhel tribe called off their sit-in after successful negotiations with Khyber... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
HC to Bangladesh calls on PM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Siddiqui called on the Prime Minister on Monday, said a... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Ehsaas Delivery Unit: SAPM reviews progress ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Establishment Arbab Shehzad Monday reviewed progress on Ehsaas... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Masajid to remain open during Ramazan: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said the country-wide... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
LHC issues notices to NAB LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court here Monday issued notice to National Accountability Bureau for... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
‘PPP to bring about in-house change in Punjab’ LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples Party’s parliamentary leader in Punjab Assembly has announced a move for in-house... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Heads of NCSW, NCHR: IHC directs govt to fill vacant posts ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday directed the government to fill the vacant posts of the heads of... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
SC orders forensic audit of SNGPL’s pending cases ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ordered forensic audit of the pending cases of Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
AGP to conduct audit of NJS ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) is to conduct financial audit of Neelum Jhelum Surcharge (NJS)... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (March 29, 2021).... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Rates Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Gains persist KARACHI: On Monday, PKR continued to go up against USD in both interbank and open markets going below 155 in both... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 29, 2021).... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (March 29, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (March 29, 2021)... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (March 29, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 30, 2021).... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
SECP’s commitment to outcome-based regulation reiterated ISLAMABAD: Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Aamir Khan, reiterated the SECP’s... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
PKI postpones ‘tractor march’ ISLAMABAD: Farmers representative organisation, on Monday, postponed its scheduled ‘tractor march’ after the... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Stocks FTSE 100 ends flat LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 ended flat on Monday, as weakness in banks and consumer discretionary stocks outweighed... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Stocks Australian shares fall, NZ up SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares slipped on Monday, weighed by losses in technology shares, as Brisbane... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Stocks Monday’s early trade: Banks lead Wall Street lower NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Monday after a surge in the previous session, as global banks said... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Stocks China stocks surge SHANGHAI: China stocks ended higher on Monday, as upbeat earnings at industrial firms boosted sentiment, though... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Stocks European stocks up ROTTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks edged higher in a choppy session on Monday, weighed down by Credit Suisse shares,... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Stocks Japanese shares rush forward TOKYO: Japanese shares closed higher on Monday on optimism around domestic corporate earnings and an economic... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Stocks Dubai leads major Gulf markets higher DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday, amid hopes that the busy Suez Canal waterway will soon... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Delays in resolution of power sector issues - bad signals for future investment Delays in the resolution of the lingering deadlock between K-Electric and the Federal Government over the ... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Rates.BR Index PSX closes in deep red: BRIndex100 bleeds KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday closed in deep red with heavy losses due to panic selling on investor... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Maryam and the Maulana “The two best friends forever are down with a bad case of flu – high fever, sore throat and…” “As long as... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
DGCV revises customs values of non-alloy steel strips KARACHI: Directorate General of Customs Valuation (DGCV) has revised the customs value of non-alloy steel strips.... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Rabies control programme: ‘Over 30,000 stray dogs vaccinated in Karachi’ KARACHI: Secretary Local Government (LG) Sindh, Syed Najam Ahmad Shah has said that the rabies control program... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Outlet collections: Meezan Bank and Outfitters join hands KARACHI: Meezan Bank has recently joined hands with Outfitters, a fashion retail brand to streamline their... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
The debate about SBP bill The ongoing media debate on State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP’s) autonomy lacks professional argument/ debate. Most... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Letters A major setback for govt The Supreme Court has restored the local governments in Punjab and declared Section 3 of the Punjab Local Government... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Gwadar is new economic hub across Asia: Balochistan governor QUETTA: Balochistan Governor Amanullah Khan Yasinzai on Monday said that the rising sun of Gwadar heralds a new... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Covid pandemic: Shibli seeks special prayers ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Shibli Faraz Monday appealed the nation to offer special prayers... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am
Jobless women: Atlas Copco Pakistan launches Back-To-Work initiative KARACHI: The global Covid-19 pandemic and the economic situation that followed, has impacted the working class on... Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am