China sanctions Icelandic individual in retaliation over Xinjiang measures BEIJING: Beijing has sanctioned an individual from Iceland, China's embassy in Reykjavik said on Friday, after the... Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am
Europe France to give 1bn euros aid to farmers hit by frost MONTAGNAC, (France): French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Saturday pledged more than one billion euros in aid for... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Asia Myanmar junta leader set to join ASEAN summit YANGON: Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing will join a special ASEAN summit next week, the Thai foreign ministry... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Ex-employee kills eight in rampage at US FedEx facility INDIANAPOLIS: A former FedEx employee fatally shot eight people and wounded several others at the delivery company's... Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am
South Asia Five killed as police fire at protesting workers in Bangladesh DHAKA: At least five people were killed and dozens injured in Bangladesh on Saturday after police opened fire on a... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Middle East Libya launches public vaccination drive TRIPOLI: Libya on Saturday launched its coronavirus vaccination campaign for the general population in Tripoli, with... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Covid death toll passes 3m as India cases surge PARIS: The global Covid-19 death toll passed three million on Saturday as the pandemic speeds up despite vaccination... Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am
Queen Elizabeth stands alone as Philip is laid to rest; William and Harry talk WINDSOR, (England): Queen Elizabeth bade farewell to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday that celebrated his ... Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am
Russia, Ukraine expel diplomats as tensions soar SAINT PETERSBURG: Russia on Saturday said it would expel a Ukrainian diplomat, prompting an immediate pledge of... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Navalny could 'die any minute': doctors MOSCOW: Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny risks cardiac arrest at "any minute" as his health has rapidly... Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am
USA Castro era in Cuba to end as Raul confirms he's retiring HAVANA: Raul Castro confirmed he was handing over the leadership of the Cuban Communist Party to a younger ... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
US asks Brazil for 'immediate' action on Amazon WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday welcomed Brazil's renewed promise to end illegal deforestation but urged... Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am
Google broke Australian law over location data collection: court SYDNEY: Google violated Australian law by misleading users of Android mobile devices about the use of their location... Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am
CIA planned to assassinate Raul Castro in 1960 WASHINGTON: The CIA made its first known attempt to assassinate a leader of the Cuban revolution in 1960, offering... Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am
US sues Trump ally Roger Stone, alleging he owes about $2m in unpaid taxes WASHINGTON: The US Department of Justice on Friday sued Roger Stone, saying the close ally of former President ... Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am
Two Russian cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return from ISS ALMATY, (Kazakhstan): Two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut touched down Saturday on the steppe of Kazakhstan... Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am
Europe Remote cheating leads to 'corona degrees' in Greece THESSALONIKI, (Greece): Shuttered for over a year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Greek universities are now... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Ramazan markets: CS Punjab orders to ensure best arrangements LAHROE: The Chief Secretary Punjab has ordered the authorities concerned to ensure best arrangements in Ramazan... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
All districts to be covered: Ehsaas, GB to cost-share, open ‘Nashonuma’ program: Dr Sania ISLAMABAD: Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Muhammad Khalid Khursheed and Dr. Sania Nishtar with her team met here... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
FIA officers admonished over ‘poor’ performance KARACHI: A judge in Karachi on Saturday admonished the officials of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Opposition leaders: References pending since Mar 31 LAHORE: The trial of corruption references against the opposition leaders in three accountability courts at Lahore ... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Crime rate rises in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The federal capital witnessed an increase in number of car lifting and snatching incidents as over 35... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
CM for making price control mechanism more effective LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar has directed the administration to make 'price control mechanism' more... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
NAB probes 'misuse' of Rs3bn federal funds by Sindh govt KARACHI: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Saturday began a probe into an over Rs3 billion alleged corruption... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
AJK PM opens Gigantic Cath Lab MIRPUR: Azad Jammu Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan here Saturday inaugurated Rs 135 million... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Balochistan govt announces broader smart lockdown from May 1 QUETTA: Spokesperson for the Balochistan government Liaquat Shahwani on Saturday announced the imposition of a... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Israel strikes Gaza after rocket attack OCCUPIED JERUS-ALEM: The Israeli military said Saturday it had conducted airstrikes against targets in the Gaza ... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Letters A Russia-US cold war in play? The row between the US and Russia has led to the tit-for-tat sanctions and expulsions of officials of the both the... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Prospects of increased transshipment trade Despite having a huge idle capacity at ports Pakistan will still find it difficult to attract transshipment trade... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Conservatives in disarray as scrum for Merkel job opens wounds A bruising internal struggle to succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel has left Germany’s once stable ruling... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Tarin: FM of ‘last resort’? There is another reshuffle in the economic team. Shaukat Tarin has been appointed as the fourth Finance Minister in... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Minister for urgent completion of freight-related installations ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Azam Khan Swati had directed the Railways' authorities for... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Union councils connect with Nadra database KARACHI: Sindh Local Government Housing and Town Planning Department has achieved another historic milestone.... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Marriyum slams govt's move to book Sana under ATA ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secretary information Marriyum Aurangzeb Saturday strongly reacted ... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Drug supplier arrested KARACHI: The Gizri police claimed on Saturday to have arrested a most wanted drug peddler. SSP South Zubair Nazir... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Extradition case: SC to hear appeal of Talha's father on 22nd ISLAMABAD: A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Mushir Alam, will hear an appeal of Haroonur... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Haleem says will continue exposing Sindh govt's corruption KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Vice President and the leader of opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
ILMA holds session on Writing & Publishing Research Articles KARACHI: ILMA University arranged a quality-centric session on Writing and Publishing Research Articles in Academic... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Spices factory sealed PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety Authority on Saturday sealed a factory manufacturing substandard spices... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Three Pakistani students score highest marks in ACCA exam KARACHI: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has announced the pass rates of its latest exam... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Red Crescent Balochistan: NAB files reference against six officials QUETTA: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has filed reference against six officials of the Red Crescent... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Jati Umrah Raiwind: Govt pursuing zero tolerance policy against land mafia: Firdous LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the palaces of Jati... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
PCB felicitates men's team on successful tour of South Africa LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has congratulated its men's national cricket team on a successful tour of South... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
PTI interviews 300 candidates for upcoming AKJ elections ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has so far interviewed some 300 candidates for awarding tickets... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Grade 9 to 12: Physical classes in Punjab to resume from tomorrow LAHORE: Physical classes for grades nine to 12 are set to resume in over a dozen cities of Punjab, including Lahore,... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
LESCO issues rain alert for consumers LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has issued high rain alter to its consumers. It may be noted that... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Larkana Education Board: SHC orders Sindh govt to notify appointee as chair KARACHI: Sindh High Court on Saturday ordered the Sindh government to issue appointment letter for the office of the... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Punjab reports 2,837 new Covid-19 cases, 62 deaths LAHORE: The novel coronavirus continued to play havoc, as out of record 38,811 Covid-19 tests conducted during the... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
KP govt launches ‘Mustahiq’ PESHAWAR: The Minister for Zakat & Ushr KP, Anwar Zeb Khan officially launched the Mustahiq app in Peshawar.... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Commercial courts good initiative for business environment: governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has said that reforms like establishment of Commercial Courts are... Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am
Education leaders required to pay attention to self-efficacy Covid-19 has devastated the world socially, mentally, physically, economically and any other imaginable way.... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Four of a family killed in road mishap ISLAMABAD: At least four members of the same family, including two children, were died and five other were ... Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am
Traders demand to review business hours PESHAWAR: Traders here on Saturday, rejected the government decision of closing all market by 6 pm, termed that the... Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am
NCOC reports 241 new Covid-19 cases in Federal Capital ISLAMABAD: COVID-19 cases continued to surge in the federal capital as 241 new corona cases were reported from the... Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am
Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2021: PSEB to facilitate IT companies for participation ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), an entity of the Ministry of Information Technology and... Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (April 17, 2021). ======================================= CONES... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Saturday (April 17, 2021). ======================================= CONES... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (April ... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (April 17, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (April 18, 2021).... Updated 18 Apr, 2021 10:33am
Qureshi in UAE to push economic diplomacy DUBAI: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that through economic diplomacy, Pakistan is diverting... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Generation capacity to be expanded only on 2 bases ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reportedly decided to expand generation capacity only on competitive and least... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
TLP not banned under any foreign pressure: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry, on Saturday, said that it was “solely” Pakistan's internal decision... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
French nationals refuse embassy call to leave ISLAMABAD: The French community in Pakistan is torn between disbelief, fear and annoyance in reaction to their... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
PM’s message to Western govts: Insulting Holy Prophet (PBUH) should be same as denying Holocaust ISAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has called upon the Western governments to penalise those deliberately spreading... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Taliban accuse US of violating 2020 deal ISLAMABAD: Afghan Taliban on Saturday accused the US President Joe Biden of violating the February 2020 peace deal ... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
July-March (2020-21): Country imports mobile phones worth $1.535bn: PBS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan imported mobile phones worth $1.535 billion during July-March (2020-21) compared to $979.965... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Tax holiday for Gwadar Free Port: Steel producers oppose duty-free imports ISLAMABAD: Large steel producers have conveyed to the chairman China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority ... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Iran nuclear talks ‘progress’ in Vienna VIENNA: Talks on Iran's nuclear programme aimed at salvaging a 2015 deal made "progress" Saturday, a day after ... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
‘NASA rules,’ Musk says as SpaceX wins $2.9bn moon lander contract WASHINGTON: NASA awarded billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's space company SpaceX a $2.9 billion contract to build ... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
New draft PPA between CPPA-G, KE prepared ISLAMABAD: Power Division is said to have prepared a new draft Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Central Power... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
3 KP cabinet members submit resignations to CM PESHAWAR: Three members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet on Saturday resigned from their posts including two... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
PM convenes federal cabinet meeting to discuss 13-point agenda ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has summoned a federal cabinet meeting on Tuesday to discuss a 13-point agenda,... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Tarin sworn in as finance minister ISLAMABAD: Shaukat Tarin Saturday sworn in as Finance Minister in the oath-taking ceremony administered by President... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Commodities Tareen denies any role in sugar price spiral LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf senior leader Jahangir Tareen has categorically stated that he is not involved in... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Commodities Sharp rise in gold prices KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday saw a sizeable gain on the local market, traders said. The precious metal price ... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Developing countries and SDGs EDITORIAL: It’s interesting to note that Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Dr Mohammad Jahanzeb Khan quoted from... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Water shortage and forward planning EDITORIAL: The Indus River System Authority’s (IRSA’s) estimated 10 percent water shortage in early kharif and... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Cotton & Textile Import of cotton yarn: TMAP praises govt's decision to withdraw duty KARACHI: Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (TMAP) has commended the decision of federal government to... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
FPCCI appoints Dagha as policy & research board chief KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has announced setting up of a top-level... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Maryam to visit Karachi on 24th LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice-president Maryam Nawaz will be visiting Karachi on April 24, to... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Foreign ministers of India, Pakistan: FO rules out possibility of meeting in UAE ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office, on Saturday, ruled out any possibility of a meeting between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Interim bails of Tareen, son extended till May 3 LAHORE: A banking court in Lahore on Saturday extended Jahangir Tareen's and his son Ali Tareen's interim bails till... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
FBR mulling levying Rs150bn taxes on salaried class ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is contemplating levying taxes of Rs150 billion on the salaried class... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Hearing of NAB appeals against Tarin fixed for June 1 ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday fixed June 1 for hearing of National Accountability Bureau... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Tobacco company: IHC maintains orders issued by ATIR, Commissioner (Appeals) ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has maintained the orders issued by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ATIR)... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
SC order not implemented: Contempt petition filed against Punjab CS, LG secretary ISLAMABAD: A contempt petition has been filed against the Punjab chief secretary and secretary Local Governments and... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Vaccination of people aged 50-59 to begin next week ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will start vaccinating people in the age group 50-59 from next week, Planning and Development... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
US sanctions Pak firm, six nationals for 'meddling' in 2020 elections WASHINGTON: The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a Pakistan-based company and six individuals for... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items witness increasing trend ISLAMABAD: Prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increasing trend during this week past as compared... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
UK's star ballet choreographer dies at 35 LONDON: A former star choreographer for Britain's famed Royal Ballet Company has died aged 35, his family announced... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Commodities Nigeria to halt foreign currency for sugar, wheat imports ABUJA: Nigeria will no longer provide foreign currency for importers of sugar and wheat, the central bank said on... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Commodities Egypt has sugar reserves for more than 6 months CAIRO: Egypt has sufficient sugar reserves to last for more than six months, the supply ministry said in a statement... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Energy Med crude: Urals differentials ease in Baltic MOSCOW: Urals crude oil differentials eased to dated Brent on Friday, while CPC Blend fell to the widest discount... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Commodities Ukraine spring grain sowing 20pc complete KYIV: All Ukrainian regions have started this year’s spring grain sowing campaign, seeding a total of 1.5 million... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Commodities Palm oil may rise into 3,844-3,926 ringgit range SINGAPORE: Palm oil may rise into a range of 3,844-3,926 ringgit per tonne, as it has cleared a resistance at 3,761... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (April 17, 2021).... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Cotton & Textile Trading activity shrinks on cotton market LAHORE: The sluggish trend remained continued in the local market on Saturday. Market sources told that market ... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Energy Norway’s Hydro to buy LNG for Brazil plant OSLO: Norwegian metals maker Norsk Hydro said on Friday it has struck a preliminary deal with New Fortress Energy to... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Commodities Tokyo rubber futures rise TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose on Friday for a third straight day after China, the world’s biggest consumer ... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am
Commodities EU wheat pares gains after hitting new high PARIS: European wheat traded nearly flat on Friday, taking a breather after scoring a new contract high for the ... Published 18 Apr, 2021 03:09am