EU to unveil AI rules to fight Big Brother fears BRUSSELS: The EU is set to unveil a proposal to regulate the sprawling field of artificial intelligence, with the ... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:56am
Sotheby’s sees $16.8m in first NFT sale NEW YORK: Sotheby’s hosted its first sale of art supported by NFTs, the trendy authentication technology, by ... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
Britain to use Brexit ‘flexibility’ to make City of London more attractive LONDON: Britain will use its freedom from European Union rules to regulate markets flexibly and make the City of... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:56am
Stellantis electric cars will have up to 800km range PARIS: Automaker Stellantis said Thursday it plans to develop four electric vehicle platforms that will offer up to... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:56am
South Asia Growing calls for more oxygen, beds as India virus crisis deepens NEW DELHI: More government hospital beds will be freed for Covid-19 patients, India's health ministry said Sunday, ... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
Africa Fire breaks out on Cape Town's Table Mountain JOHANNESBURG: A fire broke out Sunday in the foot hills of Cape Town's landmark Table Mountain, destroying a... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
US warns of 'consequences' if Navalny dies as Russia protests called WASHINGTON: The United States on Sunday warned Russia of "consequences" if the hunger-striking Kremlin critic Alexei... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:56am
Middle East Five wounded in rocket attack on Iraq base hosting Americans SAMARRA, (Iraq): Five rockets targeted Sunday an Iraqi airbase hosting US soldiers and at least two projectiles hit... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
Europe Migrant trafficking gang busted in Greece ATHENS: Greek police have dismantled a migrant trafficking network accused of abducting and torturing two people, ... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
Middle East Iran hit by 5.9-magnitude quake, five injured TEHRAN: A 5.9-magnitude earthquake Sunday hit Iran's southwestern Bushehr province, which houses a nuclear power... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
Europe Four dead in light plane crash outside Paris MEAUX, (France): Four people died when a light plane crashed east of Paris on Sunday, the local fire service said. A... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
Moscow expels 20 Czech diplomats MOSCOW: Russia on Sunday said 20 employees of the Czech embassy in Moscow had been declared "persona non grata" and... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:56am
Protests, anger as Prague digests spat with Moscow PRAGUE: Protesters smeared the Russian embassy wall with blood-like ketchup and politicians on Sunday vowed... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:56am
Mars helicopter flight test promises Wright Brothers moment for NASA LOS ANGELES: NASA hopes to score a 21st-century Wright Brothers moment on Monday as it attempts to send a miniature... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:56am
Europe Deal elusive in conservatives' battle for Merkel's crown BERLIN: The two conservative leaders locked in an increasingly vicious battle for Angela Merkel's crown struggled to... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
South African cricket plunges back into crisis JOHANNESBURG: South African cricket was plunged back into crisis on Sunday when the country’s sports minister said... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:56am
Djokovic to host Serbia tournament a year after Covid fiasco BELGRADE: World number one Novak Djokovic will relaunch the Serbia Open tournament in Belgrade on Monday, less than ... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:56am
Federer says he will play at Roland Garros PARIS: Roger Federer confirmed on Sunday he will play the French Open at Roland Garros this year having skipped the... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:56am
Man Utd sink Burnley, Fulham frustrated by Arsenal LONDON: Manchester United moved within eight points of Premier League leaders Manchester City as Mason Greenwood’s... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:56am
Quartararo wins Portuguese MotoGP PORTIMAO, (Portugal): Fabio Quartararo won his second consecutive race when he took the Portuguese MotoGP on Sunday,... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:56am
UEFA to ban clubs who take part in a ‘cynical’ European Super League PARIS: UEFA and English, Spanish and Italian football authorities announced on Sunday that any clubs who take part ... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:56am
Labuschagne heroics help Queensland seal Shield title BRISBANE, (Australia): A dominant Queensland thrashed New South Wales by an innings and 33 runs to win the Sheffield... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:57am
Atletico thump Eibar to move four points clear MADRID: Atletico Madrid put their La Liga title challenge back on track by thrashing Eibar 5-0 on Sunday to go four... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:57am
Tsitsipas wins first Masters 1000 title MONACO: Stefanos Tsitsipas crushed Andrey Rublev 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday in a one-sided final in the Monte Carlo Open for... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
Campbell, Chalmers shine to clinch Australian sprint titles SYDNEY: Sprint star Cate Campbell fired a warning shot with a lightning-fast 50m freestyle swim to win the ... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
Messi scores twice as Barca beat Athletic to win Copa del Rey MADRID: Lionel Messi scored twice, including a stunning solo goal, as Barcelona blew away Athletic Bilbao to win the... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
Balochistan govt to set up cricket, football academy QUETTA: A cricket and football academy has planned to be set up in the province during the next financial year to... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
Journalists say police mistreated them during Minnesota protests BROOKLYN CENTER, (United States): Several journalists said Saturday that police wrongly impeded their work while... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:57am
Gaza records highest-ever daily virus deaths GAZA CITY, (Palestinian Territories): The Gaza Strip recorded its highest-ever daily toll of coronavirus deaths,... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:57am
Most Americans want to end lifetime SC appointments NEW YORK: A majority of Americans want to end lifetime appointments for US Supreme Court justices, according to an... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:57am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (April 18, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (April 19, 2021).... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
China’s support in Covid-19 vaccine delivery continues ISLAMABAD: The government of China has continued its support to expedite Covid vaccine delivery to Pakistan for... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:57am
Newly discovered Badin coalfield: Technical report being compiled after collecting 78 samples ISLAMABAD: Geological experts are in process of compiling a technical report based on the initial analysis of 78... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:57am
70m wild olive trees discovered in KP: minister PESHAWAR: Provincial Minister for Environment and Forests, Muhammad Ishtiaq Umar here on Sunday said that over 70... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:57am
Pakistan focusing to boost ties with neighbouring states ISLAMABAD: The Islamic Republic of Pakistan always focused on maintaining a cordial and decent relationship with all... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:57am
BA (AD) & MSc TV Production: AIOU's final exams today ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is commencing final examinations for the programs offered in autumn... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:57am
Cancer patients treated with dignity and respect Nearly thirty years ago, the people of Pakistan united behind the cause of building the nation's first comprehensive... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
Whither the economy? The cabinet approved the medium-term strategy paper this Tuesday past and projected a Gross Domestic Product (GDP)... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
US regulator warns against Peloton treadmill after child dies NEW YORK: A US federal agency has urged people with children and pets at home to stop using a treadmill made by... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:57am
Shopkeepers fined for overcharging HYDERABAD: The district administration on Sunday imposed fine of rupees 216000 against 27 shopkeepers for... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:57am
Action against high handedness of QESCO EE demanded QUETTA: President Qaiser Colony Elaqae Ittehad Haibat Khan Nurzai has called on authorities to initiate legal... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:57am
Balochistan govt plans drivers’ training to curtail road mishaps QUETTA: The Balochistan government has planned training courses for drivers, aimed at curtaining number of road... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:57am
Rain, thunderstorm likely in many parts KARACHI: Met office has forecast that on Sunday, rain-wind-thunderstorm with isolated hailstorm is expected in... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:58am
Merchant shot dead over plot dispute SHIKARPUR: A merchant was gunned down by three armed men near Anaj Mandi within the jurisdiction of Stuart Gunj... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:58am
Balochistan closes schools from one to eight classes QUETTA: Balochistan government Sunday decided to close schools from one to eight classes in view of the threat posed... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:58am
Sindh reports 532 new cases of Covid-19 KARACHI: Two more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 4,553 and 532 new cases emerged... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:58am
Kamal vows to present Baldia as a model KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal who is also the party candidate for NA-249, said that April... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:58am
Swati seeks proposals for upgrade of MYP, Jumma Goth KARACHI: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Azam Khan Swati sought proposals for upgradation of Marshalling Yard... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:58am
Police arrest freewill marriage couple HYDERABAD: Larkana police on Sunday claimed to have arrested a freewill marriage couple and one other in a search... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:58am
Grade 1-8: On-campuses classes delayed by 10 days in Sindh KARACHI: Sindh government on Sunday announced to delay resumption of on-campus classes for grade one to eight in the... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:58am
Health services: KP CM approves new organisational structure PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has approved the new organizational structure of the Directorate General of... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:58am
Citizens urged to regularly pay water bills HYDERABAD: Director General Hyderabad Development Authority (HDA), Ghulam Muhammad Qaimkhani addressing the... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:58am
Three killed as truck crushes motorcyclists KARACHI: Three people died and two others injured when a truck loaded with watermelons hit a motorcycle at Super... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:58am
Cybercrimes against children: Countrywide awareness drive on the cards ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ombudsman in collaboration with all the relevant stakeholders has worked out a comprehensive... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:58am
FM visits Pakistan pavilion at UAE World Expo ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday visited Pakistan pavilion at World Expo 2020 ... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:58am
Afghanistan: ANP hails US troops withdrawal PESHAWAR: Awami National Party has welcomed withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in September this year and... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:58am
Two held for aerial firing RAWALPINDI: Police have arrested two accused involved in aerial firing in the jurisdiction of Saddar Barooni police... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:58am
181,968 Covid-19 patients recovered LAHORE: As many as 181,968 corona patients were recovered in 200 public sector hospitals being run under the control... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:58am
Bumper mango production likely: MRI director MULTAN: Director Mango Research Institute (MRI) Abdul Ghaffar Grewal has said that bumper production of mangoes like... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:59am
Operation against illegal weapons in Faisalabad FAISALABAD: Zaheer Ahmad ASI of Patrol Post Aminpur Bypass with his team conducted operation against illegal weapons... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:59am
Train accidents: Railways finalises over 57 inquiries ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has finalized inquiries of over 57 passenger train accidents and dealing with rest of ... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:59am
Rehmatul-Lil Alameen Scholarships Programme: Punjab govt to allocate ‘substantial funds’ every year: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has announced that nearly 14,000 intermediate scholarships and 891... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
IIOJK: AJK president lauds UN report on human rights situation MIRPUR (AJK): While welcoming a letter written by the UN human rights experts to the Indian government regarding the... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
Four new tourist sites get 40 camping pods in KP ISLAMABAD: Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) has set up as many as 40 camping pods at four new travel... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
President urges nation to follow Covid-19 SOPs ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday once again urged the nation to fully implement the Standard Operating... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
During 10 years: Shehbaz’s assets increased to Rs7.3bn, claims Gill ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication, Shahbaz Gill said on Sunday that former... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
One killed, two injured in robbery incidents KARACHI: One person was shot dead and two others were injured in three robbery incidents that took place in ... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:22am
Rates.The Rupee Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (April 12 to 16,... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
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 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, April 19, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00:00 NEWS BULLETIN 06:25:00 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30:00 NEWS BULLETIN... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Industry Import of raw material: Apbuma welcomes decision to withdraw RD FAISALABAD: Engineer Bilal Jamil Senior Vice Chairman All Pakistan Bed sheets & Upholstery Manufacturers... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:53am
Commodities Multan Division: 12pc wheat procurement target achieved MULTAN: Food department have procured 7,6921 metric tonnes wheat against set target of 638,507 metric ton across... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Taxes Multinational tobacco cos accused of avoiding tax payment of millions ISLAMABAD: The multinational tobacco companies have been accused of avoiding tax payment of millions of rupees under... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
NICL rejects PPL’s fire claims ISLAMABAD: National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has repudiated fire claims of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL)... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Qureshi says no plan to meet Indian counterpart in UAE DUBAI: Foreign minister has welcomed mediation efforts by the United Arab Emirates between his country and India but... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Saudi Arabia and Iran held talks aimed at easing tensions NEW YORK: Saudi and Iranian officials held direct talks this month in a bid to ease tensions between the two foes, a... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Terror threat has ‘moved’ from Afghanistan: US WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday defended the US decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, ... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Pakistan, Afghanistan discuss US pullout Islamabad: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi received a call from Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister ... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Mufti Muneeb calls for shutter down strike today KARACHI: Tanzimat Ahl-e-Sunnat leader Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman has called for a nationwide shutter down strike ... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Only 40,000 to 50,000 Pakistanis may perform Hajj 2021 ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affair and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ur-Haq Qadri said 40,000 to 50,000... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Covid-19: Country records year’s highest single-day deaths ISLAMABAD: Country has reported 149 deaths from coronavirus, making it the country’s highest death toll in a ... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Commencement of IX to XII classes allowed from today ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Education, Professional Training, Shafqat Mehmood said on Sunday that unanimously ... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
IMF programme just needs a little tweaking EDITORIAL: International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme is not in a strait jacket, so stated Resident Representative... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Rewarding the land mafias EDITORIAL: Like the sugar barons a common presence in all political parties, inside and outside the government, is... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Coalition against accountability Accountability is always for the others. This is a sentiment that is true for personal, professional and political... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
A tale of two carmakers: GM and Toyota take different electric roads in China Toyota pioneered the world’s most successful hybrid car but when it comes to pure electric vehicles it has some... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Letters PTI govt has reason to feel emboldened The Prime Minister Imran Khan has unveiled a development package worth Rs 446 billion to uplift “backward” areas... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Energy China's March diesel exports hover near record level BEIJING: China's diesel exports in March hovered near a record level, data showed on Sunday, as companies battled to... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Stocks Wall Street week ahead: Tech retakes market lead as investors eye yields, earnings NEW YORK: US technology and growth stocks have taken the market’s reins in recent weeks, pausing a rotation into... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Money & Banking African currencies week ahead: Nigerian unit seen under pressure, Kenyan rally to pause NAIROBI: The Nigerian naira is likely to ease in the next week after the central bank offered future contracts at... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:53am
Money & Banking Sustainable-bond issuance reaches record high in Q1 LONDON: Sustainable-bond issuance surged to a record high in the first quarter as more countries and companies ... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:53am
Money & Banking US dollar net shorts fall to lowest since June 2018 NEW YORK: US dollar net short positioning fell in the latest week to the smallest short position since June 2018,... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:53am
Money & Banking China dollar bond issuers hit by Huarong debt concerns SHANGHAI: Chinese corporate dollar bond issuers are facing rising financing pressure after asset management giant... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:53am
Stocks Major Gulf markets end mixed; blue-chips buoy Egypt DUBAI: Major Gulf stock markets ended mixed on Sunday, with Qatar registering sharp losses following a surge in the... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Bitcoin slumps 14pc as pullback from record gathers pace LONDON/NEW YORK: Bitcoin, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, fell as much as 14% to $51,541 on Sunday, reversing... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Stocks Latam stocks join global rally, most currencies reverse losses SAO PAULO/MEXICO CITY: Most Latin American stock indexes rallied on Friday, joining global stock markets that ... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Rate of cotton remains stable KARACHI: The rate of cotton remained stable. Significant reduction in the trading volume observed. Bullish trend... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Money & Banking Bill proposed to regulate Modaraba business, protect investors ISLAMABAD: The proposed Modaraba Companies & Modaraba (Floatation and Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2020 would... Updated 19 Apr, 2021 09:53am
Commodities Prices of essential food items up in Ramazan PESHAWAR: A manifold increase in prices of essential items was witnessed since the beginning of the month of Ramazan... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am
Commodities Substandard edible oil seized PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halala Food Authority (KPFS&HFA) major operation on Ring Road... Published 19 Apr, 2021 03:21am