Monument unveiled to remember buried Warsaw Ghetto archive WARSAW: A new monument unveiled in Warsaw on Monday consisting of a glass cube above an underground chamber... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Minnesota prosecutor says Floyd death was murder, not policing MINNEAPOLIS: A prosecutor urged jurors on Monday to convict the white former Minneapolis police officer accused of... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Saudi women’s activist wins top Europe rights award STRASBOURG, (France): Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul was awarded a top European rights prize on Monday in... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Cuba gets new leader as last Castro retires HAVANA: Cuba marked the end of an era Monday with the transfer of power from the Castro clan, in charge for six... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:06am
Worshippers wounded in Albania mosque knife attack TIRANA: A knife-wielding man attacked worshippers at a mosque in Albania’s capital Tirana on Monday, police said,... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:06am
One dead as powerful typhoon brushes past the Philippines MANILA: At least one person was killed as a powerful typhoon skirted the Philippines Monday, dumping heavy rain that... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:06am
HRW finds ‘crimes against humanity’ in China’s treatment of Uyghurs WASHINGTON: China is guilty of ongoing “crimes against humanity” in its oppressive treatment of Uyghurs and ... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:06am
EU sanctions 10 Myanmar junta officials BRUSSELS: The EU on Monday announced sanctions on 10 Myanmar junta officials and two conglomerates linked to the... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:06am
WHO says against proof of vaccination for travel GENEVA: The World Health Organization's emergency committee said Monday it was against international travellers ... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:06am
UK adds India to Covid travel 'red list' as PM cancels trip LONDON: Britain on Monday imposed its strictest travel curbs on India after an explosion of coronavirus cases there,... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:06am
India locks down capital to battle virus as US hits vaccine milestone • Australia-New Zealand travel bubble opens NEW DELHI/NEW YORK: India will lock down its capital New Delhi for a... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:06am
UN agency launches Palestinian digital learning platform AMMAN: The UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Monday announced the launch of a digitalised education platform to... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:06am
USA Nativist rhetoric puts US Republican leaders on back foot WASHINGTON: Republican leaders were scrambling Monday to contain nativist rhetoric emerging from their party after... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Russia moves Navalny to prison hospital MOSCOW: Russia's penitentiary service said on Monday it was transferring ailing Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to a... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:05am
Post-arrest bail of Shehbaz: LHC full bench to hear petition tomorrow LAHORE: A full bench of the Lahore High Court is set to hear a petition for post-arrest bail of Leader of Opposition... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Law will take course, if it violated: Sindh CM ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, on Monday, said that his government will not stop peaceful protests... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Fruits and vegetables: DC monitors bidding process FAISALABAD: Deputy Commissioner Faisalabad Muhammad Ali said that the bidding process of fruits and vegetables in ... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Foreign funding case: PTI files review petition in ECP ISLAMABAD: The ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Monday challenged the decision of Election Commission of... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Qureshi leaves for Tehran today ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who is on a regional trip, would reach Tehran today (Tuesday) for... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
1139 suspicious electricity connections detected ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer IESCO Ch. Abdul Razaq has said that besides ensuring continuity of power supply... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
CM directs ministers to monitor relief packages LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has directed the provincial ministers to conduct field visits for... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Qureshi, UAE minister discuss enhanced ties, investment ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Monday met the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Tolerance and... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Online education: GCU prepare varsity's policy LAHORE: A team of Government College University (GCU) Lahore academics, who graduated from top universities of the... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Covid-19 SOPs: NA speaker decides to issue limited press cards ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser, on Monday, chaired the meeting of the House Advisory Committee... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Alleged TTP terrorist arrested KARACHI: Police on Monday arrested a terrorist associated with the banned outfit, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Sindh reports 737 new cases of Covid-19 KARACHI: As many as three more patients of Covid-19 died overnight lifting the death toll to 4,556 and 737 new cases... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Coastal, creeks area: Navy, SWA distribute ration KARACHI: Pakistan Navy in collaboration with Sahil Welfare Association (SWA) organises various welfare activities to... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
MCC Preventive seizes Rs440.1m smuggled goods in 18 days KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) Preventive Monday claimed to have confiscated smuggled goods worth Rs440.1... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Sindh secy info pays surprise visit to Hyderabad office HYDERABAD: Secretary Information Sindh Rafiq Ahmed Buriro paid a surprise visit to the newly constructed building of... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:11am
Environment of Karachi: KMC, UNDP sign MoU to improve infrastructure KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Monday said that the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:11am
Demolition of leased houses on nullahs: SHC issues notices to AG Sindh, KMC, others KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday issued notices to Advocate General (AG) Sindh, Karachi Municipal... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:11am
Super League ‘spit in the face’ opens unprecedented conflict in European football PARIS: Plans for a breakaway Super League announced by twelve of European football’s most powerful clubs plunged... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:10am
Apple to let tweaked Parler back in App Store SAN FRANCISCO: A version of social network Parler updated to curb incitements to violence has been cleared to return... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:10am
Europe Rwanda report: France 'bears significant responsibility' over genocide KIGALI: France "bears significant responsibility" for enabling the genocide in Rwanda and still refuses to... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Industry Coca-Cola posts decline in Q1 earnings NEW YORK: Coca-Cola reported Monday a decline in first-quarter earnings amid continued weakness in away-from-home... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:02am
Middle East Fast-jabbing Israel buys millions more Pfizer Covid shots OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel signed Monday an agreement with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer enabling the Jewish state to... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Middle East Syrian opposition's Michel Kilo dies in exile BEIRUT: Prominent exiled opposition figure Michel Kilo died of Covid-19 on Monday in Paris after a lifetime of... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Master Changan dubs its pickup M9 as 'Sherpa' KARACHI: Master Changan Motors Limited has announced the dubbing of its pickup M9 as 'Sherpa.' Master Group has... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Removing transformers on non-payment: PAC body for inquiry against Discos staff ISLAMABAD: A sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), on Monday, directed conducting an inquiry against... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Islamabad infrastructure needs improvement: PM ISLAMABAD: Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of the Margalla Highway here on Monday, the Prime Minister said... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Amendments in FMTI Bill 2020: NA body seeks opposition members' suggestions ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health and Regulations has asked the members of the... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:08am
MYC demands withdrawal of ban on TLP LAHORE: The Milli Yakjehti Council (MYC) has demanded withdrawal of ban on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, expulsion of... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Regulatory framework for REITs: SECP chief reiterates resolve to reform ISLAMABAD: Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Aamir Khan reiterated the regulator’s... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:07am
NCC-FFP identifies three problematic projects ISLAMABAD: The National Coordination Committee-Foreign Funded Projects (NCC-FFP) has identified three problematic... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:07am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 19, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 20, 2021).... Updated 20 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Letters Big moment It is heartening to note that the Pakistan cricket team has completed a clean sweep of four trophies in four series... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Budgetary framework in IMF programme The IMF Programme which remained suspended for almost one year has become operational once again. Effectively the... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
TLP: the state’s continuing blunders The violent clashes in the past few days between the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and the law enforcement... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Beijing huddles with friends, seeks to fracture US-led ‘clique’ China is shoring up ties with autocratic partners like Russia and Iran, as well as economically dependent regional... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Punjab reports 2,766 Covid-19 cases, 27 fatalities LAHORE: Out of record 34,681 Covid-19 tests conducted during the last 24 hours in Punjab, as many as 2766 fresh ... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Imran Farooq murder case: IHC takes up appeals of three convicts ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, took up appeals of three convicts in Imran Farooq murder case. A... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
NAB files appeal in SC against Shehbaz’s bail ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), on Monday, filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against grant ... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Aimal Wali tests positive for Covid-19 PESHAWAR: Awami National Party provincial president Aimal Wali Khan has been tested positive for coronavirus. Aimal... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Bilawal condemns violence in Lahore KARACHI: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has condemned the violence in Lahore and other... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Pak-China Friendship Tree Plantation launched PESHAWAR: “Sino-Pak Friendship is growing like a lash green tree and giving both shelter and fruits.” This was... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Operation against banned TLP: PPP joins hands with religious parties ISLAMABAD: The left-supported Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on Monday joined hands with hardliner religious... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Faysal Bank conducts corporate briefing session KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited recently conducted a virtual corporate briefing session. Through the session the... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Tarin all praise for Baqir “Shaukat Tarin says that the other half of the previous two-member economic team Updated 20 Apr, 2021 04:20am
Stocks SECP clarification KARACHI: It has come to the knowledge of SECP through a news clipping titled "SNBL, ECMCL enter into alliance"... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Stocks Mixed close for Gulf bourses DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf had a mixed session on Monday, with property shares weighing on the Dubai... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Stocks Indian shares plunge BENGALURU: Indian shares fell sharply on Monday as Delhi imposed a lockdown to stem surging coronavirus cases,... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Stocks European shares down AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks retreated slightly from record highs on Monday, as a weaker open on Wall Street ... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Stocks China stocks climb SHANGHAI: China stocks ended higher, with the blue-chip index posting its best day in six weeks, led by gains in new... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Stocks Monday’s early trade: Wall Street slips from record levels NEW YORK: Major US stock indexes fell from record levels on Monday as investors sought cues from first-quarter... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Stocks Japan’s Topix slips TOKYO: Japan’s Topix changed course to close lower on Monday, while the Nikkei ended little changed, as concerns... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Stocks FTSE 100 ends lower LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 ended lower on Monday, dragged down by a stronger pound and as weaker oil prices weighed... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Stocks Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ... Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am
Rates.BR Index KSE-100 Index plunges: BRIndex100 falters KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday remained under pressure and closed on a negative note due to investor... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Energy Oil prices climb NEW YORK: Oil prices edged higher on Monday, supported by a weaker US dollar but gains were capped by concerns about... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Cotton & Textile NY cotton rises as weather concerns lend support NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures edged higher on Monday helped by concerns over dry weather conditions in key growing... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Commodities Bullish investors push copper towards 10-year highs LONDON: Copper prices rose on Monday as global stock markets hit record highs and the dollar fell, with many ... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Commodities Tokyo rubber futures drop TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures ended more than 3% lower on Monday, after a poll showed increasing concern among... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Grains India's sugar demand in peak season set to fall MUMBAI: India's sugar consumption during the peak demand season is set to fall for a second straight year after... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Grains Rediscovered forgotten species brews promise for coffee's future LONDON: In dense tropical forests in Sierra Leone, scientists have rediscovered a coffee species not seen in the ... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Grains Raw sugar futures ease; cocoa and coffee climb LONDON: Raw sugar futures were lower on Monday, suffering a setback after last week's steep climb to a six-week ... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Commodities Gold prices up in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold edged higher in Asian trade on Monday, hovering near a seven-week peak hit in the previous session,... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Commodities Gold falls in Europe AMSTERDAM/LONDON: Gold prices eased off a more than seven-week peak on Monday as US Treasury yields ticked higher,... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Grains Corn and soya climb CHICAGO: US corn futures rose on Monday, flirting with multi-year highs set last week, as forecasts for frosty... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold slips off 7-week peak NEW YORK: Gold retreated from a more than seven-week peak on Monday as US Treasury yields gained, weighing on... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Energy Cap on dividend distribution removed: MPCL KARACHI: Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) has announced that an amendment agreement to Mari Wellhead Gas ... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Energy LNG re-gasification terminal: Ogra holds public hearing on petitions for license grant ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Monday held public hearing on petitions for grant of... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices rise with global benchmarks MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose for the second week in a row last week due to higher prices in Chicago and... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Commodities Strong global steel demand lifts Asia’s iron ore benchmarks MANILA: Iron ore prices in Asia rose on Monday, buoyed by strong demand for steel products in China and overseas, ... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Energy Asia Distillates: Gasoil cash discount widens, jet discount narrows SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash differentials for 10 ppm gasoil fell for a sixth straight session on Monday to their ... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Energy Asia’s naphtha weakens as crackers head to maintenance SINGAPORE: Asia’s naphtha crack weakened on Monday as demand is expected to soften with crackers heading into... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 9.499 ... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Commodities Kazakhstan’s Q1 copper, zinc output down ALMATY: Kazakhstan’s refined copper output fell 0.7% on-year in January-March and refined zinc production was down... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Commodities Ukraine wheat export prices start to rise KYIV: Ukrainian wheat export prices have resumed growth last week, adding $5 a tonne over the week amid uncertainty... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Commodities China to tighten oversight of energy use in steel, aluminium HANOI: China’s industry ministry said on Monday it would compile records this year on energy consumption by key... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Commodities Funds push CBOT corn long to decade high as US weather risks FORT COLLINS, (Colo.): Speculators have been buying Chicago-traded corn since August when troubles began for the ... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 223,809 tonnes of cargo comprising 163,973 tones of import cargo and 59,836... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (April 19, 2021).... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Cotton & Textile Dullness persists on cotton market LAHORE: The sluggish trend remained continued in the local market on Monday. Market sources told that market volume... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 19, 2021).... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (April 19, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (April 19, 2021).... Published 20 Apr, 2021 03:59am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept