PM achieves rice bags in Saudi charity: Bilawal LARKANA: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Tuesday stated that the enemy of the people ... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
TEVTA chairperson announces new board of governors LAHORE: Chairperson Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Ali Salman Siddique has said that... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
PCB chief felicitates cricket team on sixth consecutive series win LAHORE: Felicitating the Pakistan men’s cricket team on their sixth consecutive series win, Pakistan Cricket Board... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Punjab govt to strictly enforce lockdown on Eid LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to strictly enforce the lockdown to restrict the movement of people on the... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Minister condemns attack on Al-Aqsa mosque LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Human Rights and Minorities Affairs Ejaz Alam Augustine has strongly condemned... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Pak-Saudi ties to be vital milestone for peace in region: Sarwar LAHORE: Terming the Saudi investment as a reflection of their confidence in government policies, Punjab Governor... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
CM approves vaccination of journalists across Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Tuesday approved recommendations of the Cabinet Committee for... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Fight against the 3rd wave of Covid-19: PCJCCI urges govt to follow China’s techniques LAHORE: Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has urged the government to follow China’s ... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Punjab reports 1,486 fresh Covid-19 cases, 67 deaths LAHORE: There is no let up in coronavirus spread and causalities, as more 67 more fatalities including 43 in Lahore... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Lahore NAB to challenge Shehbaz’s bail in SC LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore has decided to approach the Supreme Court of Pakistan to... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Chicken price at all-time high LAHORE: There seems to be no respite for chicken meat consumers as its prices on Tuesday reached an all-time high at... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Shamshad Akhtar elected PICG chairperson KARACHI: Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, a former governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has been elected chairperson of... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:26am
Pakistan seeks UNSC collaboration to help conflict-hit states UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called for greater collaboration between United Nations Security Council and UN... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:26am
Visit of PM to Saudi Arabia termed successful LAHORE: Terming the recent visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Saudi Arab as successful in all respect, Senior... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:26am
‘Saudi support of $500m will help develop projects’ LAHORE: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment for provision of $500 million funds will help develop... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:26am
Pakistan faces acute shortage of nurses: experts KARACHI: Pakistan’s nurses and midwives are playing a vital role on the frontlines of the Covid-19 third wave... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
OIC envoys slam Israel’s ‘brutal’ use of force UNITED NATIONS: Ambassadors of member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Monday unequivocally... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:26am
Some US states ending extra unemployment benefits WASHINGTON: A handful of US states announced they will end extra unemployment benefits provided by the federal... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:26am
Queen returns to public stage with UK govt's new agenda LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II outlined her government's post-pandemic legislative agenda as she opened a new session of... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:26am
Greensill boss takes full responsibility for collapse LONDON: Australian financier Lex Greensill on Tuesday took full responsibility for the collapse of his finance group... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:26am
Security cordon eased in front of White House WASHINGTON: Closed to the public and ringed by metal fencing for nearly a year, the park in front of the White House... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:26am
US Afghanistan pullout proceeding steadily: Pentagon WASHINGTON: The US military's withdrawal from Afghanistan is proceeding steadily toward President Joe Biden's... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:26am
Germany halts Facebook sharing WhatsApp data BERLIN: A German regulator on Tuesday slapped a three-month ban on Facebook collecting user data from WhatsApp... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:26am
Renewable energy powers ahead in 2020 PARIS: Renewable energy grew at its fastest rate in two decades, driven primarily by gains in China and wind power,... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:26am
India PM won't attend UK G7 in person NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend the G7 Summit in the UK in person, the Indian government ... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:26am
Pfizer shot gets US drug regulator nod for 12-15 year olds as India outbreak rages WASHINGTON: The United States drug regulator authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children aged 12-15 as the... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:26am
Bid to smuggle Rs9.4m electronic goods from UAE foiled KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) Airport on Tuesday claimed to have foiled an attempt to smuggle electronic... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
Elections Act, 2017: FAFEN urges govt to desist from introducing changes ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has urged the government to desist from any haste in... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
RCCI welcomes completion of Ring Road inquiry report RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Tuesday welcomed the completion of the inquiry... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
NAB for placing Shehbaz's name on ECL LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to get place the name of opposition leader in National... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
Pakistan condemns air strikes by Israel on Gaza ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the air strikes by Israel in Gaza that resulted in deaths and... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
Covid-19: ICUs, HDUs fully occupied at LUMHS Hyderabad, Jamshoro HYDERABAD: ICUs and HDUs in Jamshoro and Hyderabad branches of LUMHS have been fully occupied with Covid-19 patients... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
Renovation project of waste heat recovery power plant: Lucky Cement, Chinese energy-saving company sign agreement BEIJING: An agreement on a renovation project of a waste heat recovery power plant was signed between China Sinoma... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
Minimum pension to reservist: SC turns down LHC judgment ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Tuesday turned down the Lahore High Court judgment to pay minimum pension to the... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
SITE body urges govt to take notice of robbery incidents KARACHI: President, SITE Association of Industry, Abdul Hadi has urged Sindh chief minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, IG... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
Mega-scheme for Karachi: Sindh govt releases Rs1.578bn KARACHI: Sindh government released Rs 1.578 billion under the head of mega-projects Karachi by the end of first week... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
Eid shopping: Govt urged to allow businesses to open for two days KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has urged Sindh government to have mercy on the... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Two cops martyred in Mastung gun attack MASTUNG: Two law enforcement personnel embraced martyrdom in a gun attack by militants in Mastung on Tuesday.... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Countrywide rain likely during Eid holidays KARACHI: The Met Office on Tuesday forecast countrywide rains during the Eidul Fitr holidays. It said the present... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Weeklong Eid holidays: Traders demand security of closed markets KARACHI: The traders and business community jointly demanded strict security and monitoring of markets during Eid... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Media policy, corporal punishment rules, MC loan approved: Sindh cabinet slams NAB letter seeking domicile-wise employees' data KARACHI: The provincial cabinet in its around five-hour session condemned the letter written by the National... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Energy Oil prices rise on nagging fears of fuel shortages NEW YORK: Oil prices settled higher on Tuesday, as lingering fears of gasoline shortages due to an outage at the... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Cotton & Textile Cotton dips on West Texas rain possibility; WASDE eyed NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures extended their losing streak to a third session on Tuesday on expectations for rainfall... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Energy Asia naphtha, gasoline cracks weaken SINGAPORE: Asia’s naphtha and gasoline cracks slipped on Tuesday, weighed down by rising supplies and weakening... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabean futures top $16 since 2012 PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures jumped 1.8% on Tuesday, surging above $16 a bushel for the... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold prices muted NEW YORK: Gold prices were subdued on Tuesday as rising US Treasury yields countered support from a weaker dollar ... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Letters Finance minister Tarin working harder It is heartening to learn that the government has successfully devised a strategy to move towards sustainable... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
The US state with the most detailed corporate diversity disclosures Aerospace company Boeing Co was explicit, naming who among its dozen directors were women, Asian and African... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Improving value-added exports: some suggestions A new team has taken over the Ministry of Finance in Islamabad. Let us hope they will be more amenable to issues... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Amazing e-Commerce opportunities Amazon, the e-Commerce giant, has recently added Pakistan to its approved sellers list, making it the 102nd country... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Pak-Iran freight train service restored CHAGAI: The goods train service between Pakistan and Iran has been restored after remaining suspended for seven ... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Embassies abroad to support investment in Fiedmc: Qureshi FAISALABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said embassies abroad will extend full support for investment in... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Cultural Heritage Protection: China, Pakistan, Afghanistan sign cooperation accords BEIJING: China, Pakistan and Afghanistan on Tuesday co-signed the first Asian bilateral cooperation agreements on... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
FBAATI sets up vaccination centre for its workers KARACHI: Federal B Area Association of Trade and Industry (FBAATI) set up a vaccination centre for FBAATI ... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
Controlling street crimes top priority: Karachi police chief KARACHI: Newly appointed Additional Inspector General of Police - Karachi Imran Yaqoob Minhas Tuesday ordered to... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:27am
‘Drip irrigation may boost cotton, sugarcane production’ BEIJING: “The climate of Pakistan is very similar to that of Southern Xinjiang, especially Aksu. The drip... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Stocks Japanese shares tumble TOKYO: Japanese shares tumbled on Tuesday, dragged down by technology stocks tracking overnight Wall Street losses,... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Stocks European stocks mark worst sell-off this year AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks tumbled from all-time highs on Tuesday, with the travel, retail and technology... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Stocks China stocks surge SHANGHAI: China stocks ended firmer on Tuesday, underpinned by gains in consumer and healthcare firms, after data... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Stocks Tuesday's early trade: Inflation fears push S&P to one-month low NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes fell for a second straight session and the S&P 500 hit a one-month low on... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Stocks Wall Street down NEW YORK: Wall Street closed lower on Monday as inflation jitters drove investors away from market-leading growth... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Stocks Indian shares down BENGALURU: Indian shares snapped a four-session rally on Tuesday as financial and IT stocks slid amid worries that a... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares down SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Tech stocks dragged Australian shares lower on Tuesday, in line with broader Asian markets, as... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Stocks UK shares drop the most in 7 months LONDON: British stocks clocked their worst day since late October on Tuesday after a sudden drop in big US tech... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (May 11, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (May 12, 2021).... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices.... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (May 11, 2021).... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
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 12 May, 2021 04:23am
PM says Tarin’s appointment aimed at boosting growth, containing inflation • ‘Our government saved the economy in the midst of pandemic’ • Financial assistance from Saudi Arabia,... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Over 40 years of age: Walk-in Covid vaccination facility from today: Umar ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Chairman Asad Umar Tuesday said the government is to... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
‘Fake’ Covid-19 PCR test reports: CAA takes notice of inbound travellers ISLAMABAD: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Tuesday said that passengers travelling to Pakistan, especially from... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Guidelines, protocols notified: No hugs, no handshakes on Eid ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Tuesday while issuing guidelines in connection with ... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
OECD urges hiking succession tax to reverse inequality PARIS: Rising financial inequality can be tackled and public finances improved at the same time by hiking... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Ministry to submit wheat import plan to ECC after Eid ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) is to submit plan to import 0.4 million... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
China’s population growth slips to slowest ever BEIJING: China's population grew at its slowest in the last decade since the 1950s as births declined, sowing doubt... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Qureshi says ‘Pakistan would welcome third party facilitation by Saudi Arabia’ ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday categorically said Pakistan has no intention to give... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
‘No talks with India until it revokes August 5 action’ • PM says Shehbaz facing money laundering case worth Rs700bn ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Non-deduction of GST on service: Tax levied on Pesco withdrawn ISLAMABAD: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority, Collector Appeals has withdrawn the tax imposed on the Peshawar... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Purchases made from persons in Fata, Pata not liable to GST: ATIR ISLAMABAD: The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) has declared that the purchases made from the persons ... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Dozens dead as Israel, Hamas escalate aerial bombardments GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Hostilities between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group that runs Gaza escalated on... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Commodities China steel futures extend gains BEIJING: Chinese steel rebar and hot rolled coils futures surged over 6% on Tuesday, as production curb worries and... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Commodities Copper bounces back as bullish investors bet on shortages LONDON: Copper prices rebounded on Tuesday as investors renewed their buying spree, hoping that supply constraints... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Commodities Palm oil ends lower for second day KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a second straight day on Tuesday, as pressure from rising... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Commodities Raw sugar touches 2-1/2 month high LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE hit their highest in 2-1/2 months on Tuesday, jumping above 18 cents per lb on... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Commodities Gold prices down in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold prices inched lower in Asian trade on Tuesday as a rebound in dollar dented the metal’s appeal,... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Commodities Gold slips in Europe AMSTERDAM/LONDON: Gold prices fell on Tuesday, weighed by rising US Treasury yields, but the decline was capped by a... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Protecting journalists EDITORIAL: The federal cabinet has finally given its go-ahead to “Protection of Journalists and Media ... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Vaccines: intellectual property rights EDITORIAL: US President Joe Biden’s decision to support the call to waive intellectual property rights (IPRs) for... Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am
Exports to Saudi Arabia increased by 3.57pc in 9 months ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's exports of goods and services to Saudi Arabia has witnessed an increase of 3.57 percent during... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:16am
Withdrawal of GSP plus status by EU: PRGMEA urges PM, Adviser to help save ‘$3bn’ exports LAHORE: Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) on Tuesday has appealed to the... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
Nine killed, many wounded in Russian school shooting MOSCOW: Nine people, including seven children, were killed on Tuesday and many more badly wounded after a lone... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
Sisi green-lights Suez canal expansion after ship blockage CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi approved Tuesday the widening and deepening of the southern part of... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
Work on Tarbela 5th Extension Project to start in July: Wapda LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (Retd) said on... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
Buzbee to head Washington Post WASHINGTON: The Washington Post named Sally Buzbee, a veteran journalist with the Associated Press, as executive... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
US welcomes Taliban announcement of ceasefire WASHINGTON: The United States welcomed the Taliban's announcement of a three-day ceasefire over this week's Eid... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
Former UK ambassador jailed over Salmond trial blogs EDINBURGH: A British former ambassador was sentenced to eight months in jail on Tuesday over online posts about the... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
Hudaibiya Mills case ‘bigger’ than Panama scam: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday said Hudaibiya Papers Mills... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
President summons NA session on 17th ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has summoned a session of the National Assembly on May 17. The session will be... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am
Eidul Fitr in Saudi Arabia on Thursday KARACHI: The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia confirmed that the first day of Eidul Fitr would be on Thursday, May 11.... Updated 12 May, 2021 10:28am