Republicans oust Trump critic Cheney from leadership WASHINGTON: House Republicans voted Wednesday to oust conservative Liz Cheney, a fierce critic of Donald Trump, from... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Karadzic to serve genocide term in UK jail LONDON: Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, currently behind bars in The Hague, will serve the rest of his... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Austrian chancellor Kurz probed over lying to MPs VIENNA: Austria’s Sebastian Kurz said Wednesday that he was being investigated over possible false statements to a... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Hong Kong legislature approves China loyalty laws HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s opposition-devoid legislature approved new powers on Wednesday allowing the government to... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Millions at risk as cities fail to adapt to climate change PARIS: Hundreds of cities have no climate adaptation plans in place despite rising threats like floods, heatwaves ... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Lavrov, Blinken agree to meet on 20th MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have agreed to hold talks on... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Americans paying down debt at rapid pace WASHINGTON: US consumers paid down credit card debt rapidly in the first quarter helped by government stimulus that... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
US returns $452m in 1MDB funds to Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: The United States has returned $452 million to Malaysia related to the scandal-hit sovereign wealth... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
UK PM apologises ‘unreservedly’ for 1971 Northern Ireland attack LONDON: The UK government apologised on Wednesday after 10 civilians were killed during violence in Northern Ireland... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
EU predicts big economic turnaround as vaccinations ramp up BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday sharply revised its growth forecasts for this year and next, saying an accelerated... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Experts blast early pandemic failures as India deaths top 250,000 GENEVA: An expert panel on Wednesday blamed bad coordination as well as dithering by national governments and... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
PPP demands rehabilitation of hospital LAHORE: Parliamentary leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Punjab Assembly Syed Hassan Murtaza has demanded... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Israeli aggression: CM seeks world community’s intervention LAHORE: Slamming the Israeli’s bombardment and missile attack on Gaza, Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has ... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Pakistan retains fifth spot in latest ICC Test team rankings LAHORE: After the sixth consecutive series win, Pakistan have retained fifth spot in the latest ICC Test team... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Vanity number plates: Excise dept seeks approval LAHORE: Department of Excise and Taxation Punjab has dispatched a summary to the Secretary Excise to install vanity... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Four arrested for supplying ‘toxic liquor’ to market LAHORE: The city police claimed on Wednesday to have busted a four-member gang of alleged criminals supplying toxic... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Atrocities against Palestinians intolerable: Aleem LAHORE: Senior Minister Punjab Abdul Aleem Khan has termed the atrocities against unarmed and innocent Palestinians... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
‘Lahore Police active in enforcing corona SOPs’ LAHORE: DIG Operations Lahore Sajid Kayani said that Lahore Police is active in maintaining law and order in the ... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
GCU Press begins publishing research journals LAHORE: The Government College University Press has started publishing academic journals and other university... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Toll reaches 67 as another doctor dies of corona in KP PESHAWAR: Another doctor in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Wednesday succumbed to coronavirus, raising the death toll of... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
NCOC’s Eid guidelines: KP issues directives for implementation PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wednesday issued directives for the implementation of the... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
PTV News to start digital transmission next month: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday said PTV News would begin... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Federal Shariat Court CJ gets one-year extension ISLAMABAD: The Federal Law Ministry has issued a notification of one-year extension in the service of Chief Justice... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Martyred FC soldier laid to rest in Bara PESHAWAR: A Frontier Corp (FC) soldier who had embraced martyrdom as result of opening firing on a check post by... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
One killed, three hurt in accident PESHAWAR: One person killed and two other sustained injuries when a car rammed into a roadside residential boundary... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Green Line, Orange Line BRT: Chinese company to provide 100 new energy buses BEIJING: Zhongtong, one of the earliest listed bus manufacturers in China has secured an order to provide 100 units... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Cabinet panel for placing Shehbaz’s name on ECL: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior, Shaikh Rashid Ahmed Wednesday said that a sub-committee of the cabinet has... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
‘Robbers’ held at Karachi ATM released KARACHI: In a turn of events, police on Wednesday released four people arrested from an ATM in the Bahadurabad... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Founder publisher and editor-in-chief of Moorad Shipping News passes away KARACHI: Dawood Yousuf Moorad, founder publisher and editor-in-chief of Moorad Shipping News, passed away peacefully... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Eid holidays: Zaidi promises to waive demurrage/detention charges KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi has committed to FPCCI President that... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Eidul Fitr holidays last year showed 30pc spike in Covid-19 cases: CM KARACHI: The number of cases had increased by 30 percent last year during Eid holidays said the Sindh Chief Minister... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
TPL Life launches ‘Roshan Zindagi’ for NRPs & families KARACHI: TPL Life has launched ‘Roshan Zindagi,’ a unique insurance plan designed to facilitate Non-Resident... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Bilawal pays tribute to martyrs of May 12 massacre KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has paid rich tributes to the martyrs of May 12, 2007 massacre who... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Arabian Sea: Formation of tropical cyclone likely from 14th KARACHI: The Met Office on Wednesday forecast the formation of a tropical cyclone in Arabian Sea from May 14.... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
FPCCI, APRA demand reopening of restaurants, dine-in services KARACHI: All Pakistan Restaurants Association (APRA) on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the closure of their... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Too cold to handle? Race is on to pioneer shipping of hydrogen Hydrogen is touted as an inevitable green fuel of the future. Tell that to the people who’ll have to ship it ... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
New US electric car chargers are a green leap of faith It has been a long road for electric cars in the United States, but myriad announcements by major automakers signal... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Pakistan and Africa: the common thread The strategic and resourceful importance of Africa for developed and developing nations around the globe is immense.... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Covid-19 lockdown: SBP should support SMEs, small traders: analyst KARACHI: Economic & Financial Analyst Ateeq Ur Rehman has said that it is very difficult for Small Entrepreneurs... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Hajj won’t be suspended: KSA deputy minister ISLAMABAD: Hajj-e-Baitullah will not be suspended this year as Saudi Arabian Government has been taking all possible... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
PML-N MNA sent to jail on judicial remand LAHORE: A city magistrate on Monday sent PML-N MNA Javed Latif to jail on judicial remand for six days as prosecutor... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Agricultural, fertilizers shops: Minister seeks CM’s approval for opening KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Food and Minority Affairs, Hari Ram Kishori Lal, called on Sindh Chief Minister Syed... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Corona positivity rate drops to 7.62pc in Punjab LAHORE: The corona positivity rate in Punjab has declined to 7.62 percent from previous 8.95 percent, as out of... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Govt may impose health levy on cigarettes ISLAMABAD: The government is expected to impose a health levy on cigarettes in the upcoming federal budget (2021-22)... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Eid special train project flopped FAISALABAD: Railway headquarters’ Eid special train project flopped due to lack of interest of passengers. Due to... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
KIIR seeks UNHCR intervention in freeing Kashmiri detainees MIRPUR: Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR) Chairman Altaf Hussain Wani has sought the intervention... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
LWMC accelerates cleanliness operation LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has accelerated its operational activities to clean the city... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Tourist attractions in KP: 4,260 vehicles stopped from entering districts PESHAWAR: In order to implement ban imposed by National Command Operation Centre (NCOC) over entering of visitors to... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Israeli terrorism: Governor urges Islamic countries to take action LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that it is devastating my innocent Palestinians suffering... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Female teachers face denial of their due HTS for 8 years ISLAMABAD: 12 female teachers of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Colleges facing denial of their due Higher Time... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Tajikistan says eight killed in landslides DUSHANBE: Tajikistan’s government said Wednesday that eight people had died and many properties were devastated in... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
NASA’s giant Webb telescope succeeds in key pre-launch test WASHINGTON: The world’s largest and most powerful space telescope unfolded its giant golden mirror for the last... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 12, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (May 13, 2021).... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Thursday, May 13, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS BULLETIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS BULLETIN 06:55... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
GSP plus status: Exports to EU post 17.4pc growth in 10 months ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's exports to European Union (EU) have posted a growth of 17.4 percent during the first 10 months... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
WB says remittances to South Asia will slow slightly ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has projected that remittances to South Asia region in 2021 will slow slightly to 3.5... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
PD allowed to absorb surplus Gencos’ employees in Discos ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has allowed Power Division to absorb surplus... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
‘Cartelisation’ found behind rise in poultry prices ISLAMABAD: Amid an unprecedented increase in poultry prices in Pakistan, the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Amazon wins EU court appeal LUXEMBOURG: Amazon scored a major legal victory on Wednesday when an EU court annulled an order from the bloc's... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Qatar pivots to LNG-hungry China in strategy shift SINGAPORE/BEIJING: Qatar is in talks to make Chinese firms partners in its liquefied natural gas expansion project,... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
World could have prevented catastrophe: pandemic panel GENEVA: The catastrophic scale of the Covid-19 pandemic could have been prevented, an independent global panel... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Covid-19 vaccination for 30 & above from 16th ISLAMABAD: National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) chief, Asad Umar, Wednesday, asked people aged 30 and above... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Maldives bans travel from Pakistan MALÉ, (Maldives): Rich Indians can no longer escape their country's raging pandemic by holidaying in the Maldives,... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Oil demand drops as virus surges: IEA PARIS: Oil demand dropped last month as the coronavirus surged in India and elsewhere, the IEA said Wednesday, in a... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
‘I am Pakistan’s PM and #We stand with Palestine’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday expressed strong solidarity with Palestine, in condemnation of the ... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Commodities Punjab gets bumper wheat crop LAHORE: Punjab government has claimed to achieve record wheat production of over 20.9 million metric tons from an... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Commodities EU wheat eases, rapeseed hits new high PARIS: Euronext wheat edged lower on Wednesday as cereal markets consolidated after a recent rally and traders... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Commodities Copper clings to gains near record high on demand hopes LONDON: Copper hovered near record highs on Wednesday as expectations of strong demand in a lower carbon economy and... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Energy Oil prices on track for eight-week high on demand hopes NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday, putting the contracts on track for their highest close in ... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Commodities Chongqing Shunbo eyes $868m aluminium base in Anhui BEIJING: China’s Chongqing Shunbo Aluminum Co, a maker of recycled aluminium products, said on Wednesday it ... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Commodities Tokyo rubber futures up TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose on Wednesday, reversing earlier losses, as they took their cue from the Shanghai... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Commodities Palm oil climbs 4pc to record high KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended 4% higher on Wednesday to hit a record peak of 4,524 ringgit... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Commodities Chinese edible oils at multi-year highs SHANGHAI: Chinese edible oil futures rallied to multi-year highs on Wednesday ahead of a US report on global... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Commodities China steel and iron ore strike new highs, analysts warn of risks BEIJING: Most Chinese ferrous futures contracts, including Shanghai hot rolled coils and Dalian iron ore, ended at... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Commodities Raw sugar hits 2-1/2-month high as ethanol prices soar LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE hit their highest in 2-1/2 months on Wednesday amid soaring ethanol prices, ... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Commodities Gold prices edge lower in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold prices edged lower in Asian trade on Wednesday, dragged down by higher US Treasury yields ahead of ... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Commodities Gold slips in Europe AMSTERDAM/LONDON: Gold prices fell in choppy trading on Wednesday after April’s jump in US consumer prices gave a... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabeans surge near 9-year high SINGAPORE/PARIS: Chicago soyabeans climbed more than 1.5% on Wednesday to their highest in nearly nine years, as... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold fizzles out as yields, dollar gain NEW YORK: Gold fell 1% in choppy trading on Wednesday, en route to snap a five-session-long winning streak, after... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Letters Growing hostility against China (KARACHI) The European Union has taken certain steps to what it says guard against economic competition from China... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
‘False’ claims of moon sighting not a wise approach: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday said “there was no... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Direct delivery of Uzbek export goods: Pilot trans-Afghan logistics project implemented ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Pakistan together with Pakistani transport company "Best Trans Pvt Ltd" and... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
COAS reiterates sincere support to Afghan peace process ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday said Pakistan sincerely supported the... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Work on 88pc Karot project completed: Asim Bajwa ISLAMABAD: chairman China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority, Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa (Retd) Wednesday ... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Senior Hamas commander martyred GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel said it killed 16 members of the Hamas armed wing in Gaza in a barrage on Wednesday... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Afghan forces fight to recapture Taliban-held district KABUL: Afghan security forces mounted an operation to recapture a Taliban-held district outside the capital Kabul on... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Semi Annual Review: Pakistan now has weight of 0.023pc in MSCI EM Standard Index KARACHI: The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has announced the outcome of its Semi Annual Review, ... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Energy UAE to help Sudan secure all petroleum needs through flexible agreement KHARTOUM: The United Arab Emirates has committed to supplying Sudan’s full requirements of petroleum products... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Stocks Japanese shares down TOKYO: Japanese stocks ended lower on Wednesday, tracking an extended sell-off in Asian shares, as investors... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Stocks European stocks rise AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks rose on Wednesday, led by a charge in energy shares as oil prices hit two-year... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Stocks China shares jump most in over 3 weeks SHANGHAI: China shares ended higher on Wednesday, rising the most in more than three weeks, with agriculture and... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: Top indexes fall on strong inflation data NEW YORK: Wall Street’s major indexes fell on Wednesday after stronger-than-expected inflation data stoked worries... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Stocks US stocks down as inflation jitters spark broad sell-off NEW YORK: US stocks closed lower on Tuesday as rising commodity prices and labour shortages fed fears that despite... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares slip SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares fell on Wednesday, dragged down by financials and miners, as global investors... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Stocks FTSE 100 climbs on strong earnings, GDP LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 rebounded on Wednesday, supported by positive earnings updates from companies including... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (May 12, 2021).... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
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 13 May, 2021 03:10am
Industry PIAF for reforming tax system in consultation with real stakeholders LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) stressed the need for reforming and simplifying... Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am
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