Middle East Iraq says $150bn stolen oil cash smuggled out since 2003 BAGHDAD: Iraq's president said Sunday $150 billion from oil had been smuggled out of the country since Saddam ... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:32am
Middle East Qatar offers backing to Libya unity govt TRIPOLI: Qatar on Sunday gave its support to Libya's internationally backed political process, which aims to lift ... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
US says unclear Iran ready for nuclear pact return WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that it remains unclear whether Iran is "ready and... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:31am
Karachi customers: SSGC holds another virtual Khuli Katchehri KARACHI: SSGC organized yet another online or virtual Khuli Katchehri session to facilitate gas consuming customers,... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Sindh extends suspension of educational activities KARACHI: Sindh Government on Sunday extended till further orders the suspension of classroom teaching & learning... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Bilawal blames PM for 'destroying' economy KARACHI: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday blamed Prime Minister Imran Khan ... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:30am
Sindh CM concerned over water accord 'violation' KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said under 1991 Water Accord the provinces have to share ... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Motorway Police, Saylani Welfare sign MoU KARACHI: Motorway Police and Saylani Welfare Trust signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up a Saylani... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
UN urges 'political process' amid Gaza reconstruction GAZA CITY, (Palestinian Territories): A UN official in war-battered Gaza Sunday called for a "genuine political... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
USA CNN drops former senator Rick Santorum NEW YORK: Former Republican US senator Rick Santorum has been dropped as a senior political commentator by CNN after... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Europe Diverted flight leaves Belarus for Lithuania: EU Commission BRUSSELS: The Ryanair flight that was diverted to Minsk on Sunday by Belarus authorities has been allowed to ... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:30am
UK to unveil plans for 'digital border' LONDON: Britain is to announce plans for a "fully digital border" including the introduction of US-style electronic... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:30am
China 21 runners dead as extreme weather hits China ultramarathon BEIJING: Twenty-one people were killed after hail, freezing rain and high winds hit runners taking part in a... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Middle East Photos appear to show Dubai's Sheikha Latifa DUBAI: Two pictures purportedly showing Dubai's Sheikha Latifa were published on an unverified Instagram account ... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Shamed BBC journalist apologises over Diana interview LONDON: Martin Bashir, the BBC journalist who tricked princess Diana into giving an explosive interview, on Sunday... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:30am
Europe Italian cable car accident kills 13 people ROME: Thirteen people died and two children were seriously injured Sunday when a cable car slammed into the side of ... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Asia Another cyclone looms KOLKATA: A severe cyclone is brewing off India's eastern coast, the nation's weather bureau warned Sunday, as the... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
New Delhi to ease Covid-19 restrictions as cases drop NEW DELHI: India's capital New Delhi will start relaxing its strict coronavirus lockdown next week if new cases... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:29am
Asia Police and soldiers killed in Myanmar YANGON: Dozens of Myanmar security force members were killed Sunday, rebel fighters said, after heavy fighting in ... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:29am
Europe Heavy metal rocks French President's palace after YouTube bet PARIS: Millions of people tuned in on Sunday to watch France's Emmanuel Macron at a private heavy metal gig in the... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:29am
HBL-PSL-6 Karachi-leg produces thrilling cricket LAHORE: The HBL Pakistan Super League 6 Karachi-leg produced some thrilling cricket which kept the teams, followers... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
91 European airports vow to be CO2 neutral by 2030 PARIS: More than 90 European airports pledged Thursday to be carbon neutral by 2030, two decades earlier than ... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:28am
Huawei to expand smart car partnership with Changan to chips BEIJING/HONG KONG: China's Huawei Technologies is expanding its smart car partnership with state-owned Chongqing... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:34am
Facebook touts progress in curbing hate, violent content WASHINGTON: Facebook said Wednesday it was making steady progress in curbing hate speech and violent content on the... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:34am
Snapchat claims 500m monthly active users SAN FRANCISCO: Snapchat, the social network popular with young smartphone users, said Thursday it has 500 million... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:34am
Global mobile congress to return with over 30,000 people BARCELONA: The Mobile World Congress, the telecom industry's biggest annual gathering, will draw over 30,000 people... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:34am
Rates.BR Index PSX remains bullish: BRIndex100 gains 118.97 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bullish trend during the outgoing week ended on May 21, on the back... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Rates.BR Index Futures spread increases by 132bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 132bps to 12.06 percent on the last day of outgoing week. Trading ... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
PM to launch Ehsaas Saving Wallets initiative today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister, Imran Khan will visit an Ehsaas Kafaalat payment site in Islamabad to inaugurate the... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:32am
Re-investigation into Ring Road project demanded RAWALPIND: The victims of Rawalpindi Ring Road (RRR) project Sunday demanded the government to establish a judicial... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
CDA starts adorning green belts with colourful lights ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority has started decorating green belts at the major markets and other... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:32am
Letters Qureshi’s CNN interview The country’s Foreign Office has rightly defended foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s remarks that he made... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Country needs a reality check Incoming Pakistani administrations are invariably high on optimism in their ability to achieve development that... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Callous and cruel realpolitik Bombed. Razed. Blasted. Burned. Buried. Last two weeks have witnessed what we regularly witness every few years.... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Israel’s Gaza challenge: stopping metal tubes turning into rockets The Israel-Hamas conflict that ended with a ceasefire on Friday showed the Palestinian group’s ability to build an... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Only 60,000 faithful to perform Hajj this year: Qadri ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri Sunday said the Saudi... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
PIA airlifts more 2m doses of Sinovac vaccine from China ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)'s special flight PK6853 airlifted another batch of two millions... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Over 50 students overwhelmed on receiving letter from Xi BEIJING: Fifty two Pakistani students studying at the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) last May ... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:31am
Seminaries students: KP govt to launch scholarship programme PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided in principle to launch a scholarship programme for the... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Thousands attend JI's Palestine March KARACHI: Tens of thousands of people in Karachi marched in protest against Israeli brutalities in the holy land on... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
All Punjab districts: Journalists' vaccination process starts SIALKOT: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Punjab on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan inaugurated the corona... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:31am
Two cops, civilian killed in anti-dacoit operation SHIKARPUR: Two cops and a private photographer were killed while six policemen sustained injuries during an... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Minister inaugurates Nadra centre for women in Jamrud PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Allama Noor Ul Haq Qadri has inaugurated a separate NADRA center... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Statement of Bilawal voice of nation: Palwasha ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) central leader Senator Palwasha Khan has condemned the statements made by... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Picture gallery established at Harappa Museum LAHORE: The Punjab government has established a picture gallery of prominent figures of Sahiwal from different ... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
IIOJK, Palestine issues: Tangible actions needed from UN: Afridi ISLAMABAD: The Chairman Parliament's Special Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Khan Afridi on Sunday said that time is... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Sindh getting more than its water share, claims Haleem LARKANA: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President and the leader of opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:31am
Obstetric fistula: Around 3,000 to 5,000 women suffer per year: Dr Yasmin LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid said on Sunday that obstetric fistula is one of the most devastating... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Tourism reopens today ISLAMABAD: Northern Areas of Pakistan are expected to draw a large number of tourists from across the country on... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
22 flights cancelled at Lahore airport LAHORE: As many as 22 flights have been cancelled and three were delayed at the Allama Iqbal International Airport ... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:31am
Motorbike, three wheeler sales up 34pc in 10 months ISLAMABAD: The sale of motorbikes and three wheelers witnessed an increase of 34 percent during the first ten months... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
International travel list: NCOC includes few more countries in category C ISLAMABAD: In a bid to stem the spread of Covid-19, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Sunday... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Covid-19 vaccination centre being set up at NPC: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Acknowledging the journalist community's role as front-line workers during the coronavirus pandemic,... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:31am
FM concludes highly successful visit to New York ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi concluded a highly successful visit to New York during... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
PML-N accuses PTI of rebranding, relaunching Shehbaz’s plans ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) information secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb warned Pakistan... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Cooperative societies in Punjab: Election schedule issued: minister LAHORE: Provincial Law and Cooperatives Minister Raja disclosed on Sunday that the election schedule has been issued... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Pakistani universities join SCO Agricultural Universities Alliance BEIJING: Three Pakistani universities, including PMAS-Arid Agriculture University and Bahauddin Zakariya University,... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Pakistan wins global award on effective anti-tobacco initiatives ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean has announced World... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
KP govt, DOPASI join hands for registration of coal miners PESHAWAR: KP Health Department in collaboration with DOPASI Foundation has started the process of registering coal... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Cotton price remains stable in local market KARACHI: The rate of cotton in local market remained stable with trading at Rs 12,200 per maund. The Phutti trading... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Premier Group, IBA sign MoU KARACHI: The Premier Group, Pakistan's leading business conglomerate and the Institute of Business Administration,... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
CTD SHO escapes with detainee during magistrate's raid KARACHI: The Station House Officer (SHO) of Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Civil Lines escaped with an illegally... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Covid-19 positivity ratio quite dangerous: Sindh CM KARACHI: The chief minister talking about the Covid-19 new highs in Sindh said on Sunday last year Eidul Fitr was... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Stocks Wall Street week ahead: US investors look to Europe for next leg of stock gains NEW YORK: As US stocks are hit with a bout of volatility, some investors are looking to European equities, attracted... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:29am
Stocks Real estate helps Dubai outperform big Gulf bourses DUBAI: The Dubai stock market closed higher on Sunday, buoyed by gains in property shares, while strong ... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Grains Prices of essential food items witness mixed trend PESHAWAR: Mixed trend in prices of food commodities, except live chicken/ meat, fresh fruits and vegetables was... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Disabled persons: Facebook, GSMA focus on assistive tech KARACHI: Marking the tenth anniversary of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) and to drive more... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:28am
Chaudhry Nisar to take oath as MPA today LAHORE: Former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Sunday announced to take oath as Member of Punjab... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:34am
Punjab govt decides to set up Int'l Expo Centre LAHORE: Punjab government has principally decided to set up a state-of-the-art International Expo Center in Punjab.... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Labour Tower to be constructed in Lahore: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired a special meeting held to review the performance of the... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Aaj TV - Monday's schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time) Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (May 23, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (May 24, 2021).... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
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 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Rates.The Rupee Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (May 17 to 21,... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
There will be no power tariff, taxation hikes in FY22 budget: Tarin ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shauakt Tarin on Sunday said that the budget FY21-22 will be presented in mid June.... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Experts for revisiting 1.5pc turnover tax on companies ISLAMABAD: The government must revisit the rate of 1.5 percent minimum turnover tax on companies as it is payable... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
People associated with CPEC projects: PM for issuance of separate visa category ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan directed concerned authorities to take immediate steps to remove obstacles to... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
New road to improve Pak-Iran connectivity: Asim Bajwa ISLAMABAD: Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Lt-Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) on Sunday said... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:32am
ToRs of Arbitration Agreement: ECC disapproves ‘equity and fairness’ clause ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has reportedly disapproved the clause "equity ... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Economy: Umar felicitates nation ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Sunday congratulated the whole ... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:32am
PM says no one can ‘blackmail’ his govt ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday categorically said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government would ... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Budgets FY22 Budget: Special relief to be given to salaried class: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmad, Sunday said that the government would provide incentives to ... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
‘Increased GDP growth has confused opposition parties’ ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has said that the remarkably increased... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
France warns UK not to ‘play’ with N Ireland Brexit deal THE HAGUE: France's European affairs minister warned Britain not to play games with special post-Brexit trading ... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:31am
Challenges for budget 2021-22 EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin faces multiple challenges in formulating the budget – economic and... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Living with Covid-19 EDITORIAL: Once again Pakistan feels confident enough to defy the regional coronavirus trend. While countries are... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Industry Dust storm emergency: Noorwala criticises SITE Limited HYDERABAD: The Chairman Hyderabad SITE Association of Trade and Industry Parvez Faheem Noorwala has strongly... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Country’s economy on path of steady growth: Sarwar LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that the government will complete its constitutional term... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Power infrastructure development: Chinese company ready to cooperate KUNMING: China Southern Power Grid Yunnan International is willing to cooperate in power grid and power... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:30am
Industry FMA Punjab for abolishing permit system ISLAMABAD: Flour Mills Association (FMA) Punjab has requested the food department of Punjab to abolish the permit... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Money & Banking HBL, Katalyst Labs sign strategic partnership KARACHI: HBL and Katalyst Labs have signed a strategic partnership agreement for Startup Acceleration and Women... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Money & Banking Bondholders hire Rothschild to help oppose Dubai fund revamp DUBAI: A group of creditors has hired financial adviser Rothschild and law firm Clifford Chance to help oppose the... Published 24 May, 2021 04:03am
Money & Banking US regulators signal stronger risk, tax oversight for cryptocurrencies WASHINGTON: US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell turned up the heat on cryptocurrencies on Thursday, saying they... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:29am
Money & Banking Asia FX bears return as virus thwarts economic rebound • Long bets trimmed on Chinese yuan and Philippine peso • Dealers long on Indian rupee for the first time since... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:29am
Money & Banking NFT enthusiasts hold firm despite crypto price plunge LONDON: This week's cryptocurrency price plunge eroded the dollar-based value of NFTs and raised the cost of buying... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:29am
Money & Banking Bitcoin falls 10pc to $33,747, ether down 14percent LONDON: Bitcoin dipped 10% to $33,747.21 at 1400 GMT (10 a.m. ET) on Sunday, losing $3,753.33 from its previous... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:29am
Money & Banking Canadian dollar seen consolidating gains TORONTO: The Canadian dollar is expected to give back some of its recent gains over the coming year as the Bank of... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:29am
Money & Banking Philippines issues $2.5bn worth of euro bonds MANILA: The Philippine government said on Thursday it had successfully priced a triple-tranche euro-denominated bond... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:28am
Money & Banking Brazil FX under stress BUENOS AIRES: Brazil's real will remain under stress as lawmakers investigate the government's response to the... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:28am
Money & Banking African currencies week ahead: Kenyan, Ugandan and Zambian units seen under pressure NAIROBI: Kenyan, Ugandan and Zambian currencies are likely to trade on the back foot against the US dollar next week... Updated 24 May, 2021 08:28am