Doctors urge action against climate-linked health risks GENEVA: Hundreds of health workers marched to the World Health Organization on Saturday demanding that authorities ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
China launches cargo craft carrying space station supplies BEIJING: China on Saturday launched a cargo spacecraft carrying supplies for its new space station, after delays due... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Carmakers in 'India's Detroit' allowed to operate CHENNAI: Carmakers in the Indian automobile hub of Chennai will be allowed to keep operating, the state government... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Philippines lifts ban on workers deploying to Saudi Arabia MANILA: The Philippines on Saturday said the country's workers could again go to work in Saudi Arabia, reversing a... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Germany admits Namibia genocide, but critics want more BERLIN: Germany on Friday recognised it had committed genocide in colonial-era Namibia and promised a billion euros... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Brazil on drought alert, faces worst dry spell in 91 years SAO PAULO: Brazil's government agencies warned of droughts this week as the country faces its worst dry spell in 91... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Trials for U-19, senior sides of city cricket bodies start LAHORE: Trials for the composition of the Under-19 and senior sides of the City Cricket Associations have been... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Kamal demands ‘fair’ share of water for Karachi KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal said on Saturday that it’s the PPP that was making sure... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Murad approves Rs4bn solar home system scheme for 10 districts KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved Rs4 billion Solar Home System (SHS) being launched... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Russia approves Air France, Lufthansa routes avoiding Belarus PARIS/BERLIN: Air France and Lufthansa have received approval from Russia for flight routes to the country that ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
UN extends South Sudan arms embargo for another year UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Friday extended for one year the arms embargo imposed on South Sudan ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
KU botanical garden named after Prof Dr Artafaq Ali KARACHI: Spokesperson of Sindh government and Advisor for Law, Environment and Coastal Development Barrister Murtaza... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Germany probes Covid-19 testing centres for fraud FRANKFURT: Prosecutors in several German regions have launched probes of companies offering free Covid-19 tests ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Vietnam discovers new hybrid virus variant HANOI: Vietnam has discovered a new Covid-19 variant which spreads quickly by air and is a combination of the Indian... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Colombia anti-govt protest clashes kill at least 10 BOGOTA: At least 10 people in the city of Cali were killed in a day of anti-government protests, authorities said... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
UK PM marries in secret ceremony LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson married his fiancee Carrie Symonds in a secret ceremony at Westminster... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
US fails to intercept test missile target WASHINGTON: A US warship failed to intercept a medium-range ballistic missile test target on Saturday, the US ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Chicken price drops due to rumours of coronavirus ISLAMABAD: Chicken price has witnessed a decline following all time high level of Rs 11,500 per 40kg to Rs 8,400 per... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Employees and family members: OGDCL F-8 Medical Centre declared Corona vaccination centre ISLAMABAD: The District Management Islamabad has declared OGDCL F-8 Medical Centre as Vaccination Centre of COVID-19... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Robbers strike at 59 locations; make off with cash/valuables worth Rs23.74m ISLAMABAD: Robbers, burglars, and car thieves struck at 59 different locations in the capital city during the last... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Expats' complaint on Citizen's Portal: PM takes Land Revenue official to task ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken action against the official of Islamabad Land Revenue on a complaint... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Minister reviews KMC's annual development plan KARACHI: Sindh Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that priority should be given to ongoing... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
KWDA donates 16 water coolers, chillers KARACHI: Karachi Welfare and Development Association (KWDA) of Overseas Pakistanis has donated16 water coolers and... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Tokyo Olympic Games: Online accreditation for athletes, officials completes LAHORE: The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has completed the process of online accreditation for athletes and... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Buzdar vows to ensure women empowerment, respect and protection LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in a meeting with women legislators here Saturday said that... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Railways retrieves land in Hyderabad KARACHI: In a post midnight land retrieval operation carried out at Auto Bhan road in Hyderabad, Karachi railways... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Chinese investment under CPEC to bring revolution LAHORE: Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid has said that billions of dollars of Chinese investment ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
FIR registered against PTI MPA on Shahzad Akbar's complaint LAHORE: On the complaint of Adviser to the Prime Minister on Accountability Shahzad Akbar, a case has been ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Punjab govt to allow opening of parks, water sports LAHORE: In the light of guidelines of National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), the Punjab government has... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
602 fresh cases, 35 fatalities: Overall corona positivity rate drops to 2.39pc in Punjab LAHORE: The overall positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has declined to 2.39 percent from previous 3.35... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Swiatek serene as questions linger over French Open rivals PARIS: Iga Swiatek heads into the French Open trying to become the first player since Serena Williams at Wimbledon ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Quartararo claims fourth straight pole with ‘best lap ever’ MUGELLO, (Italy): Championship leader Fabio Quartararo will start on pole for the fourth successive race after... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Suspended IPL moved to UAE NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League, suspended as a new coronavirus wave hit India, will be finished in the United... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Brentford end 74-year wait for promotion to Premier League LONDON: Brentford were promoted to the Premier League for the first time in 74 years on Saturday as they beat ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
South Africa motivated by missing Test final, says Elgar CENTURION, (South Africa): New South African captain Dean Elgar is well aware of the cricketing contrast when he... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Nadal, Djokovic eye history as French Open settles down for quiet night in PARIS: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will set their sights on more Grand Slam history at the French Open as Roland... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Surprise call-up Benzema must finally make his mark with France PARIS: Karim Benzema’s recall to the France squad for the European Championship undoubtedly adds to the world... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Djokovic warms up for Roland Garros with Belgrade title BELGRADE: Novak Djokovic completed a succesful warm-up for the French Open when he beat Slovakian Alex Molcan 6-4,... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Toppled UK slave trader statue to go on temporary display LONDON: A controversial statue of a 17th-century British slave trader toppled last June in Bristol will go on... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Europe Italy approves reform decree to unlock EU Recovery funds ROME: The Italian government approved a decree on Friday setting out how it will oversee investments funded by the... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Asia Myanmar shadow govt allying with rebels to 'demolish' junta BANGKOK: A shadow government in Myanmar seeking to reverse the February 1 coup has joined forces with a rebel group... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Europe Thousands rally against abortion in Croatia ZAGREB: Thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators took to the streets on Saturday in Croatia, a largely Catholic... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (May 29, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (May 30, 2021).... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Ash-Shadhili research centre to be set up at GCU LAHORE: The Sheikh Abul Hasan Ash-Shadhili Sufism, Science & Technology Research Centre Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Masses to provide opportunity to JI to serve country, says Siraj LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said that the masses would reject the tested faces in next ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
LHC sets up bench to hear bail matter of Capt Safdar LAHORE: Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Saturday constituted a division bench to hear bail matter of... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Sherry says all economic sectors on 'ventilator' ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) parliamentary leader and former leader of opposition in the Senate, Sherry... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Corona claims 18 more lives in KP PESHAWAR: Coronavirus claimed 18 more lives in the last 24 hours in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, an official of the Health... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Experts urge govt to curb wheat smuggling via borders ISLAMABAD: Experts Saturday urged the government to take immediate enforcement measures at border areas to prevent... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Dr Yasmin issued notice in defamation suit LAHORE: A sessions court here on Saturday issued notice to provincial minister Dr Yasmin Rashid in a defamation suit... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
RVM for plastics unveiled at Jinnah Super Market ISLAMABAD: Federal capital Saturday witnessed launching of the first of its kind of Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
KP govt to construct Khawazakhela-Bisham Expressway: CM PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has decided in principle to carry out feasibility study for the ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Margalla Hills' fire brought under control ISLAMABAD: A fire that broke out on Islamabad's scenic Margalla Hills three days back has been brought under ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Qureshi calls on Iraqi president ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi called on the President of the Republic of Iraq, Dr Barham... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Minister takes notice of fire in Site factory KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Industries & Commerce and Anti-Corruption & Cooperative Department Jam... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
‘Increasing revenue by Rs 1 trillion to be a challenge for finance minister’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
WWF-Pakistan calls for conserving climate through environmental education KARACHI: The WWF-Pakistan on Saturday called for investments into conserving climate through environmental ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Letters Businesses hit by ‘exceptional injuries’ The federal planning minister and head of NCOC Asad Umar deserves a lot of appreciation for his approach to the... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Impasse on probe underscores Republican angst over US Capitol riot By blocking creation of an independent, bipartisan January 6 commission, congressional Republicans have signaled ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
In US, tipped workers still feel the pandemic crunch As the number of Covid-19 cases soared in Washington through the fall and winter, Tizoc Zarate waited tables at a... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Regionally competitive energy for industry Competitive energy availability is imperative for expansion of industrialization. There are no two ways about it.... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Yarn Prices PYMA urges PM to remove duties on basic raw material KARACHI: Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) has urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to remove additional customs... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Pak girl feared dead in Italy after refusing arranged marriage ROME: Police in Italy are searching for the body of an 18-year-old girl suspected to have been killed by her... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to ensure peacekeeping ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday by joining the international community in celebrating the International Day of ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Energy NTDC energises 500kV Jamshoro-Dadu transmission line LAHORE: The National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) have energized 500 kV Jamshoro, Dadu... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Energy Total rebrands as shareholders back climate plan PARIS: French oil and gas major Total on Friday won near-unanimous shareholder support for its climate strategy ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Commodities Russia’s wheat export tax will fall sharply MOSCOW: Russia’s wheat export tax will fall sharply on June 2-8, the agriculture ministry said on Friday, as it... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Commodities ICE canola mostly down WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures traded mostly lower on Friday, weighed down by a decline in soyoil prices.... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Commodities Soaring maize prices squeeze South African consumers JOHANNESBURG: Elevated prices for the staple food maize are putting pressure on cash-strapped South African ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Cotton & Textile Cotton poised for weekly fall NEW YORT: ICE cotton futures were headed for a weekly dip on Friday, as a recent rain spell and forecasts for more... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil jumps SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed losses incurred in the previous session and jumped over 2% on Friday,... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Energy US natgas futures rise to one-week high CHICAGO: US natural gas futures rose to their highest in more than a week on Friday, buoyed by forecasts for warmer... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Commodities Corn ends lower CHICAGO: Chicago corn eased on Friday, after a strong rebound a day earlier as the market weighed up strong Chinese... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Commodities French soft wheat, barley ratings rise PARIS: The condition of French soft wheat and barley crops improved in the week to May 24, data from farm office... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Commodities Tokyo rubber futures at 3-week high TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose to a three-week high on Friday, buoyed by strong US data and an easing of fears... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Cotton & Textile Weekly world market price for upland cotton NEW YORK: The US Agriculture Department set the prevailing world market price for upland cotton at 67.77 cents per... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (May 29, 2021).... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Cotton & Textile Modest trading activity on cotton market KARACHI: The local market remained stable on Saturday. Market Sources told that trading volume remained thin. ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (May 29,... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (May 29, 2021)... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
DKSC project becomes thorny task for govt ISLAMABAD: The final approval of Darbar Kartarpur Sahib Corridor (DKSC), a project of over Rs 16 billion, ... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
PDM rejects electoral reforms ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Saturday said it rejects the government's ‘unilateral’... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
People have rejected IMF, govt: Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Leader of the Opposition Shehbaz Sharif have said that... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
FY22 budget to serve IMF interests: Bilawal ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said the upcoming budget will... Updated 30 May, 2021 03:38pm
Govt urged to declare LPG sector tax-free ISLAMABAD: The LPG Policy 2021 has recommended suspending LPG imports via land, which has sparked resentment... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
PM visits NCA nuclear facility ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan visited a National Command Authority nuclear facility of the Strategic Forces... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Economy back on path of growth as predicted: Umar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar Saturday claimed that the... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
PM’s ‘Agri Transformation Plan’ revolutionary initiative: SAPM MULTAN: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Food Security and Research, Jamshed Iqbal Cheema, said on... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Country witnesses record production of wheat: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Fakhar Imam, Saturday said the country has... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
China, US can find common ground on tariff exclusions, Chinese think tank says XIAN: The Biden administration is unlikely to remove tariffs on Chinese goods in the short term, but China and the... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Matriculation, intermediate: Provinces asked to restart classes from tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has granted permission to the provinces to begin regular... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Balochistan scrutinising proposal on Reko Diq development ISLAMABAD: The Balochistan government is scrutinising a proposal submitted by a local consortium for development of... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
11 killed, 13 hurt as van plunges into ravine near Kohala MUZAFFARABAD: At least 11 people including three children were killed and 13 others sustained injuries after a... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Taxes FBR's IREN conducts operations against non-duty paid cigarettes ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)'s Inland Revenue Enforcement Network (IREN) conducted various... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Money & Banking Bitcoin falls 5.2pc, Ether down 6.3pc NEW YORK/LONDON: Bitcoin dipped 5.16% to $33,849.47 at 18:00 GMT on Saturday, losing $1,842.99 from its previous... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Legal cover for CPEC Authority EDITORIAL: Everything that has anything to do with the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is given very high... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Achieving food security EDITORIAL: The bumper wheat crop provides a good example of how headlines can be a little misleading sometimes... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Taxes July-May 2020-21: PM lauds FBR efforts for collecting Rs4,143bn ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has praised the Federal Board of Revenue's efforts for collecting Rs 4,143... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am
Money & Banking CSR initiative: BoP sponsors series of paintings by August Schoefft KARACHI: The Bank of Punjab (BoP) as part of its responsiveness to create a sustainable and solid foundation of... Published 30 May, 2021 03:51am