USA Four die in US hot air balloon accident LOS ANGELES: Four people died and another was seriously injured in a hot air balloon accident in Albuquerque, in the... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock resigns after Covid breach LONDON: UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock resigned on Saturday following revelations that he broke the government's... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Johnson & Johnson to stop selling opioids in US: NY attorney general WASHINGTON: Johnson & Johnson, one of the pharmaceutical giants accused of fueling the deadly opioid crisis in... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Europe Geothermal project prompts Strasbourg earthquake STRASBOURG, (France): The eastern French city of Strasbourg was shaken awake on Saturday by a 3.9-magnitude... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Indonesia, US break ground on joint strategic maritime centre JAKARTA: Indonesia and the United States have broken ground on a new $3.5 million maritime training centre in the... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Thousands descend on London for anti-lockdown march LONDON: Thousands of anti-lockdown protesters marched through central London on Saturday, with the prime minister's... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Delta variant forces new lockdowns as Europe eases curbs SAINT PETERSBURG/ SYDNEY: Australia's largest city Sydney entered a two-week lockdown Saturday to contain a sudden... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Colombia offers $800,000 reward in attack on leader's copter BOGOTA: The Colombian government said Saturday it is offering a reward of nearly $800,000 for information leading to... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Minister performs ground breaking of 2KW solar plant at UAF FAISALABAD: Provincial Minister for Energy Dr Akhtar Malik performed the ground breaking of solar plant of 2 KW at... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Teamwork between regulators, LEAs vital to combat financial crimes: SECP chief ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman, Aamir Khan, said that Synergy,... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
PCB chairman vows next HBL-PSL-7 in Pakistan LAHORE: Felicitating the event staff, six franchises and all PSL commercial partners particularly HBL, on the... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Plan evolved for implementation of Rs560bn PDP LAHORE: On the instructions of Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, a plan has been chalked out for the ... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
PDMA KP prepares monsoon contingency plan PESHAWAR: Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has prepared Monsoon Contingency Plan ... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
ATC grants interim bail to Anees Advocate in four cases KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday granted interim bail to Anees Advocate in four cases. The court ordered... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Man held for alleged involvement to kidnap female university student KARACHI: Police on Saturday arrested a man from Karachi's Lyari neighbourhood for his alleged involvement in a bid ... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Covid vaccination centre established at Naya Nazimabad KARACHI: In collaboration with Health department, Government of Sindh, the management of Naya Nazimabad has set up a... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Punjab witnesses significant decline in Covid-19 cases LAHORE: Significant decline in wave of corona pandemic was witnessed in the province of Punjab, as out of 18,542... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Outgoing fiscal year: CCP completes 20 inquiries against anti-competitive practices ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has completed 20 inquiries and initiated 21 new ones against... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Sindh reports 511 new cases of Covid-19 KARACHI: As many as three more patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 5,410 and 511 new... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Still 'hope' as rescuers race fire to find Florida collapse survivors • 'Major structural damage' found at collapsed building in 2018: report SURFSIDE, (United States): Florida... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Asia Filipinos bid farewell to former president Benigno Aquino MANILA: Philippine former president Benigno Aquino was laid to rest in a Manila cemetery on Saturday beside his... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Africa Ethiopia rights commission says no 'massive' abuses during poll ADDIS ABABA: The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission said Saturday that while there was some violence recorded during... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
British police seize 'record' haul of cryptocurrency LONDON: London police have seized a trove of cryptocurrency worth £114 million ($159,000) that criminals were... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
UN Syria envoy says cross-border access must stay open UNITED NATIONS: The UN's special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, on Friday added his voice to calls to keep open the... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Asia Thousands climb Indonesian volcano for ritual sacrifice PROBOLINGGO, (Indonesia): Thousands of worshippers trudged up an active Indonesian volcano Saturday to cast ... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
AFP's Wuhan team wins for virus coverage BEIJING: AFP's standout coverage of China's lockdown of Wuhan in the earliest stages of the Covid-19 pandemic has... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Microsoft says new breach discovered in probe of suspected SolarWinds hackers SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft said on Friday an attacker had won access to one of its customer-service agents and then... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (June 26, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (June 27, 2021).... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Govt should withdraw dubious, anti-people budget: Baloch LAHORE: “The government has rejected the opposition’s stand and claimed that the budget was tax-free. Now that... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items witness increasing trend ISLAMABAD: Prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increasing trend during this week past as compared... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Upcoming week to register rains intermittently LAHORE: The upcoming week would register more spells of rains intermittently, said Met Office. Already, a good ... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
No summer holidays this year, announces private schools body ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Private Schools Federation (APPSF) on Saturday announced that there would be no summer... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Ehsaas Programme different from BISP: Dr Sania LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar said on Saturday that 95... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Fight against drugs: Minister urges public to join hands with ANF ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Ijaz Ahmed Shah, on Saturday, urged the public to join hands with... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Transport, mass transit: Sindh Govt sets aside funds for Karachi’s various projects KARACHI: Sindh Government has set aside funds for various transport and mass transit projects in Karachi in the... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Atrocities perpetrated against Sindh because people rejected PTI: CM HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that atrocities were being perpetrated against Sindh... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
ANF holds vintage car rally to mark World Drug Day KARACHI: The Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Regional Directorate Sindh on Saturday organized a Vintage car rally and... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
All-out efforts being taken to control rising street crimes: DIG East KARACHI: DIG East Saqib Inam Memon in response to deep concerns over rising street crimes across city stated that... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
AKRA assured of opening indoor dining from July 1 KARACHI: National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has assured All Karachi Restaurant Association for opening of... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Mir Hazar Khan Khoso passes away QUETTA: Veteran Balochistan politician and former interim Prime Minister Justice Mir Hazar Khan Khoso (retd) passed... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Letters The fourth wave of Covid-19 could hit country The National Command and Control Centre (NCOC) chairman, Asad Umar, has warned of a fourth Covid-19 wave in Pakistan... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Business group urges Biden to lift Europe travel ban, revive economies The Biden administration is under pressure from a major business group and diplomats to scrap a travel ban on... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Out of the frying pan? Pakistan’s power sector seems to be a victim of déjà vu. Last year, the nation was gripped by a fuel shortage... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
IMF talks: there’s now rising sense of deja vu? The finance team in Islamabad is walking a tight rope. Promises made by the government to the International Monetary... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Armed bandits steal, snatch valuables worth Rs12.8m ISLAMABAD: Armed bandits struck at over 20 areas in the capital city during the last week, and stole or snatched... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Course Commissioning Parade of 115th Midshipmen, 23rd SSC held at PNA KARACHI: Course Commissioning Parade of 115th Midshipmen and 23rd SSC was held at Pakistan Naval Academy (PNA), PNS... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Energy KE secures supply of 25000MT furnace oil to sustain power generation KARACHI: In light of the developing situation regarding fuel supply to the country, K-Electric (KE) has secured the... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Poverty reduction: PPAF educating masses on key thematic areas via radio ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) is broadcasting a programme series from more than 30 Medium... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
LHC declares recovery of GIDC by SNGPL before 2015 illegal LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Saturday declared recovery of Gas Infrastructure Development Cess (GIDC) by Sui... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Marriage halls association warns govt of strike LAHORE: The Marriage Halls Association has warned to come on roads if their businesses are not allowed to work by... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Commodities Gold prices fall slightly KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday showed a little fall on the local market, traders said. It was traded for Rs109300... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Dr Essa Lab's medical camp at KPC till July 4 KARACHI: Dr Essa Lab organized a free medical camp for journalist community at Karachi Press Club which begun on ... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Overseas Pakistanis: Shehbaz floats representation 'formula' ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Grains Growers oppose proposal to levy on hybrid maize seeds LAHORE: Proposal to levy 17 percent sales tax and 3 percent value added tax on hybrid seeds of maize in budget... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Commodities Arabica coffee rallies on strong Brazilian real; sugar flat NEW YORK/LONDON: Arabica coffee rallied on Friday as the Brazilian real surged to its highest in a year versus the... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Commodities US refining capacity shrinks 4.5pc as pandemic shuts plants HOUSTON: US refining capacity last year fell 4.5% to 18.13 million barrels per day (bpd) from a record 18.98 million... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Commodities EU wheat slips to new lows as rain, biofuel ruling dent Chicago PARIS: Euronext wheat slid on Friday to fresh multiweek lows, tracking losses in Chicago as beneficial rain for... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Commodities Supreme Court ruling, Midwest rains pressure US corn and soya CHICAGO: Corn and soyabean futures tumbled on Friday after a US Supreme Court ruling bolstered a bid by small oil... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Cotton & Textile NY cotton scales over 1-week peak NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures climbed to a more than one-week peak on Friday and headed for a weekly gain, boosted by... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Commodities Colombia coca crop area expanded to 245,000 hectares in 2020 BOGOTA: The area occupied by coca crops in Colombia expanded to 245,000 hectares (605,408 acres) at the end of 2020,... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil gains over 2pc KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose more than 2% on Friday and logged their first weekly gain in three,... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (June 26, 2021).... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market stays calm and easy KARACHI: The local cotton market on Saturday was easy. Trading volume was also satisfactory. Cotton Analyst Naseem... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sunday, June 27, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS 07:00... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (June 26,... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Rates.Ports World Shipping Schedule KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (June 26, 2021).... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (June 26, 2021)... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (June 26, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
SPI up 0.82pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended June 24, 2021 recorded an increase of 0.82 percent... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Opposition’s all 397 cut motions rejected: NA approves 29 demands for grants worth over Rs167bn ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Saturday approved 29 budgetary demands for grants worth Rs167.5 billion pertaining... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Tarin defends govt’s IMF lending decision ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, on Saturday, left the opposition red-faced for their “undue ... Updated 27 Jun, 2021 04:00pm
Ours is bottom-up approach to building economy: Tarin ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Shaukat Tarin, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, has said that Pakistan is going for... Updated 27 Jun, 2021 12:46pm
‘Kanal Istanbul’ project kicks off with bridge construction ISTANBUL: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday launched a $15 billion canal project intended to relieve... Updated 27 Jun, 2021 04:00pm
Proposed LNG tax hike: CNG price to go up by Rs6-9 per kg: APCNGA ISLAMABAD: Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) will soon become more expensive with the price increase expected to go up... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Qureshi questions ‘intrinsic’ nature of FATF forum ISLAMABAD: A day after the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) decided to continue to keep Pakistan on its grey list,... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Azhar explains how power shortfall will be bridged ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar said on Saturday that over 7000MW electricity shortfall owing to dry... Updated 27 Jun, 2021 04:00pm
Security forces capable of dealing with challenges: Rasheed ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Saturday said that international powers are making efforts to put... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Punjab water, sanitation project: $442.4m financing pact inked with WB ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the World Bank have signed the financing agreement of Punjab Rural... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
IMF says board discusses $650bn expansion of reserves, process to be completed in August WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund’s executive board on Friday discussed a proposed $650 billion ... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Budgets GCU Lahore budget approved LAHORE: The finance and planning committee has recommended a budget of Rs 2.135 billion for the Government College... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Industry Gas crisis: Textile exporters warn of relocating to other countries KARACHI: Textile makers and exporters on Saturday threatened to relocate their manufacturing units to other ... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Industry Tesla to 'recall' over 285,000 cars in China due to faulty software BEIJING: Electric car giant Tesla will "recall" over 285,000 cars from the Chinese market after an investigation... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Higher gasoline price to fuel inflation EDITORIAL: The decision to raise prices of petroleum products for the rest of the month wouldn’t have been such a... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
KP Budget too along the same lines EDITORIAL: The annual budgets of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI’s) governments in Punjab and at Centre were... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Taxes FBR field offices to remain open till midnight on 30th ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued instructions to all the field offices to remain open and... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Industry Customs adjudication: FPCCI chief welcomes decision to hear cases in Sukkur KARACHI: Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, President FPCCI, has welcomed the decision to hear Customs Adjudication cases in... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Life insurance policy: SC dismisses SLIC appeal against PHC verdict ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has noted that life insurance policy cannot be avoided after two years on the ground of... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
NASFF aimed at grooming youth's filmmaking skills: DG ISPR ISLAMABAD: Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG-ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar Saturday said the... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
PM says tourism sector has great potential as big money earner ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said, on Saturday, that tourism sector would be a big money earner for the... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Pakistan to get 2.5m Moderna vaccine doses under Covax ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is all set to receive free 2.5 million doses of Moderna coronavirus vaccine under Covax scheme.... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Equity-oriented CIS: AMCs allowed investment in units of unlisted REIT scheme ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has allowed the Asset Management Companies... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Industry Businessmen invited to visit Uzbekistan, avail benefit LAHORE: Deputy Governor of Namangn Region, Uzbekistan & Head of Uzbek delegation Inamov Okibjon Odiljonovich has... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Taxes RTO issues notices to tax evaders LAHORE: The Regional Tax Office (RTO) of Federal Board of Revenue has issued notices to tax evaders on the basis of... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Industry Ex-LCCI chief commits installation of fire hydrants in all commercial markets LAHORE: The former president of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Irfan Iqbal Shiekh has shown... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Industry WCCIB chief for business-friendly policies for women entrepreneurs LAHORE: President Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bahawalpur Division (WCCIB), Maryam Qasim Khan said that... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Industry SECP imposes huge penalty on B4U Group, sponsors ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has concluded adjudication proceedings against... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Tanzania considers reviving $10bn port project DAR ES SALAAM: President Samia Suluhu Hassan said on Saturday that Tanzania will look to revive a $10 billion ... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Money & Banking El Salvador bitcoin move opens banks to money laundering, terrorism financing risks: Fitch SAN SALVADOR: El Salvador's law making bitcoin legal tender means banks face higher risks, including of violating... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am
Industry VW wins ruling in US bondholder litigation over emissions cheating NEW YORK: A divided US appeals court ruled in favour of Volkswagen AG on Friday by giving the German automaker... Published 27 Jun, 2021 03:56am