President highlights criticality of Karachi in country's economy During meeting at Sindh Governor House, Karachi Transformation Plan was discussed Alvi emphasises on importance of water conservation Updated 11 Jul, 2021 01:10pm
Envoy urges world to strengthen Afghan security KABUL: Pakistan's envoy to Kabul called on the international community Saturday to help strengthen Afghanistan's... Published 11 Jul, 2021 06:19am
Export of POL products: EIF filing not required ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed the owners of petroleum products, including petroleum, ... Updated 11 Jul, 2021 01:11pm
Pakistan, Uzbekistan all set to sign TTA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan are all set to sign Transit Trade Agreement (TTA) on Thursday (July 15) in... Published 11 Jul, 2021 06:03am
G20 endorses historic global tax reform VENICE: G20 finance ministers on Saturday gave their backing to a historic deal to overhaul the way multinational... Published 11 Jul, 2021 05:54am
Post-Covid: Delta puts brakes on return to normality PARIS: Nations across the globe hit new pandemic highs and reimposed Covid-19 restrictions on Saturday as the highly... Published 11 Jul, 2021 05:45am
Petroleum levy at lowest level in 6 years: Gill ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication, Dr Shahbaz Gill on Saturday said that... Published 11 Jul, 2021 05:35am
LPG taxes, duties: Stakeholders to meet today ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has called a consultative meeting of stakeholders on Sunday (July 11) to take... Published 11 Jul, 2021 05:26am
Higher fee structure: FBR allowed to hire lawyers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been given autonomy to appoint advocates on panel of the FBR, on... Published 11 Jul, 2021 05:17am
Platform for devolved system: NEC and CCI need to be strengthened: Umar ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council (NEC) and the Council of Common Interests (CCI) need to be strengthened for... Updated 11 Jul, 2021 01:12pm
Senate session summoned ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has summoned the session of Senate to meet on July 12 (Monday) at the Parliament... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:36am
India's investment appears to be sinking: DG ISPR ISLAMABAD: Director General of the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major-General Babar Iftikhar, on Saturday,... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:26am
Khalilzad heads to Pakistan WASHINGTON: US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad departed for ... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:18am
Surge in Delta variant cases put authorities on high alert LAHORE: Delta variant cases in Rawalpindi and Lahore has spread alarm among the health authorities, which has called... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:10am
Industry Chinese antitrust regulator blocks Tencent’s $5.3bn video games merger HONG KONG: China’s market regulator on Saturday said it would block Tencent Holdings Ltd’s plan to merge the... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:09am
Three sisters drown in River Shaghur CHITRAL: Three real sisters drowned in River Shaghur while washing a carpet in Galeh village of Karimabad here on... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Two more youth martyred in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: Indian troops in their fresh act of state terrorism martyred two Kashmiri youth in Islamabad district of... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Covid-19 claims 16 more lives, infects 1,091 others KARACHI: As many as 16 more patients of Corona virus died overnight lifting the death toll to 5,599 and 1,091 new... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
IG launches drive to clean national highways KARACHI: On the Lyari Expressway, IG National Highways and Motorway Police Syed Kaleem Imam formally launched a... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Karachi now ranks among four worst cities of the world: PSP KARACHI: Chairman Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Syed Mustafa Kamal has criticized "the poor performance of Sindh... Updated 11 Jul, 2021 10:25pm
Freed Palestinian prisoner claims ‘victory’ after hunger strike RAMALLAH, (Palestinian Territories): A Palestinian on hunger strike for more than two months while in Israeli... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
6.1-magnitude quake strikes eastern Indonesia JAKARTA: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Sulawesi island Saturday, the United ... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
UNSC extends cross-border aid operation for Syria UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Friday unanimously approved an extension of activity at the only border... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
One of the last survivors of Auschwitz women’s orchestra dies BERLIN: Esther Bejarano, one of the last survivors of the women’s orchestra at Auschwitz, has died at the age of... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Billionaire Branson set to fly to space aboard Virgin Galactic rocket plane WASHINGTON: Decades after burnishing his reputation as a wealthy daredevil mogul in a series of boating and hot-air... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Moroccan journalist gets five-year jail term CASABLANCA: Detained Moroccan journalist Soulaimane Raissouni was on Friday sentenced to five years in jail for... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
US, France expand special forces cooperation WASHINGTON: The US and French defence chiefs signed a new “roadmap” for cooperation between their special... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
White House unveils sweeping antitrust push NEW YORK: Vowing consumer relief from costly hearing aids, excessive airline baggage fees and myriad other ills,... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Cannes falls for ‘The Worst Person in the World’ CANNES, (France): The Cannes film festival has fallen head over heels for a Norwegian film about a young woman ... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
London police tell fans not to gather for Euro final LONDON: London police warned England fans on Saturday not to gather in large numbers in the British capital for... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Middle East Explosion in park in north Tehran, no one hurt DUBAI: A loud blast was heard in north Tehran early on Saturday after an “unknown object” exploded in a park... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Middle East Iran transport ministry says hit by ‘cyber disruption’ TEHRAN: Iran’s transportation ministry said Saturday a “cyber disruption” had affected its computer systems ... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Africa Ethiopia PM party wins in parliamentary election ADDIS ABABA: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party won the most seats in Ethiopia’s parliamentary... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Asia Five dead after Tajikistan quake DUSHANBE, (Tajikistan): An earthquake struck eastern Tajikistan on Saturday morning, killing at least five people,... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Middle East Dubai’s ruler launches national plan for coders CAIRO: Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, on Saturday launched a national programme for coders... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
EU hits goal of delivering vaccines for 70pc of adults BRUSSELS: The European Union has hit its target of delivering enough coronavirus vaccine to cover 70 percent of the... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
USA US city removes flashpoint Confederate statues CHARLOTTESVILLE, (United States): The southern US city of Charlottesville on Saturday took down two statues honoring... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti to be US ambassador to India WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden has nominated Los Angeles mayor and climate advocate Eric Garcetti to be the US... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Europe Spanish PM unveils younger cabinet dominated by women MADRID: Spain’s premier, whose Socialist party has been lagging in opinion polls, on Saturday reshuffled his... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
'edotco' wins Frost & Sullivan's award KARACHI: The edotco Group ("edotco"), the leading end to end integrated telecommunications infrastructure services... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Balancing resources and population crucial in developing a nation: Bilawal KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that balancing resources and the... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Investigation of Shehbaz: Court directs FIA to follow human rights LAHORE: Additional district & sessions judge Syed Ali Abbas acting as a duty judge for a special court (offences... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Pakistan partners with 'Changing Diabetes in Children' KARACHI: The Changing Diabetes(r) in Children partnership has announced, Pakistan as its 16th country partner and... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Bilawal pays tribute to Bilour ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said Awami National Party (ANP) leader... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Court allows pre-arrest bail to Advocate Niazi LAHORE: A sessions court on Saturday allowed pre-arrest bail to Hassaan Khan Niazi advocate, nephew of Prime ... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
LUMS bags CASE Platinum Award KARACHI: LUMS has won the global Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Platinum Award 2021 in the... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
'High-tech companies committed to developing hands on technical manpower' KARACHI: "High-tech companies of Pakistan are committed to developing hands on technical manpower at university... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
PM's efforts to ensure food security lauded KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum,... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
'Unethical' legal practitioners Yes, legal practitioners should be ethical and exhibit good character. Every lawyer, whether enrolled as an advocate... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Barriers to export-led growth Exports have been stagnant over the last decade in Pakistan, while competing economies have witnessed commendable... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Communist Party emerges from shadows during Hong Kong crackdown China's Communist Party has abandoned its tradition of working from the shadows in Hong Kong as authorities pursue a... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Letters No room for complacency in Covid-19 battle It is heartening to note that the country has been ranked among best-performing countries for handling the Covid-19... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Sir Syed Ta'aleem Conference held LAHORE: Sir Syed Ta'aleem Conference was organized under the aegis of Centre for Social Justice on Saturday in... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Robbers loot cash, other valuables worth Rs14,478,000 in 20 incidents ISLAMABAD: Armed robbers, dacoits and snatchers stole or looted cash, gold ornaments, and other valuables worth... Updated 12 Jul, 2021 01:11am
PPP, PML-N leadership misleading Kashmiris: Haleem ISLAMABAD: Opposition leader in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh on Saturday said Imran Khan was selected as Prime... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
'Non-Communicable Diseases': PANAH holds global conference ISLAMABAD: Surgeon General Nigar Johar (Hilal-e-Imtiaz) said that life is a blessing and it should be valued. Such... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
PM real advocate of Kashmir,says CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has adopted a courageous... Updated 11 Jul, 2021 10:25pm
Upper, central parts: Partly cloudy weather likely today KARACHI: The monsoon currents from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are penetrating into the upper parts of the country... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Punjab govt to observe week of implementation of SOPs till 18th LAHORE: Following the directions of the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) to contain the spread of ... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Energy US natgas up as forecasts project warmer weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up on Friday, as forecasts projected increased demand amid warmer than usual... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Cotton & Textile NY cotton futures post gains NEW YORK: ICE cotton climbed by about 1percent on Friday on positive weekly federal export sales data and a slide in... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (July 10, 2021).... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate inert amid modest trading KARACHI: The local cotton market on Saturday remained stable and volume remained a little bit low. Cotton Analyst... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Minor girl eaten by crocodile in Sukkur SUKKUR: In yet another incident of a crocodile eating a human being on the bank of Nara Canal at tehsil Saleh Put of... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Punjab govt focusing on health sector’s uplift LAHORE: The PTI-led Punjab government has planned to construct new DHQ hospitals in Chiniot, Hafizabad and Chakwal... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Alvi lauds govt’s decision to engage dissident Baloch leaders ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the decision of the government to engage dissident Baloch leaders is... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
PM reviews ERRA’s uplift projects ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Saturday, reviewed the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
All major rivers continue to flow normally: FFC ISLAMABAD: The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) has said all main rivers of the Indus River System (Indus, Jhelum,... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Anti-encroachment operation in Kaghan-Naran completed: commissioner PESHAWAR: Commissi-oner Hazara Division, Riaz Khan Mehsud has said that anti-encroachment operation in Kaghan and... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Rashid predicts better govt-opposition ties after AJK polls RAWALPINDI: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid expressed optimism that the relations between the government and the... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Monsoon starts throughout country LAHORE: The monsoon has started throughout the country and the meteorological office has predicted continuity of... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
LHCBA questions elevation of SHC judge to SC LAHORE: Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) President Maqsood Ahmad Buttar has questioned the proposed... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
PPP MNA Mandokhail sends legal notice to Firdous ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Member of National Assembly (MNA) Qadir Khan Mandokhail on Saturday sent a... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Annual prize distribution ceremony held at PNCCO KARACHI: Annual prize distribution ceremony was held at Pakistan Navy Cadet College Ormara (PNCCO). Federal Minister... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
PARC conference: Fakhar for promoting climate smart agriculture ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Agricultural Research Centre (PARC) in collaboration with Thardeep Rural Development (TRDP) and... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Energy S Arabia sets cap on local gasoline price for July DUBAI: Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, set a cap on local gasoline prices for July to help... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Middle East Lebanon power station to restart after fuel delivery BEIRUT: A major power station in Lebanon is to resume operations on Sunday, two days after it ground to a halt due... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Europe District council declares Germany’s first-ever ‘cyber-catastrophe’ BERLIN: A district council in eastern Germany has declared a disaster after its computer systems were paralysed by a... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Rates.The Rupee YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (June 1 to 30,... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (July 10,... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Rates.Ports World Shipping Schedule KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (July 10, 2021).... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (July 10, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (July 11, 2021).... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (July 10, 2021)... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (July 10, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Industry TAAP seeks LCCI help for resolution of issues LAHORE: The travel agents have sought help of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry to get their issues... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items witness increase ISLAMABAD: Prices of essential kitchen items especially sugar, rice, eggs, mutton, beef, and cooking oil/ghee have... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Industry Non-supply of water: NKATI urges Sindh governor, CM to take notice KARACHI: President North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry (NKATI), Faisal Moiz Khan, while expressing ... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Industry Rains: KATI urges precautionary measures KARACHI: Patron-in-Chief of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) S M Muneer and President ... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
A food crisis in the making EDITORIAL: The United Nations' (UN's) Food and Agriculture Organisation's (FAO's) warning that rocketing global food... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Indigenous lives matter EDITORIAL: As national grief over discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves of Indigenous children sets in Canada,... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Commodities Tokyo rubber futures down TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures touched an eight-month low on Friday, as a spike in cases of the Delta coronavirus... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Commodities China’s farmers dump other crops for corn on bumper profit pull BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Chinese farmers have sharply increased corn planting this year to cash in on demand-fuelled ... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Commodities India’s summer crop planting lags as monsoon rains taper off NEW DELHI: Indian farmers have planted 49.9 million hectares (123 million acres) with summer crops, down 10.43... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Commodities NY cocoa may bounce SINGAPORE: New York September cocoa may bounce into a range of $2,311-$2,336, as it has stabilized around a support... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Commodities ICE canola futures surge to daily limit gain WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures surged on Friday to the daily limit gain, on concerns that drought on the... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Industry Sustainable economic growth major challenge: Dawood FAISALABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industries, Production and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Companies Philip Morris buys maker of inhalers LONDON: US cigarette giant Philip Morris said Friday that it has agreed to buy Vectura, a UK company making ... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
Money & Banking Britain carves out exemption for gold clearing banks from Basel III rule LONDON: Banks clearing gold trades in London can apply for an exemption from tighter capital rules due in January... Published 11 Jul, 2021 04:01am
10th CPEC JCC meeting on 16th: Asim ISLAMABAD: The 10th meeting of Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is... Published 11 Jul, 2021 03:57am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept