Nawaz's meeting with Afghan NSA causes controversy Islamabad only stands with people of Afghanistan and not with any selected group as we want a government in Afghanistan that is acceptable to every group, says information minister Updated 25 Jul, 2021 11:18am
China, Pakistan pledge to complete CPEC on time ISLAMABAD: High-level Pakistani and Chinese delegations held talks in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province of... Published 25 Jul, 2021 07:05am
Extending cooperation to other states: Cabinet approves several MLA requests ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet has approved several Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) requests in criminal matters aimed at... Updated 25 Jul, 2021 02:15pm
US to stress need for 'guardrails' in Sherman's talks in China WASHINGTON/BEIJING: US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will tell China in upcoming talks that while... Updated 25 Jul, 2021 01:20pm
Deaths per million population lowest in region: Asad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Saturday said the rate of ... Published 25 Jul, 2021 06:39am
DRAP recommendation: MRP of Favipiravir tablets approved ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet has approved Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of new drug Favipiravir 200 mgs tablets on the... Published 25 Jul, 2021 06:32am
UAE announces over $23m fund for polio campaigns ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has made available a total of US $ 23 million in funding for... Updated 25 Jul, 2021 01:09pm
AJK elections today ISLAMABAD: Over 3.2 million voters are going to exercise their right to elect their representatives for the ... Published 25 Jul, 2021 06:23am
J&K dispute, CPEC, Afghan situation: India's minister of state's remarks rejected ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday categorically rejected baseless and irresponsible remarks made by Indian State... Published 25 Jul, 2021 06:20am
Afghan NSA 'conveys Modi's message' to Nawaz: Gill ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Saturday... Published 25 Jul, 2021 06:15am
Vaccination certificate must for domestic air travel from Aug 1 ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) have announced that a coronavirus vaccination ... Published 25 Jul, 2021 06:07am
Door-to-door campaign in Punjab from tomorrow LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to launch a door-to-door corona vaccination campaign from July 26... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:38am
South Asia India rescuers hunt for survivors as monsoon toll hits 76 MUMBAI: Rescuers in India combed through mud and debris Saturday in a desperate search for survivors as the death... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
USA After six worker deaths at Georgia chicken plant, US issues $1 million in fines ATLANTA: A North Georgia chicken plant and its associated companies face $1 million in fines and scores of citations... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Russian, Tajik defence ministers discuss response to Afghan conflict risks TASS MOSCOW: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Tajik counterpart Sherali Mirzo on Saturday discussed... Updated 25 Jul, 2021 05:51am
Venezuela says US military plane violated its airspace CARACAS: Venezuela's armed forces said on Friday that a US military plane violated its airspace along the South... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Pegasus scandal: Amnesty urges moratorium on surveillance technology PARIS: Allegations that governments used phone malware supplied by an Israeli firm to spy on journalists, activists... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
PCB, franchisees agree to hold HBL-PSL-7 in 2022 LAHORE: After the successful completion of HBL-PSL-6, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and HBL Pakistan Super League... Updated 26 Jul, 2021 09:32am
Bilawal accuses govt of utilising state resources in AJK polls KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday alleged the government of... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Gwadar imposes two-week lockdown, bans entry of tourists GWADAR: The district administration of Gwadar has imposed a two-week lockdown in the city. During the lockdown, all... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
CCLS at LUMS holds virtual moot on CPEC KARACHI: The Centre for Chinese Legal Studies (CCLS) at the Shaikh Ahmad Hassan School of Law (SAHSOL), LUMS, has... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Intermediate exams to take place from tomorrow: BSEK chief KARACHI: The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) chairman Professor Dr Saeeduddin said on Saturday the... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Hot, humid weather likely today KARACHI: Hot and humid weather is likely to prevail over most parts of the country in the next 24 hours, the Met... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
PPPA to organise road- shows from early August LAHORE: Punjab Public Private Partnership Authority is set to organise road shows to attract investors for mega... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
MPA calls on CJP LAHORE: Member Provincial Assembly Sumera Komal has called upon the Chief Justice Pakistan (CJP) for a suo motu... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
AJK election: Joint candidate of PML-Q, PTI to win seat: Elahi LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said the joint candidate of Pakistan Muslim League and... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Six PIA flights land at Skardu Airport KARACHI: PIA made an achievement by landing six flights at Skardu Airport in a day. Six PIA flights landed at Skardu... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Anti-Maryam remarks: PML-N submits resolution in PA against Gandapur LAHORE: Hina Pervaiz Butt, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of Punjab Assembly (MPA), on Saturday... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Haleem asks PPP to stop 'daydreaming' about wining AJK elections KARACHI: Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh on Saturday lashed out at the PPP rulers in... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Renowned scholar Mufti Jamali dies at 123 NAWABSHAH: Renowned religious scholar Mufti Jalaluddin Jamali passed away in Nawabshah on Saturday. He was 123 years... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Seven missing as boat capsizes CHINIOT: Seven people went missing after a boat capsized in River Chenab, near Kalari Road Dost Muhammad Lali ... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
PPP to contest Cantonment Board Peshawar elections PESHAWAR: Pakistan People's Party has decided to nominate candidates for contesting election on all seats in... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Interior minister foreseeing PTI's victory in AJK polls LAHORE: Praising Prime Minister Imran Khan for 'doing real work' for the country, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Strong statement from China should be cause of concern: PPP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) said that a strong statement from China should be a cause of concern not... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Ring Road scam: Magistrate extends physical remand of two officers LAHORE: A city magistrate on Saturday extended physical remand of former commissioner Rawalpindi Capt Muhammad... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
PTI govt complete failure on int'l front, says Maryam LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice-president Maryam Nawaz has said that it is the very essence of... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
GCU approves new exams policy from Fall 2021 LAHORE: The Academic Council of Government College University Lahore has unanimously approved the university's new... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Misbah optimistic of Team Pakistan to perform better in series against West Indies LAHORE: Expressing optimism about prospectus of Team Pakistan in the upcoming series against West Indies, Head Coach... Updated 26 Jul, 2021 09:32am
Corona positivity rate increases to 3.38pc in Punjab LAHORE: With surge in virus cases, the overall corona positivity rate in Punjab has increased to 3.38 percent, as ... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Mechanical washing operation of roads under FWMC begins FAISALABAD: Under the arrangements of Faisalabad Waste Management Company (FWMC), Mechanical washing operation of... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
CM lauds security, cleanliness arrangements on Eid LAHORE: Expressing satisfaction over the best security arrangements in the province for the protection of life and... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
PM's remarks 'damaging for the Kashmir cause': Shehbaz LAHORE: Rejecting Prime Minister Imran Khan's statement regarding holding a referendum in Kashmir to decide whether... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Europe Vatican discloses property portfolio ahead of fraud trial VATICAN CITY: The Vatican published for the first time Saturday its annual budget for a key department managing... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
South Asia Afghan govt imposes night curfew to stem Taliban advance KABUL: Afghan authorities on Saturday imposed a night-time curfew across 31 of the country's 34 provinces to curb... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Sixth Saudi site makes UNESCO heritage list NAJRAN: A sixth site in Saudi Arabia has been added to UNESCO's world heritage list, the UN organisation announced ... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Morocco's navy rescues 368 migrants bound for Spain RABAT: The Moroccan navy this week rescued 368 migrants including three children as they were trying to cross the... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
US renews call on Myanmar to free journalist amid Covid fears WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday renewed calls on Myanmar's junta to free a jailed US journalist as concerns... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Middle East Lebanon can't handle next Covid wave: hospital chief BEIRUT: Lebanon's deepening economic crisis has piled pressure on hospitals, leaving them ill-equipped to face any... Updated 25 Jul, 2021 06:00am
Asia 6.7-magnitude quake hits Philippines MANILA: A strong earthquake shook the Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, but it was deep,... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
South Asia Iran says four Guards killed in clash in southeast TEHRAN: Four members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards were killed during a clash with "bandits" in the country's... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
China Fourteen dead in China warehouse fire BEIJING: A warehouse fire in northeastern China on Saturday left at least fourteen people dead and twelve seriously... Updated 25 Jul, 2021 05:42am
Europe Protests across Italy against Covid certificates ROME: Thousands of people protested in cities across Italy Saturday against the government's introduction of... Updated 25 Jul, 2021 05:43am
Middle East Iraq, Lebanon sign deal to swap fuel oil for medical services BAGHDAD: Iraq will provide Lebanon with one million tonnes of fuel oil for its power plants in exchange for medical... Updated 25 Jul, 2021 06:10am
Europe Protesters opposed to Covid measures clash with police in Paris PARIS: French anti-riot police fired teargas on Saturday as clashes erupted during protests in central Paris against... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Middle East Iraq arrests 'cell' over deadly bombing claimed by IS BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi announced Saturday the arrest of a "terror cell" behind a Baghdad... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Europe France's 'king of lighthouses' wins UNESCO heritage listing LE VERDON-SUR-MER (France): Battered by the wind and swell for 400 years and nicknamed the "king of lighthouses",... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Africa Eight killed in army offensive on DR Congo gorilla park BUKAVU: Two Pygmies and six militiamen were killed in a DR Congo army offensive to dislodge them from a national ... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (July 24, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (July 25, 2021).... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
MPC: wait and see There are clear signs of current account slippages. This comes in tandem with economic recovery in Pakistan. A ... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Rise of populism in the post-Covid world Populist sentiments seem to be resurfacing in the wake of Covid-19 as a virulent variant, Delta, spreads across many... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Do vaccinated people need to go back to masking? With the Delta variant pushing US Covid cases back up, fully vaccinated people are wondering whether they need to... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Interest-free loans for 'poorest nations' EDITORIAL: The decision of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) board to increase the volume of interest-free loans... Updated 26 Jul, 2021 10:50am
34 deaths on the eve of Eidul Adha EDITORIAL: What could be more nightmarish for those who on the eve of Eidul Adha received the bodies of their dear... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items witness upward trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of most essential kitchen items especially chicken, eggs, sugar, and vegetables witnessed an... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
PTI to win AJK general election, claims Murad Saeed ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) would win the general election being held on Sunday (today) in Azad... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Industry Sugar, ghee, flour: Ministry seeks increase in prices of subsidised items at USC ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production has sought increase in prices of subsidised items - sugar, ... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Noor Mukadam's murder: Court grants physical remand of suspect ISLAMABAD: A local court on Saturday granted two days physical remand of Noor Mukadam's murder accused Zahir Jaffar... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Recruitment in the apex court: Babar welcomes order of Pakistan Information Commission ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians Secretary General Senator Farhatullah Babar has welcomed the... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Capital market: SECP revamps regulatory framework ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has revamped the regulatory framework for the... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Security guards open fire at food delivery man KARACHI: In a harrowing turn of events, it turned up on Saturday that the security guards of Karachi politician... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
APNS offers condolences KARACHI: Sarmad Ali, President and Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Industry Closure of general businesses: Maggo expresses surprise over Sindh govt decision KARACHI: Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
PN executes National Contingency Plan (Pollution) KARACHI: Pakistan Navy has executed National Contingency Plan (Pollution) while assessing evolving situation after... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Whenever Bilawal visits abroad opponents get upset: Murad HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah while talking to media persons at Sehwan Airport Saturday said... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Industry KATI chief terms hike in LPG price unacceptable KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) President Saleem-uz-Zaman has termed the increase in the... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Industry PBF alarmed over rising cost of dollar KARACHI: Vice President of Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Ahmad Jawad has called upon the economic managers to... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Industry Business community urged to support PM to strengthen economy KARACHI: Patron in Chief of United Business Group (UBG), S M Muneer has emphasized that business community should ... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Letters Remembering Arif Nizami Senior journalist and political commentator Arif Nizami was a highly prolific professional. Not only was he an ... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Taxes Govt to facilitate taxpayers to increase tax base: Sardar Yasir ISLAMABAD: Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) emphasized the... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Rates Deutsche Bank's PLS rates KARACHI: The Deutsche Bank has declared the rates of profit and payment of return to the depositors for the half ... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Grains Strategie Grains cuts French wheat crop estimate PARIS: Consultancy Strategie Grains cuts its estimate for France's 2021 soft wheat harvest on Thursday after a crop... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Grains EU wheat ends week higher on concerns over global supplies PARIS: European wheat edged higher on Friday after two sessions of declines, supported by ongoing concerns about the... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Grains Canadian crop debacle may force a reroute of wheat, canola trade FORT COLLINS, (Colo.): Severe drought has slashed expected US spring wheat output to a three-decade low and across... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Commodities ICE canola ends mixed CHICAGO: ICE canola futures ended mixed on Friday as traders assessed the latest weather forecasts for canola areas... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Grains Corn, soybeans lower as extended weather shows dryness easing CHICAGO: Chicago Corn and soybean futures slipped on Friday, pressured by extended forecasts calling for cooler... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Grains Historic low river levels force Argentine grains ships to cut cargoes by 25pc BUENOS AIRES: Ships leaving the Argentine grains hub of Rosario on the Parana River are having to cut cargoes by... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Cotton & Textile Weekly market price for upland cotton NEW YORK: The US Agriculture Department set the prevailing world market price for upland cotton at 76.58 cents per... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (July 24, 2021).... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Cotton & Textile Dullness persists on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market on Saturday remained stable and trading volume remained low. Market sources told... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Taxes Call for exempting small, marginal farmers, developing simple system for taxation LAHORE: If agriculture income is to be taxed to increase tax to GDP ratio, then the government should exempt small... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Industry April 2020-21: Employment generation in LSM sector up KARACHI: Employment generation in Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) in Sindh was up by almost 15 percent in April of... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Industry UBG accuses FPCCI of violating merit, appointing blue-eyed ISLAMABAD: The United Business Group (UBG) on Saturday alleged FPCCI leadership for violating merit and appointing... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Industry FPCCI's Businessmen Panel for giving priority to agri sector LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Businessmen Panel has stressed the need... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Industry Colombia authorizes export of dried cannabis flowers BOGOTA: Colombia gave the green light Friday to export dried cannabis flowers for use in medical products in ... Updated 25 Jul, 2021 05:53am
Industry Mexico disputes US application of USMCA rules on autos WASHINGTON: Mexico is at odds with the United States over how it is applying content rules for the regional auto... Updated 25 Jul, 2021 06:06am
Budgets South Korea parliament approves 34.9 trln won extra budget SEOUL: South Korea's parliament on Saturday approved a 34.9 trillion won ($30.31 billion) supplementary budget to... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
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 24,... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (July 24, 2021)... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:20am
SOPs imperative: Alvi KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday expressed grave concern over violations of Covid-19 standard operating... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:16am
PM urges nation to fully participate in 'greening' Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday once again urged the nation to fully participate in government's... Published 25 Jul, 2021 04:47am