OIC for inclusive Afghan dialogue Says it would dispatch envoys to Afghanistan to stress the importance of 'peace, stability, and national reconciliation' Updated 23 Aug, 2021 10:17am
Rs1.2bn bogus invoice scam: Alvi rejects FBR reports ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday disposed of 42 representations of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:28am
NADRA may be allowed access to FBR database in bid to broaden tax base ISLAMABAD: The government is planning to provide access of Federal Board of Revenue data of taxpayers to the ... Updated 23 Aug, 2021 11:08am
Taliban inherit untapped $1trn trove of minerals PARIS: The Taliban now hold the keys to an untouched trillion-dollar trove of minerals including some that could... Updated 23 Aug, 2021 11:26am
Taliban blame US for airport chaos as Afghans face 'impossible' race to flee KABUL: The Taliban on Sunday blamed the United States for the chaotic evacuation of tens of thousands of Afghans and... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Saudi Arabia pledges to provide support for Tunisia TUNIS: Saudi Arabia pledged on Sunday to provide assistance to Tunisia, which is suffering a political, economic and... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Europe Merkel struggles to reassure Ukraine on Nord Stream 2 KIEV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned German Chancellor Angela Merkel Sunday that the soon-to-be... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Raisi calls on Japan to release frozen funds TEHRAN: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday called on Tokyo to release the Islamic republic's funds that have... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Turkish bombardment kills two in Iraq: local official ARBIL: Two civilians were killed Sunday in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region by a Turkish army bombardment as forces... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Europe Swedish PM to step down in November STOCKHOLM: Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven caught the nation off guard on Sunday, saying he would resign in... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Asia Malaysia's new PM pleas for unity to fix virus-hit economy KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's new prime minister called on his colleagues Sunday to end a months-long political crisis ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Afghan 'tragedy' shows EU needs geopolitical muscle BRUSSELS: The fall of Kabul to the Taliban and the chaotic international evacuation effort shows that Europe needs ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
'Save our families': Afghans demonstrate in Paris PARIS: Hundreds of people including many Afghanis demonstrated in Paris on Sunday to demand the "immediate... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
USA Tropical Storm Henri bears down on US east coast NEW YORK: Tropical Storm Henri was on course to make landfall on the US east coast Sunday, with millions in New... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
South Asia Iran Covid deaths set new daily record as curbs lifted TEHRAN: Iran's health ministry on Sunday reported more than 680 daily Covid deaths for the first time, as nationwide... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
South Asia Rising prices, shuttered banks add to misery for Kabul KABUL: A week after the Taliban's lightning seizure of Kabul, growing numbers of people in the Afghan capital are... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
US orders commercial planes to help move Afghanistan evacuees WASHINGTON: The United States on Sunday ordered six commercial airlines to help transport people after their... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Middle East Israel finds Covid-19 vaccine booster significantly lowers infection risk OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A third dose of Pfizer 's COVID-19 vaccine has significantly improved protection from infection... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
US-led coalition aircraft shoots down drone over Syria WASHINGTON: A fighter jet with the US-led coalition shot down a drone in eastern Syria on Saturday after the ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
USA AFL-CIO elects first woman president; first African-American for No 2 job WASHINGTON: The AFL-CIO, the largest US labor organization, on Friday elected Liz Shuler, a longtime trade unionist,... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
AstraZeneca boss tops CEO pay chart in UK LONDON: Britain's bluechip firms last year slashed chief executive pay as the pandemic struck but the head of Covid... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Tokyo robot cafe offers new spin on disability inclusion TOKYO: At a Tokyo cafe, Michio Imai greets a customer, but not in person. He's hundreds of kilometres away, ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
England's Buttler might skip Ashes series in Australia LONDON: England's wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler said he might skip the end-of-year Ashes tour over concerns about... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Kane back as Spurs sink Wolves, Man Utd held by Southampton LONDON: Harry Kane made his first appearance for Tottenham this season as Nuno Espirito Santo earned a 1-0 win... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Ronaldo on bench for Juve opener at Udinese amid exit rumours MILAN: Cristiano Ronaldo will start on the bench for Juventus' opening fixture of the new season at Udinese on ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Zverev turns tide on Tsitsipas to book Cincy final with Rublev CINCINNATI: Alexander Zverev came from two breaks down in the third set to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 3-6, 7-6... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Sloppy United held to draw at impressive Southampton in reality check SOUTHAMPTON: Manchester United were given a reality check after last week's storming start to the season when they... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Ibrahimovic out until after international break MILAN: Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not play for AC Milan until after the international window as he recovers from a knee... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Caruso wins on Vuelta mountain as Roglic tightens grip SPAIN: Bahrain Victorious rider Damiano Caruso won Sunday's mountainous ninth stage of the Vuelta a Espana as Primoz... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Play starts on third day of West Indies, Pakistan Test KINGSTON: Play finally got underway on the third day of the second Test between the West Indies and Pakistan at... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
PEW condemns US, EU for pressurising Taliban KARACHI: Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday said the US and European Union are not engaging the Taliban in... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
PIA trying to evacuate foreign nationals at the earliest: CEO KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Arshad Malik said on Sunday that the... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
AGP 'unearths' Rs100m malfeasance in PIPS accounts ISLAMABAD: Retired employees of the Senate were hired as consultants by Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Effective steps on to eradicate terror network: minister HARNAI: Minister for Public Health Engineering and central leader of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) Haji Noor ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Governor Balochistan condoles death of army captain QUETTA: Governor Balochistan, Syed Zahoor Ahmed Agha, has expressed heartfelt grief and sorrow over the death of... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
COAS attends funeral of Capt Kashif ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Sunday attended the funeral of Captain Kashif who... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
FESCO CEO inaugurates clean & green Pakistan plantation campaign FAISALABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Engr. Bashir Ahmed planted a... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Carpet makers seek govt's help to 'revolutionise' handlooms industry LAHORE: Carpet Training Institute (CTI) Chairperson Pervez Hanif has said that as India, Pakistan has also succeeded... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Federal Ombudsman directs CDA to digitise record by Sept 30 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ombudsman, Syed Tahir Shahbaz has directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Punjab govt to launch Rescue Air Ambulance Service LAHORE: The Punjab government has taken another unprecedented step and decided to launch a Rescue Air Ambulance... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Karachi acid attack: Victim says former husband harassed her KARACHI: The acid attack victim in the Saeedabad Town said Sunday her former husband awaited outside her residence... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
NCOC reports 3,842 fresh cases, 75 new deaths ISLAMABAD: Seventy five more deaths due to coronavirus and 3,842 new positive cases of the pandemic were reported in... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
SAARC-CCI seeks global support to rebuild Afghanistan LAHORE: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation-Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC-CCI) Sunday called... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
PAF lady doctor dies of Covid-19 KARACHI: Flight Lieutenant of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Dr Mahnoor Farzand died of Covid-19 here on Sunday. According... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Fawad condemns IED blast in Balochistan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday strongly condemned blast of an... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Friends 'confess' to raping, killing youth after drugging him: police SUKKUR: The local police have said Sunday the friends of deceased youth had allegedly drugged him inside a hotel ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
PBM playing leading role in poverty alleviation, financial assistance: MD ISLAMABAD: Managing Director, Pakistan Bait ul Mal Malik Zaheer Abbas Khokhar Sunday said that PBM under PM's vision... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Govt will soon roll out new LG system to run major cities: Farrukh ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib Sunday said that government would soon... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Radio Pakistan: Analogue transmitters to be replaced with digital transmitters: DG PBC ISLAMABAD: Director General Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC), Muhammad Asim Khichi, has said that all ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
FO dispels speculations about FM Qureshi's visit to Kabul ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri on Sunday rejected speculations about Foreign Minister... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Shazia Marri grieved over demise of Dr Asim's wife KARACHI: Central Information Secretary Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians and Member National Assembly Shazia... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Audit report finds irregularities in Islamabad Airport construction ISLAMABAD: An audit report has pointed at multiple irregularities in the construction of Islamabad airport including... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Lok Virsa to launch 'Artisan Emporium' soon: ED ISLAMABAD: National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage-Lok Virsa (NIFTH) was planning to launch 'Artisan... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Shibli expresses optimism about S&T productivity prospects ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology (MoST) Syed Shibli Faraz on Sunday said productivity of... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Spike in Covid-19 cases: Special SOPs issued for various sectors in Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Health department has issued special SOPs for various sectors in view of the growing Corona cases... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Identification parade: Woman TikToker recognizes 3 suspects LAHORE: A woman TikToker who was assaulted and harassed at Minar-e-Pakistan has identified three suspects for their... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Punjab govt to participate in Dubai Expo LAHORE: in order to highlight culture of Punjab in the foreign county, Punjab government has decided to participate... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
'Record' agri, livestock uplift projects initiated in merged districts: SAPM WANA: Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Food Security Jamshed Iqbal Cheema has said that in line with the... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Missing link of Ring Road: KP CM for speedy completion of tendering process PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan Sunday agreed to the revised design and PC-1 for the construction of ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Four held by Railways police for carrying 'fake' PKR notes LAHORE: Railways police on Sunday claimed to have apprehended four suspects for carrying counterfeit Pakistan... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
TikToker assault case: 26 more suspects arrested in three Punjab districts LAHORE: Expanding the scope of its investigation, the Punjab police late on Saturday night conducted raids in three... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
PM to visit Lahore on Wednesday ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will get a briefing on assault and harassment against a female TikToker at... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Fishermen released from Indian jail reach Karachi KARACHI: Three Pakistani prisoners including two fishermen after being released from Indian jail have reached ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
CAA makes Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for domestic flights KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Sunday announced it will bar all domestic flight travel for people who... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Karachi tragedy: JI chief demands arrest of murderers KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Ameer Sirajul Haq on Sunday demanded of the federal and the provincial... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Students take entry test at SMIU KARACHI: The Sindh Madrasahtul Islam University (SMIU) held the computer-based entry test for the fall of 2021 on... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Covid-19 has caused 6,612 deaths so far: Sindh CM KARACHI: As many as 22 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 6,612 and 1,118 new... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Rallies stage demo against closure of educational institutions LARKANA: Students, teachers, political and non-political parties' members, civil society and parents took out... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
'Wilful' surrender Abandoned. Deserted. Gone with the wind. That is what the anguished visuals show. A US Air Force plane taking off... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Dividend payout by companies Under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 income tax is charged on income of a person without any consideration to the... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
PTI using all resources to 'rig' CBQ polls: Jogezai QUETTA: Sardar Sirbulund Jogezai, Secretary Information, Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Balochistan has said that... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Situation in Afghanistan: Raja Pervaiz demands joint sitting of Parliament ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Sunday demanded that... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
CM apprised of 3-year performance of Child Protection Bureau LAHORE: Special Coordinator to CM on Child Protection Sara Ahmad called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Historic feat: Imaad becomes youth scrabble champion for the second time KARACHI: Pakistan's 15-year old Syed Imaad Ali became the world youth scrabble champion by winning 9 of his 13 games... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Dr Asim Hussain's wife's funeral prayers today KARACHI: Funeral prayers of Dr Zareen Hussain, wife of former Federal Minister for Petroleum and Pakistan Peoples... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Hindus celebrate Raksha Bandhan rite UMERKOT: Like other parts of the world, Hindus celebrated "Raksha Bandhan" rite in Umerkot with zeal and traditional... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
NAB recovered Rs535bn from Oct 2017 to Jun 2021: chairman ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice Javed Iqbal retd) has said that NAB made recoveries... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Tokyo Paralympics to open under shadow of pandemic TOKYO: The Tokyo Paralympics open Tuesday after a year-long pandemic delay and with the virus continuing to cast a... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Bangladesh confident recovering Tamim will play T20 World Cup DHAKA: Bangladesh have expressed confidence that opener Tamim Iqbal will recover fully from a knee injury in time ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (August 22, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (August 23, 2021).... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Rates BRIndex100 gains 103.54 points WoW: Fresh buying lifts KSE-100 Index KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a positive trend during the outgoing week ended August 20, 2021 on the... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Rates Futures spread up by 530bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 530bps to 15.31 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Rates Net falls recorded in short week KARACHI: Last week, Pakistan currency markets remained open for three out of five days on account of Ashura ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Commodities Prices of important kitchen items: mixed trend witnessed PESHAWAR: Mixed trend in prices of important kitchen items, including live chicken/meat, cooking oil/ghee, sugar,... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Bullish trend prevails due to panic buying; cotton crop is satisfactory KARACHI: The spot rate of cotton witnessed an increase of Rs 300 per maund. Mixed trend was seen in the ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Non-resident inflows: Pakistan versus India The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) tweeted: "as Pakistanis all over the world celebrated country's Independence Day... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
What does Afghan economy demand? EDITORIAL: With the US withdrawal of troops under way, a US administration official reportedly stated that "any... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Government and media EDITORIAL: Surely, there's no way that the government didn't know that nobody, the press or civil society, would ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Letters Afghanistan: PIA deserves praise It is heartening to note that country's national air carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed its... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Grains Rice export to China may cross 1m tons mark in two years: Badar BEIJING: "Pakistani rice exports are likely to cross one million tons within two years with increased demand from ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Taxes FBR refuses to share info about officials' assets, incomes ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has refused to share information about the assets, income and... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Stocks Global stocks rebound but end week lower on virus fears NEW YORK: European and US stocks rebounded on Friday after a week in which enthusiasm waned as traders digested... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Stocks Software consultancy firm Thoughtworks files for US IPO NEW YORK: Thoughtworks, a software consultancy company backed by Germany's Siemens AG, filed paperwork for a US... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Money & Banking Global growth worries bolster euro zone bond markets LONDON: Euro zone bond yields dipped slightly on Friday, holding near recent multi-month lows due to nagging ... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Stocks Saudi index extends losses on weak oil, other major Gulf bourses up DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday, while falling oil prices continued to pressure... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Money & Banking Yields end week lower on Covid-19 concerns NEW YORK: US Treasury yields edged higher on the day but closed lower on the week on Friday as concerns about the... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Money & Banking Yemen currency clash deepens crisis in war-torn country DUBAI: Alongside a grinding seven-year military conflict, Yemen's government and the Huthi rebels are locked in... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Money & Banking Sri Lanka raises rates as rupee falls to record low COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's central bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years Thursday as the... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors stick to stocks, but gear up for bumpier ride NEW YORK: Investors are preparing for a rockier ride ahead for markets, as worries over slowing growth, a looming... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am
Companies Toyota to cut Sept production by 40pc TOKYO: Toyota said Thursday it will cut global auto production by 40 percent in September as the spread of... Published 23 Aug, 2021 06:20am