Audit through parametric computer ballot: FBR approves new policy for case selection Certain cases may be outsourced to the third party for audit purposes Updated 03 Oct, 2021 11:15am
US has to recognise Afghan reality ‘sooner or later’: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday said that certain quarters in the US were unfairly targeting Pakistan... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:24am
‘Lot of work’ before climate summit, host Britain admits MILAN: Nations have “a lot of work to do” in the weeks left before the COP26 climate summit, host Britain said... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:24am
CD&R wins $10bn auction for UK supermarket Morrisons LONDON: Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has won the auction for Morrisons with a 7 billion pound ($9.5... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:17am
UfG percentage on imported RLNG: SNGPL, SSGC may file review petition against Ogra move ISLAMABAD: Gas utility companies - Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and the Sui Southern Gas Company... Updated 03 Oct, 2021 11:46am
POL products: PL rates kept unchanged, GST reduced ISLAMABAD: The federal government has kept the rates of Petroleum Levy (PL) unchanged, however, reduced general ... Updated 03 Oct, 2021 11:52am
Terror attack: 4 FC soldiers, Levies SI martyred in NW: ISPR RAWALPINDI: As many as four soldiers of Frontier Corps (FC) and a Levies Sub-Inspector Saturday embraced martyrdom... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
No further extension in deadline beyond Oct 15: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced on Saturday that the FBR’s IT system has been further... Updated 03 Oct, 2021 12:02pm
PCB chairman holds talks on grassroots cricket LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja in a meeting with the chairpersons and Chief Executives of... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
US charges Canadian man, alleging he’s an Islamic State fighter, propagandist WASHINGTON: US prosecutors on Saturday said they charged a Saudi-born Canadian man for aiding the Islamic State... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Clashes between separatist forces kill four fighters in Yemen ADEN: Clashes in the Yemeni city of Aden on Saturday between members of the separatist Southern Transitional Council... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Dubai Expo says it recorded 3 construction fatalities, lower accident rate than UK DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai, the huge world fair which opened this week, said on Saturday three workers had died and 72... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
UK army to deliver petrol from Monday amid fuel crisis LONDON: The British army will begin delivering petrol to fuel stations on Monday after fears over tanker driver... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
N Korea fires anti-aircraft missile in latest test SEOUL: North Korea has successfully fired a new anti-aircraft missile, state media said Friday as the UN Security... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
US sends more than 8m Covid vaccines to Bangladesh, Philippines WASHINGTON: The United States announced Friday it is sending more than eight million Covid-19 vaccine doses to... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Algeria recalls ambassador to France as tensions rise ALGIERS: Algeria decided Saturday to recall its ambassador to France for consultations, as diplomatic tensions mount... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Sudan factions form new alliance as splits deepen KHARTOUM: Several political factions including ex-rebel groups announced Saturday the formation of an alliance... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Fed vice chair traded into stocks on eve of Powell pandemic statement: Bloomberg NEW YORK: US Federal Reserve Vice Chair Richard Clarida traded between $1 million and $5 million out of a bond fund... Updated 03 Oct, 2021 12:17pm
Russian billionaire Tinkov agrees to pay $500m over US tax charges MOSCOW: Billionaire Oleg Tinkov, whose online bank is Russia’s second biggest credit card issuer, pleaded guilty ... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Afghan interpreters who worked for the Dutch summoned by Taliban THE HAGUE: Afghan interpreters who worked for the Netherlands have been summoned to appear in court by the Taliban... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Blinken seeks to patch up ties on France trip after subs furor WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will promise better communication with France on a trip to Paris... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Eyes of the world will be on Scotland for climate summit, queen says LONDON: The world’s attention will be focused on Scotland for next month’s climate summit, Queen Elizabeth told... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Georgia holds vote after ex-president Saakashvili’s arrest TBILISI: Georgians voted in municipal elections Saturday, a day after the dramatic arrest of ex-president Mikheil... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Trump asks court to get him back on Twitter WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has filed suit asking a court to reinstate his account on Twitter and restore the online... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Phuket opens to all vaccinated travellers BANGKOK: Fully vaccinated travellers from any country can now book holidays to tourism haven Phuket, the Thai... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Qataris vote in country’s first legislative elections DOHA: Qataris began voting on Saturday in the Gulf Arab state’s first legislative elections for two-thirds of the... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Guinea coup leader sworn in as transitional president CONAKRY: Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, who led last month’s coup in Guinea, promised to respect the country’s... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Khashoggi widow urges US to hold Saudis accountable 3 years later WASHINGTON: Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi’s widow on Friday questioned US President Joe Biden’s commitment to... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
SPD-led German coalition doable by year end, party co-leader says BERLIN: A three-way German government led by the Social Democrats (SPD) should be ready to take office by the end of... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 2, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (October 3, 2021).... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Opposition parties flay govt’s ‘talks with TTP’ decision Call for special session of parliament to discuss such a sensitive matter Updated 03 Oct, 2021 12:26pm
Punjab minister and TEVTA chief discuss training programmes LAHORE: Punjab Industries and Commerce Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal has said that an effective strategy has been... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
President, PM condole death of comedy king ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday expressed their deep grief and sorrow... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
World community pays heed to PM’s approach to regional issues: Fawad PIND DADAN KHAN: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Saturday said Pakistan... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
SBoS devises data dissemination policy KARACHI: Sindh Bureau of Statistics (SBoS) has devised “Data Dissemination Policy” to achieve the objective of... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
FFC delegate visits Haldor Topsoe KARACHI: Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) delegate, Syed Imran Rizvi, Manager Corporates Affairs and Shares,... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
VC underscores need for carrying out research on grains HYDERABAD: Dr Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor, Sindh Agriculture University, said that the world is suffering from... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Some Afghan evacuees leaving military bases in US before resettlement Something unexpected is happening at US military bases hosting Afghan evacuees: Many hundreds of them are simply... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Cheap natural gas addiction While debate is raging on social media regarding petroleum prices, ticking time bomb of growing gas circular debt is... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
CM for paying attention to olive cultivation in southern Punjab LAHORE: Terming the ‘Agriculture Transformation Plan’ as a revolutionary program in the agri-history of the... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Customs official says properties of smugglers being assessed LAHORE: Collector Customs Enforcement Lahore, Basit Maqsood Abbasi has said that the clauses of anti-money ... Updated 03 Oct, 2021 07:24pm
Sarwar urges political, religious parties to keep national interest supreme LAHORE: Punjab Governor, Chaudhry Sarwar has said that all political and religious parties should keep national... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Drug recovery case against Sanaullah adjourned till 16th LAHORE: A special court (Control of Narcotics Substance) on Saturday adjourned to October 16 hearing of a drug... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
LCCI urges SBP to help arrest ‘dollar flight’ LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Saturday urged the State Bank of Pakistan to make... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Islamabad residents witness alarming rise in crime incidents ISLAMABAD: Armed bandits struck at over 26 areas in the capital city during the last week, and stole or snatched... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Talks with TTP factions: APS carnage culprits’ case quite different: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Reacting to reports about disarmament talks with some factions of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
State Life Insurance to launch digital portal soon KARACHI: State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan, the country’s largest life insurance company, has announced... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Seven die as car falls into nullah ISLAMABAD: Seven members of a family died when their car fell into a nullah near Bhara Kahu in the wee hours of... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
‘Shaheen’ likely to smash into Oman coast today KARACHI: The severe cyclonic storm “Shaheen” is likely to smash into the Oman coast in the next 24 hours, as the... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
PM talks to Tajik President on Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan held telephonic conversation with President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan on... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Over 60m have got at least one jab in Pakistan: Umar ISLAMABAD: More than 60 million citizens have been administered at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, National... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
BoK launches plantation drive PESHAWAR: The Bank of Khyber organized a plantation drive in collaboration with Peshawar Development Authority at... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Pakistan taking lead role in creating ‘green jobs’: Zartaj ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Saturday said that the country was taking a leading role... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
‘US Chargé d’affaires’ visit to Karachi promotes anti-Covid efforts’ KARACHI: US Chargé d’affaires a.i. Angela P Aggeler visited Karachi from September 29 to October 1 to strengthen... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
IHC sets aside CCP’s letters to Dalda Foods ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) set aside Competition Commission of Pakistan’s letters to Dalda Foods... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
PML-N ‘reminds’ Alvi of ‘parliamentary etiquette’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary Information, Marriyum Aurangzeb, has said that... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
PHP Faisalabad detains 354 suspects to safeguard highways FAISALABAD: Punjab Highway Patrolling is an effective instrument to curb crime on highways. The slogan of Safe... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Govt going to extend ‘NRO’ to banned TTP: Sanaullah LAHORE: Taking strong exception to the government talks with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Pakistan... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
There will be no increase in Hajj, Umrah expenses, says minister PESHAWAR: The government will not increase Haj and Umrah expenses and will continue efforts to ensure best possible... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
KP govt retrieves 4,000 kanal of Auqaf’s land from illegal occupants PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has retrieved 4000 kanal precious land during a grand... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
FOAP elects new office-bearers, executive committee members KARACHI: With the completion of the election process, at the 7th Annual General Meeting of members of the Fleet... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Punjab reports 24 more Covid-19 deaths, 2.91pc positivity ratio LAHORE: There is no respite in causalities due to Covid-19 pandemic, as 24 more fatalities were reported in Punjab... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Cleaning of Samundari Road channel: WASA Vice Chairman discusses problems with mill owners FAISALABAD: Vice Chairman of WASA Sheikh Shahid Javed held talks with the mill owners and WASA officers for cleaning... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Shehbaz condoles Umer Sharif’s death ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif has... Updated 03 Oct, 2021 12:14pm
PPP leaders condole death of Umar Sharif ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has expressed its grief and sorrow over the death of veteran entertainer and... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
HASTI members condole demise of Emad Siddiqui HYDERABAD: The office bearers of Hyderabad SITE Association of Trade and Industry have expressed their deep sorrows... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
‘Brightening the Future’ UAE embassy concludes internship programme for Pakistani youth ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) embassy concluded “Brightening the Future”– a six-week professional... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items continue to rise: BR survey ISLAMABAD: Prices of essential kitchen items have kept on witnessing an increasing trend as during this week past ... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Energy Rates of RLNG-based CNG up in Sindh, Punjab ISLAMABAD: The prices of RLNG based compressed natural gas (CNG) have increased in Punjab and Sindh with different... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Taxes STGO for Tier-1 Retailers: KTBA terms inclusion of small traders ‘unjustified’ KARACHI: Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has termed the inclusion of small traders in the Sales Tax General Order... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Taxes Govt likely to re-examine terms of ‘non-filer’, ‘under-filer’ KARACHI: In response to Karachi Chamber’s concerns over amendment in tax laws through Tax Laws (Third Amendment)... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Money & Banking Imposition of mandatory digital, online payments opposed KARACHI: Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, President FPCCI while referring to a new Tax Laws (Third Amendment) Ordinance ... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Pakistan's economy: expert paints bleak picture KARACHI: We are rushing fast towards “A Broken Economy” with serious financial crisis and mass joblessness. A... Updated 03 Oct, 2021 12:12pm
Industry Proposed ban on export of onion, tomato opposed KARACHI: All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchants Association (PFVA) has opposed the... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Fed’s Harker says economy close to achieving inflation goal for rate hikes The US Federal Reserve may be close to meeting the inflation mandate set for raising interest rates, Philadelphia ... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Adoption of 1964 constitution by Taliban EDITORIAL: Taliban have adopted Afghanistan’s 1964 constitution that grants women the right to vote after they... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Rejection of pleas for presidential system EDITORIAL: Democracy is antithetical to concentration of power. It is for dispersal of state powers, as against the... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Letters The rupee slide It is heartening to note that the Pak rupee slide halted, albeit modestly, on Friday. But the fact remains that the... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Companies Systems Limited bags Forbes Asia’s ‘Best Under A Billion Award’ KARACHI: Systems Limited continues to dominate Pakistan’s global technology landscape in the year 2021 as it bags... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Industry TDAP holds webinar on rubber products KARACHI:A successful Webinar under the title “Business Opportunities for Companies, Importers and Exporters of... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Industry PAJCCI for resolving Afghan transit trade issues PESHAWAR: A five-member delegation of Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) held a meeting with... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Cotton & Textile World market price for upland cotton NEW YORK: The US Agriculture Department (USDA) set the prevailing world market price for upland cotton at 83.92 ... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Commodities ICE canola futures higher WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Friday, boosted by crusher buying and spill over support from... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Commodities Paris wheat at new high PARIS: Benchmark wheat futures on Euronext set another contract high on Friday after lower than expected US supply... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Energy HSFO dips but outlook remains supportive SINGAPORE: Asia’s high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) market dipped on Friday, with cash premiums and front-month time... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Commodities CBOT soyabeans extend slide CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures sagged anew on Friday, with the benchmark contract falling to... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Cotton & Textile ICE cotton hits 10-year top NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures eased on Friday, but were headed towards their biggest weekly percentage rise since ... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Commodities Asia Coffee: Vietnam muted ahead of new harvest season BANDAR LAMPUNG: Trading in major Asian coffee producers remained tepid on Thursday, with Vietnam seeing low activity... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Energy Asian LNG spot price reaches record high SINGAPORE: Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) spot price rose to a record high on Thursday on the back of robust... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Energy US natgas falls on ample winter storage CHICAGO: US natural gas futures fell over 3% on Friday from a seven-year high in the prior session on expectations... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (October 2, 2021).... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Cotton & Textile Stable trend on cotton market amid moderate trading KARACHI: The local cotton market was firm on Saturday and trading volume remained satisfactory. The Spot Rate... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Commodities Gold price soars to Rs114,500 per tola ISLAMABAD: The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs 400 per tola and was trade at Rs114,500 on Saturday... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Energy Fuel shortages remain in south east England but improvements elsewhere LONDON: Gas stations in London and southeast England continue to suffer a lack of fuel although the situation has... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Companies Tesla vehicle deliveries hit another record in Q3, beats analysts’ estimates BERKELEY: Tesla Inc said on Saturday it had delivered a record electric cars in the third quarter, beating Wall... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sunday, October 03, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (October... Updated 03 Oct, 2021 01:52pm
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (October 2, 2021)... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (October 2, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 03 Oct, 2021 04:16am
Kenya launches crackdown on transiting Pakistanis NAIROBI: Kenya’s Department of Immigration and the National Police Service has embarked on a crackdown on ... Updated 03 Oct, 2021 07:25pm