Making Karachi loadshedding-free: PD seeks Nepra's nod on proposed NTDC-KE IA deal ISLAMABAD: The Power Division (PD) has sought nod of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on the... Updated 11 Oct, 2021 01:02pm
FBR asked to resolve 4pc WHT issue of IPPs ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to... Updated 11 Oct, 2021 09:24am
Sindh reports 13 more Covid-19 deaths, 393 fresh cases KARACHI: At least 13 more patients of Covid-19 died overnight lifting the death toll to 7,497 and 393 new cases... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
CS Punjab pays surprise visit to DHQ Hospital Okara LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal on Sunday paid a surprise visit to DHQ Hospital Okara and inspected... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
KP govt approves procedure for hiring of T&GC CEO PESHAWAR: Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved procedure for the selection of the Chief Executive Officer... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
Minister visits Quaid-e-Azam Business Park Sheikhupura LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Industries and Commerce Mian Aslam Iqbal visited Quaid-e-Azam Business Park Sheikhupura... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
Three-day workshop on 'In Silico Protein Annotation' concludes PESHAWAR: A three-day "In silico protein annotation" workshop, was organised by Khyber Medical University (KMU),... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
Overseas Pakistanis' role praised ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has said that overall remittances in the... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
Retail chain's 15 stores sealed for 'fleecing' people RAWALPINDI: The District Administration sealed 15 big Cash and Carry Stores on violation of the prices fixed by the... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
Peshawar, Nowshera: 'Safe Space' inaugurated, its role explained PESHAWAR: Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, Abbas Khan, Head of the Social Support for vulnerable Afghan Refugees ... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
Zigzag SOPs violation in 2021: 496 FIRs lodged against brick kiln owners MULTAN: Environment Protection Department (EPD) had got registered 496 FIRs against brick kiln owners over violation... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
Attempt to misuse EPZ facility thwarted ISLAMABAD: In less than a week's time, the Collectorate of Customs (Exports), PMBQ has thwarted yet another attempt... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
Covid-19 positivity ratio falls to 1.8pc ISLAMABAD: Pakistan continues to report a decline in new coronavirus infections, with the positivity rate falling to... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
Zartaj, Buzdar discuss Clean & Green Pakistan project LAHORE: Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul called on Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in CM's... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
KP TEVTA, CFL-EBM sign MoU on workplace-based training PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (KP-TEVTA) has signed Memorandum... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
'IPM model has restored cotton farmers' confidence' MULTAN: Secretary Agriculture South Punjab Saqib Ali Ateel said that farmers confidence in Integrated Pests... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
Sardar Sikander Hayat Khan laid to rest MIRPUR (AJK): Sardar Sikander Hayat Khan, former President and Prime Minister of Azad Jammu Kashmir, laid to rest in... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
Motor vehicle tax: Over Rs2,453m collected from Karachi: Chawla KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Excise & Taxation and Narcotics Control Department & Parliamentary Affairs &... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
Tarin condoles death of AQ Khan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin here on Sunday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of... Updated 11 Oct, 2021 07:49pm
Punjab to release wheat on basis of targeted population of districts LAHORE: A few days after the Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) Punjab announced to go on strike if the... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
Dry, cool weather to prevail in Balochistan districts QUETTA: An initial cold wave hinting at change in weather in Balochistan, experienced in Quetta and some other parts... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
Evolving Afghan situation and its implications: Rabbani asks whether war has really ended KARACHI: Former chairman senate, Raza Rabbani has said that no doubt public opinion is paramount for any state but... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
Balochistan crisis deepens as Jam refuses to quit QUETTA: Political crisis brewing in Balochistan with calls for resignation of Chief Minister Jam Kamal has... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
Death of Dr A Q Khan a huge loss: Prof Khurshid KARACHI: Expressing great grief and sorrow over the demise of renowned nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan in... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
280-bedded dengue field hospital inaugurated LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid inaugurated the 280-bedded dengue field hospital at Expo Centre here... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
UET organizes virtual conference PESHAWAR: The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar has organized the first one-day International... Published 11 Oct, 2021 06:43am
The man who made Pakistan's defence impregnable dies ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's renowned nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan passed away on Sunday morning at the age of ... Updated 11 Oct, 2021 09:28am
Middle East Lebanon electricity back online after army supplies fuel BEIRUT: Lebanon's electricity grid was back online Sunday after the army supplied fuel to two key power stations ... Published 11 Oct, 2021 05:59am
Money & Banking Bahrain's GIB gets $625m sustainability-linked loan DUBAI: Bahrain's Gulf International Bank (GIB) said on Sunday it has secured a $625 million sustainability-linked... Published 11 Oct, 2021 05:59am
ANF seizes over 2,600kg of drugs, huge quantity of weapons RAWALPINDI: Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Pakistan has seized over 2600 kg narcotics, arrested 45 culprits including... Published 11 Oct, 2021 05:59am
PTI wins LA-3 bye-election MIRPUR (AJK): AJK's ruling party Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf on Sunday won bye election of AJK Legislative Assembly's... Published 11 Oct, 2021 05:59am
ATP chief condemns suicide attack on Kunduz mosque PESHAWAR: Chairman Amun Taraqqi Party (ATP) Muhammad Faiq Shah has expressed grave concern and sorrow over a suicide... Published 11 Oct, 2021 05:59am
Commodities Prices of poultry, wheatflour, sugar, other food items soar PESHAWAR: Prices of poultry, flour, sugar, vegetable, fruits and other important food items have risen sharply in ... Published 11 Oct, 2021 05:59am
Drive against unregistered vehicles: CTP impounds 2,600 motorcycles RAWALPINDI: City Traffic Police (CTP) on Rawalpindi had impounded over 2600 bikes in different police stations of... Published 11 Oct, 2021 05:59am
Engineering pride Kazmi leading Finland's high-end technology project ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's one of engineering intellect Husnain Tanweer Kazmi wins Finland's acclamation and is mandated... Published 11 Oct, 2021 05:59am
PDM to meet today LAHORE: An important meeting of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will be held on Monday under the chairmanship of... Published 11 Oct, 2021 05:59am
Post-Covid economic recovery a key priority: Javed Malik DUBAI: President of the Diplomat Business Club Dubai, former Ambassador Javed Malik hosted a high-profile... Updated 11 Oct, 2021 11:34am
Condolence KARACHI: Patron in chief of United Business Group (UBG) S M Muneer, Chairman Iftikhar Ali Malik, President Zubair... Published 11 Oct, 2021 05:59am
Bilawal expresses grief over death of Dr AQ Khan KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed profound grief and sorrow over... Published 11 Oct, 2021 05:59am
IMF board meets for more talks on Georgieva's future WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund's executive board will meet again on Sunday with Managing Director... Updated 11 Oct, 2021 09:35am
Daraz becomes exclusive digital streaming partner for ICC T20 World Cup KARACHI: After the disappointment of two international series withdrawal from New Zealand and England in Pakistan... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Pacer Hasan Ali keen to spearhead Pakistan's pace attack in T20 Tournament LAHORE: The upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which begins for Pakistan on 24th October with a high-octane clash... Updated 11 Oct, 2021 10:18pm
PCB chairman shares his vision with the cricketers LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja on Sunday interacted with domestic cricketers featuring in... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Covid committee to decide on T20 World Cup matches, says ICC DUBAI: The fate of Twenty20 World Cup matches if players test Covid positive will be decided by a committee and not... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Ethiopia's Tura wins at Chicago Marathon WASHINGTON: Ethiopia's Seifu Tura won the men's title and reigning world champion Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya captured... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Fury defeats Wilder to retain WBC title NEW YORK: Tyson Fury retained his WBC heavyweight title on Saturday when he sent Deontay Wilder to the canvas for a... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
US Open champion Medvedev cruises into third round at Indian Wells LOS ANGELES: US Open champion Daniil Medvedev made a smooth return to ATP action Saturday, downing American ... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Italy beat Belgium to finish third in Nations League TURIN: Italy claimed third place in the Nations League on Sunday after beating Belgium 2-1 to bounce back from their... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Facebook bans sales of Amazon conservation areas on its apps SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook on Friday said it will stop allowing the sale of land in Amazon rainforest conservation ... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Middle East Six killed in Aden car bombing targeting officials ADEN: A car bomb targeting the governor's convoy shook Yemen's southern port city of Aden on Sunday killing at least... Updated 12 Oct, 2021 04:22am
Death toll from Russian alcohol poisoning incident rises to 34 MOSCOW: The death toll from a mass poisoning linked to illegal alcohol in southwest Russia rose to 34 on Sunday, and... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Europe Austria's Kurz steps down over corruption probe to save coalition VIENNA: Austria's conservative Chancellor Sebastian Kurz resigned on Saturday to pull his coalition government back... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Africa Gunmen kill 19 traders in Nigeria market raid KANO, (Nigeria): Gunmen from gangs of cattle thieves and kidnappers have opened fire on a market in northwest... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Middle East Iraqis vote in parliamentary election, low turnout reflects apathy BAGHDAD: Iraqis were voting on Sunday in a parliamentary election with a low turnout, after many lost faith in the... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Europe Czechs in post-vote limbo as president rushed to hospital PRAGUE: The Czech Republic was plunged into uncertainty on Sunday as President Milos Zeman was rushed to hospital a... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
South Asia No power crunch, says India over blackout fears NEW DELHI: India has ample coal stocks to meet the demand of its power plants, the government said Sunday, seeking ... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Middle East Dubai police say $136m worth of cocaine seized DUBAI: The UAE authorities seized half a tonne of cocaine worth more than $136 million, Dubai police said on Sunday,... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Islamabad's G-13 residents facing water shortages ISLAMABAD: Water scarcity has become a worrisome issue for the residents of sector G-13 of Islamabad where demand ... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Five-day 'Gandhara Festival' concludes ISLAMABAD: A five-day Gandhara Festival concluded Sunday at Taxila Museum, featuring exhibitions, panel discussions... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Qureshi speaks about human rights violations in IIOJK, Afghan situation MULTAN: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi Sunday said Pakistan was committed to continue providing... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Sub-sectors G-14/2 and 3: FGEHA hands over plots to 1,072 persons ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) has provisionally handed over as many as 1,072... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Former PAF chief Farooq Feroze Khan passes away ISLAMABAD: Former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and former Chief of Air staff, Air Chief Marshal... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Bilawal meets PPP workers in Larkana LARKANA: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari reached Khair Bakhsh Mohalla at Miro Khan... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Sania visits border areas in southern Balochistan TURBAT: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr. Sania... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Sanjrani, NA Speaker, others attend AQ Khan's funeral ISLAMABAD: Acting President of Pakistan, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani along with civil and military leadership on Sunday... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Governor rejects early general election demand LAHORE: Rejecting the demand of early general elections, Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Sunday ... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Eight shot dead in Sadiqabad SADIQABAD: At least eight persons were killed in a firing incident that occurred at petrol pump located in the... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
AJK President, PM pay homage to Sardar Sikander Hayat MIRPUR (AJK: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry and Prime Minister Sardar ... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
CM expresses grief over deaths of Dr AQ Khan, Sikandar Hayat LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has expressed a deep sense of sorrow and grief over the sad demise... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Nation will always remember Dr AQ Khan: FCCI chief FAISALABAD: Business circles of Faisalabad have expressed a deep sense of sorrow and grief over the sad demise of... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (October 10, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (October 11, 2021).... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (October 4 to 8,... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Energy CPEC power project in Sindh making steady progress BEIJING: The 330MW Thar Energy Limited (TEL) Power Project in Thar Block-II being completed under China-Pakistan... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
KP govt approves Rs1.672bn highway maintenance plan PESHAWAR: Pakhtunkhwa Highways Council has approved Annual Maintenance Plan of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Highways Authority... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Energy Gas transmission network being reinforced ISLAMABAD: The two state-owned companies, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Livestock deptt distributes sheep, poultry units in Tirah PESHAWAR: The Livestock Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (merged districts) has distributed sheep,... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
HEC forms steering body to help boost agri output HYDERABAD: The Higher Education Commission Islamabad has formed a steering committee to increase productivity in... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Gwadar Eastbay Expressway completion likely by Oct-end ISLAMABAD: Gwadar Eastbay Expressway the most important mega connectivity and road infrastructure project worth $168... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Cotton & Textile Import of cotton yarn: PHMA urges govt to abolish customs duty, RD LAHORE: The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) on Sunday asked the government to... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Highway sector; 23 schemes to be inaugurated in 16 districts of Sindh: minister KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Works and Services Syed Zia Abbas Shah has said that 23 schemes of highway sector in 16... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Taxes Irish tech sector weighs up implications of global tax plan DUBLIN: The day after Ireland backed plans for a minimum global corporation tax of 15 percent, tech firms lured to... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Industry Consumer goods companies walk a tightrope as inflation surges CALIFORNIA: Big global brands Pepsi and Levi Strauss told investors this week they offset inflation with price... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Money & Banking JPMorgan joins UN climate action finance plan NEW YORK: JPMorgan Chase & Co said Friday it was joining the United Nation's Net-Zero Banking Alliance, a group... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Industry Tesla holds 'Giga Fest' at disputed German factory BERLIN: With a big wheel, music and an appearance by CEO Elon Musk, Tesla pulled out all the stops Saturday to win... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Industry Chip crisis hits Stellantis' Italy output more than Covid did MILAN, The impact from a global semiconductor shortage on Stellantis' Italian car production this... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Industry TSMC and Sony considering joint chip factory, Japan govt to help TOKYO Taiwan's TSMC and Japan's Sony Group Corp are considering jointly building a chip factory in Japan, with the... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Industry US airlines look for holiday boost after Delta variant interrupts recovery BOSTON: US airlines are looking at the upcoming holiday season and the reopening of vital trans-Atlantic route to... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Companies Samsung forecasts near-30pc jump in Q3 operating profit SEOUL: South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics defied the global supply chain challenges to forecast a... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Industry British industry warns of factory closures LONDON: Britain's most energy intensive manufacturers, including producers of steel, glass, ceramics and paper, have... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Industry Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance strikes debt deal with Credit Suisse LONDON: The GFG Alliance said on Sunday it had agreed a debt restructuring deal with Credit Suisse for its ... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Money & Banking White House weighs broader oversight of cryptocurrency market WASHINGTON: The White House is considering a wide ranging oversight of the cryptocurrency market to combat the... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Money & Banking UK-German yield spread widest since Brexit vote on BoE rate bets LONDON: The difference in yield between British government bonds and equivalent German debt hit its widest since the... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Stocks Saudi index snaps 4-day winning streak DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Sunday, with the Saudi index giving up early gains to close... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Stocks Brazil's Ambipar Environmental calls off IPO SAO PAULO: Brazilian waste management company Ambipar Environmental ESG Participacoes SA said late on Thursday it... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Money & Banking Euro zone bonds yields claim 3-month highs in volatile session LONDON: Euro zone bond yields rose to three-month highs on Friday in a volatile session in which investors took the... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Stocks Yields jump, 10-year tops 1.6pc for first time since June CHICAGO: US Treasury yields hit multi-month highs on Friday in the wake of a weaker-than-anticipated September... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Stocks Russian companies prepare for new IPO surge MOSCOW: A post-pandemic economic recovery and a stock market surge to record highs are fuelling a pick up in ... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Stocks Stocks mostly fall after US jobs report disappoints NEW YORK: Global stock markets mostly fell Friday following weaker-than-expected US jobs data as oil prices ... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Energy price spike adds market risk as earnings arrive NEW YORK: US stock market investors are gauging whether more volatility is ahead because of surging global energy... Published 11 Oct, 2021 04:32am