Hike in POL products' prices: Govt irked by growing criticism ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhary has said that economic difficulties are... Updated 18 Oct, 2021 11:30am
Sales Tax on wheat bran: FBR's field formations create panic among flour millers? ISLAMABAD: The field formations of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) are said to have created panic amongst hundreds of... Updated 18 Oct, 2021 11:34am
No fear of inflation 'runaway train': IMF chief WASHINGTON: Global finance officials are worried about rising inflation pressures but there it is little fear that ... Updated 18 Oct, 2021 11:51am
IMF talks to 'resume' today: MoF ISLAMABAD: A spokesman of the Ministry of Finance has refuted media reports about failure of the talks with... Updated 18 Oct, 2021 11:30am
PDM says will launch countrywide protest drive ISLAMABAD: The nine-party opposition alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), Sunday decided to launch a... Updated 18 Oct, 2021 11:55am
PD to submit report on strategic oil reserves to CCoE ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division is to submit a report on storage of strategic reserves of oil to Cabinet Committee... Updated 18 Oct, 2021 11:58am
CEOs, MDs, others: SECP restricts scope of PMR, FCM certifications ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has restricted the certifications of Pakistan... Updated 18 Oct, 2021 11:38am
521 kg of hashish, 10 kg of opium seized in Balochistan ISLAMABAD: A joint team of anti-narcotics departments has seized around 521 kilogram (kg) of hashish, 10 kg opium in... Published 18 Oct, 2021 05:29am
Rs3bn corruption committed in purchase of school desks: Haleem KARACHI: The Central Vice President Pakistan Tehreek Insaf and Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly, Haleem... Published 18 Oct, 2021 05:26am
46th Rehmatul Lil Aalameen (PBUH) conference to begin today ISLAMABAD: The 46th National Rehmatul Lil Aalameen Conference would commence in the federal capital on Monday to... Published 18 Oct, 2021 05:24am
Punjab CS visits hospital LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal on Sunday visited Sargodha, reviewed medical facilities and other... Published 18 Oct, 2021 05:22am
KP govt allocates Rs14.5bn to 115 development projects PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has allocated a fund of Rs.14.5 billion for 115 projects ... Published 18 Oct, 2021 05:22am
Commodities Hike in POL products' prices cause increase in rates of kitchen items PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities have increased manifold as impacts of the rising petroleum ... Published 18 Oct, 2021 05:21am
Middle East Coalition says killed at least 165 Yemen rebels near Marib RIYADH: The Saudi-led military coalition supporting Yemen's government said Sunday it had killed at least 165 Huthi... Published 18 Oct, 2021 05:16am
Middle East Iran's navy says repulses pirate attack in Gulf of Aden TEHRAN: An Iranian warship on Saturday repulsed an attack by pirates against two oil tankers that it was escorting ... Published 18 Oct, 2021 05:15am
Russians return to Earth after filming first movie in space MOSCOW: A Russian actress and a film director returned to Earth Sunday after spending 12 days on the International... Published 18 Oct, 2021 05:13am
South Asia Sri Lankan flotilla protests against Indian poaching COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's fishermen launched a flotilla of boats Sunday demanding that the government block Indian... Published 18 Oct, 2021 05:08am
Taiwan Strait: China condemns US, Canada for sending warships BEIJING/TAIPEI: The Chinese military on Sunday condemned the United States and Canada for each sending a warship... Published 18 Oct, 2021 05:05am
Merck Covid-19 pill sparks calls for access for lower income countries NEW YORK: The plan to roll out Merck & Co's promising antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 risks repeating the... Published 18 Oct, 2021 05:01am
Money & Banking BoE will have to act to contain inflation: Bailey LONDON: Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey sent a fresh signal on Sunday that the British central bank is ... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:59am
Commodities China's coal shortage to ease in coming months BEIJING: China's coal shortage will likely ease in coming months, with domestic production and imports already... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:57am
Eyeing Russia, US defence chief heads to Black Sea region WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin headed to the Black Sea region Sunday aiming to shore up alliances ... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:55am
Oman crush PNG as T20 World Cup gets underway MUSCAT: Oman handed Papua New Guinea a 10-wicket rout as the Twenty20 World Cup, which was shifted from India due to... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:51am
Zardari pays homage to martyrs of Karsaz tragedy ISLAMABAD: Former President of Pakistan and President of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians, Asif Ali Zardari... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
JI takes out rally against hike in prices of POL products KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Sunday took out a march against massive hike in petroleum and oil products ... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Asia New Japan PM sends offering to controversial Yasukuni shrine TOKYO: Japan's new prime minister on Sunday sent a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni shrine that honours... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Father suspected of killing daughters, grandchildren LAHORE: A father is suspected of killing his two daughters and their four children by setting their house ablaze... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
USA Up to 17 US missionaries and family kidnapped in Haiti PORT-AU-PRINCE: As many as 17 American Christian missionaries and their families, including children, were kidnapped... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
US proposed F-16 sales in return for its F-35 investment: Erdogan ISTANBUL: President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that the United States had proposed the sale of F-16 fighter jets... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
India to move some migrant workers in IIOJK to army camps after killings OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Vulnerable Indian migrant workers in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) will be... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Fazal, Qadir inducted in PCB Hall of Fame LAHORE: Former captains Fazal Mahmood and Abdul Qadir have been inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame posthumously. The... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Oman crush PNG as T20 World Cup gets underway MUSCAT: Oman handed Papua New Guinea a 10-wicket rout as the Twenty20 World Cup, which was shifted from India due to... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Lazio's Felipe sorry for leaping on Inter's Correa ROME: Lazio defender Luiz Felipe has apologised for jumping on Inter Milan striker Joaquin Correa's back after the... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Lee extra-time winner sends champions Ulsan into semis HONG KONG: Defending champions Ulsan Hyundai will face Pohang Steelers in the Asian Champions League semi-finals... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Beijing flame to be lit in a vacuum in Olympia OLYMPIA: The Olympic flame will once again be lit in an empty stadium on Monday as it starts its truncated journey ... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Lazio's Felipe sorry for leaping on Inter's Correa ROME: Lazio defender Luiz Felipe has apologised for jumping on Inter Milan striker Joaquin Correa's back after the... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
West Ham snatch battling win at Everton LIVERPOOL, (England): Angelo Ogbonna's late header earned West Ham United a 1-0 win at Everton on Sunday and lifted... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Farrukh hits out at PDM's approach to politics ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Sunday said that despite the politics... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Child deaths in Sargodha Hospital: CM seeks report LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has sought a report from Secretary Health and Commissioner ... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Maryam addresses party's social media convention LAHORE: "We are passing through a critical time and we have to move forward for the country not for our party as ... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Climate change to cause wide-ranging impacts in country: experts ISLAMABAD: The experts at webinar on Sunday have warned that the climatic changes are expected to have wide-ranging... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Qureshi terms current economic hardships 'a temporary phase' MULTAN: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi Sunday said that economic hardships were temporary as... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Bilawal accuses PM of pursuing a policy that seeks to 'tame' institutions KARACHI: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
PPPA, InfraZamin sign MoU LAHORE: InfraZamin Pakistan Limited (InfraZamin) and the Punjab Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) of the... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Eid-Miladun-Nabi (PBUH) celebrations: 6,000 police personnel to be deployed in Lahore LAHORE: While stressing upon the need for creating interfaith religious harmony and brotherhood in religious... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
USD smuggling probe under way, says Rashid ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Sunday said that four to five money exchange companies are being... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Rain likely in various parts of country ISLAMABAD: Rain wind-thunderstorm with snowfall over high mountains is expected at isolated places in northeastern... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Samina Alvi for empowerment of women through IT KARACHI: First Lady Samina Alvi on Sunday stressed the need for the empowerment of the women through Information... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
All set to celebrate Eid-Miladun-Nabi (PBUH) tomorrow RAWALPINDI: All the arrangements are being finalized to celebrate the Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) on 12th of... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
NUMS, Queen Mary varsity working towards developing dengue treatment RAWALPINDI: The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) is collaborating with Queen Mary University London... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
CM visits calligraphy exhibition LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar went to a calligraphy exhibition at Al-Hamra Art Gallery and saw... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Seerat-un-Nabi (SAW) conference held FAISALABAD: Sirat-un-Nabi (SAW) conference was held at Municipal Committee Tehsil Sammundri in connection with Ashra... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Actions against price hike: 13 FIRs registered, 157 booked, 119 shops sealed ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has booked 157 people, sealed 119 shops and registered ... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
UAF Treasurer attends UN World Data Forum FAISALABAD: University of Agriculture Faisalabad Treasurer Umar Saeed Qadri has attended UN World Data Forum as... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Dengue cases in Rawalpindi and Islamabad: Health experts urge people to take preventive steps ISLAMABAD: Medical experts have advised the citizens of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad to take special... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
CPJ protests detention of IIOJK journalists, demands their release NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent watchdog body, Sunday called on authorities in... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
SAU to celebrate World Food Day today HYDERABAD: SAU will celebrate World Food Day today; the Vice Chancellor will inaugurate the event. The Institute of... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Arts Council holds reference for Umer Sharif KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP) Karachi, held a condolence reference for the legendary comedian Umer Sharif,... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Lifestyle Furniture Exhibition concludes KARACHI: The three-day 35th Pakistan Lifestyle Furniture Exhibition concluded successfully on Sunday, which is ... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Thousands from Hyderabad attend PPP's Karachi rally HYDERABAD: A caravan of thousands of people and PPP supporters headed by the Provincial Minister for Irrigation... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
One more dies of Covid-19 in Sindh KARACHI: One more patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 7,530 and 327 new cases emerged... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Political uncertainty in Balochistan deepens QUETTA: The political uncertainty in Balochistan regarding the fate of beleaguered Chief Minister Jam Kamal Alyani... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Rich tributes paid to Sir Syed Ahmed Khan KARACHI: Rich tributes were paid to the great visionary and reformer of the subcontinent, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, at ... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
IMF: capitulation? Shaukat Tarin, since his appointment on 16 April 2021 as Finance Minister, has repeatedly pledged that he would... Updated 18 Oct, 2021 02:32pm
The untreated pandemic Frozen. Stalled. Broken down. Hazed. Fogged. Jammed. We are neither talking about the car engine nor the weather; we... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Climate change a double blow for oil-rich Mideast The climate crisis threatens a double blow for the Middle East, experts say, by destroying its oil income as the... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Letters Qasr-e-Fatima-landmark SHC verdict In a landmark judgement the Sindh High Court on 13 June 2021 ruled that the premises of Qasr-e-Fatima, commonly ... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Stocks Deals, data buzz could help biotech shares exit Wall St's 'no man's land' NEW YORK: Sluggish U.S. biotech shares could require a wave of deal-making or exciting clinical trial results if the... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Regional bank loan growth could hint at healthier supply chains NEW YORK: If regional banks show signs of accelerating loan growth when they report earnings in the week ahead, it... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Stocks Saudi index hits multi-year peak as Gulf bourses end higher DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday amid strong oil prices, with the Saudi index hitting a... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Stocks TSX climbs to record high as investors eye 'Santa Claus' rally TORONTO: Canada's main stock index rose on Friday to a record high as oil prices climbed and investors cheered the... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Stocks Coding platform GitLab valued at $14.9bn in strong market debut NEW YORK: GitLab Inc shares jumped about 35% above their offer price in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday, giving the... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Stocks Money manager Jupiter sees $780m of outflows LONDON: Jupiter Fund Management saw outflows of 569 million pounds ($778 million) in the three months ended... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Availability of wheat flour and sugar at fixed rates: Officers directed to continue taking administrative steps LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal has directed the officers to continue administrative measures to... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
China 'first destination' for Pakistani students: Haque BEIJING: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin-ul-Haque said that China has now become the first destination for... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Inter-city transport fares raised LAHORE: Following the surge in petrol prices to a historic high, the intercity transporters in Lahore have hiked... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Experts recommend use of poultry, animal protein ISLAMABAD: Nutrition experts Sunday strongly recommended increased use of poultry and animal protein for meeting the... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (October 17, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (October 18, 2021).... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Rates PSX witnesses highly volatile activity: BRIndex100 gains 17.66 points RECORDER REVIEW KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed highly volatile activity during the outgoing week as the... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Rates Futures spread declines by 641bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 641bps to negative 1.39 percent on the last day of the outgoing week.... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Rates PKR falls again KARACHI: After gaining ground the week before, PKR fell again last week against USD in both interbank and open... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Industry Awards: FFC largest taxpayer from manufacturing sector ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) Limited has been awarded as "Largest Tax Payer from Manufacturing Sector... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Industry Telenor Pakistan recognised as one of the largest taxpayers ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan has been recognised as one of the largest taxpayers at the first 'Taxpayers Recognition... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Industry Rates of RDs, ACDs: Uzbekistan refuses to enter into PTA ISLAMABAD: Uzbekistan has reportedly refused to enter into Preferential Trade Agreement with Pakistan (PTA) with... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Industry FPCCI elections: BMP says optimistic about prospects PESHAWAR: Businessmen Panel (BMP) claimed a clean sweep for the third consecutive time in the annual elections of... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Review: It's difficult to determine cotton market conduct KARACHI: Due to extraordinary fluctuation in the market it is difficult to determine the direction of the market.... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Income tax amendment Ordinance issues EDITORIAL: The fifteen days extended date for filing of Income tax returns has ended on 15th October. The rationale... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Information denied EDITORIAL: The issue refuses to go away despite the Cabinet Division's best efforts not to disclose details, sought... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Money & Banking 'Unintentional gift': US steps into China's bitcoin breach ROCKDALE (US): The long sheds at North America's largest bitcoin mine look endless in the Texas sun, packed with the... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Money & Banking Shekel surplus weighs down Palestinian economy RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian businesses flush with too much Israeli cash: it may not be the most... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Money & Banking Crypto trading thrives in Nigeria despite official disapproval LAGOS: Nigerian art dealer Ebuka Joseph started using cryptocurrencies last year when business ground to a halt due... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Money & Banking Japan scrutinising impact of yen fall on its economy, says minister TOKYO: Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday the government will scrutinise the fallout from... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Industry J&J puts talc liabilities into bankruptcy NEW YORK: Johnson & Johnson on Thursday put into bankruptcy tens of thousands of legal claims alleging its Baby... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Money & Banking Bank of America profit beats on strength across businesses NEW YORK: Bank of America Corp beat estimates for third-quarter profit on Thursday, boosted by strong growth across... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Companies BlackRock profit beats estimates though asset growth stalls NEW YORK: BlackRock Inc topped third-quarter profit estimates helped by robust performance fees and strong demand ... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Industry Italy's ITA takes to skies from ashes of Alitalia MILAN: Italy's new national carrier ITA Airways took its debut flight Friday, closing a turbulent chapter that... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Industry Walgreens to invest over $5.5bn in health services push NEW YORK: Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc said on Thursday it would take majority stakes in two smaller health care... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Industry IKEA warns supply chain disruptions STOCKHOLM: IKEA, the world's biggest furniture brand, is leasing more ships, buying containers and re-routing goods... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Money & Banking JPMorgan edges closer to leaving pandemic behind, its earnings show NEW YORK: JPMorgan Chase & Co beat analysts' profit estimates on Wednesday, thanks to record revenue in some... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am
Netflix's 'Squid Game' estimated to be worth about $900m: Bloomberg News NEW YORK: "Squid Game," Netflix Inc's biggest original series launch, is estimated to be worth almost $900 million... Published 18 Oct, 2021 04:42am