Sheikh Rashid holds meeting in Lahore: Govt finalises strategy for talks with banned outfit LAHORE: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed chaired an important meeting on law and order situation on the... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:48am
Pakistan accepts most of IMF conditionalities? WASHINGTON: Pakistan has agreed to implement most of the conditions of the International Monetary Fund for the... Updated 24 Oct, 2021 02:07pm
Power Division seeks Rs134.8bn TSG to clear IPPs’ dues ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has sought a Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) of Rs134.783 billion to clear the... Updated 24 Oct, 2021 02:11pm
Deadly clashes as TLP continues protest LAHORE: A banned party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) on Saturday said seven of its supporters have died in ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:47am
Kamyab Pakistan Programme: Bids invited from banks to act as wholesale lenders ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has invited bids from commercial banks –conventional and Islamic – for acting as... Updated 24 Oct, 2021 02:40pm
CPEC open to all kinds of foreign investment: Umar WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Saturday said that... Updated 24 Oct, 2021 02:17pm
TI-P accuses Sindh of tempering with SEZA ISLAMABAD: Transparency International-Pakistan (TI-P) has accused Sindh government of altering Special Economic Zone... Updated 24 Oct, 2021 02:59pm
Cabinet seeks detailed presentation on vacant posts ISLAMABAD: The Establishment Division briefed that in August, 2019, the Cabinet directed Establishment Division to... Updated 24 Oct, 2021 03:20pm
Appointment of new DG ISI: notification after PM’s return from KSA ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to issue a notification of appointment of a new Director General,... Updated 24 Oct, 2021 02:41pm
Erdogan orders expulsion of 10 ambassadors ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday told his foreign minister to expel the ambassadors of 10... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:46am
IHC sets aside 10pc quota for promotion of non-engineers ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) set aside a notification of the Ministry of Housing and Works to reserve ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:45am
Summary to empower BoI for renegotiating BITs gathering dust ISLAMABAD: A summary has been pending with the Prime Minister’s Secretariat which allows Board of Investment (BoI)... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:15am
9 terror suspects gunned down in Mastung MASTUNG: In their mission to eliminate anti-state elements from the country, the Balochistan’s Counter Terrorism... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Merkel says German politics needs more women BERLIN: Angela Merkel encouraged more women to get involved in German politics as she prepared to leave office after... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
NATO not ready for equal dialogue with Moscow MOSCOW: Russia’s defence minister accused NATO on Saturday of gradually gathering forces near Russia’s borders... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
UN urged to press Mali junta over summary executions BAMAKO: Human Rights Watch called on the United Nations to pressure Mali in talks on Saturday to investigate summary... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Austrian govt proposes law to legalise assisted suicide ZURICH: Austria’s federal government has submitted a draft law to make assisted suicide for seriously ill adults... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Rising tide of leaks threatens to inundate Facebook SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook held back from doing all it could to stop users from being radicalized and US election... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
COP26 climate deal harder than Paris: summit president LONDON: Success at the upcoming COP26 climate summit is “definitely harder” than the 2015 Paris talks which... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Russia-led bloc concludes drills near Afghan border to boost Tajik security HARB-MAIDON TRAINING GROUND, (Tajikistan): A Russia-led military exercise held over six days near the Tajik-Afghan... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Italy, UniCredit to end talks over Monte dei Paschi sale LONDON: Italy’s government and UniCredit are preparing to call off negotiations over the sale of ailing bank Monte... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Health sector: US, Pakistan agree on bilateral collaboration ISLAMABAD: United States and Pakistan on Saturday agreed to remain engaged for further bilateral collaboration in ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
AJK to celebrate 74th founding anniversary of ‘The State Govt’ today MIRPUR (AJK): All is set to celebrate the 74th founding day of the emergence of Azad government of the State of ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Telenor Pakistan celebrates ‘Customer Day’ ISLAMABAD: Keeping its 50 million customers at the core of its business operations, Telenor Pakistan’s entire... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Global conference on ‘China-Pakistan Cooperation’ begins BEIJING: The 2021 International Conference on China-Pakistan Cooperation kicked off in Chengdu, Sichuan province... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
TechPura: first special technology zone to be set up in Lahore LAHORE: The Punjab government will set up the first Special Technology Zone (STZ) in Lahore called TechPura over an... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Polio eradication amongst top priorities: KP CM PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has termed the eradication of polio from the province and country as... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Bilawal awards NA-133 ticket to party worker LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto has awarded the ticket for NA-133 to a party worker... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
FPCCI’s BMP urges govt to take steps aimed at arresting slide of Pak rupee LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel has urged the ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Umar says US-DFC can play role in financing public sector, PPP projects ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reform and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Saturday... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Dubai Expo: Soft image of country, investment prospects in Punjab highlighted LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Industries and Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal on Saturday said that 20 departments including... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
PM to announce budget for ‘Ehsaas Targeted Commodity Subsidies Programme’: Sania LAHORE: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr Sania Nishtar said on... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Balochistan CM Jam Kamal says he hasn’t resigned QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan on Saturday denied reports of his resignation. The Balochistan CM... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Speakers at seminar on cancer underscore need for setting up of more treatment facilities KARACHI: Every district headquarters hospital (DHQH) in Sindh should have the facility to diagnose and treat breast... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Punjab reports 546 fresh dengue cases, 3 new deaths LAHORE: There is no let up in the spread of dengue, as Punjab has reported 546 fresh dengue cases and three deaths... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Prospects for major improvement in US-Pak ties only limited: Lodhi KARACHI: Former Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Dr Maliha Lodhi has said that prospects for major... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Cheap, abundant renewable energy powers cluster of Quebec data centres With vast amounts of cheap and renewable electricity mostly generated from hydro dams, Quebec is seeing more and ... Updated 24 Oct, 2021 05:37am
Persons with disabilities in Pakistan The recently released UNDP Pakistan National Human Development Report 2020 on Inequality explores Pakistan’s... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
India’s maritime belligerence Around midnight on October 16, 2021, one of the Pakistan navy’s anti-submarine warfare aircraft picked up a fading... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Economic narrative: Acknowledge the suffering! Tough economic measures are back. Ability and capacity of the public to withstand another crisis is diminishing.... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Snow leopards: Karakoram Range surprises world with population growth: WWF-Pakistan KARACHI: Elsewhere on the globe snow leopards may confront with the extinction threats but Pakistan’s Karakoram... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Anjuman-e-Tajiran to hold sit-in in Islamabad on 26th LAHORE: To protest against the government for not fulfilling the promises made to the traders, the Pakistan... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
CEO holds open court at Fesco headquarters FAISALABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Engr Bashir Ahmed holds an open... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Second Airbus 320 obtained by PIA reaches Islamabad KARACHI: The second aircraft obtained by Pakistan International Airline (PIA) on dry lease has reached Islamabad... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Danish embassy holds food hackathon to develop better healthy lifestyles KARACHI: In an attempt to make the Pakistani population become more aware of their nutrition and lead them to ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Lesco resumes distribution control of 66 railway colonies after relaxation in Covid-19 restrictions LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has resumed taking over the distribution control of 66 railway... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
WB officials visit Cluster Development Initiative LAHORE: Adja Mansora Dahourou, Senior Private Sector Specialist, World Bank along with Tahir Akbar, Senior Urban... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
PPP urges people to take part in anti-PTI govt protests in large numbers ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) said that the citizens should come out to participate in the protests ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
‘Polio-free Pakistan is our mission’ CM Buzdar vows to maintain law & order in province LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Saturday that Islam is a religion of peace and no society... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
‘Diabetes Nurses Education Workshop’ Experts for raising awareness about healthy lifestyles LAHORE: Emphasizing the need for raising awareness among the public about healthy lifestyle, health professionals... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
ICC T20 World Cup match: PM extends best wishes to green shirts ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed the hope that Pakistan would trounce India in Sunday’s ICC T20... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Number of 3G, 4G users reaches 104.71m by end-Sept ISLAMABAD: The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 104.71 million by end September 2021 compared to 103.12... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
PIFD approves budget for 2021-22 LAHORE: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training and Pro Chancellor Shafqat Mahmood visited Pakistan... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Nov 4 deadline: Owners threaten to shut down their petrol pumps PESHAWAR: Owners of petrol pumps here on Saturday decided to shut down their filling stations and besiege oil ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Pakistan-Morocco joint exercise concludes at NCTC Pabbi RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan-Morocco Bilateral Joint Exercise 2021 concluded on Saturday participated by the special... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Islamabad: Valuables worth Rs3.37m looted, 31 vehicles stolen ISLAMABAD: Robbers, burglars and auto thieves struck at 44 places in the capital and looted cash and valuables worth... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Afghanistan hurtling towards collapse, Sweden and Pakistan say DUBAI: Afghanistan will shortly collapse into chaos unless the international community acts rapidly, Swedish and... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Industry Lebanon eyes IMF progress despite new turmoil BEIRUT: Lebanon’s new government aims to make progress towards starting full negotiations for an IMF deal by the... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Africa IS claims responsibility for attack in Congo CAIRO: Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for an attack on a village this week in eastern Democratic Republic... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Asia China passes law to reduce pressure on children from homework BEIJING: China passed a law Saturday to limit the pressure on children from homework and after-school tutoring, ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Innovation Thrives Everywhere TEXT: P@SHA ICT Awards by PTCL Business Solutions Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT & ITES (P@SHA) is... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
CONTOUR SOFTWARE: After Platinum Export Growth, What’s Next? TEXT: Contour Software started from Karachi in 2010, with 12 people, and has grown past 1,200 staff in 11 years, ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 23, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (October 24, 2021).... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Commodities Gold prices soar KARACHI: An unabated surge in the gold prices continued on Saturday locally, as well, traders said. It grew value by... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Industry NKATI chief decries additional sales tax on KE bills KARACHI: President North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry (NKATI) Faisal Moiz Khan, while expressing deep... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Taxes Return of goods made to unregistered persons: KTBA for allowing output tax against credit notes KARACHI: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has disallowed adjustment of output tax against credit notes on the basis of... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Punishing journalists in Kashmir EDITORIAL: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) can do no more than lament the treatment meted out to... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Another embarrassment for PTI govt EDITORIAL: It’s more than a small embarrassment for the ruling party that the National Highway Authority (NHA), an... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
The upcoming COP26 EDITORIAL: The landmark UN-sponsored Conference of Parties (COP) held in Paris in 2015 had set the goal of net-zero... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Letters Vaccination campaign: no complacency, please The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) headed by Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Commodities Prices of all kitchen items increase further ISLAMABAD: Following an increase in fuel, power prices coupled with Pakistan rupee depreciation, the prices of all... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Energy VLSFO crack hits 8-month high SINGAPORE: Asia’s 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) crack climbed to a near eight-month high on Friday as the... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Commodities CBOT soyabean futures ease CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures eased on Friday, pressured by weaker palm oil markets, but... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Commodities Asia rice: Strong rupee lifts India prices BANGKOK/MUMBAI/DHAKA: Rice export prices in India rose to their highest level in nearly three months this week as ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Energy Asia’s gasoline, naphtha post weekly gains NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline and naphtha refining profit margins posted weekly gains on Friday, boosted by strong... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (October 23, 2021).... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Cotton & Textile Rising trend continues on cotton market KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Saturday has increased the spot rate by Rs 100... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Industry LCCI chief underscores need for settling Pakistan-China trade in PKR and yuan LAHORE: “Trade between Pakistan and China should be in local currencies as the country is facing massive deficit ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Taxes Tax relief to be passed on to public, PVMA assures govt ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Vanaspati Manufactures Association (PVMA) and importers have assured the government that they... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Global consumer electronics retail market’s size grows to $1.1trn ISLAMABAD: The global consumer electronics retail market has grown up to $1.1 trillion and the industry has seen... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Industry China’s HNA restructuring plan approved by creditors SHANGHAI: Creditors of China’s HNA Group have voted to approve the company’s restructuring plan, according to a... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Industry China to pilot property tax scheme in some regions SHANGHAI: The top decision-making body of the Chinese parliament said on Saturday it will roll out a pilot real... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Energy Saudi Arabia able to produce, integrate new forms of energy: minister RIYADH: Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman al-Saud said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia has the... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Energy Venezuela to increase subsidized gasoline price CARACAS: Venezuela hiked the price of its subsidized gasoline for vehicles and motor bikes, Venezuelan state oil ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
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... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Rates World Shipping Schedule KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (October 23, 2021).... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (October 23, 2021)... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (October 23, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
No understanding in place with US on use of airspace: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Saturday stated that there was no understanding in place with United States for the use... Published 24 Oct, 2021 04:53am
Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia targets zero carbon emissions by 2060 RIYADH: Top crude exporter Saudi Arabia will aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2060, its de facto ruler... Published 24 Oct, 2021 04:18am
Britain set for £7bn transport investment LONDON: Britain’s upcoming budget will invest almost £7.0 billion ($9.6 billion, 8.3 billion euros) on transport... Published 24 Oct, 2021 04:06am
ICC T20 World Cup ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Pakistan, India ready to face each other today LAHORE: Arch rivals Pakistan and India are set to face each other in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match at the ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 03:46am
100m doses administered so far: NCOC ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Saturday felicitated the nation to achieve landmark... Published 24 Oct, 2021 03:35am
PM Imran reaches Madina JEDDAH: Prime Minister Imran Khan has reached Madina where he would pay his respects at Masjid-e-Nabwi (SAWW) during... Published 24 Oct, 2021 03:22am