US warns it will not let Iran ‘slow walk’ nuclear talks WASHINGTON: The United States warned Saturday that it would not allow Iran to “slow walk” international... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
PM to launch ‘Kamyab Jawan Sports Drive’ tomorrow ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)–led federal government is all set to launch ‘Kamyab Jawan Sports... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
All set for Pak-WI T20Is, ODIs from 13th LAHORE: The National Stadium will be available to fans at 100 percent seating capacity to watch this year’s most... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Construction, property sectors: FPCCI opposes new market valuation LAHORE: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Saturday strongly opposed the new market... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Govt to promote sports culture across country: G-B minister ISLAMABAD: Gilgit Baltistan Minister for Tourism Raja Nasir Ali Khan on Saturday said that there is no lack of ... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Hundreds more migrants leave Belarus on Iraq-bound flight MOSCOW: More than 400 migrants who had travelled to Belarus seeking to cross the border into the EU flew home on... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
European nationalists eye new alliance at Warsaw talks WARSAW: Leaders of European far-right and nationalist parties met in Warsaw on Saturday with the aim of creating a... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Biden-Putin talks set for Tuesday amid Ukraine tension MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden are scheduled to hold talks by video... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Azerbaijan releases 10 Armenian prisoners of war BAKU: Azerbaijan said Saturday it had freed 10 Armenian soldiers captured last month during fighting between the... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Nehammer to be sworn in as Austrian leader VIENNA: Immigration hardliner Karl Nehammer will be sworn in as Austrian chancellor on Monday, the presidency said,... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
German Social Democrats wave through coalition deal BERLIN: Members of Germany’s centre-left Social Democrats Saturday voted to approve a coalition deal set to ... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Indonesia volcano eruption kills one, dozens injured JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Mount Semeru volcano erupted Saturday, killing at least one person, leaving dozens with burns... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Merkel urges Germans to get vaccinated in final podcast BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday urged Germans to get vaccinated against Covid-19, speaking days... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
IMF chief warns Omicron could slow global growth WASHINGTON: The new Omicron variant of Covid-19 could slow the global economic recovery, just as the Delta strain... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Orthodox priest shouts ‘Pope, you are a heretic’ ATHENS: An elderly Greek Orthodox priest shouted “Pope, you are a heretic” as Pope Francis was entering the... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Goldman Sachs cuts US GDP growth forecast for 2022 over Omicron fears NEW YORK: Goldman Sachs on Saturday cut its outlook for US economic growth to 3.8% for 2022, citing risks and... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Gambians vote in first presidential poll since dictator fled BANJUL: Gambians voted on Saturday in the first presidential election in the tiny West African nation since former... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Thousands block roads across Serbia in anti-govt protest BELGRADE: Thousands of people blocked roads across Serbia in an anti-government protest against two new laws that... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Israeli police kill Palestinian ‘assailant’ in occupied Jerusalem OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli security forces shot dead a Palestinian man in annexed east Occupied Jerusalem on... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
French right chooses Paris region chief to challenge Macron PARIS: France’s conservative party on Saturday chose the moderate chief of the Paris region Valerie Pecresse to... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
French President thanks Qatar for Afghan evacuations DOHA: French President Emmanuel Macron, on a visit to the Gulf, expressed appreciation to Qatar on Saturday for... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Macron says France, Saudi Arabia to work to resolve Lebanon row JEDDAH: France and Saudi Arabia have committed to “fully engage” to resolve a diplomatic row between the Gulf... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Saudi’s SAMI forms components joint venture with Figeac Aero CAIRO: Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) is forming a joint venture with Figeac Aero to build a factory in ... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Islamabad: cash, valuables looted, 33 vehicles taken away ISLAMABAD: Robbers and thieves looted cash and valuables of Rs39.18 million in 26 different incidents in the capital... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Sialkot incident: Qureshi speaks to Sri Lankan counterpart ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday spoke with his Sri Lankan counterpart Gamini Lakshman... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Why has joint opposition refused to attend PCNS meeting in camera? ISLAMABAD: Joint opposition has refused to attend the in-camera Parliamentary Committee National Security (PCNS)... Updated 05 Dec, 2021 12:59pm
Rescue-1122 emerges as well-organised institution: Farrukh LAHORE: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib has said the government attaches top... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
‘Humanitarian Reporting Award 2021’: ceremony held KARACHI: The Centre for Excellence in Journalism at the Institute of Business Administration in Karachi (CEJ-IBA), ... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
SAU library named after Dr AQ Mughal HYDERABAD: The library of the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) is ... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Silicon celebrates completion of 50 data centres across country KARACHI: Silicon Technologies (ST) - an institution engaged in addressing the needs of information technology and... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
‘Dinshaw B Avari Road’: plaque unveiled KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah along with Bahram Avari Saturday inaugurated the Dinshaw B Avari... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Twitter admits policy ‘errors’ after far-right abuse Twitter’s new picture permission policy was aimed at combating online abuse, but US activists and researchers said... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Trump Justice ally Clark clashed with colleagues long before election drama A year before Justice Department lawyer Jeffrey Bossert Clark tried to help Donald Trump overturn the presidential... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Import compression: déjà vu? The goods imports bill in November 2021 at $7.85 billion has surpassed the wildest imaginations of analysts. ... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Letters Omicron Covid variant: How prepared are we?—I Omicron is now spreading fast. Due to extensive international travelling, it is only a matter of time when we will... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
PTCL, Ufone conclude ‘Justuju Internship Program’ for PWDs KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Group – PTCL and Ufone – has successfully concluded... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
PPP will undo privatisation of hospitals, Zardari warns PTI govt ISLAMABAD: Former president of Pakistan and President Pakistan Peoples’ Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali Zardari... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Women’s financial inclusion one of top priorities of NFIS: Sima Kamil ISLAMABAD: Sima Kamil, deputy governor (Financial Inclusion, Digital Financial Services and IT) State Bank of... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Two killed as tractor trolley overturns in F’abad FAISALABAD: Two people were killed when a tractor trolley overturned here on Saturday, police said. According to... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
We must act to curb religious fanaticism: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain while expressing deep sorrow and regret... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Azra stresses need for making master plans of major cities NAWABSHAH: Sindh Minister for Health and Population Welfare Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho has said that in order to prepare... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Efforts on to ease visa issuance procedure for traders: BD HC LAHORE: The High Commissioner (HC) of Bangladesh in Pakistan Muhammad Ruhul Alam Siddique has that Pakistan is an... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Courts are independent, asserts CJP LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar Ahmad on Saturday said that the courts are, and would remain,... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Energy Asia’s gasoline refining margins slip SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline cracks dipped on Friday as traders remain concerned near-term demand would take a hit ... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Energy Asia Distillates: Gasoil cracks post first weekly gain SINGAPORE: Asia’s refining profit margins for 10 ppm gasoil climbed for a third consecutive session on Friday,... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Energy US natgas rises from three-month low NEW YORK: US natural gas futures gained 3% on Friday from a three-month low the previous session on forecasts for... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Ban on vehicles without M-tag: Motorways IGP orders officers to implement court’s order ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of National Highways and Motorways Police (NH&MP) Inam Ghani has issued special... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Four bodies recovered from flat in Kharian KHARIAN: Bodies of four people murdered by unknown culprits were recovered from a flat here on Saturday. According... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
‘Sindhi Cultural Day’ observed SUKKUR: The traditional Sindhi Cultural day was observed across the northern Sindh on Thursday. On this connection,... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Country has become ‘a joke’ due to ‘visionless rulers’: JI chief LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said the lawlessness and corruption plagued the society as the... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
I see country heading towards economic disaster, says Shehbaz LAHORE: Slamming the Sialkot incident, Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) President Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Punjab governor condemns Sialkot incident LAHORE: Terming the Sialkot incident as disgrace to the whole nation, Punjab Governor, Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
PPP accuses PTI govt of increasing circular debt by ‘110pc’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government of increasing... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Plea seeking placement of Rana Shamim’s name on ECL to be heard on Monday ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will take up a petition seeking to put the name of former chief justice... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
All set for by-election in NA-133 today LAHORE: All is set for the by-election in NA-133, Lahore, on Sunday (today) and arrangements for the polling have... Updated 05 Dec, 2021 12:12pm
Umar accuses ‘past rulers’ of misusing taxpayers’ money ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Saturday said that the past rulers misused the... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Bids received: Work on Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway to start soon: Murad KARACHI: Federal Minister of Communication and Postal Services, Murad Saeed Saturday said bids for Motorway’s... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Sri Lankan PM expresses shock, demands justice COLOMBO: Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has expressed shock over the lynching of a Sri Lankan factory manager by a... Updated 05 Dec, 2021 12:39pm
PIA, PHC sign MoU to promote religious tourism KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Pakistan Hindu Council (PHC) have signed a Memorandum of... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
NGOs, trusts & entities: FBR urged to issue instructions to PRAL to change status LAHORE: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has urged Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to issue... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Energy ‘OPEC will continue with supply adjustments for oil market’ MILAN: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will continue with its supply adjustments for ... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (December... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Rates World Shipping Schedule KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (December 4, 2021).... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (December 4, 2021) and the forecast for Sunday (December 5, 2021).... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (December 4, 2021)... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (December 4, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Bitcoin falls by a fifth, cryptos see $1bn worth liquidated BENGALURU: Bitcoin shed a fifth of its value on Saturday as a combination of profit-taking and macro-economic... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
PM for timely completion of sports-related projects ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed that the projects relating to sports should be completed in the... Updated 05 Dec, 2021 11:14am
Govt says expecting 5pc growth Energy minister says government made the national economy stable and a record increase in foreign remittance is being witnessed Updated 05 Dec, 2021 11:09am
PM reiterates anti-corruption resolve ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said zero tolerance policy would be adopted for the eradication of... Updated 05 Dec, 2021 11:15am
$3bn received from Saudi Arabia for BoP support KARACHI: Pakistan Saturday received foreign exchange deposits worth $3 billion from Saudi Arabia for the support of... Updated 05 Dec, 2021 11:12am
Pakistan re-elected to executive council of OPCW ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been re-elected to the executive council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
FBR ready to revise downward values of immovable properties ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is ready to revise downward the values of immovable properties in ... Updated 05 Dec, 2021 11:27am
Moot of OIC FMs on Afghanistan on 19th: Qureshi LAHORE: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi announced on Saturday to host the extraordinary session of the OIC... Updated 05 Dec, 2021 11:26am
KSA Airlines signs deal with CFM Int’l worth $8.5bn CAIRO: Saudi Arabian Airlines has signed an agreement with CFM International worth $8.5 billion at list prices, the... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
AC grants transit remand of Siraj ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Saturday, granted two-day transit remand of Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha ... Updated 05 Dec, 2021 11:17am
Mansehra-Naran–Jalkhad Road: NHA board recommends revised PC-1 to CDWP ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) Executive Board has recommended the revised PC-1 of... Updated 05 Dec, 2021 11:22am
Cut in payment: Ogra’s directive irks oil & gas exploration, production companies ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority's (Ogra) direction to gas utilities to cut 25 percent of provisional... Updated 05 Dec, 2021 11:23am
Sialkot incident: 118 suspects arrested LAHORE: Spokesman of the Punjab Government Hasaan Khawar said on Saturday that police have apprehended 118 people,... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Industry NSTP SEZ body approves entry of two enterprises ISLAMABAD: The National Science and Technology Park (NSTP) SEZ Committee approved the entry of its first two... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
‘Mini-budget’ to bring more miseries for economy: Mian Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Commodities Gold loses more value KARACHI: Gold on Saturday lost some value on the local market, traders said. The prices of gold declined by Rs 600... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Taxes FBR, HASTI hold awareness seminar on ‘track & trace’ policy HYDERABAD: The Director Intelligence Federal Board of Revenue Dr Abdul Rehman Rind addressing an awareness seminar... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Provocative rhetoric EDITORIAL: Coming from Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Hindu extremist organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevek Sangh (RSS),... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Is there a threat to PTI govt? EDITORIAL: The prime minister has advised his cabinet colleagues not to leave the country without prior permission ... Updated 05 Dec, 2021 11:08am
Money & Banking MMBL retains market leader’s position in micro-credit ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s largest digital bank, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) has successfully retained ... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items show mixed trend ISLAMABAD: Prices of essential kitchen items excluding sugar and chicken have continued witnessing an increasing... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Taxes FBR chief informs envoy: Iranian vehicles’ movement restricted on NCOC’s direction ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Dr Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed Friday informed Iranian ambassador ... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Commodities Canada trims estimate for canola crop, slashes durum harvest WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): Canada trimmed its estimate of the country’s canola harvest, the smallest in 14 years, and... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Commodities Arabica coffee, sugar prices climb LONDON: Arabica coffee ICE futures rose on Friday, buoyed by broad-based gains in several markets including energy... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Cotton & Textile World market price for upland cotton NEW YORK: The US Agriculture Department set the prevailing world market price for upland cotton at 97.06 cents per... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (December 4, 2021).... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Cotton & Textile Prices halt further decline on cotton market KARACHI: The Spot Rate on Saturday remained unchanged at Rs 16,700 per maund. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman said the... Updated 05 Dec, 2021 12:37pm
Commodities Basmati hybrid rice: scientists urged to help increase yield per acre LAHORE: Expressing concerns over increasing popularity of non-basmati hybrid rice sowing in Punjab, Chairman Rice... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Industry Argentine envoy for enhancing trade, economic ties LAHORE: Ambassador of Argentina to Pakistan Leopoldo Francisco Shores has called for a new strategy to cement trade... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
Companies Deutsche Post CEO could become Deutsche Telekom chairman BERLIN: Frank Appel, the chief executive of German logistics company Deutsche Post, is the favourite to become the... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sunday, December 05, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS... Published 05 Dec, 2021 04:26am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points