Railways accelerates anti-encroachment operation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) has decided to accelerate its ongoing anti-encroachment operation against land... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Don’t exploit migrants for politics, pope says on refugee island LESBOS, (Greece): Pope Francis condemned the exploitation of migrants for political purposes on Sunday during a ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Asia Indonesia Semeru volcanic eruption kills 14; dozens injured SUMBERWULUH, (Indonesia): The eruption of Indonesia’s Semeru volcano has killed at least 14 people and injured... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Pelosi to act against Republican for anti-Muslim comments WASHINGTON: US Representative Ilhan Omar said on Sunday that she is confident House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will take... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Middle East Saudi Arabia approves entry of tourists jabbed with Sputnik MOSCOW: Saudi Arabia has granted approval for people vaccinated with Russia’s Sputnik jab to enter the country in ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Middle East UAE official expected in Tehran on rare visit TEHRAN: A senior Emirati security official is due in Iran on Monday, ISNA news agency reported, in the latest... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Moscow says Russian airliner diverted to avoid NATO spy plane MOSCOW: A Russian airliner had to change course to avoid a NATO spy plane that was crossing its path above the Black... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Europe Physics Nobel belies Italy’s scientific brain drain ROME: Italian physicist Giorgio Parisi will receive a shared Nobel prize at a ceremony Monday, but behind the... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
US reluctance to lift all Iran sanctions main hurdle to reviving 2015 pact DUBAI: The reluctance of the United States to lift all sanctions on Iran is the main challenge to reviving a 2015... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Omicron variant found in almost one-third of US states WASHINGTON: The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has spread to about one-third of US states, but the Delta version... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Companies Indian insurer Star Health cuts IPO size after tepid subscription MUMBAI: India’s largest private health insurer Star Health will cut the offer for sale portion of its IPO after ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Asia Five dead after Myanmar security forces ram car into protest YANGOON: Five people were killed and at least 15 arrested after Myanmar security forces in a car rammed into an... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Africa Sudan top general denies military could run in elections KHARTOUM: Sudan’s top general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Sunday denied that military and paramilitary members of ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Industry Indian salesmen threaten supply disruptions in protest against Reliance NEW DELHI: India’s household goods salesmen have threatened to disrupt supplies to mom-and-pop stores if consumer... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Europe Portuguese parliament dissolved ahead of Jan 30 election LISBON: Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa decreed the dissolution of parliament on Sunday in the ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Industry Vodafone offers to settle multi-billion dollar India tax row MUMBAI: British telecommunications giant Vodafone said Friday it had offered to settle a multi-billion-dollar tax... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Companies Marta Ortega, Zara founder’s daughter, to chair parent company MADRID: The parent company of Zara said Tuesday that Marta Ortega, the daughter of the Spanish clothing giant’s... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Companies Volvo sales down on supply crunch STOCKHOLM: Volvo sales and profits fell in the third quarter due to the global shortage of semiconductors, but ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Companies BuzzFeed to go public after raising less money than expected NEW YORK: American digital company BuzzFeed, known for its viral content and journalism, will go public on Monday... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Industry KP govt successfully attracting local, foreign investments PESHAWAR: The investment friendly environment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is attracting foreign and local investments and... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
PAJCCI welcomes Asif Jah’s appointment as FTO PESHAWAR: Vice President, Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI), Ziaul-Haq Sarhadi has welcomed... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Teachers for giving ministry admin control of colleges ISLAMABAD: The teachers of ICT colleges have demanded that the administrative control of colleges should be placed... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
West Indies captain Pollard out of Pakistan tour ST JOHN’S, (Antigua and Barbuda): West Indies white ball captain Kieron Pollard was left out of the squad to tour... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Rangnick pleasantly surprised by winning start at Man Utd MANCHESTER: Ralf Rangnick’s reign at Manchester United got off to a winning start thanks to a stunning strike from... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Man City, Liverpool leapfrog Chelsea at top of Premier League LONDON: Manchester City and Liverpool took advantage of Chelsea’s 3-2 defeat at West Ham on Saturday to climb ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Kamyab Jawan Sports drive to revive sports culture: Dar ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar on Sunday said Kamyab Jawan... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Pakistan 188-2 at stumps in rain-hit Bangladesh Test DHAKA: Rain again interrupted the second Test in Dhaka between Bangladesh and Pakistan on Sunday with only 6.2 overs... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Chelsea women lift FA Cup to complete treble LONDON: Chelsea’s women completed a treble of domestic trophies from the 2020/21 season as Sam Kerr scored twice ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22: Sindh looking to grab top position LAHORE: The eight-round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 season begins at three Karachi venues from today and... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Rublev puts Russia on verge of Davis Cup triumph MADRID: Russia edged closer to winning a third Davis Cup on Sunday after Andrey Rublev beat Croatia’s Borna Gojo... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Procedural violations: PTA terminates services of 2,962 retailers of CMOs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has terminated the services of about 2,962 retailers of... Updated 06 Dec, 2021 09:57am
Pakistan Navy’s ship ‘Alamgir’ visits Port Of Dakar; medical camp set up ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ship ALAMGIR visits Dakar, Senegal and established free Medical Camp as good will gesture.... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
PHP inks MoUs: Esprit de corps is developed through welfare of personnel: SSP FAISALABAD: In pursuance of the vision of Additional IGP Punjab Highway Patrolling (PHP), Shahid Hanif the welfare... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Effective steps taken to help improve performance of textile sector: Farrukh FAISALABAD: Federal Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Mian Farrukh Habib has said that concrete and... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (December 05, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (December 06, 2021).... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Rates Carnage continues on bourse KARACHI: Carnage continued at local bourse as despite strong positive opening on Monday, the market sentiments went... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Rates Futures spread declines 1011bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 1011bps to negative 5.15 percent on the last day of the outgoing week.... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Rates PKR goes through series of up-down movements KARACHI: PKR went through a series of up-down movements for second week in a row before ending in red on Friday.... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Atif assumes charge as MIRAD PESCO DG PESHAWAR: Atif Jawad has assumed charge as Director General of Market Implementation Regulatory Affairs Department... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Performance of Islamabad police comes under severe criticism ISLAMABAD: The residents of the federal capital still await recovery of their millions of rupees as the Islamabad... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Sialkot murder: Religious fraternity urges CJP to order speedy trial: Ashrafi LAHORE: Special Representative to Prime Minister on Religious Affairs Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has said that... Updated 06 Dec, 2021 09:34am
FO clarifies ISLAMABAD: A Foreign Office spokesperson on Sunday termed as ‘entirely baseless, irresponsible and malafide,’ ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
MQM-P invites PML-N to APC on new LG law KARACHI: A delegation of MQM-Pakistan called on PML-N leaders here and invited them to attend the all parties’... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
AVCL arrests seven car lifters, seizes 26 vehicles ISLAMABAD: Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell (AVLC) has taken major action against vehicle lifters and arrested seven ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Sialkot incident: Sri Lankan HC wants to have access to probe report ISLAMABAD: Sri Lankan High Commission in Islamabad has requested investigation report from Pakistan’s Ministry of... Updated 06 Dec, 2021 09:58am
Energy OGDCL deposits funds to carry out social welfare activities in Lakki Marwat ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) has deposited funds amounting to Rs 11.88 million to carry out... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Sherpao criticises govt over load-shedding of gas in KP PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
First Jamadi-ul-Awwal today ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad on Sunday said that the... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Three dead, 25 injured as bus falls from GT Road bridge JHELUM: A bus carrying students and teachers on a school tour has fallen from Jhelum-Dina bridge, leaving two female... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
PDM’s body suggests anti-govt steps: ‘resignations’ and ‘long march’ ISLAMABAD: The Steering Committee of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has recommended quitting Parliament and... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Railways runs steam engine train to attract foreigners RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Railways (PR) has arranged a special steam engine tourism train for Rawalpindi, Attock and... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Energy Business community’s issues: SCCI, Pesco decide to form joint body PESHAWAR: The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) have... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
UNDP vows to support govt’s national climate response ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Development Programme’s Pakistan office has said that the international body... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
EPA organising seminars on smog at universities RAWALPINDI: Environment Protection Agency (EPA) is organizing seminars at universities to create awareness about ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Punjab govt hits out at ‘rigging mafia’ LAHORE: Spokesperson government of the Punjab Hasaan Khawar has said that the politics of money remained a failure ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Japanese CG says ‘Karachi is a lively and peaceful city’ KARACHI: Karachi is becoming a lively city where many cultural and social events are taking place regularly. The ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Work begins to remove snow from Ziarat-Sanjawi highway ZIARAT: Rescue operation of levies force, Ziarat, continued on Sunday to clear the Ziarat-Sanjawi highway from snow... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
PML-N retains NA-133 seat KARACHI: PML-N candidate Shaista Perviaz won NA-133 Lahore by-election by taking 48,811 votes against PPP’s Aslam... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Rains help reduce threat of smog, bring down dengue cases RAWALPINDI: The intermittent rain for last night had reduced the threat of smog in the City, said Focal person of... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Energy Hilal-1 and Iqbal-1 discoveries: MPCL commences gas production KARACHI: Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) is pleased to announce commencement of 10 MMSCFD natural gas... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
PTI’s Saeed leads ‘Sindhi Culture Day’ rally in Umerkot UMERKOT: Federal Minister for Communication and Postal Services Murad Saeed on Sunday visited Umerkot and attended... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
‘Sindhi Cultural Day’ celebrated KARACHI: A ‘Sindhi Cultural Day’ was Sunday celebrated with traditional zeal and fervour in many cities, towns... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Mastercard partners with LMKR KARACHI Mastercard has announced a strategic partnership with LMK Resources Pakistan (Private) Limited (LMKR) to... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Market: Sentiment bearish on Omicron spread KARACHI: Extraordinary decrease of Rs1500 to Rs2000 per maund in the rate of cotton. The Spot Rate decreased by ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Elite capture and lack of rule of law: The economic cost The country will pay a heavy cost for the most recent appalling example of vigilantism in the name of religion as... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Video leaks Breaking. Videos. Affidavit. Notary stamps. Texts. Audio calls. Exposé. Communication these days is based on all... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Didi departure from NYSE marks end of Wall Street romance with Chinese big tech The Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing’s announcement that it will delist its shares from the New York Stock... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Letters Omicron Covid variant: How prepared are we?—II Most so-called “air-conditioned facilities” are really centres of contamination with no outside air ventilation... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Commodities Prices of dry fruit soar MULTAN: With the arrival of winter season, demand of dry fruits has increased in the city with a remarkable hike in... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Stocks Weak US jobs data a boon for stocks LONDON: Equities pushed higher on Friday after weak US jobs data reduced the likelihood of a quick tightening of US... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Stocks Benchmark 10-year yield falls below 1.4pc on safe-haven bid CHICAGO: US Treasury yields tumbled on Friday in choppy trading, with the 10-year yield dropping below 1.4% for the... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Hawkish Fed boosts value stocks’ appeal for some investors NEW YORK: Some investors are preparing for a hawkish turn from the Federal Reserve by buying the cyclical,... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Stocks Italian yields fall, German yields higher after Lagarde, US jobs data ROME: Southern European bond yields fell while German government debt yields rose on Friday as investors focused on... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Stocks TSX posts biggest weekly drop since January on Omicron uncertainty TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index fell on Friday as concern that the Omicron coronavirus variant will clip global... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Stocks Abu Dhabi leads most Gulf bourses higher; Qatar dips DUBAI: Most Gulf bourses ended higher on Sunday, with some recouping recent COVID-19-related losses, while the Abu... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Energy S Africans protest against Shell oil exploration in pristine coastal area PORT EDWARD, (South Africa): South Africans took to their beaches on Sunday to protest against plans by Royal Dutch... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Energy Shell exits North Sea oilfield project LONDON: Royal Dutch Shell has exited the planned Cambo oilfield project off the Scottish coast because of... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Cotton production in Punjab has increased 40pc YoY: Gardezi LAHORE: Minister for Agriculture, Punjab Syed Hussain Jahania Gardezi has claimed that cotton production in Punjab... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Winter: power plants to get extra RLNG Federal government decides to give five percent extra RLNG to power plants this winter Updated 06 Dec, 2021 03:58pm
Workers’ recruitment, skills verification plan: Pakistan, KSA sign two agreements ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed two agreements Sunday related to workers’ recruitment and skills... Updated 06 Dec, 2021 03:59pm
‘Corruption’: PM urged to take action against Commissioner IR ISLAMABAD: A summary has been moved to the Prime Minister for initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the... Updated 06 Dec, 2021 04:00pm
‘Metaverse’ hype fuels booming digital property market PARIS: The idea of spending millions on non-existent land may sound ludicrous — but feverish predictions of a... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
20 played principal role in ghastly Sialkot murder: IGP LAHORE: The Punjab police claimed on Sunday to have arrested seven more people who played a primary role in the... Updated 06 Dec, 2021 04:03pm
PM to open Green Line BRT on 10th ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan would inaugurate the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on the coming... Updated 06 Dec, 2021 09:46am
Man who tried to save life of Sri Lankan to get Tamgha-e-Shujaat ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan, Sunday, announced Tamgha-i-Shujaat to Malik Adnan who tried to save the victim... Updated 06 Dec, 2021 04:02pm
Body of ‘missing’ pilot instructor found in Lasbela LASBELA: Body of Qazi Ajmal, an instructor pilot, who had gone missing around three days back, was found in Lasbela,... Updated 06 Dec, 2021 09:39am
Taliban face new accusations BERLIN: The United States and a group of Western countries including Germany, France and Britain have expressed... Updated 06 Dec, 2021 09:35am
Violence escalates in India’s northeast after forces kill 14 civilians GUWAHATI, (India): Protesters threw stones and set fire to areas around a camp belonging to Indian forces in the... Updated 06 Dec, 2021 09:33am
Industry Traders for shifting wholesale markets along Ring Road RAWALPINDI: The business community has suggested the Punjab government shift wholesale markets, operating in the... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Industry PCMEA urges govt to help boost exports LAHORE: Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) Sunday urged the government to take concrete... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Money & Banking HBL partners with Telenor Pakistan to boost digital, financial inclusion ISLAMABAD: HBL has partnered with Telenor Pakistan to enable customers to access the Bank’s Internet Payment... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Industry STZA to establish 4 special tech zones in KP PESHAWAR: Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) is going to establish four Special Technology Zones (STZs) in... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Commodities Peshawar: prices of essential food items show mixed trend PESHAWAR: Mixed trend in prices of essential food commodities, including live chicken/ meat, farm eggs, flour,... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Industry Microsoft Teams for SMBs KARACHI: Microsoft has announced the first ever stand-alone offering of Microsoft Teams, specifically designed for... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Spotify unveils most streamed songs & singers of Pakistan KARACHI: Spotify has launched for the first time in Pakistan its annual 2021 Wrapped campaign and personalized user... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Industry Zameen.com organises third edition of PPE in Dubai DUBAI: Pakistan’s largest real estate enterprise, Zameen.com organised the Pakistan Property Event (PPE) 2021 in... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Industry There must be no further hike in SBP’s policy rate: BMP KARACHI: The Businessmen Panel (BMP) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Contradictions in policy? EDITORIAL: There are apparent contradictions in monetary and fiscal policies that are fuelling uncertainty in the... Updated 06 Dec, 2021 09:31am
‘A day of shame’ EDITORIAL: No words can describe the horror of this ghastly murder. Accusing their general manager, a Sri Lankan... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
Industry Israeli firm to sell HSBC Tower in New York for $855m OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s Property and Building Corp said on Sunday it agreed to sell the HSBC Tower building ... Published 06 Dec, 2021 06:19am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points