German cabinet agrees 60-bn-euro climate investment plan FRANKFURT: The new German government approved a 60 billion euro ($68 billion) climate investment plan in a cabinet... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Israel’s PM meets crown prince on historic UAE visit ABU DHABI: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met Abu Dhabi’s crown prince Monday during the first visit by a... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
South Asia Two policemen killed in IIOJK OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Two police personnel were killed and at least 14 others injured when freedom fighters attacked... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Elon Musk named Time’s 2021 ‘Person of the Year’ NEW YORK: Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk was named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” for 2021, a... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
EU draws up massive economic response to deter Russia BRUSSELS: European foreign ministers met Monday to coordinate what they warn would be an unprecedented economic... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Europe Four face trial in UK over toppling of slave trader statue LONDON: Four people were due to go on trial in Britain on Monday in connection with the toppling of a statue of a... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
EU hits Russian mercenary group Wagner with sanctions BRUSSELS: The European Union imposed sanctions on Russian private military contractor Wagner Group on Monday as well... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Europe Danish ex-minister convicted in ‘child bride’ impeachment case COPENHAGEN: Former Danish immigration minister Inger Stojberg, known for her hardline stance in that role, was ... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
KENYA-PAKISTAN TRADE RELATIONS TEXT: Bilateral Relation between Kenya and Pakistan remains warm and cordial. Exports from Kenya to Pakistan have... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
A Brewing Friendship As Strong As The Tea TEXT: When the sun dawned upon the people of Kenya on 12th December 1964, very few people around the world knew what... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
WHY INVEST IN KENYA? TEXT: • Strong democracy and political stability. • The communication hub. • Kenya is gate way to the ... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Global TRADE TEXT: Kenya is world largest producer and leading exporter of black tea. The country is also ranked amongst the... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Market Access TEXT: • Kenya is sizable local market with a population of about 50 million people and growing at approximately 3%... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
CHOOSE KENYA THE LAND OF INVESTMENT TEXT: Global firms are looking to make Kenya the pivot of the continental while operation as they race to be part of... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
KENYA’S ECONOMY TEXT: Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Kenya contracted by 0.3 per cent in 2020, mainly due to the novel... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Ministry preparing ‘National Development Framework’ ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives is preparing a National Development Framework... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Former ICC CFO Faisal Hasnain appointed PCB Chief Executive LAHORE: Former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Faisal Hasnain, who also... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Industry ‘Cash on counter’ facility: PAJCCI seeks annulment of notification KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s notification issued on 7th December 2021 to withdraw ‘cash on counter’... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Weeklong anti-polio drive in Sindh begins KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that due to political commitment and focused efforts,... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Health is the basic human right: SHCC CEO KARACHI: The Covid-19 pandemic has re-defined the overall health care delivery system, hindering basic access to... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
APNS condoles death of Iqbal Dal KARACHI: Sarmad Ali, President and Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Dr N A Baloch remembered HYDERABAD: Speakers on Monday recalled the outstanding and lifelong contribution of Dr Nabi Bukhsh Khan Baloch in... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Senior journalist Shabbar Azmi passes away KARACHI: The former President and General Secretary of Karachi Union of Journalist (KUJ) and former Editor Daily... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
SECP warns people against risky Ponzi, pyramid schemes ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Monday, warned the general public against... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Indian minister’s comments condemned ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the “gratuitous and provocative” comments made by Indian Defence... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
DFA Chitral clinches title of Ufone 4G Football Cup ISLAMABAD: Two formidable footballing sides, DFA Chitral and Muslim Club Chaman clashed for glory at a jam-packed... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Horse-trading in Senate: Cabinet’s approval will be sought for legislation: Babar ISLAMABAD: The Adviser to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs, Babar Awan, on Monday said that the... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Two crew missing after Danish and British boats collide in icy Baltic STOCKHOLM/ COPENHAGEN: Two Danish crew members of a capsized barge were missing in the freezing Baltic Sea on Monday... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Europe First death with Omicron variant in United Kingdom LONDON: At least one person has died in the United Kingdom after contracting the Omicron coronavirus variant, Prime... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
South Korea says no boycott of Beijing Olympics SYDNEY: South Korea’s president on Monday ruled out joining a US diplomatic boycott of February’s Beijing Winter... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Rizwan, Haider help Pakistan thump West Indies in first T20I KARACHI: Mohammad Rizwan and Haider Ali struck fiery half centuries as Pakistan thumped West Indies by 63 runs in ... Updated 14 Dec, 2021 03:39pm
PMC announces results of Dec 2021 NLE Step 1– Medical session ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC), Monday, announced the results of the December 2021 session of the... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Body on Sino-Pak ties to deliberate on Chinese firms’ grievances ISLAMABAD: Pakistan-China Relations Steering Committee is to meet on Wednesday(tomorrow) with Minister for Planning,... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Telenor Pakistan develops ‘E-Rescue Solution’ ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan has developed a customized “E-Rescue Solution” for Rescue 1122 Punjab Emergency... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Contempt case: IHC defers indictment of Rana Shamim ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, deferred the indictment of former chief judge of Gilgit-Baltistan... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
LG law to empower LBs politically, financially: Bilawal KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Monday said the Local Government ... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Babar Azam visits Bank Alfalah KARACHI: The Captain of Pakistan Cricket Team, Babar Azam visited Bank Alfalah to meet the President and senior... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Govt planning to revise legal, institutional framework of USF ISLAMABAD: The government is planning to revise the legal and institutional framework of Universal Service Fund... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
‘Middlemen mafia’ has become active again: PSMA LAHORE: Sugar millers have complained that middle-men mafia has once again become active during the ongoing crushing... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
University of Wah hosts 9th convocation WAH CANTT: University of Wah hosted its 9th convocation on Monday at university auditorium to commemorate the... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
ADB approves $200m loan for uplifting irrigation in Punjab ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan for the development of an irrigation... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Maldives: LCCI holds session on tourism opportunities LAHORE: “Pakistan and Republic of the Maldives have friendly and historic relations and the two countries always... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
58th Independence Day of the Republic of Kenya TEXT: Ladies and gentlemen, asalamu aleikum. As we mark the 58th Kenya’s Independence Day, we commemorate the... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
MESSAGE FROM H.E. PROF. JULIUS KIBET BITOK, PHD, MBS, HIGH COMMISSIONER OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA TO PAKISTAN ON THE 58TH ANNIVERSARY OF KENYA’S INDEPENDENCE TEXT: Fifty-eight years ago, Kenya gained her independence from Great Britain and embarked on the path of social... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
MESSAGE FROM MUHAMMAD HANIF JANOO, HONORARY CONSUL OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN KARACHI ON THE 58TH ANNIVERSARY OF KENYA’S INDEPENDENCE TEXT: It gives me great pleasure to extend my warm greetings to the Government and people of Kenya on the auspicious... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Kenya Vision 2030 Medium-Term Plan-III TEXT: Kenya Vision 2030 (Swahili: Ruwaza ya Kenya 2030) is the country's development programme from 2008 to 2030. It... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Kenya in Olympics TEXT: Kenya has consistently performed exceptionally well in the international sports arena. This is reflected... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Kenya emerges as leader in fight against plastic pollution TEXT: Kenya is emerging as a leader in the fight against plastic pollution and is among the first countries in East... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Why Kenya should be your next holiday destination TEXT: You might spot the Big Five Kenya is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife watching destinations, as it is home... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
TOURISM IN KENYA TEXT: Kenya is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations owing to its rich diversity of tourist... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (December 13, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 14, 2021).... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Imran’s approach to farmers not different from Modi’s: Marri ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples’ Party Parliamentarian(PPP-P) Central Information Secretary PPP-P Shazia Atta Marri... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
NIH confirms first case of Omicron variant ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad has confirmed the detection of first case of “Omicron... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
PM underscores need for bringing peace in people’s lives LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan held separate meetings with Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar and Chief... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Al-Kassah-III begins ISLAMABAD: A joint military exercise, Al-Kassah-III between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia began at King Khalid Military... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
‘State should be held responsible if a person goes missing’ ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Monday said that the state should be held responsible, if a person ... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Thatta water supply case: AC for providing copies of reference to accused ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing Thatta water supply case against former president Asif Ali Zardari and... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Leaked audiotape controversy: NA Speaker seeks time from ECP ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has sought time till tomorrow (Wednesday) from the Election... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Review petitions of sacked employees: Why govt has come up with a relief proposal, asks SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned why the government itself came up with a proposal for the relief of sacked... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
KP CM launches ‘One-Window Business Portal’ PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Monday launched a One Window Business Portal with the aim to promote... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Lahore’s mayorship: who will be PTI’s candidate? LAHORE: In the upcoming local government elections in Punjab, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is considering ... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Taliban govt has asked TTP to abide by ceasefire deal: Fawad LAHORE: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain said on Monday that talks will be held ... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Sarwar, CM vow to work together under PM’s leadership LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar in a meeting with Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar here on Monday... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Two police officers suspended LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Rao Sardar Ali Khan on Monday suspended from service two police... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Power distribution companies: Incompetent BoDs behind shortage of cables, meters and transformers LAHORE: Incompetent and indecisive Boards of Directors (BoDs) are behind shortage of some 35000 kilometer cables, ... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
CPEC to help create new job opportunities, Alvi tells Baloch students ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the students to focus on their studies and play their role for the... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
KE wins S&P Global Platts Energy Awards KARACHI: The highly coveted and most prestigious forum for the energy sector across the globe, S&P Global Platts... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
ACCA hosting third ‘Africa Members Convention’ KARACHI: ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) will be hosting its third Africa Members... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
A new transport agenda to carry Asia and the Pacific towards sustainable development Transport ministers from across Asia and the Pacific are meeting this week to consider a potentially ... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Swinging Sialkot Sialkot is in the news again. For the wrong reasons. As an alumnus of Sialkot, let me cast some light on swinging... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Letters Asaan Mobile Account It is heartening to note that State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched its Asaan Mobile Account (AMA) with the key... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: By the way, who has cut more feetays? “The glass is half full.” “I don’t get you.” “The glass is half full in the battle of the ribbons and... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Stocks Toronto index weighed down TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index edged lower on Monday, as energy shares tracked weaker crude, ahead of an... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Stocks Indian shares fall BENGALURU: Indian shares gave up gains to end lower on Monday, weighed by shares of Reliance Industries, ahead of... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Stocks Travel stocks push European shares lower LONDON: European shares ended lower on Monday, led by travel and energy stocks over rising Omicron variant risks,... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Stocks Wall Street edges lower on Omicron worries; Fed meeting awaited NEW YORK: US stocks edged lower on Monday on lingering worries about the Omicron variant ahead of a Federal... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Stocks Apple set to amass $3trn in market capitalization NEW YORK: Apple Inc looked set to touch $3 trillion in market value on Monday as its shares hovered around a new... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Stocks Australia, NZ dollars struggle to break resistance SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars dipped against the greenback on Monday, struggling to break above... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Stocks Energy, bank stocks drag FTSE 100 LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 ended lower on Monday, weighed by energy and financial shares, while reports of the ... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Stocks Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Rates Stocks close in deep red KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bearish trend and closed in deep red on across-the-board selling... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Rates Activities of KPT, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 352,962 tonnes of cargo comprising 224,784 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Stocks Major Gulf stock markets rise as Omicron fears ease Dubai: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday as investor appetite improved amid a growing view... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed higher on Monday as investors took heart from US rallies and digested the Bank of... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Stocks Hong Kong stocks erase gains SHANGHAI: Hong Kong stocks reversed earlier gains and ended lower on Monday, with optimism over Beijing’s policy... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (December 13, 2021)... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (December 13, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (December 13, 2021).... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (December 13, 2021).... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Rates Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (December 13, 2021).... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (December 13, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 14 Dec, 2021 06:40am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept