Pakistan's Proactive Diplomacy TEXT: On its part, Pakistan has been engaged in intense diplomatic outreach with regard to the situation in... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Focus of the Conference TEXT: The backdrop of this Conference is the serious humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. Millions face... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
17th Extra Ordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers Islamabad, 19 December 2021 TEXT: Pakistan is going to host the 17th Extra-ordinary Session of the OIC Council of... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
17th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers: Shah Mehmood Qureshi Foreign Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: Pakistan is hosting an Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers on Afghanistan on 19... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
17th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers: Imran Khan Prime Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: Pakistan is pleased to host the 17th Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
17th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers: Dr. Arif Alvi President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: I extend a warm welcome to the Foreign Ministers and distinguished guests. It is our privilege and honor to... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
17th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers: H.E. Hissein Brahim Taha Secretary General, Organization of Islamic Cooperation TEXT: The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) under my leadership has been ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Cold, dry weather likely to prevail KARACHI: Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country in the next 24 hours, the Met Office... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
USA US raising auto emissions standards to fight climate change WASHINGTON: The United States announced Monday it will increase standards for emissions from cars and trucks,... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
USA US authorities charge Chicago doctor with insider trading WASHINGTON: US authorities have charged a Chicago doctor with insider trading, accusing him of using nonpublic... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Qatar Airways takes Airbus to court over A350 skin flaws PARIS: Qatar Airways said on Monday it had started proceedings in a UK court against European planemaker Airbus in a... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Europe Joachim Nagel tapped to head Germany’s Bundesbank FRANKFURT: The German government has nominated economist Joachim Nagel to take over as new president of the German... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
EU approves fifth jab as WHO urges greater effort to end pandemic BRUSSELS: The European Union approved its fifth Covid-19 vaccine Monday, stepping up its battle against the Omicron... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Egypt jails key revolution figure Abdel Fattah for 5 years CAIRO: Egypt on Monday sentenced Alaa Abdel Fattah, a leading figure in the 2011 revolution, to five years in jail,... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Asia Philippines typhoon death toll hits 375 SURIGAO CITY, (Philippines): The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year surged to ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Oracle to buy Cerner for $28.3bn in healthcare sector push BENGALURU: Enterprise software maker Oracle Corp said on Monday it would buy electronic medical records company... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Middle East Dubai airport fully operational for first time since pandemic DUBAI: Dubai airport, one of the world’s busiest travel hubs, is fully operational for the first time since the... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Turkish, Qatari officials plan Kabul trip ANKARA: Turkish and Qatari officials will meet in Doha on Monday night and later travel together to Kabul to discuss... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Russia expels two German diplomats in tit-for-tat move MOSCOW: Russia on Monday expelled two German diplomats in response to a spat with Berlin over a German court’s... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
UN chief lays wreath at Beirut port, pushes for blast accountability BEIRUT: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said Lebanon needed proper accountability for the August ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Omicron uncertainty prompts WEF to delay Davos summit to mid-2022 ZURICH: The World Economic Forum (WEF) on Monday postponed its annual meeting in Davos due to the spread of the... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Dutch prosecutors say MH17 suspects ‘served military interests’ THE HAGUE: Dutch prosecutors said Monday that four suspects accused of downing a Malaysia Airlines flight with a... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
PCB Board to meet today LAHORE: The Board of Governors of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (today), to... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Hascol to help raise funds for SKMCH Karachi KARACHI: In continuation of their longstanding partnership which recently included spreading awareness of the ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Fawad expresses grief over death of journalists ISLAMABAD: Minister of Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday expressed deep grief and sorrow... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
No 55 Combat Commanders’ course: graduation ceremony held ISLAMABAD: The Graduation Ceremony of No 55 Combat Commanders’ Course was held at Airpower Centre of Excellence... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Strategic partnership: Bank Alfalah, Dastgyr to facilitate SMEs, supply chains KARACHI: Bank Alfalah and Dastgyr Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership to facilitate SMEs,... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Japan enacts record extra budget TOKYO: Japan’s parliament enacted a record supplementary budget worth over $300 billion on Monday as part of... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
JUI-F has made inroads into PTI’s stronghold ISLAMABAD: The results of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s local government elections have strengthened the hand of the Jamiat... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
PTI lags behind JUI-F in KP LG elections PESHAWAR: Following the grabbing coveted seat of Mayor by Jamiat Ulma Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) in Kohat district and ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Education: Punjab PA passes three bills LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Monday passed The Ghazi National Institute of Engineering and Sciences, Dera Ghazi... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
LB polls in KP: PTI’s performance is ‘not too dismal’: Shibli PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz has said that the PTI performance has remained... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Farrukh urges Fazl to support EVMs ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Monday asked Jamiat ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Newly-elected councillor killed by celebratory gunfire PESHAWAR: The newly-elected general councillor in Peshawar, during the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa local body elections, was... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
LG elections in KP: PM takes note of PTI’s defeat ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran on Monday took notice of his party’s crushing defeat as the Pakistan... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
CBD Punjab announces graduate development programme LAHORE: Lahore Central Business District Development Authority (LCBDDA) also known as Central Business District... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
ATC reserves verdict in murder case against Uzair Baloch KARACHI: The anti-terrorism court (ATC) Karachi on Monday reserved its verdict in the murder case of two Rangers... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
China wants to work closely to support Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: China is willing to work closely to support Afghanistan to achieve a better future. Chinese Ambassador ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Art exhibition organised at SU HYDERABAD: An art exhibition of watercolor paint and pencil work of renowned artists of Sindh Abdul Majeed Mangi and... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
PTI leader in Sindh PA says ‘economic terrorists’ are at large KARACHI: Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh, Monday, said that terrorism cases were being... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
KMC employees: Sindh govt to provide bailout package: Murtaza KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh governments Spokesman and Advisor to CM on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Pakistan Navy SSG participates in ‘AYYILDIZ’ exercise in Turkey ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Special Service Group SSG(N) participated in bilateral Special Operations Forces (SOF)... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
TRGP decides to continue its investment in TRGI KARACHI: The board of directors of TRG Pakistan Limited (TRGP) considered the options offered to it by The Resource... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Sugarcane, straw: PHP asked to prohibit entry of overloaded vehicles LAHORE: In order to prevent fatal accidents in the wake of fog and smog, Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
OIC special moot: AJK PM congratulates civil, military leadership ISLAMABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi on Monday congratulated the country’s... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Genetic disorders: minister for formation of task force LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on Monday directed the setting up of a task force for prevention and... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
FPCCI elections: UBG attracting massive support? LAHORE: The majority of chambers of commerce and Industry and affiliated trade associations, in Punjab have openly... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
OIC moot to help bring peace, stability in Afghanistan: SAPM LAHORE: Terming the 17th Extraordinary Session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers as a matter of great pride for ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
3 ‘terrorists’ killed in Peshawar PESHAWAR: Three suspected terrorists were killed in a joint operation conducted by Counter-Terrorism Department ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
PDMA prepares winter contingency plan PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Mana-gement Authority (PDMA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has prepared a winter contingency... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
PARB approves 16 research projects worth Rs343.4m LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB) on Monday approved 16 different research projects worth... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Over Rs28m relief provided to applicants on Ombudsman’s order LAHORE: On the orders of Ombudsman Punjab Maj Azam Suleman Khan (retd), a financial relief valuing Rs.28 millions ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Charge framed against Ali Khan, co-accused of Shehbaz LAHORE: An accountability court on Monday framed charge against Ali Ahmed Khan, co-accused of Shehbaz Sharif, in... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
TAPI pipeline project: Formation of body proposed to expedite process ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Turkmenistan Foreign Minister Meredov Rashid Ovezgeldiyevich proposed to... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
UBL and PPAF sign MoU under GRASP initiative KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL) and Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) recently signed an MoU to complement... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Furnace oil import: Khaqan smells a rat KARACHI: Claiming that it was the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government that had eliminated load-shedding... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Special people seek increased participation in sports activities HYDERABAD: Chairman Pakistan Blind Cricket Council Syed Sultan Shah has said that it is the responsibility of... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Europe Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania urge more Russia sanctions KIEV: Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania on Monday called for more Western sanctions against Russia, after Moscow amassed... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Money-laundering: UBS appeals against French verdict ZURICH: UBS has filed an appeal with France’s Supreme Court against last week’s decision by a Paris court that... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Europe UK says Covid situation ‘extremely difficult’ as Omicron sweeps Europe LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he would take more steps to slow the spread of the... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
South Asia Japanese space tourists return to Earth after 12 days on ISS ALMATY, (Kazakhstan): A Japanese billionaire returned to Earth Monday, after 12 days on the International Space... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Moderna says full booster dose improves Omicron protection PARIS: Giving a full dose of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine as a booster shot provides more antibody protection ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Punjab LG Ord-21: LHC summons respondents on 23rd LAHORE: Justice Shahid Jamil Khan of the Lahore High Court on Monday issued notices to respondents for December 23 ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Pakistan’s ambassador speaks at Tsinghua University’s symposium BEIJJING: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has said that as the flagship project of Belt and Road... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
‘Emirates Skywards’ offers 5 members chance to become ‘Skywards millionaires’ ISLAMABAD: Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is offering five lucky... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Punjab CM says he’s enjoying ‘full confidence’ of prime minister ISLAMABAD: Cheif Minister of Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Monday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) government... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Two die, 25 injured as coach overturns in Khuzdar QUETTA: At least two persons died and 25 others including women, children sustained injuries when a passenger coach... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Indian pilgrims hail arrangements made at Katas Raj Temple RAWALPINDI: Indian Hindu pilgrims have appreciated excellent arrangements made at Katas Raj Temple and thanked the... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Economy: role of overseas Pakistanis praised LAHORE: Makhdoom Syed Tariq Mahmood Al Hassan, Vice Chairman Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab said that ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
KP govt launches website with a view to attracting foreign investment PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched website and promotional video with the aim to attract... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Vacant posts in Discos have slowed down recovery drive? LAHORE: As many as 30,000 vacant posts in the distribution companies (Discos) have slowed down recovery drive amidst... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
BoI chief says local investors prime area of focus LAHORE: Chairman Board of Investment and Minister of State Muhammad Azfar Ahsan has said that the local investors ... Updated 21 Dec, 2021 10:17pm
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (December 20, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 21, 2021).... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates Stock market turns bullish KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with healthy... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Elahi, Buzdar mulling contesting LB polls in Punjab LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Q senior leader Ch. Pervaiz Elahi met with Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Feetays or shoelaces? “The Khan is exhibiting characteristics that are markedly similar to those of his nemesis – the elder ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
After inflation, a bond supply shock may be next for markets Central banks, the developed world’s most reliable group of bond buyers, could slash debt purchases next year by ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
OIC conference on Afghanistan The 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) met in Islamabad on December 19, 2021 to discuss the... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
The MPC projections The last meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the SBP was held on the 14th of December 2021, after the... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Letters Please help birds find their food easily The bird who dares to fall is the bird who learns to fly. It is said that birds are finding it extremely difficult ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 317,510 tonnes of cargo comprising 203,501 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Stocks Toronto index slides TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index fell on Monday as energy shares dropped after crude prices weakened, with... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Stocks European stocks slide LONDON: European stocks fell more than 2% on Monday amid a global sell-off in equities, with investors fretting over... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Stocks UK shares fall over Omicron concerns LONDON: UK shares tracked a slide in global equity markets on Monday as concerns around a surge in cases of the... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Stocks Indian shares tumble 2pc BENGALURU: Indian shares slumped on Monday to a near four-month low as rising Omicron cases and renewed lockdowns... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Stocks Tech, finance stocks drag Hong Kong shares HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares closed at a near 21-month low on Monday, dragged down by tech giants and financial ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Stocks Most Gulf indexes end lower as Omicron fears grip markets DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, with the Abu Dhabi index falling the most, on renewed... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Stocks China stocks close lower SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Monday as a rate cut in China’s lending benchmark failed to lift investor... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Stocks Wall Street falls as Omicron’s spread stokes fears of tighter curbs NEW YORK: US stock indexes fell more than 1% on Monday, dragged by concerns about the impact of tighter COVID-19... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (December 20, 2021)... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (December 20, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (December 20, 2021).... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (December 20, 2021).... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (December 20, 2021).... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
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 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (December 20, 2021).... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (December 20, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points