CM announces Rs10m grants for promotion of shooting sports KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the shooting was a great military sport and ... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
India to give Covid-19 booster shots to healthcare workers from Jan 10 NEW DELHI: India will start administering Covid-19 booster shots as a precautionary measure to healthcare and... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Clashes in northeast Somalia force thousands to flee MOGADISHU: Clashes between two rival factions of the security forces in a port city in northeast Somalia have forced... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
In Christmas greeting, Biden commends Americans’ Covid resilience WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Saturday commended Americans for their strength and resilience in the face of... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Russia blocks rights monitor website for promoting ‘terrorism’ MOSCOW: Russia has blocked the website of a rights monitor tracking political persecution, saying it promoted... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Ten killed in Iran road crash TEHRAN: Ten people were killed and more than a dozen injured in Iran on Saturday when a truck collided with a ... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
SACM calls for giving priority to national development LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) and Spokesperson Punjab government Hasaan Khawar has said that... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
HBL-PSL live-streaming rights: huge rise in value LAHORE: Pursuant to a public tender process, Daraz has submitted the highest bid, to live-stream HBL Pakistan Super... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Russia completes 10,000-troop drills near Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia announced Saturday that more than 10,000 troops had finished month-long drills near Ukraine, amid... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
China’s Covid-hit Xian city reports rise in infections BEIJING: Xian in northwest China reported an increase in daily COVID-19 infections for Friday, and local companies... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Iran says won’t enrich uranium beyond 60pc if talks fail TEHRAN: Iran has no plans to enrich uranium beyond 60 percent if nuclear talks in Vienna fail, the head of the... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
German NGO rescues over 270 people in central Mediterranean FRANKFURT: A German NGO said Saturday that one of its migrant rescue ships has picked up more than 270 people from... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Mali denies deployment of Russian mercenaries BAMAKO: Mali’s government has denied the presence of Russian mercenaries in the West African country after 15... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Intruder arrested for breaching British queen’s castle grounds LONDON: A man who entered the grounds of Windsor Castle, where Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is spending Christmas, ... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Sudan forces fire tear gas to disperse protesters; internet cut in Khartoum KHARTOUM: Sudanese security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the capital Khartoum on Saturday as the... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Save the Children says two Myanmar staff missing after burnt remains found BANGKOK: Save the Children said two of its Myanmar staff were missing on Saturday, after the charred remains of more... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
NASA launches revolutionary space telescope to give glimpse of early universe LOS ANGELES: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, built to give the world a glimpse of the universe as it existed... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
USA Trump cooperated with US House panel: spokesman WASHINGTON: A current spokesman for former U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said in a court filing that he has... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Shun polarisation, try dialogue to heal divided world: pope VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis in his Christmas message on Saturday decried increasing polarisation in personal and... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
PARCO – Providing Energy with Responsibility TEXT: On 11 October, 1947, while addressing the Civil, Military and Air Force Officers, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Quaid’s linkage with Sir Syed and Allama Iqbal TEXT: In advancing the cause of Muslim regeneration and Islamic renascence in India, Jinnah had made a pivotal... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Lessons from Jinnah’s Leadership Role TEXT: Pakistan today faces a crisis of leadership. Pakistan has leaders of political parties, regions, provinces,... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Kashmiris celebrate Quaid’s 146th birth anniversary MIRPUR (AJK): People across Azad Jammu Kashmir on Saturday celebrated 146th birth anniversary of the founder of... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
PML-N demands fair, free general election LAHORE: Speakers at a ceremony organised by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have called for ensuring free... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Air Chief pays tributes to Quaid ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu on Saturday... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Christmas celebrated with religious fervour, zeal in KP PESHAWAR: Likewise other parts of the country, Christian community in Peshawar and elsewhere in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
‘Changing of the guard’ ceremony held at Quaid’s mausoleum KARACHI: An impressive change of guards ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Christmas: Baitul Maal Punjab organises various events LAHORE: Department of Social Welfare and Baitul Maal Punjab organized various events on Christmas Day. Director... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
‘PPP is guarantor of rights of religious minorities’ KARACHI: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Sindh on Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Sadiq... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
AIT: Graduation ceremony held KARACHI: The 1st Graduation Ceremony was held by Aligarh University of Technology (AIT), with traditional zeal that... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
CM Sindh cuts Christmas cake KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah hosted a reception for notables of Christian community at CM House... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
MoE’s love affair with furnace oil Gas and furnace oil (FO) crisis is becoming a norm in Pakistan in winters. To some extent, failure to procure... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Omicron begins to leave mark on US economy, but unlikely to derail it The fast-spreading Omicron variant of COVID-19 has started leaving an imprint on slices of the US economy as some... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Australia puts website accused of fake journalists on register for payment by Facebook, Google Australia’s ground-breaking law forcing platforms like Google and Facebook to pay local publishers for news faces... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Letters ‘OIC conference on Afghanistan’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “OIC conference on Afghanistan” carried by the newspaper on Tuesday.... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Ecology and environment: Experts stress need for awareness among mountain communities ISLAMABAD: Experts have urged upon the government to create awareness about the Karakoram Anomaly, ecology and... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Karachi Green Marathon ‘We all have to work together to improve the image of Karachi’: KMC administrator KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh government’s Spokesman and CM Advisor on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Body of missing Pakistani-American woman found ISLAMABAD: The body of Wajiha Swati, a US citizen of Pakistani origin who had mysteriously gone missing from... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Corporate farming: BoR Punjab sends policy document to cabinet LAHORE: The Board of Revenue (BoR) Punjab has forwarded a detailed corporate farming policy to the provincial ... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rain, snow likely across upcountry today KARACHI: Rain and snow are expected across upcountry on Sunday (today), the Met Office said on Saturday. Rain and... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Thousands pray for rain amid ongoing drought in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Thousands of people gathered in Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province on Saturday to pray for rain ... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
PPP leader killed in South Waziristan SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Sardar Najeeb Mehsud Khan was killed in an attack by some unknown... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Energy US natgas slips on milder weather, lower demand forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell more than 6% on Thursday, weighed down by forecasts for milder weather and... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Energy Asia fuel oil: VLSFO crack rises to 10-month high SINGAPORE: Asia’s front-month crack for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) surged to a 10-month high on ... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Cotton & Textile Mali cotton BAMAKO: Mali’s cotton harvest for the 2021/22 season is expected to be 731,000 tonnes, 10% below an earlier... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Commodities Ukraine’s major sugar producer completes 2021 sugar beet processing KYIV: Ukraine’s major white sugar producer, Astarta, has completed the 2021 sugar beet processing, making 266,000... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Commodities Russia’s UGC sets up joint venture CAIRO: Russia’s United Grain Co (UGC) has set up a joint venture with Egypt’s Astra Ltd to supply Russian grain... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil set to rise for fourth session tracking rivals KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm futures rose on Friday tracking rival oils as expectations of a softer December output... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Narcotics worth Rs115m seized at Torkham border ISLAMABAD: Building further on its countrywide anti-smuggling operations, Pakistan Customs (FBR) has seized ... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
New restrictions announced to tackle Omicron KARACHI: The Sindh government on Saturday announced new restrictions aimed at curtailing the spread of Omicron... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
2021: Performance of agri sector described as ‘satisfactory’ LAHORE: Various farmers’ organizations have termed the year 2021 as nothing new despite having good yield of... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
PIAF says rupee slide to harm economy LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) on Saturday said that massive fall of rupee... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Healthy lifestyle: LCCI launches initiative LAHORE: With the slogan of ‘creating wealth through healthy body and mind’, the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Exhibition features builders, developers KARACHI: The Build Home Expo Exhibition, featuring about 60 top builders and developers from all over Pakistan,... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Governor travels in Green Line bus KARACHI: On the launch of Green Line bus service, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail travelled from Numaish Chowrangi to... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Green Line Bus Service launched KARACHI: The Green Line Bus Service for the people of Karachi kicked off its commercial operations on Saturday but... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Quake jolts several Balochistan cities QUETTA: A powerful earthquake jolted several Balochistan cities including Quetta and its surrounding areas ... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items show rising trend ISLAMABAD: Prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increase during the week as compared with previous... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Over 5.4m vaccinated in Faisalabad FAISALABAD: Over 5.4 million (5,425,274) people have so far been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the district.... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Punjab CM praises minorities’ role LAHORE: A ceremony was organized at Chief Minister Office in connection with Christmas celebrations in which Punjab... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
China’s offshore listing rules seen easing market uncertainty HONG KONG: China’s plan to tighten scrutiny over mainland companies’ overseas share sales is likely to ease the... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Europe Berlin and Kremlin envoys to meet over Ukraine, says source BERLIN: Senior German and Russian government officials have agreed to a rare in-person meeting next month in an... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Middle East Lebanon’s top Christian cleric issues elections plea BEIRUT: Lebanon’s top Christian cleric, Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, stressed the importance of the country holding... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
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 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates World Shipping Schedule KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (December 25, 2021).... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (December 25, 2021) and the forecast for ... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Embittered PM selects new office-bearers for PTI; Umar made secretary general ISLAMABAD: A day after the dissolution of the party’s organizational bodies all over the country, Prime Minister... Updated 26 Dec, 2021 11:09am
Textile, apparel industry: Govt decides to substitute power, RLNG tariffs Indicated for fiscal year 2021-22 with regionally competitive energy rates Updated 26 Dec, 2021 11:04am
Uzbekistan launches first gas-to-liquids plant UZGTL PLANT, Qashqadaryo Province, (Uzbekistan): Uzbekistan launched its first gas-to-liquids plant on Saturday, a... Updated 26 Dec, 2021 11:09am
Jan-Nov: local cellphone production reaches 22.12m in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The production of mobile phones by local manufacturing plants has witnessed a significant increase of ... Updated 26 Dec, 2021 11:06am
PM urges youth to display perseverance, dedication ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan urged youth to adopt Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s attributes of ... Updated 26 Dec, 2021 11:11am
Children asked to follow in the footsteps of Quaid ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday called upon school children to adopt the values of discipline, unity... Updated 26 Dec, 2021 11:12am
British man detained in Afghanistan: UK govt LONDON: A British man working in Afghanistan has been detained, the UK foreign ministry told AFP on Friday, ... Updated 26 Dec, 2021 11:10am
Islamabad reports first Omicron case ISLAMABAD: The first case of Omicron variant of the coronavirus was detected in the federal capital, confirmed a top... Updated 26 Dec, 2021 11:14am
146th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam celebrated ISLAMABAD: The nation celebrated the 145th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah on Saturday.... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Taliban govt scraps Afghan election commission KABUL: The Taliban have dissolved Afghanistan’s election commission, a panel that supervised polls during the... Updated 26 Dec, 2021 11:15am
Sugar sector: Jul-Dec tax collection by FBR increases 11pc YoY to Rs32.43bn ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has registered a significant growth of 11 percent in revenue ... Updated 26 Dec, 2021 11:25am
Saudi-led coalition launches ‘large-scale’ Yemen operation after deadly strike RIYADH: The Saudi-led coalition on Saturday launched a “large-scale” assault on Yemen after missiles fired by... Updated 26 Dec, 2021 11:13am
US to deliver additional vaccine doses ISLAMABAD: The United States asked Santa to bring an additional 5 million doses of the life-saving Pfizer COVID-19... Updated 26 Dec, 2021 11:36am
Pakistan condemns missiles attack on KSA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned the launch of hostile projectiles by Houthis towards Samtah... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Cabinet to meet on 28th: Mandviwalla may be appointed SECP policy board chairman ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to appoint Mehmood Mandviwalla as Chairman Policy Board of Securities ... Updated 26 Dec, 2021 11:26am
Democrats panel again sweeps KPC polls KARACHI: The Democrats Panel once again swept the Karachi Press Club’s annual elections 2021-22 on Saturday. ... Updated 27 Dec, 2021 08:57pm
Soldier martyred in North Waziristan: ISPR NORTH WAZIRISTAN: A soldier was martyred on Saturday when a military post came under terrorist attack in Shewa area... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Industry ‘A joint mechanism should be devised to boost Pak-Afghan trade’ PESHAWAR: Business community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa demanded to devise a joint mechanism to remove hurdles in the way... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Industry Gross mismanagement: Excessive import of FO constitutes a threat to refinery sector: Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Future of money EDITORIAL: That Pakistan recorded about $20 billion in cryptocurrency value in 2020-21 and ranked third on the ... Updated 26 Dec, 2021 11:07am
Taliban and the IS-K EDITORIAL: While the Taliban government wrestles with financial and diplomatic challenges, the IS-K, local franchise... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Commodities Decrease in agri yield in Sindh causes concerns among agriculturists: Fateh HYDERABAD: Decreased agriculture productivity in Sindh due to salinity has raised concerns among the agriculturist,... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Money & Banking MMBL, PPAF sign MoU on capacity building, financing for MSMEs ISLAMABAD: Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) – the largest digital bank in Pakistan has inked a Memorandum... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Money & Banking Turkish unit of crypto exchange Binance fined, news agency says ISTANBUL: Turkey’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) imposed an 8 million lira ($751,314) fine on the... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Commodities A year of walking on wild side for industrial metals LONDON: Tin was the first to turn wild. The London Metal Exchange’s (LME) tin contract rarely makes the headlines... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Commodities Korea Zinc buys Australian wind MELBOURNE: An arm of Korea Zinc said on Thursday it will buy out an Australian wind and solar energy developer with... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Commodities North Dakota crushing plant CHICAGO: US grain handler CGB Enterprises Inc and farmer cooperative Minnesota Soybean Processors are building a soy... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Commodities ICE canola futures fall, seen overvalued WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures dropped on Thursday as traders sold a crop that they said had become... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Industry WCCI chief says govt should provide soft loans to women entrepreneurs LAHORE: The government should give loans to women entrepreneurs on six percent markup, said President Women Chamber... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Industry China’s top real estate regulator vows to tackle property delivery risks SHANGHAI: China’s top real estate regulator vowed to resolutely tackle risks stemming from overdue delivery of... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sunday, December 26, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS... Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:57am