New Covid curbs in England ‘last resort’: minister LONDON: Britain’s health minister insisted Saturday reimposing coronavirus restrictions in England would be “an... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Europe Lockdown measures: Dutch police disperse thousands protesting AMSTERDAM: Riot police with batons and shields tried to break up a crowd of several thousand who had gathered in the... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Middle East Record cargo shipped through Egypt’s Suez Canal last year CAIRO: Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority said the key waterway netted record revenues last year, despite the ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Russian jets bomb rebel-held Idlib in Syria, witnesses say AMMAN: Russian jets bombed areas near the northwestern Syrian city of Idlib on Sunday, witnesses and rebel sources... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Large number of Covid cases: Fauci warns of danger of hospitalization surge NEW YORK: Top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said there was still a danger of a surge in hospitalization... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Middle East Israel strikes Gaza after rocket attacks: army GAZA CITY, (Palestinian Territories): Israel targeted Hamas positions in southern Gaza late Saturday after rockets... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Europe Prince Andrew set for crunch week in US sex assault lawsuit NEW YORK: Britain’s Prince Andrew faces a crucial week in his fight against a sexual assault lawsuit brought in ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
PTI govt has slashed CMO’s expenditures by over 60pc, claims Punjab CM LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) claimed on Sunday that the incumbent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
‘First-ever’ ginger harvest inaugurated CHAKWAL: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr. Sania... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Steps taken to promote tourism in Punjab: SACM LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab Hassan Khawar has said that in the last 20 years, tourism has not... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
PDM chief Fazl steps up criticism of govt PESHAWAR: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has adamant to hold protest as per ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Matric exams to begin on May 10 KARACHI: The Sindh School Education Department has decided to launch the new education calendar from April 1, it was... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Jehangir Tarin meets Farooq Sattar KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader, Jehangir Khan Tarin called on Muttahida Qaumi... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
215 Hindu yatrees perform religious rituals at Teri Samadhi KARAK: As many as 215 Hindu yatrees including 159 from neighbouring India, other countries and Pakistan on Sunday... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
NCOC asks citizens above 30 years to get booster shots ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Sunday urged the citizens over 30 years to get ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Punjab IGP dismisses cop from service LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Rao Sardar Ali Khan on Sunday dismissed from service a police... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
25 tourists hurt in road traffic accident ABBOTTABAD: At least 25 tourists including children and women injured when an over-speeding Toyota Hiace struck with... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Landi Kotal: woman, two kids die in roof collapse PESHAWAR: The roof of a room fell caved in at Khawar Shiekhan village of Bazar Zakha Khel, a remote area of... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
PHP Faisalabad recovers looted money, fire arms FAISALABAD: Punjab Highway Patrolling Police Faisalabad busted Dacoit Gang comprising 5 Members involved in inter... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
KP govt organises training session on legal compliances for NGOs PESHAWAR: The Directorate of Social Welfare in collaboration with a non-governmental organization (NGO) organized a... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
‘Training important tool to harness professional skills’ FAISALABAD: Training is an important tool to harness the professional skills and overall performance of the officers... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Lord Daniel, Governor discuss Pak-UK ties, Afghanistan and Kashmir LAHORE: Lord Daniel Hannan, Vice Chairman of the Conservative Party for British Affairs and a member of the British... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
PIAF greets Mian Anjum LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial & Traders Association Front (PIAF) has felicitated Businessmen Panel (BMP)... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Hajj 2022 applications: EoI sought from scheduled banks ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has sought Expression of Interests (EoI) from... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Sindh reports 403 new Covid-19 cases KARACHI: No casualties were reported due to the coronavirus in the last 24 hours and 403 new cases emerged when... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
TikTokers claim they killed ‘accidentally’ sole bread earner of a family KARACHI: Two minor TikTokers in Karachi who were arrested for killing a man while filming a video have claimed ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Fuel adjustment charges by KE: Nepra to conduct public hearing today KARACHI: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) will conduct a public hearing on Monday (today) to... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Educational institutes in Sindh to reopen today KARACHI: The educational institutes across Sindh province will be reopened from Monday (today) after an end to the... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Islamabad police issues performance report ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Police on Saturday issued its annual performance report, according to which it detained... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Nasla Tower case: ACE official suspended for arresting DG KDA KARACHI: The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Deputy Director, Ghulam Abbas Memon, has been removed from the post... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Journalists: PBA requests judges to review decision KARACHI: Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) in a statement issued Sunday expressed their concern over the... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Sindh LG law: JI’s protest enters third day KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI)’s protest against the black law, aimed at squeezing powers of city government, has... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Putin and Erdogan vow to improve ties after tensions ISTANBUL: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Sunday pledged to... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Asia Thousands flee as floods worsen in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands more people have fled swamped homes as heavy rains exacerbated flooding in seven Malaysian... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Africa Security forces fire tear gas at protesters in Sudan KHARTOUM: Security forces fired tear gas at anti-military protesters in Sudan’s capital Khartoum, televised images... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Asia Twenty-two injured in southwest China quake BEIJING: Twenty-two people were injured when a shallow earthquake hit southwestern China on Sunday afternoon and... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Asia Unidentified person enters North Korea from South in rare border breach: Seoul SEOUL: An unidentified person entered North Korea from the South on New Year’s Day, the military in Seoul said... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Anti-encroachment operation begins to vacate park land KARACHI: Anti-encroachment operation to raze illegal structures constructed on the encroached land of the park at... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Africa Mali parties reject army’s five-year democratic transition BAMAKO: A major coalition of Malian political parties on Sunday rejected the military-dominated government’s plan... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Tech 2022 trends: Meatless meat, Web 3.0, Big Tech battles WASHINGTON: After a year that made the terms WFH (work from home) and metaverse instantly recognizable for many... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Kalam, Malam Jabba attract snowfall lovers in large numbers KALAM: The snowfall lovers have thronged to famous Kalam and Malam Jabba valleys where winter tourism get boom due ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Real Madrid ‘still on holiday’ in shock Getafe defeat, says Ancelotti MADRID: Carlo Ancelotti admitted Real Madrid were “still on holiday” as they suffered a shock 1-0 loss at... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Wagner strikes as Bangladesh 70-1 in reply to New Zealand’s 328 MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Neil Wagner interrupted a confident Bangladesh response to New Zealand’s first innings 328 Sunday... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Medvedev, Berrettini suffer shock ATP Cup defeats, but not Zverev SYDNEY: Daniil Medvedev and Matteo Berrettini both slumped to shock defeats in their opening matches of the season ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Army, Wapda players dominate National Judo Championship PESHAWAR: Pakistan Army and Wapda players Sunday dominated in the ongoing 27th Men and 10 Women National Ranking ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Punjab govt to provide 500 sports grounds to youth LAHORE: Punjab government spokesperson Hassan Khawar has said that the Punjab government is implementing a plan to... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Navy clinches 6th CNS Open Shooting Championship title KARACHI: Closing Ceremony of 6th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Open Shooting Championship held at Pakistan Navy... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Brazil great Ronaldo tests positive for Covid RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian World Cup-winner Ronaldo tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday, forcing him to cancel his... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Snow leopards, brown bears: Pakistan’s Northern part supports quality habitats ISLAMABAD: A recent study on ‘Ecology and Conflicts Dynamics of Apex Predators in Northern Pakistan’ by Dr ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
India can improve on first Test performance, says Dravid JOHANNESBURG: India coach Rahul Dravid said on Sunday that his side had room for improvement ahead of the second ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Ericsson brings $31m investment in country: minister ISLAMABAD: The efforts of Federal Minister for Information, Technology, and Telecommunication Syed Amin ul Haq to... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
17 KP districts: PDMA conducts land risk assessment PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in collaboration with GLOF II... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Cases of vehicle theft register decline in KP: report PESHAWAR: Car-snatching incidents registered 14 percent decline in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during 2021 as 19985 ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (January 02, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (January 03, 2022).... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Chinese cos help Pakistan cut cellphone imports BEIJING: Chinese mobile phone manufacturing companies have played a crucial role in helping Pakistan bypass import ... Updated 03 Jan, 2022 09:45am
Wheat flour prices: Umar hits out at Sindh govt KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Sunday said that the issue... Updated 03 Jan, 2022 09:49am
Gulf Arab countries on alert for heavy rains DUBAI: Authorities in several Gulf countries renewed weather warnings on Sunday as several days of heavy rains ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
France removes EU flag from Arc de Triomphe after rightwing uproar PARIS: French authorities took down a temporary installation of the European Union flag from the Arc de Triomphe... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Africa duty-free trade programme: US cuts off Ethiopia, Mali, Guinea WASHINGTON: The United States on Saturday cut Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from access to a duty-free trade programme,... Updated 03 Jan, 2022 09:49am
Lillah Jhelum dual carriageway: PM for allocation of funds ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday directed for allocation of funds in the development budget of Punjab for... Updated 03 Jan, 2022 09:50am
Jul-Dec 2021: Trade deficit touches $25bn mark ISLAMABAD: The country’s trade deficit has touched $ 25 billion during first half (July - December) of fiscal year... Updated 03 Jan, 2022 09:55am
IMF to approve tranche only after prior actions are carried out: govt ISLAMABAD: The government on Sunday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) board would approve the new tranche... Updated 03 Jan, 2022 09:50am
Rates PSX witnesses positive trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed positive trend during the outgoing week ended on December 31, 2021 on the... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Rates Futures spread up by 1077bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 1077bps to 6.23 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Man held in connection with South African parliament fire CAPE TOWN: A fire at the South African parliament caused extensive damage on Sunday, collapsing the roof and gutting... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Umar rings alarm bells over Omicron ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has warned against a new wave of... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Number of Omicron variant cases reaches 84 in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The District Health Officer (DHO), Islamabad cautioned residents of the federal capital against the ... Updated 03 Jan, 2022 07:07am
Iran’s Guards say 9 killed in shootout in Sistan-Baluchistan TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they killed six “armed bandits” in a shootout in the country’s... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
BR GM (Finance) GN Malik passes away KARACHI: Ghulam Nabi (GN) Malik, GM (Finance), Business Recorder, passed away due to cardiac arrest here on Sunday.... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Omicron-related disruptions cause over 3,600 flight cancellations NEW YORK: More than 3,600 flights were cancelled around the world on Sunday, more than half of them US flights,... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
FBR’s Board-in-Council decides to establish Toshakhana ISLAMABAD: The Board-in-Council of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to establish Toshakhana and... Updated 03 Jan, 2022 09:51am
Afghan agents pour 3,000 litres of liquor into Kabul canal KABUL: A team of Afghan intelligence agents poured around 3,000 litres of liquor into a canal in Kabul, the... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Rates PKR registers hefty gains KARACHI: After depreciating marginally to new lows during the week, the rupee registered hefty gains on Thursday and... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
LHC: Appointment of 10 judicial members in ATIR challenged ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (IHC) issued notices to the Prime Minister, Secretary Establishment Division,... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Energy New connections, low gas pressure: SNGPL evolves strategy FAISALABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has evolved a comprehensive strategy to give new gas... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Review: Cotton rate hits new high KARACHI: Bullish trend continues in the rate of cotton. The rate of cotton reached at the highest level of Rs 19000... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
2022: More of the same? In the economic arena the calendar year 2021 remained dominated by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s)... Updated 03 Jan, 2022 09:07am
The echo of truth “If 100 of us are ready to kill two million of them (Muslims), then we will win and make India a Hindu nation,”... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
A year after Capitol siege, US democracy still faces test One year after supporters of Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol and shut down Congress, Americans still await a... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Letters Govt’s days are numbered? The National Assembly has been adjourned sine die after it was adjourned abruptly over lack of quorum in the house ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Energy Gas still flowing east from Germany to Poland via Yamal pipeline MOSCOW: The Yamal-Europe pipeline which usually sends Russian gas west into Europe was flowing east from Germany to... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Energy Russian annual oil output recovers in 2021 after slump MOSCOW: Russia’s annual oil production rose by more than 2% last year thanks to the easing of output cuts by the... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Stocks US equity funds receive big inflows NEW YORK: US equity funds received robust inflows for a second week in the seven days to Dec. 29 as investors... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Stocks Benchmark yields post largest increase since 2013 NEW YORK: Benchmark 10-year Treasuries ended the year with the largest yield increase since 2013 as investors ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Stocks Global stocks end strong year with losses NEW YORK: Global stock markets closed lower Friday, the final trading session of 2021 — a year of strong gains... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Defensive stocks may be ripe for reversal after stellar December NEW YORK: Investors have piled into... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Stocks FTSE 100 posts biggest annual gains in five years LONDON: UK’s FTSE 100 ended 2021 with its best annual performance in five years on the back of gains in... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Stocks Saudi shares make positive start to 2022 despite Covid cases DUBAI: Saudi Arabian shares began 2022 on a positive note, in spite of a jump in cases of the Omicron coronavirus... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Stocks Tech stocks drive Hong Kong gains HONG KONG: Shares in Hong Kong finished with gains Friday, as surging Chinese tech stocks helped it shrug off a weak... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Energy OPEC meets today to discuss new top official LONDON: OPEC ministers are due to hold a meeting on Monday to discuss the appointment of a new secretary general, ... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, January 03, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 GOL GAPAIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 GOL GAPAIN 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (December 27 to... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
MoC withdraws textile, apparel policy 2020-25? Finance Ministry’s harsh conditions on new fiscal incentives have reportedly compelled Commerce Ministry to withdraw its Textile and Apparel Policy 2020-25 Updated 03 Jan, 2022 09:47am
Dec exports surge 16.7pc to $2.76bn YoY: Dawood ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood on Sunday said that... Updated 03 Jan, 2022 03:47pm
Three agreements with KE: Secy Power summons internal meeting ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed Secretary Power, Syed Asif Hyder Shah has convened an internal meeting on Monday... Updated 03 Jan, 2022 09:44am
‘Fake’ undertaking for Nawaz: govt to approach LHC for action against Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: As the federal government announced that it would approach Lahore High Court (LHC) to either bring back... Updated 03 Jan, 2022 09:45am
Industry Fourth industrial revolution: Significance of hi-tech robotic era highlighted FAISALABAD: A comprehensive and long-term strategy is imperative to harvest the benefits of the fourth Industrial... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
Industry Pakistan has great potential to earn from crypto assets: FPCCI paper KARACHI: Pakistan has great potential to encash the windfall gains of billions of dollars in crypto assets of... Updated 03 Jan, 2022 09:17am
Money Bill and amendment in SBP act EDITORIAL: Everything went according to the script: the cabinet approved the money bill with the coalition partners... Updated 03 Jan, 2022 09:07am
Alarming spike in Covid-19 cases EDITORIAL: As a new variant of coronavirus, Omicron, is playing havoc everywhere with some 900,000 cases reported... Published 03 Jan, 2022 06:42am
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