Taliban foreign minister in first trip to Iran KABUL: The Taliban’s foreign minister visited Iran on Saturday to discuss Afghan refugees and a growing economic... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Saudi princess freed after 3 years in jail RIYADH: Saudi authorities have released a princess and her daughter who had been held without charge for nearly ... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Mother Teresa charity in India gets back access to foreign funds KOLKATA: The Indian government renewed permission for late Catholic nun Mother Teresa’s charity to receive foreign... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Six kids of a family killed in wall collapse SADIQABAD: At least six children of a family were killed and another critically injured when wall of a house... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Abid Khagga made Agri Task Force’s chief LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Hussain Jahania Gardezi has appointed Abid Mehmood Khagga as Chairman of... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Tapmad all set to live stream PSL-7 KARACHI: Tapmad, Pakistan’s leading on demand video streaming platform with High-Quality live streaming, is all ... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
HBL PSL-7 player’s replacement held in virtual session LAHORE: The six HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) sides further boosted their squads on Saturday as they picked... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Biggest e-sports festival ‘Gamers Galaxy’ inaugurated: Sports events will bring in investments: President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi, on Saturday, said that the sports events in Pakistan would bring further... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Africa Tigray rebels claim dozens killed in drone strike on IDP camp NAIROBI: Tigrayan rebels claimed Saturday that dozens of people had been killed in a drone strike on a camp for... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Asia Cambodia to take ‘different approaches’ to Myanmar crisis as ASEAN chair PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen did not seek to meet former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi during his... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Egypt frees activist Ramy Shaath after he renounces nationality CAIRO: Egyptian authorities have freed Egyptian-Palestinian rights activist Ramy Shaath from more than 900 days of... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Middle East Iran imposes sanctions on Americans DUBAI: Iran on Saturday imposed sanctions on dozens more Americans, many of them from the US military, over the 2020... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Middle East Israeli killed in Kazakhstan unrest OCCUPIED JERU-SALEM: An Israeli national was killed in the violent protests that have shaken Kazakhstan, Israel’s... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Three Turkish soldiers killed on Syria border ANKARA: Three Turkish soldiers were killed in southeastern Turkey on Saturday when a bomb exploded on the border ... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Europe Serbia may suspend lithium deal with Rio Tinto SARAJEVO: Serbia may soon decide to annul all contracts related to mining group Rio Tinto’s $2.4 billion lithium... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Anti-graft agency probes China insurance tycoon SHANGHAI: The chairman of China’s biggest insurer is under investigation by the Communist Party’s ... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Chileans protest lithium contract sale SANTIAGO: Chileans took to the streets Friday to protest a government plan to sell a lithium extraction contract,... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Middle East ‘Houthi actions turn Yemen ports into legitimate targets’ CAIRO: The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen believes the use by Houthi forces of two ports as military bases... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Webb telescope fully deployed in space WASHINGTON: The James Webb Space Telescope completed its two-week-long deployment phase on Saturday, unfolding the... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Albania opposition supporters clash over leadership TIRANA: Albanian police used teargas and water canons on Saturday to disperse hundreds of opposition supporters who... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Europe Anti-vax protesters tell Macron: ‘We’ll piss you off’ PARIS: Anti-vaccine protesters rallied in cities across France on Saturday, denouncing President Emmanuel Macron’s... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
South Asia Elections in India’s UP to start on Feb 10 NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state and a key battleground for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Biden names Kurilla to lead Central Command WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden is nominating Army Lt Gen Michael Kurilla to lead the US Central Command, which... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Trading, self clearing category: SECP increases net worth requirement ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed the securities brokers that the... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Govt will complete its tenure, insists Punjab governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Saturday that the PTI is united under the leadership of... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Murree tragedy: Bilawal asks govt to begin rescue services for tourists urgently LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto has said that the entire nation was saddened over ... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Six die, 13 hurt in rain-, snowfall-related incidents: PDMA PESHAWAR: At least six people have died and 13 other were injured in rains and snowfall related incidents in Khyber... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Murree incident: PML-N leader demands PM’s resignation LAHORE: Holding Prime Minister Imran Khan responsible over the tragic deaths of tourists in Murree, Pakistan Muslim... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Criminal gangs stalking capital city ISLAMABAD: Armed robbers, burglars and snatchers struck at over 38 different places during the last week and ... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Supply of Chinese anaesthesia ventilator: Notices issued to Punjab govt, regulatory authority, CCP ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) issued notices to the Punjab government, managing director Punjab Procurement... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
NBG chief hits out at govt’s economic policies KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group (NBG) Pakistan and president Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Collector of Customs Hyderabad talks with media HYDERABAD: Collector of Customs Hyderabad Region Dr Sadiqullah Khan says that he got his basic education from Dera... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Thai Airways to resume operations in Pakistan KARACHI: Thai Airways has announced to resume its operations from Pakistan. Total six (06) weekly flights will ... Updated 09 Jan, 2022 11:12am
KCCI organises free medical camp KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) in collaboration with Dr Essa Laboratory &... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Grand alumni reunion takes place at IBA Karachi KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi held Alumni Reunion 2022 at the Main Campus in... Updated 09 Jan, 2022 07:44am
UBG suggests launch of ITI passenger train KARACHI: Leaders of the United Business Group have suggested that Pakistan, Iran and Turkey should initiate ... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
JI chief accuses PPP of ‘usurping’ powers of mayors KARACHI: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Sirajul Haq has appealed to the nation to participate in his party’s sit-in... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Export refinance: enough party! Textile industry has been the greatest beneficiary of government’s concessions and subsidies throughout most of... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
STPF 2015-18: A review — II During last six years, we have hardly concluded any new FTA or regional trade agreement (RTA), with any country or... Updated 09 Jan, 2022 11:10am
Work(out) from home: Pandemic fuels online exercise boom Interactive comment sections and virtual reality headsets: internet-connected fitness gear and services have boomed... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Letters We are mortgaged up to the hilt It increasingly appears that the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will take its decision on... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Rao Sami elected president of Lahore Bar Association LAHORE: As many as 6916 voters of the Lahore Bar Association on Saturday elected Rao Sami as president of the bar ... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
PITB to set up CMS, dedicated helpline for PMMD LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) will set up a Complaint Management System (CMS) and a... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Three killed in Sibi attack QUETTA: At least three people have been killed and three others including the brother of the former chief minister ... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Rain exposes condition of Site area, govt performance: HSATI HYDERABAD: A joint statement issued by the Hyderabad Site Association of Trade and Industries (HSATI) members Shahid... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
E&T dept claims to have recovered hashish from Old Golimar KARACHI: Sindh Excise department on Saturday claimed to have recovered a substantial quantity of hashish from the ... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
NA Speaker, Dy Speaker offer condolences ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser and Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri expressed deep sorrow and grief... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Murree tragedy: PML-N holds PM, CM Punjab responsible ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lambasted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s mishandling... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
CM asks officials to accelerate relief activities in Murree LAHORE: An emergency meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar, here on... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
PPP to seek other parties’ support to ‘long march’: Marri LAHORE: Secretary Information Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Parliamentarian Shazia Marri said on Saturday that the ... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Fawad says record snowfall caused Murree tragedy LAHORE: Expressing sorrow and grief over loss of precious human lives in Murree, Minister for Information and... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Narcotics worth Rs3.5bn seized at Torkham border PESHAWAR: Customs authorities have claimed that they have seized smuggled contraband items (narcotics) at Pak-Afghan... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Foreign funding case: JI chief demands ‘impartial’ inquiry LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said the Imran Khan has no right to serve as the prime minister if... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Russia reacts furiously to Blinken jibe over troops in Kazakhstan MOSCOW: Russia responded angrily on Saturday to a comment by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Kazakhstan... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Tehran rally demands justice on anniversary of jet downing TEHRAN: Families of those who died when Iranian armed forces shot down a Ukrainian airliner two years ago demanded... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Manchin’s $1.8 trn spending offer no longer on table WASHINGTON: US Senator Joe Manchin’s $1.8 trillion spending offer he proposed to the White House in late 2021... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Energy ECB may need to act if energy price rises more persistent FRANKFURT: Rising energy prices may force the European Central Bank to stop “looking through” high inflation and... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Asia China offers $63m grant to Maldives COLOMBO: China on Saturday pledged $63 million in grants to Maldives for infrastructure projects, in a bid to deepen... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Africa S Africa’s Ramaphosa warns against destabilisation as ANC marks 110 years POLOKWANE: South Africa’s ruling ANC, a storied liberation movement, marked its 110th anniversary Saturday in... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Europe UK to seek extra 4bn pounds from builders over flammable cladding LONDON: Britain’s government will seek an extra 4 billion pounds ($5.4 billion) from property developers to fund... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
First Colombian with non-terminal illness dies legally by euthanasia BOGOTA: Colombian Victor Escobar became the first person in the Andean country with a non-terminal illness to die by... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Europe German health minister wants to revamp Covid-19 vaccination strategy FRANKFURT: Germany must revamp its COVID-19 vaccination strategy to tackle the Omicron variant and to ensure it can... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Rates YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (December 13 to... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (January... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Rates World Shipping Schedule KARACHI: Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (January 8, 2022).... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (January 8, 2022) and the forecast for Sunday (January 9, 2022).... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (January 8, 2022)... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (January 8, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Import of urea from China allowed on G2G basis Move comes to address shortage of urea in Rabi Season 2021-22 Updated 09 Jan, 2022 10:58am
Claim of extra costs: Nepra rejects review petition of PMLTC ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has turned down a review petition of Pak Matiari... Updated 09 Jan, 2022 09:39am
Green Line BRTS to be fully operational from 10th: Umar KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has said that the federal-funded Green Line Bus... Updated 09 Jan, 2022 09:39am
Khuzdar-Kuchlak section: NHA awards N-25 dualisation project to SMADB-Shahrukh-MBC JV ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) Executive Board has approved the award of works for dualisation of... Updated 09 Jan, 2022 09:40am
Cold kills 21 stuck in cars in heavy snow at Murree ISLAMABAD: At least 21 people including children, who were stranded in their vehicles on snow-covered roads leading... Updated 09 Jan, 2022 09:41am
PM orders inquiry ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed shock and sadness at the tragic deaths of tourists due to the... Updated 09 Jan, 2022 09:42am
Murree declared calamity hit LAHORE: Punjab government has declared Murree a calamity hit area in view of the situation arising there because of... Updated 09 Jan, 2022 09:43am
WB approves $90m in pandemic aid for Iran WASHINGTON: The World Bank has approved $90 million in additional financing for Iran, to help fight against the... Updated 09 Jan, 2022 09:43am
Karachi to have 26 towns, 233 union bodies under Sindh LG Act KARACHI: According to the gazette notification issued by Sindh Local Government, Karachi will have 26 towns and 233... Updated 09 Jan, 2022 09:44am
‘Economy is witnessing strong growth, creating jobs’: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said that profits of listed businesses have grown and this shows... Updated 09 Jan, 2022 09:45am
Substances registered as drugs and medicaments: Senate panel recommends inclusion of insurance, bank guarantees ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee, on Friday, unanimously gave recommendations for the inclusion of insurance... Updated 09 Jan, 2022 09:45am
Kazakhstan detains ex-security chief on suspicion of treason ALMATY, (Kazakhstan): Kazakhstan said Saturday its former security chief had been arrested for suspected treason... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
All Pakistanis safe in Kazakhstan: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office said that it is in close contact with Pakistan’s mission in Kazakhstan with regard to... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Industry KP TMA chief demands govt review gas supply suspension decision PESHAWAR: Chairman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textile Mills Association (KP-TMA), Salim Saifullah Khan has demanded of the... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Taxes Launch ceremony of ‘National Sales Tax Return’ held ISLAMABAD: The representatives of provincial revenue authorities or boards except for the Punjab Revenue Authority... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Companies NFL marks ‘golden jubilee’ of operations KARACHI: National Foods Limited has successfully completed 50 years of its operations. Events were organized across... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Industry Tanners demand uninterrupted gas supply KARACHI: Aziz Ahmed, Chairman, Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) Southern Zone has said that Sector 7-A, Korangi... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
‘Earthquake’ for textile industry? EDITORIAL: It’s understandable that reports of the commerce ministry scrapping the Textile and Apparel Policy... Updated 09 Jan, 2022 10:54am
Main takeaway from foreign funding case EDITORIAL: The report of the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP’s) scrutiny committee about Pakistan... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items show a rising trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of majority of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increasing trend as compared with the... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Industry Omani businessmen visit LCCI: An ‘exceptional opportunity’ exists for Pakistani products LAHORE: Oman is one of a few countries having Free Trade Agreement with the United States. It is also an exceptional... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Cotton & Textile India’s cotton exports begin to slide as traders seek high MUMBAI: Indian cotton exports have begun to slide due to traders charging hefty premiums over benchmark US futures ... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Energy US natgas futures make gains NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose almost 3% to a one-week high on Friday as a major winter storm blanketed the... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Commodities CBOT soyabeans climb on strong soyameal demand CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures rallied on Friday, underpinned by stronger soyameal futures and... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Commodities Cocoa futures jump, sugar down NEW YORK/LONDON: Cocoa futures on ICE rose sharply on Friday as the market appeared oversold after a recent weakness... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Cotton & Textile Cotton heads for fifth straight weekly rise NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose on Friday and were on track to gain for a fifth straight week, as a weaker US... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Commodities Tokyo rubber futures climb TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures climbed on Friday on worries that transportation bottlenecks from Southeast Asia were... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (January 8, 2022).... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Cotton & Textile Cotton prices soar amid moderate activity LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Saturday increased the spot rate by Rs 300 per... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Cotton & Textile Price of quality cotton hits all-time high of Rs20,000/maund LAHORE: The rate of quality cotton in the local cotton market reached an all-time high of Rs20,000 per maund after... Updated 09 Jan, 2022 11:17am
Taxes 17pc GST on imported seeds: FCCI demands govt withdraw decision FAISALABAD: Government must withdraw its decision to impose 17 percent GST (General Sales Tax) on imported seeds in... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am
Money & Banking Italy’s BPER set to improve offer for Carige MILAN: Italy’s fifth-largest bank BPER Banca is preparing to improve its offer for ailing peer Carige to prevail... Published 09 Jan, 2022 07:05am