SAP Pakistan - Executive Biography SAQUIB AHMAD, Country Director, SAP Pakistan Saquib is the Managing Director for SAP in Pakistan. SAP is the market... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Great employees deserve great software Pakistan’s tech ecosystem is booming, with 2021 being a record year of startup funding, businesses and... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
ERP Firms in Pakistan, Digital Transformation of Business: Smart energy distribution - the cornerstone of a smart city Today, more than 55% of the world’s population reside in cities with that figure expected to escalate to 68% by... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Middle East Women’s camel beauty contest makes debut in Saudi RUMAH: Saudi women, in a first for the conservative kingdom, have paraded their camels in a beauty pageant for the... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Canada sweep past Spain to win maiden ATP Cup title SYDNEY: Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime stormed through a gripping clash with Spanish star Roberto Bautista Agut for ... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Cameroon dream of title at home as Cup of Nations kicks off YAOUNDÉ: Fifty years after last hosting the Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon kick off the continental showpiece on... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Combaxx Sports KP Satellite Int’l Squash tournament begins PESHAWAR: After a decade long break international squash come to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the name of Combaxx Sports... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Djokovic opens dramatic court battle to stay in Australia MELBOURNE: Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic launches a make-or-break court battle on Monday to stay in... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Benzema, Vinicius at the double for Madrid as Barca held by Granada MADRID: Karim Benzema passed 300 goals for Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior produced another moment of magic as La... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Kohli returns as India look to hit back against South Africa CAPE TOWN: India will be looking to Virat Kohli to provide inspiration and runs as they seek to bounce back in the... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Cummins defends declaration call as Aussies come up short SYDNEY: Australia skipper Pat Cummins defended his decision to delay a team declaration after being denied a fourth... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
USA Trump social network expects Feb 21 launch SAN FRANCISCO: Former US president Donald Trump’s media group is aiming to launch its long-promised social network... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Elizabeth Holmes: Silicon Valley’s fallen star SAN FRANCISCO: Elizabeth Holmes’s startup Theranos made her a multi-billionaire hailed as the next US tech... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
CES show highlights: Robo-dogs, self-sailing boat, brain tech LAS VEGAS: The CES tech show in Las Vegas closed its 2022 edition on Friday, after pushing ahead with a ... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
France hits Google, Facebook with huge fines over ‘cookies’ PARIS: French regulators have hit Google and Facebook with 210 million euros ($237 million) in fines over their use... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Europe UK still ready to trigger Article 16 in EU-N Ireland row: Truss LONDON: The United Kingdom is ready to take unilateral action that would suspend customs checks on goods moving to... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
No concessions: Russia takes hard line before vital talks with US MOSCOW: Russia said on Sunday it would not make any concessions under US pressure at talks this week on the Ukraine... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Djokovic did not have guaranteed entry to Australia: govt MELBOURNE: The Australian government had not given tennis star Novak Djokovic an assurance that a medical exemption... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Middle East Iran allegedly smuggling weapons to Yemen: report WASHINGTON: The United Nations found thousands of weapons recently seized in the Arabian Sea likely came from a... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Middle East Iran justice workers hold rare protests for wage hike TEHRAN: Civil servants in one of Iran’s most powerful sectors, the judiciary, held rare demonstrations on Sunday... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Covid tests ordered for 14m in China’s Tianjin SHANGHAI: The northern Chinese city of Tianjin on Sunday advised its nearly 14 million people to stay home while it... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Middle East Kuwait, Qatar Covid-19 daily cases soar past previous highs DOHA: Daily coronavirus infection rates reported by Kuwait and Qatar have soared past previous peaks recorded in the... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
South Asia Taliban arrest Afghan professor after social media criticism KABUL: A prominent Afghan university professor who openly criticised the Taliban’s hardline regime has been... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Europe Spanish police bust helicopter drug ring MADRID: Spanish police on Sunday said they busted a drug ring suspected of using helicopters to smuggle France-bound... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
UK minister backs reduced Covid isolation period to ease workforce pressures LONDON: Reducing the self-isolation period for people who test positive for COVID-19 from seven days to five would... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (January 09, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (January 10, 2022).... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
KMU, AMU Somalia, AJ&KMC sign MoU PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar, Adal Medical University Somalia and Azad Jammu and Kashmir... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Establishment of 407 livestock farms: KP govt starts work PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has started work on the establishment of 300 small and... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Mango growers advised to insulate orchards from frost MULTAN: The Agriculture Department advised farmers to opt for light irrigation of their mango orchards at night in... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Planned Murunj Dam to generate 12MW of electricity ISLAMABAD: Murunj Dam Project to be constructed on Kaha Nullah, 116 km west of Rajanpur would generate 12 megawatt... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Microsoft Excel: 74 KPRA staffers complete training PESHAWAR: Around 74 staffers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) successfully completed training of... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Three killed, two injured in accident BOLAN: Three persons were killed and two others injured after pick up collided with Datsun due to fog in Lamji area... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Pakistan Science Expo: 15th last day to register for stalls ISLAMABAD: January 15 is the final deadline for registration of stalls for the first-ever Pakistan Science Expo ... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
US Treasury yields risk breakout NEW YORK: US Treasuries are facing a perfect storm that could send benchmark yields to their highest level in almost... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Stocks Stocks mostly fall after US hiring disappoints NEW YORK: Stocks mostly fell Friday on both sides of the Atlantic after data showed that the US economy added far... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Stocks European shares slip on rising Covid concerns LONDON: European shares slipped on Friday on concerns over rising inflation and surging coronavirus infections, ... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Euro zone bond yields up LONDON: Euro zone bond yields rose on Friday as December inflation in the bloc jumped unexpectedly to another record... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses in black despite Omicron threat DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday, recouping losses from the previous session, as... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Hawkish Fed gives value stocks a second wind NEW YORK: Investors are recalibrating their portfolios to account for a more hawkish Federal Reserve, as signs that... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
‘KP Halal Implementation Council’ launched at PMC PESHAWAR: An event was organized by the Halal Awareness & Research Council in joint collaboration with the Halal... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Sania opens Ehsaas Nashonuma Center in Khanewal MULTAN: On the second day of visit to South Punjab, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Letters Don’t ignore FPCCI, please It is important to note that the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), country’s apex... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Oil prices jump over Kazakhstan unrest, while uranium less affected Unrest in OPEC+ member Kazakhstan has pushed up oil prices as investors fear supply interruptions, but the uranium... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
CCP’s order in sugar industry case: a critique—I A few days ago, a friend congratulated me on the fact that the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP, the... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Prior IMF conditions: Domestic or geopolitical? The Khan administration has tabled two controversial bills in the two houses of parliament - 343 billion rupees ... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Cold, dry weather likely in Balochistan QUETTA: Pakistan Meteorological Department, Regional Centre, Quetta has forecast that mainly cold and dry weather is... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Wildlife poaching, deforestation: Balochistan CM orders action QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has directed all the commissioners to ensure complete... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Snowfall-hit areas: Balochistan CM undertakes aerial survey QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Sunday took an aerial view of snowfall and rainfall... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Haleem for gearing up vaccination campaign across Sindh KARACHI: Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly, Haleem Adil Sheikh, while expressing concerns over alarming... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Renovation work inaugurated KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, and Sindh Government Spokesperson Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Sunday inaugurated... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Sindh reports 928 fresh Covid-19 cases KARACHI: Fortunately no death stemming from Covid-19 reported on Sunday, however, 928 new cases emerged when 14,012... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Flood, snow-hit areas: PDMA Balochistan expedites activities QUETTA: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Balochistan has expedited its relief and rescue... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Two blind dolphins rescued SUKKUR: Two stranded blind Indus dolphins, locally known as Bhulan, were rescued from Rohri Canal and released into... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Joint fundraiser of GCT, SAF to be held in Lahore on 13th LAHORE: The alliance of two leading charities of Pakistan-the Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) and Green Crescent ... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
PFMA rejects ban on wheat supply, urges KP govt to take notice PESHAWAR: Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) here on Sunday said that banning wheat supply on Khyber ... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Women’s seats: Amendment in Punjab LG Ordinance 2021 sought LAHORE: Women in Struggle for Empowerment (WISE) proposed amendments by increasing the number of women seats on... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
HRCP seeks applications for photo-essay competition ISLAMABAD: Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) is holding a nationwide photo-essay competition aims at... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Naval flotilla visits Oman during overseas deployment ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Ships RAH NAWARD & MADADGAR along with PN Submarine HAMZA visited Port Sultan Bin ... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
MPCL mobilises Dastarkhwan Food Truck to help stranded tourists in Murree ISLAMABAD: Mari Petroleum Company Limited operates Mari Mobile Dastarkhwan in Rawalpindi/Islamabad in collaboration... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Development of Karachi: federal-provincial body takes some key decisions KARACHI: The 6th Coordination Committee constituted between Sindh and the federal governments met here at CM House... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
CPEC: Gwadar likely to have 50-bed modern hospital by Dec ISLAMABAD: Under the game changer China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Project, the Chinese government is... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
7 Excise, Taxation officers suspended PESHAWAR: Seven officials of the Department of Excise & Taxation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been suspended for... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
DUHS reaches milestone of 350 kidney transplants KARACHI: Vice Chancellor of Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) Prof Muhammad Saeed Quraishy has said that... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Transporters increase fares due to closure of CNG stations PESHAWAR: Taking full advantage of closure of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling stations in the provincial... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
July 17, 2020 to June 1, 2021: Surpassing target, Customs Peshawar collects Rs30,515.96m PESHAWAR: Customs Peshawar has collected Rs30515.96 million against the fixed target of Rs5918.0 million from July... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Rain, snowfalls kill 12 in KP PESHAWAR: Twelve people have been died and 29 other injured in rains and snowfall related incidents in Khyber... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
NAB chief says will continue to appear before PAC ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman former Justice Javed Iqbal said he holds the parliament of... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
APHC concerned at the plight of Kashmiris languishing in India’s jails ISLAMABAD: All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has expressed its grave concern over the plight of illegally... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Murree, Galliat: Mobile operators offering free calls: PTA ISLAMABAD: On the directions of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the cellular mobile operators have... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Qureshi arrives in Romania ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi landed in Bucharest on Sunday on the first leg of his three-day... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Tourists question blizzard tragedy MURREE: As unprecedented snowfall thawed at a popular mountain resort on Sunday, rescued tourists were found... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
FTO decides 1,000 complaints of malpractices ISLAMABAD: Dr Asif Mahmood Jah, Federal Tax Ombudsman has decided 1000 complaints of malpractices by the officials ... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
‘Sufficient’ fuel stock available at PSO outlets in Murree: minister ISLAMABAD: All roads leading to Murree/Galiyat were closed for 24 hours, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed announced... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (January 4 to 7,... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, January 10, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 GOL GAPAIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 GOL GAPAIN 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Companies Group of Telecom Italia directors ask for special meeting to name new CEO MILAN: A group of Telecom Italia (TIM) directors, including representatives of top investor Vivendi, asked the... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Companies GM electric truck latest entrant in rich US pickup market NEW YORK: General Motors launched its all-electric Chevrolet Silverado on Wednesday, formally entering a contest for... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Companies Samsung forecasts 52.5pc jump in Q4 profits SEOUL: Samsung Electronics expects operating profits for the fourth quarter to soar 52.5 percent, the South Korean... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Money & Banking Australia, NZ dollars precariously poised SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were under pressure on Friday as a souring in global risk appetite... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Money & Banking Canadian dollar notches ‘overdue’ gains TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Friday as stronger-than-expected domestic... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Money & Banking Speculators’ bullish bets on US dollar fall NEW YORK: Speculators’ net long bets on the US dollar fell in the latest week, according to calculations by ... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Commodities Indonesia holds talks with industry on coal distribution problems, export ban JAKARTA: Indonesia is yet to reach a decision on lifting its coal export ban as authorities discussed overcoming... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Industry UK trade minister visits India to press on trade, economic ties LONDON: British trade minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan will visit India this week to hold talks to try to deepen trade... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Taxes How Dubai’s tax laws attract both businesses and talent KARACHI: Dubai’s tax laws are not just aimed at promoting investment, but also attracting the best talent, leaving... Updated 10 Jan, 2022 09:21am
Commodities Prices of essential food items rise sharply PESHAWAR: A sharp increase in prices of essential food commodities, including live chicken/meat, farm eggs,... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Industry KP-EZDMC to launch 11 more ‘economic zones’ this year PESHAWAR: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Nuclear jugglery EDITORIAL: Fervent commitments on the part of P5 nuclear powers to prevent spread of nuclear weapons is no big news... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
PM on the present state of affairs EDITORIAL: In a wide-ranging interview with a private TV channel Prime Minister Imran Khan fielded predictable and... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Removal of distortions EDITORIAL: Dr Muhammad Ashfaq, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), while briefing the Senate Standing Committee... Updated 10 Jan, 2022 09:14am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Review: Rate of quality cotton soars to Rs20,000/maund KARACHI: The rate of quality cotton reached Rs 20,000 per maund after increasing by Rs 1000 per maund. The Spot ... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Industry Documentation for loans, incentives: FWCCI says it will facilitate women entrepreneurs FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FWCCI) will facilitate women entrepreneurs in... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Industry FPPCI’s panel urges govt to take steps aimed at reducing trade deficit LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce Industry’s Businessmen Panel has warned the government of... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Stocks Underwriters critical players in fundraising processes: Aftab ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s (SECP) decision of adding mutual funds and... Updated 10 Jan, 2022 09:34am
Taxes RTO Peshawar surpasses Q2 tax collection target PESHAWAR: The Regional Tax Office (RTO), Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has achieved its tax-collection target in ... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Energy Improvement in transmission, distribution system: FESCO BoD approves Rs6.1bn estimated cost FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Board of Director (BoD) has sanctioned the purchase of... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
Rates PKR closes lower, albeit marginally, in inter-bank market KARACHI: Despite recording a 0.14% gain on Friday, the rupee closed marginally lower in the inter-bank market last... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
164 dead in Kazakhstan unrest ALMATY, (Kazakhstan): More than 150 people have died and almost 6,000 have been arrested in Kazakhstan following... Updated 10 Jan, 2022 09:11am
Compensation announced for families of victims ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar on Sunday paid an aerial visit to Murree and adjoining parts following... Updated 10 Jan, 2022 09:14am
Murree tragedy: Probe points the finger at carbon monoxide, bureaucracy ISLAMABAD: Initial report by the inquiry committee into Murree debacle has declared carbon monoxide (CO) as major... Updated 10 Jan, 2022 09:46am
Rates Futures spread increases by 753bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 753bps to 13.76 percent on the last day of outgoing week. Trading... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am