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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Renovation work inaugurated KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, and Sindh Government Spokesperson Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Sunday inaugurated... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
OCAC’s solution aimed at rescuing local refineries? Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) proposes to the Ministry of Energy (MoE) to continue generating 1,500MW electricity on HSFO for five years Updated 10 Jan, 2022 09:27am
REAP raises objections, terms Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2021 'devastating step' LAHORE: Terming the Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2021 as a “devastating step” that envisages withdrawal of... Updated 10 Jan, 2022 09:57am
Tax exemptions: Two AJK hydropower projects concerned at proposed withdrawal ISLAMABAD: Two hydropower projects of cumulative capacity of 1824.7MW being established in Azad Jammu and Kashmir... Updated 10 Jan, 2022 09:26am
Sri Lanka seeks Chinese debt reschedule for crashing economy COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa asked China to help restructure debt repayments as part of... Updated 10 Jan, 2022 09:16am
Europe nuclear plants ‘need 500bn euro investment by 2050’ PARIS: The European Union will need to invest 500 billion euros ($568 billion) in new generation nuclear power... Updated 10 Jan, 2022 09:16am
Army clears roads around Murree KULDANA: Army rescuers Sunday cleared routes around a hill town sheltering thousands of tourists after 22 people ... Updated 10 Jan, 2022 09:15am
Covid positivity surpasses 15pc in Karachi KARACHI: In an alarming trend, the COVID positivity ratio in Karachi has gone beyond 15 percent with the ratio of... Updated 10 Jan, 2022 09:25am
Rates Stocks gain positive momentum KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gained positive momentum during the first week of the new-year ended on... Published 10 Jan, 2022 07:02am
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points