The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (January 23, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (January 24, 2022).... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Gwadar Safe City Project: PSCA to provide technical, operational support LAHORE: The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for providing... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Afghanistan beat Dutch by 48 runs in second ODI to win series DOHA: A second one-day hundred from opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz fired Afghanistan to a series-winning 48-run victory... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Pumped-up Nadal, home hero Barty march into Melbourne quarters MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal survived an epic 28-minute tiebreak to seal his spot in the quarter-finals of the Australian... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
De Kock hits century as South Africa seek clean sweep CAPE TOWN: Former captain Quinton de Kock hit a sparkling century for South Africa in the third one-day ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Holder strikes as West Indies thrash England in 1st T20 BRIDGETOWN: Jason Holder did the bulk of the damage as England’s latest batting collapse paved the way for West... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Cagliari stay in drop zone after draw with 10-man Fiorentina MILAN: Cagliari missed the chance to climb out of the Serie A relegation zone on Sunday after drawing 1-1 with ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Feuz heads to Beijing on back of Kitzbuehel triumph BEIJING: Switzerland’s Beat Feuz heads to the Beijing Olympics in top form after winning the prestigious men’s... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Covid forces hosts India out of Women’s Asian Cup MUMBAI: India were forced to withdraw from the Women’s Asian Cup currently under way in Mumbai after a Covid... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Women Empowerment Football Cup a pleasant breeze: Murtaza KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh governments Spokesman and CM Advisor on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Sunday... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Islamabad United unveil Team Kit for PSL-7 LAHORE: Islamabad United, one of the most successful franchises in HBL PSL history, which is the winner of the first... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
HBL-PSL-7: PCB’s Medical panel unfolds ‘Health and Safety Protocols’ LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board’s Medical Advisory Panel has put together robust ‘Health and Safety... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Asia China warns of ‘no mercy’ in corruption and monopoly crackdown BEIJING: China has vowed to ramp up its regulatory crackdown and show “no mercy” against corruption as the ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Middle East Yemenis struggle without internet for third day after air strikes SANAA: Most of Yemen faced a third day without internet on Sunday after air strikes on the Red Sea city of Hodeidah,... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Middle East Syrian Kurdish forces tighten siege after IS prison break AMMAN: Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) troops aided by US troops tightened their siege of a prison ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
US rebuffs sanctioning Russia now WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday rebuffed calls to immediately impose economic sanctions ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Middle East South Korea pays Iran’s UN dues with frozen assets SEOUL: South Korea has used $18 million of frozen Iranian assets to pay Tehran’s dues to the UN, Seoul said ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Israel cabinet green-lights submarine corruption probe OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s cabinet on Sunday voted to establish a formal inquiry into a 2012 naval procurement... Updated 24 Jan, 2022 11:37am
Thai PM to visit Saudi Arabia as diplomatic relations thaw RIYADH: Thailand’s prime minister will visit Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the Saudi foreign ministry said, in what ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Europe Thousands protest in Belgium against Covid rules BRUSSELS: Thousands of demonstrators marched through Brussels on Sunday to protest anti-coronavirus rules as the... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Asia Top Kyrgyz investigative journalist on narcotics charge BISHKEK, (Kyrgyzstan): A renowned investigative journalist in ex-Soviet Kyrgyzstan has been charged with possession... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Turkish Cypriots vote under shadow of economic crisis NICOSIA: Turkish Cypriots cast their ballots on Sunday in a snap legislative election in the breakaway northern ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Middle East UAE bans drones for a month after Huthi attack ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has banned the use of drones for one month, days after Yemen’s Huthi rebels... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Asia Japan’s Tepco hit by setback in clean-up of crippled Fukushima nuclear plant TOKYO: The operator of Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant has found that a coolant solution, used to... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Pope confers lay ministries on women, formalising recognition of roles VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday for the first time conferred the lay Roman Catholic ministries of lector and... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Middle East Kuwait presents Lebanon with proposal to ease Gulf row BEIRUT: Kuwait’s foreign minister said Sunday that he has given Lebanese authorities a list of suggested measures... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
US navy stops ship carrying ‘explosive precursor’ from Iran MANAMA: The US navy said Sunday it had stopped a ship carrying 40 tons of a fertiliser that can be used to make... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
UK warns Russia will face severe sanctions if it installs Ukraine ‘puppet regime’ LONDON/KIYV: Russia will face severe economic sanctions if it installs a puppet regime in Ukraine, a senior UK... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Weather forecast: WASA MD issues high alert FAISALABAD: Managing Director Wasa Jabbar Anwar has issued high alert to all sewerage and disposal stations... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Descon awarded for being top manpower exporter in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment held an award ceremony in Islamabad where Descon was... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors shelter in US regional banks as Fed hikes loom NEW YORK: Expectations of rising interest rates are bolstering the shares of regional banks, as a tumble in... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Stocks Saudi market ends 10 days of gains as most Gulf bourses fall DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Sunday, with the Saudi index snapping a 10-day winning streak,... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Stocks European equities slump; oil dips LONDON: European stocks took a battering and US tech stocks remained under pressure over interest rate hike worries... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Stocks Yields drop on safety demand as stocks fall, Ukraine risks weigh NEW YORK: US Treasury yields fell on Friday as stock market declines reflected poor risk appetite and as concerns... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Stocks Euro zone yields fall amid demand for safe-haven assets ROME: Euro zone government bond yields fell on Friday amid mixed signals from the European Central Bank and ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq post worst weeks since pandemic start as Netflix woes deepen slide NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes ended sharply lower on Friday as Netflix shares plunged after a weak earnings... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
FDU Swat contributes value-addition to horticulture produce PESHAWAR: The Fruit Dehydration Unit established by Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
JOMO launches premium fashion apparel KARACHI: This cricketing season fashion, arts and sports come together in a one-of-a-kind initiative. The upcoming... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Policy rate: 25bps to 50bps hike on the cards? After the passage of the SBP autonomy bill by the National Assembly, the State Bank of Pakistan will be unveiling ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Cyber crime, cyber security: FIA, UET hold awareness session PESHAWAR: A one-day awareness seminar on “cyber crime, digital forensic and cyber security” was held here to... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Letters A senior citizen’s ordeal—II I provided negative feedback to the CPP and expressed my frustration at not being able to make any headway in the... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Some in Congress seek to ban US lawmakers from trading stocks Capitol Hill has begun to debate whether to ban US lawmakers from trading stocks, but despite some rare bi-partisan... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Glorifiers of criminality Human rights. Freedom of expression. Democracy. These are the cleverest labels for crafting false as true and vice... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Sehat Sahulat: tame down the ambition Sehat Sahulat Programme - SSP (or Qaumi Sehat Card) is one of the flagship initiatives in the health space by the ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
7th NFC award remains suspended The seventh National Finance Commission (NFC) award was announced in 2010 amidst much fanfare with Shaukat Tarin, ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Balochistan CM approves setting up of environmental lab QUETTA: Balochistan government has decided to establish the province’s first-ever environmental laboratory in... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Anti-polio campaign still receiving cold response in some parts of Karachi KARACHI: Anti-polio vaccination campaigns in some parts of Karachi still get cold response due to disinformation and... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Three more die of Covid-19 KARACHI: As many as 3 more patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 7,741 and 3,108 new ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Keti Bandar boat incident: Bodies of two fishermen retrieved THATTA: The bodies of two fishermen drowned in sea near Keti Bandar found in a search operation on Sunday. A... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Smart lockdown enforced in four towns of Karachi’s District Central KARACHI: Government has imposed a smart lockdown in four towns of District Central as coronavirus positivity rate in... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Appointment of ATIR judicial members: FPSC asked to provide details of ‘low-merit’, ‘failed’ candidates ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has directed the Chairman Federal Public Service... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Newly-merged districts of erstwhile Fata: Work on two grid stations, transmission lines completed PESHAWAR: Work on two grid stations and transmission projects have been completed whereas the remaining six would... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
‘Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar’: Method for processing loan applications simplified FAISALABAD: The modus operandi to process the loan applications for “Mera Pakistan MeraGhar” has been further... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
17th death anniversary of Sardar Soomro to be observed today KARACHI: The 17th death anniversary of Sardar Rahim Bukhsh Soomro, the former Sindh Minister, and head of Soomro... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Sindh minister, PSP chief discuss LG law KARACHI: A delegation of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Sunday called on the Chairman Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Online education: SCF distributes uniforms, education aids among 50 girls HYDERABAD: Sindh Community Foundation (SCF), a local civil society organization, distributed uniforms and online... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Nearly three dozens people deprived of valuables at roadside cafe KARACHI: Nearly three dozens people were deprived of their belongings including mobile phones during a robbery bid ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
CTD arrests murder suspect KARACHI: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Sindh police has arrested a suspect in a raid who was... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Sindh govt bans sailing, swimming in sea KARACHI: The Sindh government has imposed a ban on swimming, sailing, and bathing in the sea for seven days starting... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Govt to bring about changes in judicial system: Farrukh ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Sunday said the government was going... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Tourists advised to get weather updates before visiting Murree RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi district administration on Sunday advised the tourists to get weather updates and... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
20 more die of coronavirus across country ISLAMABAD: As many as 20 more patients succumbed to coronavirus overnight, taking Pakistan’s Covid-19 death toll ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
KP: 8 killed, 16 hurt in rain- and snowfall-related incidents PESHAWAR: Eight people have been died and 16 others injured in rain and snow related incidents in different parts of... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Goodwill gesture: 20 Indian fishermen released from prison KARACHI: Pakistan on Sunday released 20 Indian fishermen in a goodwill gesture from a Karachi prison after they were... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
PML-N rejects PM’s accusations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz on Sunday hit back at Prime Minister... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
PPP leader underscores need for ‘in-house change’ to strengthen democracy LAHORE: Former Prime Minister and President Pakistan People’s Party Central Punjab Raja Pervez Ashraf on Sunday... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Efforts on to bring down inflation: Ashrafi LAHORE: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Religious Affairs Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has said that... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
PM shares Twitter hashtag: ‘#SaveAfghanLives’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday raised his voice at an international initiative to create awareness ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
2023 general elections: Punjab governor says optimistic about party’s electoral prospects LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has asked all the political parties that armed forces should be ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (January 17 to... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, January 24, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 GOL GAPAIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 GOL GAPAIN 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Industry BMP praises govt, says FDI boost reflects improved security LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has said that... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Industry Raw materials: Pharma industry seeks withdrawal of 17pc GST LAHORE: The medicine manufacturers have urged the government to review its decision imposing a 17per cent General... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Money & Banking Higher costs dent Goldman Sachs Q4 despite record 2021 NEW YORK: Goldman Sachs reported record annual profits in 2021 on Tuesday on robust merger and acquisition activity,... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Industry Chip crisis pushes European car sales to new low PARIS: EU car sales fell to a new low last year as the auto sector was hobbled by the Covid pandemic and a shortage... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Money & Banking Bitcoin falls again, last down 4pc NEW YORK: Bitcoin dropped again on Saturday and was last down around 4% for the day, hovering around the $35,000... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Money & Banking Chime lines up Goldman Sachs for blockbuster IPO NEW YORK: Digital banking provider Chime Financial Inc has asked Goldman Sachs Group Inc to help it with ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Industry Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi to unveil 2030 EV plan this week TOKYO: Renault SA, Nissan Motor Co and Mitsubishi Motors Corp plan to triple their investment to jointly develop... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Commodities Peshawar: prices of kitchen items remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of important kitchen items, including sugar, flour, live chicken/meat, vegetables, cooking ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Campaign for presidential form of govt EDITORIAL: For a while, trial balloons are being floated about a possible change in the country’s political system... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
The widening income versus expense gap EDITORIAL: The budget deficit July-December rose to 1.8 trillion rupees, 29 percent higher than the comparable ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Industry Sri Lankan trade minister meets commerce secretary KARACHI: The Honorable Minister of Trade of Sri Lanka, Sumitra Arachchige Don Chandrasiri Bandula Gunawardhana ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Money & Banking HBL facilitates SMEs through govt’s SAAF Scheme KARACHI: HBL is providing collateral-free financing at subsidized markup rates to facilitate the Small and Medium... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Spot rates touch new highs KARACHI: Bullish trend continued in the cotton market. The Spot Rate after increasing by Rs 300 per maund reached at... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Industry Issues related to Risalpur EPZ discussed PESHAWAR: An interactive session for Export Processing Zone (EPZ) Risalpur industrialists with Government officials... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Money & Banking Goods clearance: SBP urged to review notification PESHAWAR: Businessmen associated with Pak-Afghan trade have said that commercial activities between the two ... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Rates PKR remains subdued KARACHI: The rupee lost value in three of the five sessions, ending 0.09% lower week-on-week, but only after it... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Iran urges people to dress warmly to cut gas use TEHRAN: Iran’s oil ministry on Sunday urged people to wear warm clothes to reduce a surging demand for gas, as... Updated 24 Jan, 2022 09:26am
Ukraine crisis: Pope calls for world day of ‘prayer for peace’ VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday called for an international day of “prayer for peace” on January 26 to stop... Updated 24 Jan, 2022 09:26am
Fed sharpens inflation-fighting tools as rate hikes near WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve has its inflation-fighting weapons ready to fire, and when the US central bank’s... Updated 24 Jan, 2022 09:27am
UK MP says she was sacked from govt over ‘Muslimness’ LONDON: British minister Nadhim Zahawi on Sunday urged a probe into claims by a fellow Con-servative MP that she ... Updated 24 Jan, 2022 09:27am
Mahathir still in hospital KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, 96, is still being treated in hospital and his family... Updated 24 Jan, 2022 09:26am
New border points for customs clearance: FBR to carry out survey of Pakistan-Iran border ISLAMABAD: Business community of Quetta including importers/exporters have expressed satisfaction over the border... Updated 24 Jan, 2022 09:32am
Captive power plants: Power Div urged to initiate energy efficiency audit ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division has requested Power Division to initiate efficiency audit of energy being consumed by... Updated 24 Jan, 2022 09:50am
16pc FED on service charges: Forex dealers asked to approach CCs ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has asked the foreign exchange dealers to approach the relevant Chief... Updated 24 Jan, 2022 09:49am
Taliban and Afghan civil society begin Oslo talks OSLO: The first Taliban delegation to visit Europe since the hardline Islamists returned to power in Afghanistan... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
CPHGC’s coal transhipment fleet: FBR’s support sought for reimport ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on CEPC Khalid Mansoor has sought support from Federal Board of... Updated 24 Jan, 2022 09:49am
Rates Futures spread declines by 659bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 659bps to 4.88 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
Rates PSX remains under pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the outgoing week ended on January 21, 2022 due to... Published 24 Jan, 2022 06:50am
PM steps up criticism of Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: In a passionate appeal to judiciary to conduct daily hearing of graft cases against Pakistan Muslim... Updated 24 Jan, 2022 04:39pm
