Chinese machinery giant contributes to wind power construction BEIJING: China’s machinery giant, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology has made another contribution to... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
UK plans to broaden scope of sanctions it could apply to Russia LONDON: The British government will introduce new legislation this week to broaden the scope of sanctions it can... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Russia to challenge NATO on security pledge: Lavrov MOSCOW: Russia will ask NATO to clarify whether it intends to implement key security commitments, Foreign Minister... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Middle East Gulf states review Lebanon response to proposal to ease row KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait said Sunday that a Lebanese response to a list of suggested measures to ease a diplomatic rift... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Asia China selects pilot zones, application areas for blockchain project BEIJING: China has selected 15 pilot zones and identified several areas of application to “carry out the ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Scientists on alert over rising cases caused by Omicron cousin BA.2 CHICAGO: The highly transmissible Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus - the most common form of which is known ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
About 1,300 US flights cancelled after winter storm WASHINGTON: About 1,300 US flights were cancelled early on Sunday after the northeastern part of the country was... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Asia North Korea test-fires most powerful missile since 2017 SEOUL: North Korea on Sunday tested its most powerful missile since 2017, ramping up the firepower for its... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Europe Portuguese go to polls in snap election marked by Covid, uncertainty LISBON: Portuguese will be marking ballots on Sunday in a snap parliamentary election with no clear winner in sight... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Europe N Ireland marks 50 years since ‘Bloody Sunday’ with sombre memorial LONDONDERRY: The Northern Irish city of Londonderry began commemorations Sunday of one of the darkest days in modern... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Europe EU condemns flogging, jail term for Iran rights defender BRUSSELS: The EU on Sunday condemned the recent sentencing of leading human rights campaigner Narges Mohammadi to... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Middle East Over 330 killed since IS attacked Syria prison HASAKEH, (Syria): More than 330 people have been killed in heavy fighting since Islamic State group militants first... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Huawei takes Sweden to court following 5G ban STOCKHOLM: Huawei said Sunday it has initiated arbitration proceedings against Sweden under the World Bank Group... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Taliban have killed scores of ex-Afghan officials, others: UN WASHINGTON: A UN report seen by Reuters says the Taliban and its allies are believed to have killed scores of former... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Govt’s decision aimed at revival of student union elections in Sindh hailed KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman and Pakistan Quami Ittehad (PQI) Vice Chairman Altaf Shakoor on... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Shabbir Iqbal wins 48th Pakistan Open Golf 2022 KARACHI: The final round of UMA 48th Pakistan Open Golf Championship 2022 was played on Sunday at Karachi Golf Club.... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Islamabad United releases team’s official anthem LAHORE: Islamabad United, the most successful franchise in HBL PSL history, and the winner of the first and third... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
All-round Moeen stars as England level Windies T20 series BRIDGETOWN: Stand-in skipper Moeen Ali starred with bat and ball as England beat the West Indies by 34 runs in the... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Pakistan Polo Cup LAHORE: Barry’s/HS Group outsmarted Guard Group by 9-4 to clinch the Happy Cow Cheese Pakistan Polo Cup here at ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Beijing Winter Olympics: Sealed off: Inside the ‘closed loop’ BEIJING: The Beijing Olympics are taking place in a strict “closed loop” with 60,000 competitors, journalists ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Liverpool sign Colombian star Diaz from Porto LONDON: Colombian international winger Luis Diaz signed for Premier League side Liverpool on Sunday from Portuguese... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Nadal’s mightiest comeback secures ‘special’ 21st Slam MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal roared back from two sets down to win a titanic five-set duel with Daniil Medvedev and make... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
NCDs major cause of worldwide premature deaths: experts PESHAWAR: Health experts have said that Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) including health illness were major causes... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
National Health Card to be issued in Faisalabad on Feb 9 FAISALABAD: National Health Card is being issued in Faisalabad division from February 9 to provide better health... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Positivity ratio in Punjab reaches 9.13pc: Covid-19 SOPs: people throw caution to the wind LAHORE: There is no let up in the spread of coronavirus, as overall positivity rate of the virus in the province of... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
17pc ST likely to hamper 5G spectrum auction: PTA ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned the government that the significant increase of... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (January 30, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (January 31, 2022).... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Bilawal warns PTI govt of ‘long march’ SARGODHA: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned Imran Khan of the long march on ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Salary of employees: PM praises GO Petroleum ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday appreciated GO petroleum for responding to his call and agreeing to give... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
There’s alarming surge in Covid-19 cases in KP PESHAWAR: Corona cases are constantly growing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as 1647 new cases reported from the province... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
President condoles death of Tasneem Siddiqui ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday expressed his condolence on the death of Tasneem Siddiqui, a former civil... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
UET announces ‘best research project award’ for academic year 2020-21 PESHAWAR: University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar announced the Best Research Project Award for the... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Covid-19 positivity rate again on the rise: NCOC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s active Covid-19 case count stayed over the 100,000 mark for the second consecutive day,... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Six injured in accident KARACHI: At least six persons sustained injuries on Sunday following a gas leakage blast at Ghazi Goth here. “The... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Textile, other industries: ATP chief wants smooth supply of gas, electricity PESHAWAR: Chairman of Amun Taraqqi Party (ATP), Muhammad Faiq Shah has urged the government for pragmatic steps to... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Quality technical education: TEVTA chairman for establishing modern labs LAHORE: Chairman Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Ali Salman Siddique called for... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Opposition’s majority in Senate has become meaningless: Siddiqui ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui has said that defeat by just one vote in... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Now PSP stages sit-in against Sindh LG law KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) on Sunday staged a sit-in here at Fawarah Chowk against the Sindh Local ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
IGP for strict enforcement of traffic rules across Punjab LAHORE: On the direction of Inspector General of Police Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan, the traffic police personnel are... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Centre too has usurped rights of Karachi: JI KARACHI: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi, Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, in an impressive show of power, on... Updated 31 Jan, 2022 02:31pm
Kashmir issue: APC seeks to draw world’s attention MIRPUR (AJK): Leaders of the All Parties Kashmir Conference (APC) on Kashmir on Sunday announced to launch an... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
PTI leader criticises JI-Sindh govt agreement KARACHI: Leader of the opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh on Sunday rejected the agreement between ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
For the first time in its history, Islamabad hosts 42.2km-marathon ISLAMABAD: A full marathon of 42.2 kilometers was held on Sunday in Islamabad for the first time in the city’s... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
NTU launches ‘Pakistan Textile Portal’ FAISALABAD: National Textile University (NTU) has launched the first ever “Pakistan Textile Portal” to ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Safer handling of explosives: police officers trained PESHAWAR: District Police Officer (DPO) Nowshera, Mohammad Omar Khan Sunday distributed certificates in officers... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
PTI govt will complete its tenure, insists governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Sunday that allied parties are standing with the incumbent... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Tribal region: minister says KEC to usher in prosperity PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri said the mega project of Khyber Economic Corridor... Updated 31 Jan, 2022 02:31pm
Pakistan condemns extra-judicial killings in IIOJ&K ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemns extra-judicial killing of five Kashmiris in Illegally Occupied Jammu and... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
SACM pays visit to ‘Shalimar Bagh’ LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab (SACM) on Information Hasaan Khawar Sunday paid a surprise visit... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Sindh minister censures MQM-P’s approach to politics HYDERABAD: Sindh Information Minister Saeed Ghani has said that the opposition is playing a political game to shine... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Kharadar: Wahab says ‘old city area’ to be rebuilt at cost of Rs136.5m KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and Sindh governments Spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Sunday said that the... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Federal ministers say PTI to form govt in Sindh as well KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will form the next government in the Sindh province, PTI Central General... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Baloch tribal leader killed in landmine blast DUKI: A tribal chief was killed in a landmine explosion in Duki district of Balochistan on Sunday. According to... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Sindh reports 9 more Covid-19 deaths, 1,599 fresh cases KARACHI: As many as 9 more patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 7,821 and 1,599 new ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
2 under-custody accused killed by ‘accomplices’ GOJRA: Two under custody robbers were killed after their accomplices attacked a police van in attempt to free them... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Vaccination targets can be achieved: Buledi GWADAR: Dr Akhtar Buledi, Provincial Coordinator, Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), Balochistan, has said... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
No one will be allowed to hinder ongoing uplift process: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Sunday that the PTI government is implementing the agenda... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Nosham Coalfield: Geological maps, technical report’s compilation in final phase ISLAMABAD: The geological experts have completed mapping of Nosham area of Balochistan under a coal exploration and... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Qureshi urges SC to take notice of PML-N leader’s‘court siege’ remarks MULTAN: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi said on Sunday that Supreme Court should take notice... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Balochistan CM reiterates his resolve against terrorism QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan, Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, has said, “Terrorists want to hold the people of... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Taxes FBR fails to implement FTO’s recommendation ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has yet to implement a key recommendation of the Federal Tax Ombudsman... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Energy Gwadar port: LPG imports to help overcome energy crisis in country KARACHI: LPG Carrier “GAS ATHENA” the 3rd consecutive LPG vessel of this month arrived at Gwadar Port on 28th ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Review: Cotton rates remain stable KARACHI: The rate of cotton remained stable. Sale of quality cotton was almost over while the trading volume was ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Commodities Peshawar: prices of kitchen items show rising trend PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food items including live chicken/meat, cooking oil/ghee, flour, pulses, vegetables ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Stocks PIF-backed Saudi digital security firm Elm set to raise $818m in IPO DUBAI: Saudi Arabian digital security firm Elm, owned by the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, is set to raise 3.07... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Energy Oil spill threatens corals in eastern Thailand BANGKOK: Authorities are rushing to prevent an oil spill in eastern Thailand from damaging fragile corals, after... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Stocks Euro zone bond yields rise LONDON: Euro zone bond yields rose on Friday as markets continued to digest the outcome of this week’s Federal... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Stocks European stocks slump at end of volatile week for markets LONDON: European stock markets tumbled Friday nearing the end of a highly volatile trading week worldwide as... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Stocks Saudi shares hover near multi-year highs; Qatar falls DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Sunday, with the Saudi index hovering near a 15-year high amid ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Bargain hunters study stock valuations after big declines NEW YORK: A steep slide in US stocks has investors gauging equity valuations to determine whether now is the time to... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Stocks US yields slide on month-end demand; curve steepens NEW YORK: US Treasury yields fell across the curve on Friday on month-end buying, although this is likely a ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Money & Banking Turkey keeps lira in check with low-key interventions ANKARA: Turkey’s central bank has scaled back its currency interventions in January but still spent as much as $1... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Money & Banking Russian authorities draw up ‘road map’ to regulate cryptocurrencies MOSCOW: Russian authorities have drawn up a ‘road map’ that envisages restrictions on cryptocurrencies but not a... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Energy Depleting gas reserves ISLAMABAD: The country’s indigenous gas reserves are depleting at the rate of around nine per cent annually with... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Money & Banking Fed could raise rates by half a point if needed NEW YORK: The US Federal Reserve is not ruling out raising rates by half a percentage point if inflation remains... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Money & Banking UAE largest bank makes record profit in 2021 ABU DHABI: The UAE’s largest bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, announced Thursday it scooped record annual net profit of... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Money & Banking Deutsche Bank records biggest profit in a decade FRANKFURT: Germany’s largest lender Deutsche Bank on Thursday announced it had booked its highest profit in 10... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, January 31, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 GOL GAPAIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 GOL GAPAIN 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (January 24 to... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Industry New freight train service to give a big boost to container transport: BMP LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) on Sunday said that... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Industry ‘Gas outage causes adverse effects on economy’ KARACHI: Minister for Industries & Commerce and Cooperative Department Jam Ikramullah Dharejo has said that... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Industry Pak-Afghan trade: MoF, SBP urged to add more items to PKR trading category KARACHI: Pakistan Afghanistan Joint Chamber Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) chairman Zubair Motiwala urged the... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Money & Banking Tunisia to review foreign exchange law TUNIS: Tunisia will review its foreign exchange law with a view to reforming it, as part of work by the central bank... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Companies Volvo profit up in 2021, but supply crunch bites STOCKHOLM: Volvo said on Friday that profit increased in 2021 as customer activity returned to pre-pandemic levels,... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Companies Samsung reports 53pc jump in profit despite supply chain woes SEOUL: South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said Thursday its operating profit rose 53.3 percent in the ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Companies H&M profit soars as sales return to pre-pandemic levels STOCKHOLM: H&M on Friday reported a nine-fold increase in profit for 2021 as sales at the Swedish clothing giant... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Companies McDonald’s profits rise as fast-food giant lifts prices carefully NEW YORK: Price increases helped McDonald’s report higher profits Thursday as the fast-food giant navigates an... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Companies Nissan alliance to invest $25bn in electric vehicles over 5 years TOKYO: The Nissan auto alliance said Thursday it will invest 23 billion euros ($25.7 billion) in electric vehicles... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Companies Apple hits revenue record despite chip shortage SAN FRANCISCO: Apple reported record $124 billion quarterly revenue on Thursday, despite a global chip pinch and... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
An unnecessary controversy EDITORIAL: A verbal altercation has started between the government and legal fraternity over the proposed sweeping... Published 31 Jan, 2022 05:30am
The state of the economy EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s economy, as per the Monthly Economic Update and Outlook January 2022 by the Economic... Published 31 Jan, 2022 05:30am
In wooing entrepreneurs, Dubai has Pakistan startups on its radar Dubai Chambers President and CEO says Emirate’s startup ecosystem can help expand UAE-Pakistan economic cooperation Updated 01 Feb, 2022 07:34pm
SBP bill: Much ado about nothing The airwaves are inundated by discussion on the passage of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) amendment bill in the... Published 31 Jan, 2022 05:28am
Genocide in waiting “Genocide is not an event but a process, and that there are early “signs and processes” of genocide in the... Published 31 Jan, 2022 05:28am
Think beyond ‘mafias’ Last week, Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) initiated an inquiry into suspected collusion by commercial ... Published 31 Jan, 2022 05:28am
Startups bringing govt’s farming into digital age Agriculture entrepreneurs are bringing the digital age to Pakistan’s farmers, helping them plan crops better and... Published 31 Jan, 2022 05:28am
Letters The Chinese model for poverty alleviation This is apropos a Business Recorder news item “Poverty alleviation: PM reiterates his fondness for the ‘Chinese... Published 31 Jan, 2022 05:28am
Development process: WEF praises govt’s ‘vision’ in enthusiastic way Says Pakistan shows global leadership in initiating programs for poverty alleviation and universal Health Delivery services Updated 31 Jan, 2022 09:32am
NATO asks Europe to diversify energy supply LONDON/MOSCOW: Europe needs to diversify its energy supplies, the head of NATO said on Sunday, as Britain warned it... Updated 31 Jan, 2022 10:00am
FBR set to regulate movement of foreign currencies ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is introducing steps to regulate movement of foreign currencies... Updated 31 Jan, 2022 10:00am
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