Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans register victories KARACHI: Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans on Saturday won their matches in the HBL-PSL 7 here at National ... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Companies Digital data of Pakistan’s planned area launched ISLAMABAD: PropSure Digital Solutions launches digital data of Pakistan’s planned area, achieving an essential... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Europe Cuba runs out of milk, breaking Castro’s promise HAVANA: In the early days of communism in Cuba, Fidel Castro had pledged that every child under seven would have a... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Europe Monte dei Paschi set to name veteran banker Lovaglio as CEO ROME: Italy’s Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) could name a new chief executive as early as Monday after the... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Middle East Luxembourg asks Lebanon for information on central bank chief’s finances BEIRUT: Lebanon received a letter from Luxembourg authorities asking for information relating to Lebanon Central ... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
USA Peru president sacks PM accused of domestic violence LIMA: Peruvian President Pedro Castillo dumped his prime minister Friday just three days after appointing him, amid... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
USA US panel recommends release of mentally ill Guantanamo detainee WASHINGTON: Ame-rican authorities have recommended releasing a mentally ill inmate from Guantanamo Bay and... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Africa Sudan army supporters in new show of force KHARTOUM: Thousands of supporters of Sudan’s army rallied Saturday in front of the UN mission in Khartoum, in a ... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Former Bundesbank chief appointed to head IMF expert panel WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund has appointed former Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann to head an... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Middle East Some 50 Iranian MPs test positive for Covid DUBAI: Some 50 members of Iran’s 290-seat parliament have contracted COVID-19, a senior MP said on Saturday as the... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Europe Macron spoke with NATO’s Stoltenberg PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone to NATO’S Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Saturday... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Africa Coups, Covid and row over Israel test African leaders at summit ADDIS ABABA: Leaders gathered at an African Union (AU) summit called on Saturday for the continent to have a bigger... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Africa Mali publishes bill to shore up junta leader’s powers BAMAKO: Mali’s military-dominated authorities on Saturday published a bill designed to further shore up the powers... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Middle East Iran says US sanctions move ‘good but not enough’ TEHRAN: US steps on lifting sanctions are “good but not enough”, Iran said Saturday, following Washington’s... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
US waives sanctions for Iran civil nuclear programme WASHINGTON: The US State Department is waiving sanctions on Iran’s civilian nuclear program in a technical step... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Europe Sculpture of Algerian hero vandalised in France AMBOISE: Vandals in central France attacked a sculpture of an Algerian military hero who resisted France’s... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Africa Four hurt in bomb blast in busy market in east Congo BENI: Four people were hurt when a bomb exploded at a busy market in the city of Beni in the eastern Democratic... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
South Asia India arrests Kashmir journalist for ‘anti-national’ posts SRINAGAR: A prominent journalist in Indian-administered Kashmir has been arrested by police and accused of... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Iran open to talks with Saudi DUBAI: Iran is ready for more talks with Saudi Arabia if Riyadh is willing to hold the talks in an atmosphere of... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Europe Erdogan tests positive for Covid-19 ISTANBUL: Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that he had tested positive for the Omicron variant ... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
WHO chief says discussed collaboration on Covid origins with Chinese premier ZURICH: The head of the World Health Organization said on Saturday he had discussed with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Canada protests against Covid measures set to ramp up OTTAWA: A week-long occupation of Canada’s capital by truckers opposed to vaccine mandates was set to ramp up... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Europe Germany’s Scholz seeks to build trust in Washington debut BERLIN: Olaf Scholz makes his Washington debut as German chancellor on Monday, trying to dispel doubts over... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Europe Queen Elizabeth begins celebrations to mark 70 years on throne LONDON: A smiling Queen Elizabeth kicked off celebrations for the 70th anniversary of her accession to the British... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
05 February Kashmir Solidarity Day: Federal Minister Kashir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan TEXT: Today, on this Kashmir Solidarity Day, we reaffirm our resolute support for our Kashmiri brothers and sisters,... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
05 February Kashmir Solidarity Day: Federal Minister Foreign Affairs of Pakistan TEXT: While observing this Kashmir Solidarity day, we continue to pay homage to the supreme sacrifices of our... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
05 February Kashmir Solidarity Day: Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: Today, the people of Pakistan are commemorating the Kashmir Solidarity Day to reaffirm our unwavering support... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
05 February Kashmir Solidarity Day: President Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: Today we pay tribute to the unparalleled commitment of the Kashmiris for the attainment of their legitimate... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Indian troops martyr two Kashmiris in IIOJK OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Indian troops in their fresh act of state... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
‘School Khana Programme’ begins at primary school Bhabara LAHORE: Under the School Education department’s initiative of “School Khana Programme”, the District Education... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
IMF asks Pakistan to ink more FTAs, rationalise import tariffs ISLAMABAD: International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to ink Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with large,... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Pakistan wants peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue, says President ISLAMABAD: To express solidarity with their brethren in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Energy Higher prices can weaken energy sector’s financial position: IMF ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that higher energy prices could weaken energy... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Pakistan among 10 countries with largest damages from climate-related disasters since 2000: IMF report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is among the 10 countries worldwide with the largest damages from climate-related disasters ... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Energy IMF spells out causes of gas sector circular debt ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund observed that high unaccounted for gas losses (UFG), often delayed sales... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
IMF urges authorities to unwind certain measures for greater financial stability ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the authorities to unwind 5 percent share domestic ... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
ANF recovers 360kg of heroin from seaport KARACHI: Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on Saturday claimed to have recovered 360 kilograms of heroin in a raid at... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Foggy conditions to subside by month’s end: Met office KARACHI: The prevailing dry weather is expected to help the timely use of fertilisers for Rabi crops, the Met Office... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
PSP ends its sit-in after acceptance of demands KARACHI: The Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) on Saturday ended its protest continued for the last six days after ... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Askari Park in Karachi renamed ‘Kashmir Park’ to pay homage to Kashmiris’ struggle KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh government’s Spokesman and Chief Minister Advisor on Law Barrister Murtaza... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad leads ‘Kashmir Solidarity’ rally HYDERABAD: Like other parts of the country to express solidarity with Kashmiri people, a rally led by Divisional... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Ajmal Pahari discreetly released from Sukkur jail? SUKKUR: A hardened criminal, Ajmal Pahari, involved in scores of terrorism and murder cases in Karachi was released... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Pakistanis stand shoulder to shoulder with their Kashmiri brethren: Governor Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Saturday said that Pakistan would stand shoulder to shoulder with Kashmiri... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
As many as 13 more die of coronavirus KARACHI: As many as 13 more patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the toll to 7,891 and 1,358 new cases... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Balochistan’s Zarghoon Ghar: Four coal miners die after inhaling poisonous gas QUETTA: At least four coal miners suffocated to death due to the accumulation of carbon monoxide in a coal mine in... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
A regional analysis: Omicron and exports—I The fastest-spreading virus known to humankind till today — Omicron — is not only hitting the global population... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Emerging market investors dive for stocks amid Fed storm Developing world investors, buffeted by various “taper tantrums” over the last decade, are now nervously ... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
ISIS raid gives Biden a foreign policy win as Ukraine, midterms loom The US raid in Syria that led to the death of Islamic State’s leader is a much-needed national security win for... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Letters Between the devil and deep blue sea The release of an IMF tranche seems to have bolstered the confidence of Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items witnessing increasing trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of the essential kitchen items have kept on witnessing an increasing trend during this week... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Bilawal assigns ‘long march’ tasks to PPP Lahore leadership LAHORE: Bilawal Bhutto on Saturday assigned important tasks relating to long march to both the provincial and... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
LUMS VC Dr Arshad named AIB Intl Educator LAHORE: The Academy of International Business (AIB), the premier global organization of international business and... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Kashmir Solidarity Day observed at GCWUF FAISALABAD: Kashmir Solidarity Day was celebrated with full enthusiasm at GC Women University. A walk was organized... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
PSDP projected at Rs 559 bn for 2022-23 ISLAMABAD: The federal public sector development programme (PSDP) has been scaled down to a projection of Rs554... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Kashmir Solidarity Day marked across KP PESHAWAR: The Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed on Saturday across the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Various rallies walks,... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Admission to MBBS/BDS: Court directs UHS VC to consider improved marks of petitioners LAHORE: The Lahore High Court directed the Vice Chancellor of University of Higher Sciences (UHS) to consider the... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Pakistan remains vulnerable to possible flare-ups of pandemic: IMF ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pointed out that Pakistan remains vulnerable to possible... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Balochistan: 20 terrorists killed as clearance operation ends ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday that the clearance operation in Balochistan,... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Interior minister apprehends rise in acts of terror ISLAMABAD: About the recent spate of terror incidents in the country, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said on... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Energy Exploded Nigerian oil storage vessel was ‘old, badly maintained’ WARRI: An oil vessel used for storage that exploded off the coast of Nigeria this week had not been maintained for... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Commodities Soybeans rise on South American crop shortfall; corn, wheat up CHICAGO: US soybean futures were steady to mostly higher on Friday near an eight-month peak as some traders pocketed... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Energy EU officials in Azerbaijan to ease Russia gas dependency BAKU: The European Union’s energy commissioner visited Azerbaijan on Friday in an effort to diversify the... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Energy Oil shipments in European oil hub delayed after cyber attacks LONDON: Tanker and barge shipments in and out of Europe’s biggest oil hub have been delayed by up to a week as ... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Commodities Raw sugar recovers from 3-1/2-week low; cocoa hits 2-week top NEW YORK/LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose on Friday, with investors encouraged by gains in wider financial... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Commodities China scoops up US soyabeans for next year but corn plans unclear FORT COLLINS: Troubles in South America could give US soybean exports a lift in the near term, but top importer ... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Qureshi informs UN about deteriorating HR situation in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi called upon UN Security Council President and the UN... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
‘Staff supports scaling-up of social spending,’ says IMF ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the launch of new programmes outside Pakistan’s... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Earthquake jolts KP, other parts of country PESHAWAR: A moderate earthquake on Saturday jolted Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other parts of the country. According to... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Modi’s fascist policies failed to crush Kashmiris’ resistance spirit: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said the fascist policies of Narendra Modi regime had failed to... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Covid-19 vaccination of children raises many questions LAHORE: Expressing serious reservations over compulsory Covid-19 vaccination of children, the Lahore Chamber of... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
PTI govt ready to hold LB elections soon: minister LAHORE: Federal Education Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab President Shafqat Mehmood has said that... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Many people in the govt are in touch with us: Zardari LAHORE: Former president and Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) co-chairman has said that many people in the government... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
PML-N, PPP vow to use all legal, political options to oust PTI govt LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on Saturday expressed the... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Energy China says US tariff extension on solar products hurts new energy trade SHANGHAI: A US extension of tariffs on solar products distorts international trade and hinders the development of... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sunday, February 06, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Rates YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (January 4 to... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (February... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (February 5, 2022) and the forecast for Sunday (February 6, 2022).... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Saudi Arabia raises March crude prices to Asia SINGAPORE: Saudi Aramco has raised prices for all crude grades it sells to Asia in March from February, in line with... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Pak-Uzbek bilateral ties discussed ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan met with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the sidelines of Winter... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Energy sector: PM holds online meeting with Chinese officials BEIJING: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday held an online meeting with Chairman China Energy and Engineering... Updated 06 Feb, 2022 09:11am
‘Time to end human tragedy in IIOJK’: COAS RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday reiterated the country’s desire to ... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Li, PM Imran discuss Kashmir, Afghan issues Information minister says China has always played an important role as Pakistan's political, economic, and strategic partner Updated 06 Feb, 2022 09:20am
IMF for improving key economic fundamentals ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Fund has advised Pakistan to reduce fiscal deficits, restore public... Updated 06 Feb, 2022 09:12am
Supplementary LoI submitted to IMF: PL on gasoline, diesel raised as prior action for 6th review ISLAMABAD: The government has raised the Petroleum Development Levy on gasoline and diesel by Rs 12/liter, as prior... Updated 06 Feb, 2022 09:13am
Agreement with IMF: More hike in electricity base tariff on the cards ISLAMABAD: The Government is all set to increase electricity base tariff under the agreement with International... Updated 06 Feb, 2022 09:09am
FY22 budget reversed key policies damaging revenue prospects: IMF ISLAMABAD: The budget 2021-22 delayed key reforms and reversed some key policies damaging revenue prospects. This... Updated 06 Feb, 2022 09:15am
Critical next steps for ongoing reforms: IMF rearranges structural benchmarks ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reset three delayed structural benchmarks (SBs), dropped two,... Updated 06 Feb, 2022 03:20pm
Exchange rate broadly in line with fundamentals: IMF ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s exchange rate is broadly in line with fundamentals, but due to a challenging external... Updated 06 Feb, 2022 09:07am
Commitment to IMF: Sell-off of 2 RLNG plants, two banks by June ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has committed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it would complete the process of... Updated 06 Feb, 2022 09:17am
IMF foresees Pakistan’s real GDP growth at 4pc ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected real GDP growth of Pakistan at 4 percent for fiscal... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
IMF says Pakistan’s external debt to reach $138.568bn in 2022-23 ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s external debt to reach $138.568 billion... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
EFF programme commitments: IMF urges all key bilateral creditors to maintain exposure to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged all key bilateral creditors to maintain their exposure to... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
Masood Khan appointed as envoy to US ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said on Saturday that the US government conveyed its agreement to the appointment of... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
High alert across Punjab ‘18 VIPs, 14 foreigners, 18 religious places under threat’ LAHORE: Punjab Home Department has disclosed in a report to Chief Minister Usman Buzdar that 18 VIPs, 14 foreigners,... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
GST cascading effect impacts Pakistani exporters’ competitiveness: IMF ISLAMABAD: Pakistan exporters competitiveness is impacted because of the cascading effect of General Sales Tax ... Updated 06 Feb, 2022 09:18am
Industry Industrial units: SSGC says talks at govenor’s house aimed at bringing discipline KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) is serving its customers, especially industrial customers with its best of... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
ADB tells it like it is EDITORIAL: Everything the ADB (Asian Development Bank) report has said about the need for structural reforms to ... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
In solidarity with the Kashmiri people EDITORIAL: February 5, Kashmir Solidarity Day, was observed as usual all over Pakistan to reaffirm support for the... Published 06 Feb, 2022 04:42am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points