Pakistan Sports Festival begins in Bajaur KARACHI: Pakistan Sports Festival 2022 has officially started in Bajaur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. More than ... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
FG Polo wins Hamadan Aibak Polo Cup final LAHORE: FG Polo Team clinched the historic Hamadan Aibak Polo Cup after defeating Remounts by a close margin of 8-6... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Punjab governor seeks Uzbek investment LAHORE: Governor of Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar in a meeting with the Governor of Namangan Province of ... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Australia’s Dunk says cricket must come back to Pakistan LAHORE: Australia men’s cricket team’s tour of Pakistan got a big thumbs-up from compatriots Ben Dunk and James... Updated 07 Feb, 2022 12:22pm
Senate chief, CM Balochistan visit FC HQ, pay homage to martyrs QUETTA: Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjarani and Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddos Bizenjo among... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
PTI leader strongly reacted to PML-N leader’s Sindh visit HYDERABAD: Opposition leader in Sindh Assembly and Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Haleem Adil Sheikh strongly... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Dacoits deprive Karachi factory of Rs7m KARACHI: Unidentified robbers have looted Rs 7 million from a factory in Korangi area, in what was termed as the... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Karachi: ‘Special’ drive to check vehicle tax evaders KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Excise & Taxation and Narcotics Control Department Mukesh Kumar Chawla has said on... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Probe body says 19 deaths caused by liquor consumption HYDERABAD: An inquiry committee tasked to investigate deaths caused by moonshine liquor consumption last month in... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
118 projects completed in 2021-22: minister KARACHI: Sindh Minister Syed Zia Abbas Shah said 118 ongoing projects have been completed so far in the current... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Sindh reports 863 fresh Covid-19 cases, 14 more deaths KARACHI: At least 14 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 7,905, while 863 new ... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Levies’ force thwarts hashish smuggling bid WADH: Levies Force, Wadh claimed to have foiled the bid to smuggle 100kg hashish to Karachi in an operation ... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
‘World Pulses Day’ on 10th ISLAMABAD: World Pulses Day will be marked on February 10 across the globe including Pakistan to recognize the... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
PTI’s CEC to meet today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has convened meeting of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central executive... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
US troops arrive in Poland to reinforce Eastern Europe allies WARSAW: A plane carrying US troops landed in Poland on Sunday, a Reuters witness said, as Washington reinforces its... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Pope says female genital mutilation affronts dignity, must end VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis condemned female genital mutilation and trafficking of women for prostitution on Sunday,... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Prince Charles praises Elizabeth’s blessing for ‘Queen Camilla’ LONDON: Prince Charles on Sunday thanked his mother Queen Elizabeth for publicly stating her desire that his wife... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Middle East Israel may halt flights to Dubai over security arrangements OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel said on Sunday that it could halt Israeli airlines’ flights to Dubai in the next few... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Middle East Qatar and UAE leaders meet for first time since Gulf thaw DUBAI: Qatar’s emir met the de facto ruler of the United Arab Emirates during an official event at the Beijing... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Middle East Iraq court suspends Hoshyar Zebari from presidential race BAGHDAD: Iraq’s Supreme Court said Sunday it had temporarily suspended Hoshyar Zebari, a frontrunner for the... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Middle East Rare session of key Palestinian body RAMALLAH, West Bank/GAZA: A key Palestinian decision-making body convenes on Sunday for the first time in nearly ... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Africa African Union suspends debate on Israel’s status: diplomats ADDIS ABABA: The African Union has suspended a debate on whether to withdraw Israel’s accreditation, avoiding a... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Africa Tunisian president dissolves top judicial watchdog TUNIS: Tunisian President Kais Saied on Sunday dissolved a top independent judicial watchdog accusing it of bias, ... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Russia could invade Ukraine any day but diplomatic path is open: White House WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Russia could invade Ukraine within days or weeks but could still opt for a diplomatic... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Asia N Korea grows nuclear, missiles programmes, profits from cyberattacks: UN report UNITED NATIONS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - North Korea continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs during... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Satellite images show troop deployment to Belarus border MOSCOW: Satellite images by a private US company published on Sunday showed details of military maneuvres at the... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Middle East Iran tries alleged leader of US-based ‘terrorist group’ TEHRAN: Iran on Sunday put on trial the alleged leader of a US-based “terrorist group” accused of being behind a... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
PANAH, MPs discuss how to create disease-free society PESHAWAR: Accompanied by Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) general secretary and director (Operations) ... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
KP govt expedites work on seven hydropower projects PESHAWAR: Provincial Energy Development Organisation (PEDO), a subsidiary of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Energy ... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
FDE: teachers demand administrative structure overhaul ISLAMABAD: The teachers of Federal Government Colleges have demanded an overhaul of the administrative structure of... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
28 more KP hospitals added to panel of ‘Sehat Card Plus’ programme PESHAWAR: The Steering Committee of ‘Sehat Card Plus’ Sunday decided the inclusion of 28 more public and private... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (February 06, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (February 07, 2022).... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Rates Investor sentiment lifts stocks KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained positive during the outgoing week ended on February 04, on the back... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Rates Futures spread down 107bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 107bps to 3.88 percent on the last trading day of outgoing week. Trading... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Olympic diplomacy blitz nets Argentina for China’s Belt and Road BEIJING: China welcomed Argentina into its global Belt and Road Initiative Sunday as President Xi Jinping capped a... Updated 07 Feb, 2022 09:10am
Pakistan, China agree to reactivate trilateral forum ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday said that Pakistan and China have agreed to hold a meeting ... Updated 07 Feb, 2022 09:49am
Elizabeth II marks Platinum Jubilee with ‘Queen Camilla’ announcement LONDON: Queen Eliza-beth II on Sunday became the first British monarch to reign for seven decades, expressing her... Updated 07 Feb, 2022 09:43am
Rates Rupee makes gains throughout the week KARACHI: The rupee appreciated throughout the previous week to finish with a substantial 1.3% gain as Pakistan ... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
PTI says PML-N, PPP cannot organise ‘long march’ LAHORE: Reacting to the recent meeting of the PML-N and PPP senior leadership, Provincial Minister for Local... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
JI KP to challenge postponement of 2nd phase of LG polls PESHAWAR: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has strongly condemned the postponement of the second phase of... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Water woes: Bilawal says Sindh, Balochistan need to launch joint struggle KARACHI: Underlining the issue of water scarcity in Balochistan and Sindh, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Would-be suicide bomber killed in IBO against TTP RAWALPINDI: A suicide bomber has been killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) against TTP terrorists in ... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Country sets highest daily vaccination record in three days ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday set the highest daily vaccination record in three consecutive days, as 1,740,554... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
PM, Shehbaz pay tributes to Lata Mangeshkar ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan paid tributes to legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away on... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Erdogan thanks President Alvi, wife ISLAMABAD: President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday thanked President Dr Arif Alvi and Begum Samina Alvi... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
NAB initiates another probe against Nawaz ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has started another corruption inquiry against former Prime... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
KP PEC seeks action against PMS officer PESHAWAR: The Provincial Election Commission of Pakistan (PEC) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has sent a dispatch to Chief... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Interior minister reiterates govt’s resolve against militancy, terrorism ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Sunday warned that state will go after those who would pick arms against... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
BKMC to train students of nursing colleges PESHAWAR: Medical Teaching Institute (MTI) Bacha Khan Medical Complex (BKMC) and two nursing colleges of Swabi have... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Energy SNGPL, SSGC repair 887-km pipelines, rectify 1,447,342 leakages ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) have collectively... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Large quantity of wheat seized as measure to curb smuggling LAHORE: The authorities are continuing the administrative measures to curb the smuggling of wheat and urea ... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Qureshi holds meeting with Chinese FM BEIJING: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a meeting with State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
IGP takes action against one-wheeling, firing in air LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan has said that measures should be taken against kite... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
CEO speaks about Fesco’s performance FAISALABAD: The procurement process in line with the vision of the Fesco Board of Directors (BoD) is continuing... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
PIDE releases research report on unemployment PESHAWAR: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has released its latest report on unemployment in the... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
ICC formed to facilitate Muslim business communities across globe: Zeeshan FAISALABAD: Board Secretary of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce (ICC) UK, Zeeshan Mian said that ICC has been... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
BMP shows opposition to govt’s growing reliance on foreign loans LAHORE : The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) Chairman on Sunday... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Saad Rizvi’s valima reception held LAHORE: The Valima reception of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan Chief Hafiz Saad Hussain Rizvi was held on Sunday at... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
UAE businessman meets Iftikhar Malik LAHORE: Saarc Chamber President Iftikhar Ali Malik and Al Zarooni Foundation Dubai Chairman UAE businessman Suhail... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
PPP in the habit of ‘plundering’ national resources: SACM LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) Punjab on Information Hasaan Khawar Sunday said that Pakistan... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
H1 readymade garments’ exports rise 22.93pc YoY ISLAMABAD: Ready-made garments during the first six months of fiscal year of 2021-22 grew by 22.93 % as compared to... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Spot rate soars to highest recorded level of Rs19,700 per maund KARACHI: The rate of cotton remained stable. The spot rate after increasing by Rs 300 per maund reached at the... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
The govt and the IMF Prime Minister Imran Khan and Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin took to twitter to claim victory soon after the... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Do not flirt with petroleum prices The international oil prices are hovering their seven year high, and the current government in Pakistan is entering... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Global acclaim, local defame Wonderful, Awful. Best, Worst. Developing, Destroying. Rising, falling. Good, bad. This is not a test of opposites ... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Wind powers change in England’s industrial heartland On the banks of the River Humber in northern England, the winds of change are blowing through Hull, where factory... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Letters Interior minister has acted irresponsibly According to media reports, interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has apprehended a rise in the terrorist attacks in... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Commodities Peshawar: prices of essential kitchen items show rising trend PESHAWAR: A considerable increase in the prices of daily use items, which include live chicken/meat, sugar, cooking... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead; Inflation data next focus for investors after bond yield spike NEW YORK: Wild swings in stocks and a sharp run-up in government bond yields are putting the spotlight on next... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Stocks Nasdaq ends choppy week higher, as Amazon earnings stall tech rout NEW YORK: Another bumpy ride ended on Friday with the Nasdaq recovering much of the ground it lost in the previous... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses rise, tracking oil prices DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday, supported by rising oil prices, with the Saudi index... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Yields hit highest levels since December 2019 after jobs report NEW YORK: Yields of benchmark 10-year US Treasuries hit their highest levels since December 2019 on Friday after... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
European stocks retreat after positive start, oil surges LONDON: European equities retreated from a positive start Friday as investors await key US jobs data after being... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Energy Thailand’s Gulf Energy to seal crypto JV with Binance in Q2 BANGKOK: Thai power producer Gulf Energy Development Pcl expects to finalise a joint venture (JV) with the ... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, February 07, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 GOL GAPAIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 GOL GAPAIN 06:55 ... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (January 31 to... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
CPEC under renewed China focus Pakistan and China agree to task the Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) to strengthen cooperation across all areas including in the fields of trade, infrastructure and industrial development Updated 07 Feb, 2022 09:36am
WB highlights ‘deficiencies’ in EE&C-2022 ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has pointed out deficiencies in the proposed draft Energy Efficiency &... Updated 07 Feb, 2022 09:43am
Pakistan condemns use of Afghan soil by terrorists ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the continued use of Afghan soil by terrorists against the country... Updated 07 Feb, 2022 09:41am
Five soldiers martyred in attack from Afghanistan DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Militants firing from inside Afghanistan martyred at least five Pakistani soldiers at a border ... Updated 07 Feb, 2022 09:14am
Bilateral cooperation reviewed: PM discusses global issues with Xi BEIJING, China: Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chinese President Xi Jinping Sunday reviewed the entire gamut of... Updated 07 Feb, 2022 09:15am
KE seeks resolution of pending issues ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE), already disturbed at the undue delay in approvals of proposed agreements on power... Updated 07 Feb, 2022 11:28am
Sales tax returns: FBR disallows ‘wrong’ input tax adjustments ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed its field formations to disallow input tax adjustment in... Updated 07 Feb, 2022 09:11am
PM likely to visit Russia ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to visit Russia at the end of this month on the invitation of... Updated 07 Feb, 2022 09:11am
Taxes FTO directs FBR to avoid frivolous litigation ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman Dr Asif Mahmood Jah (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to issue... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
The IMF tranche EDITORIAL: As expected the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) Board of Directors approved the release of the... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
The nightingale is silent The lake glitters in its light, slow-worms hover, a nightingale sings, deer come to the lake to drink Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Industry PSW starts global outreach through participation in Dubai Expo ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has initiated its global outreach through participation in the Expo 2020... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Money & Banking Rouble gains 1pc, Rosneft shares jump after Russia signs gas deal with China MOSCOW: The rouble firmed around 1% on Friday and energy stocks jumped after Russian President Vladimir Putin... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Money & Banking Japan’s 5-year bond yield scales zero TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields climbed to multi-year highs on Friday as stubbornly hot inflation and more... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Companies Sony hikes annual profit forecast on film, gaming success TOKYO: Sony upgraded its full-year net profit forecast on Wednesday, buoyed by the success of its latest Spider-Man... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Money & Banking Italy’s bank promises shareholders 22bn euros MILAN: Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s biggest bank, said Friday it would pay its shareholders 22 billion euros ($25.2... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Companies Sanofi sees strong earnings PARIS: French pharmaceutical group Sanofi posted strong 2021 sales on Friday and expects another good performance in... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Industry Khalabat Industrial Estate: SIDB retrieves unutilised land PESHAWAR: Small Industries Development Board (SIDB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa carried out an operation and retrieved... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am