Middle East UAE to buy Chinese L-15 supersonic jets BEIJING: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is planning to purchase a dozen Chinese L-15 advanced trainer and light... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
US seeks urgent UN Security Council meeting today on Ukraine UNITED NATIONS: The United States and Albania have requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting today (Sunday)... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
EU sanctions target Russia’s economy, elites and Putin himself LONDON: The European Union has imposed two packages of sanctions on Russia for launching an “unprecedented and... Updated 27 Feb, 2022 11:42am
Half of Russian ‘invasion’ force now inside Ukraine: Pentagon WASHINGTON: Russia now has at least 50 percent of its massive invasion force inside Ukraine but is making slow... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
US to impose sanctions on Putin and Lavrov WASHINGTON: The United States said Friday it would impose sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Middle East Russia sees military coordination with Israel on Syria continuing OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Russia sees its military coordination with Israel over Syria continuing, the Russian embassy ... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Progress toward Iran nuclear deal, but issues remain: US official WASHINGTON: Negotiators have made significant progress in the last week or so on an agreement to revive the 2015 ... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Blinken to Russian people: you don’t deserve ‘pointless war’ WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reached out Saturday to the people of Russia in their own language,... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Europe Russia bars flights from Bulgaria, Poland, Czech Republic MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday closed its airspace to flights from Bulgaria, Poland and the Czech Republic in ... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Europe Greeks protest at soaring cost of living ATHENS: Thousands of Greeks on Saturday joined union protests in several cities against a steep rise in the cost of... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
US allows transactions with Afghan govt despite sanctions WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday issued new rules that would allow most commercial and financial transactions... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Europe EU still mulling cutting Russia from SWIFT after fresh Zelensky appeal KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday again asked European nations to sever Russia from the SWIFT... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Chechen leader, a close Putin ally, says his forces have deployed to Ukraine MOSCOW: Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Russia’s Chechnya region and an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin,... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Deadly rains, floods hit eastern Australia SYDNEY: Torrential downpours lashed eastern Australia on Saturday, raising deadly floodwaters to decades-long highs,... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Europe Germany approves weapon deliveries to Ukraine BERLIN: Germany has approved the deliveries of 400 anti-tank rocket launchers to Ukraine, a government source said... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Europe Russia says Ukraine prolonging conflict by refusing talks MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Saturday accused Ukraine of prolonging the military conflict by refusing to negotiate as... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Europe 115,000 Ukrainians cross border into Poland: official WARSAW: Poland’s Deputy Interior Minister Pawel Szefernaker Saturday said 115,000 people had crossed the border... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
HBL-PSL-7: Final between Multan Sultans, Lahore Qalandars today LAHORE: All is set for the HBL-PSL-7 final between Mohammad Rizwan-led defending champions Multan Sultans and ... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Govt should quit, pave the way for elections: JI Shura LAHORE: JI Majlis-e-Shura (central executive council) has said the government should go home if it could not fix the... Updated 27 Feb, 2022 07:14am
Minister to inaugurate national agri expo today LAHORE: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam will inaugurate the two-day... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Alvi for adopting modern farming techniques to increase agri productivity LAHORE: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for adopting modern farming techniques to increase the agricultural... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
PM enquires after Tareen’s health on phone LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday established his first contact with Jahangir Khan Tareen in two years as... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
PTI leader terms no-trust motion move ‘a dream of people with vested interests’ LAHORE: Federal Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab President Shafqat Mahmood has said that the... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
24th Convocation of Hamdard University: 3,172 graduates awarded degrees in various disciplines KARACHI: Some 3,172 graduates were awarded degrees in their respective disciplines at the 24th convocation of the... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Key suspect held in journalist’s murder case KARACHI: In a major development, police claimed on Saturday to have arrested the key suspect in the high-profile... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Repatriation of citizens: PIA to operate two special flights for Poland today KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) is going to operate two special flights for Poland on Sunday (Today)... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Pak-Afghan border needs to have bank counters, vaccination facilities: PAJCCI KARACHI: Zubair Motiwala Chairman and Khan Jan Alokozai Co-Chairman of Pakistan Afghanistan Joint Chamber of ... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Court issues arrest warrants for Wasim Akhtar KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday issued arrest warrants for former Karachi mayor Wasim Akhtar in a... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Anti-polio drive in Matiari from tomorrow MATIARI: District Health Officer Dr Yar Muhammad Khoso Saturday said that all arrangements have been finalized to... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Pak-Afghan relations No nation has of yet formally recognized the new Taliban government in Afghanistan. The regime is still in quest for... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Arabs fear for wheat supplies after Russia ‘invades’ Ukraine Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could mean less bread on the table in Egypt, Lebanon, Yemen and elsewhere in the Arab... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Cryptocurrencies enter Ukraine conflict Having evacuated part of his team from Kyiv, Mike Chobanian, boss of cryptocurrency exchange Kuna, is watching the... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
US or Russia? Ukraine crisis poses dilemma for wealthy Gulf Choosing sides in Ukraine’s crisis would have once been easy for Gulf states long protected by the US, but growing... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Letters ‘The rudderless energy sector’ This is with reference to an article ‘The Rudderless Energy Sector’ that appeared in the op-ed section of... Updated 27 Feb, 2022 07:03am
Centaurus CEO hosts business women’s delegation ISLAMABAD: Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, CEO of the Centaurus and former president Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Notices to beverage manufacturing company: SC upholds LHC’s verdict ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court upheld the Lahore High Court (LHC)’s verdict for the constitution of Valuation... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Ehsaas 8171 SMS service reopens today ISLAMABAD: The Ehsaas 8171 SMS service to register low-income families for Ehsaas Rashan Riayat programme is... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Philip Morris wins two CSR awards KARACHI: Acknowledging the efforts for the betterment of environment and society Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
MPCL bags 4 awards at 14th Int’l CSR Summit & Awards 2022 ISLAMABAD: MPCL has won multiple accolades at the 14th Annual CSR Summit & Awards 2022, organized by the ... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Qureshi urges Sindh govt not to create hurdles in PTI’s march ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister and Vice Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Social welfare: MWOM, Pakistan Bait Ul Mal join hands MARDAN: Masood Welfare Organization Mardan (MWOM) and Pakistan Bait Ul Mal (PBM) Saturday joined hands to work... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
SKMT, Meezan Bank ink MoU for Shariah compliance ISLAMABAD: The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust (SKMT) and Meezan Bank Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Akbar Dogar elected LHCBA president LAHORE: The members Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) on Saturday elected Sardar Akbar Ali Dogar as ... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Continuity of GSP Plus facility: EU official discusses new regulations with APBF chief LAHORE: The Special Representative of the European Union for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore has observed that the EU... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
PML-N steps up efforts aimed at tabling no-trust motion against PM LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) continued consultation process with the component parties of the... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Kasur factory fire: youth burned to death KASUR: A youth was burnt to death while four others scorched due to fire in factory extracting oil by burning tyres... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Sanjrani meets Chaudhry brothers LAHORE: Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani held a meeting with PML-Q leaders Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Chaudhry... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Mercury drops in Punjab due to rain LAHORE: Temperature dropped throughout Punjab with a fresh spell of rain amidst 65 kilometer/hour westerly wind, ... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
KP govt chalks out Rs5bn ‘Digital Skills Training Programme’ for youth PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has said that Rs5 billion “Digital Skills Training Programme” has been... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Interior minister meets Punjab CM, says opposition poses no threat to govt LAHORE: Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad called on Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, here on Saturday... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Suri stresses need for promoting sports ISLAMABAD: Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri has said that for building of a healthy society, it is... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Archbishop Canterbury reaches Lahore LAHORE: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Revd Justin Welby, reached Lahore on a three-day early on Saturday night.... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Capital witnesses rise in street crimes ISLAMABAD: The capital city witnessed a rise in car lifting, snatching of motorbikes, and mobile phone thefts during... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
CS directs all DCs to tighten measures against smuggling of wheat LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal has directed all the Deputy Commissioners to tighten measures for... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
‘Government is all set to play supportive role for businesses’ LAHORE: The government is all set to play a supportive role for businesses for the economic well being of the ... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Peshawar Mor to IIA: CDA to start metro bus service from March 15 ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will start metro bus service trial from Peshawar Mor to Islamabad... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Europe France seizes ship targeted by US sanctions on Russia BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, (France): France on Saturday seized a car cargo ship in the English Channel that Washington says... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Asia China vows cooperation with North Korea under ‘new situation’: KCNA SEOUL: China’s President Xi Jinping emphasised the importance of cooperation between Beijing and Pyongyang in an... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (February 26, 2022) and the forecast for Sunday (February 27, 2022).... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Ghotki to Karachi: PTI’s ‘Haqooq-e-Sindh march’ kicked off PTI leaders say the party is determined to change the destiny of Sindh Updated 27 Feb, 2022 01:09pm
Uplift schemes in Sindh: ECC approves Rs20m TSG ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs20 million for the... Updated 27 Feb, 2022 09:10am
Unverified invoices: IR Commissioner can seal Tier-1 retailers’ outlets: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Commissioner Inland Revenue is empowered to seal business premises of big retailers where Tier-1... Updated 27 Feb, 2022 09:10am
Pakistan for diplomatic solution to Russia-Ukraine conflict: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday called for de-escalation and emphasised the need for a diplomatic solution to the... Updated 27 Feb, 2022 09:11am
Cross-border trade: Dawood to meet Afghan commerce minister tomorrow ISLAMABAD: A high-powered delegation led by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industry and... Updated 27 Feb, 2022 09:12am
Ahead of address to nation: PM summons economic managers today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has summoned an important session of the economic team before his address to ... Updated 27 Feb, 2022 09:12am
Khula-seeking women have to return Haq Mehr: FSC ISLAMABAD: The Federal Shariat Court in its ruling has directed the Muslim women who seek Khula (divorce) from their... Updated 27 Feb, 2022 09:14am
No need of ‘long march’, no-trust move if Imran resigns: Bilawal KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that there will be no need for... Updated 27 Feb, 2022 09:14am
Zelensky asks Modi for UNSC support NEW DELHI: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday for... Updated 27 Feb, 2022 09:15am
Customs values of alloy wheel rims enhanced ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi has increased custom values on the import of 50... Updated 27 Feb, 2022 11:07am
PTI announces its core committee ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday announced its core committee and finalised the ... Updated 27 Feb, 2022 09:17am
Fighting in Kyiv: Ukraine claims 198 civilians killed KYIV: Ukrainian forces repulsed a Russian attack on Kyiv but “sabotage groups” infiltrated the capital, ... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Security forces kill terrorist in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR RAWALPINDI: Security forces on Saturday killed a terrorist in North Waziristan district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
S&P, Fitch downgrade Ukraine debt over crisis WASHINGTON: S&P Global Ratings downgraded Ukraine’s long-term debt rating on Saturday, hours after a similar... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Blinken announces $350m in new US military aid to Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States is providing Ukraine with $350 million in additional military equipment to fight off... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Kyiv imposes blanket curfew until Monday: mayor’s office KYIV: Kyiv authorities said Saturday they were imposing a day-and-night curfew until Monday morning, after some... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Commodities Gold up by Rs450 per tola KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday went up a bit on the local market, traders said. The yellow metal was selling for... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items show rising trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a further increase during this week past as compared... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Commodities Punjab fixes wheat support price at Rs2,200/40kg LAHORE: In an attempt to provide relief to farmers, the Punjab government Saturday fixed the minimum wheat support... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Commodities Raw sugar prices dip, arabica coffee edges up NEW YORK/LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE closed lower on Friday with the market back on the defensive after an... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Commodities ICE canola futures fall amid Ukraine uncertainty WINNIPEG: ICE canola futures fell on Friday and ended a six-day winning streak, as investors sold off oilseed and... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Commodities Japan futures post fourth weekly gain SINGAPORE: Japan’s rubber futures inched higher on Friday and posted their fourth straight weekly jump, as Asian... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Commodities Asia Gold: India discounts steepen; Asian consumers take advantage of price rally BENGALURU: Indian dealers offered the highest discounts in nearly 17 months this week as buyers postponed physical... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Grains Minimal deliveries expected against CBOT March corn, soya futures CHICAGO: Deliveries against Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) March corn and soybean futures should be minimal on ... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Commodities Corn, soy basis steady/weaker amid volatile futures CHICAGO: Spot basis bids for corn and soybeans were mostly steady across the U.S. Midwest on Friday as grain dealers... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Energy India to release additional crude from its stocks NEW DELHI: India is prepared to release additional crude from its national stocks in support of efforts by other... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Commodities Ukraine crisis will not impact Algeria’s wheat imports ALGIERS: Algeria, one of the world’s biggest importers of wheat, said on Saturday that the crisis in Ukraine will... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Commodities Egypt’s GASC issues wheat tender amid supply disruption worries CAIRO: Egypt’s state grains buyer issued a new global tender for wheat on Saturday for April shipment, with ... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Energy Chicago gasoline falls on pipeline cycle change NEW YORK: Chicago gasoline cash differentials fell on Friday after the product moved onto the first cycle on the... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains bearish LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained bearish while the trading volume remained low. The Spot Rate... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (February 26, 2022).... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Energy India ready to tap national oil stocks NEW DELHI: India is prepared to release additional crude from its national stocks in support of efforts by other... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Energy Fuel prices raised in Sri Lanka as energy crisis worsens COLOMBO: One of Sri Lanka’s biggest fuel suppliers put up its prices by as much as 12 percent on Saturday, as the... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sunday, February 27, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
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 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (February 26, 2022)... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (February 26, 2022). ======================================= ... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Industry Horticulture items: PBF says exports to Russia can be doubled KARACHI: Vice President of Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Ahmad Jawad said we are expecting that our horticulture... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Industry Hybrid B2B held to promote Pakistan-Indonesia trade ties KARACHI: On the second day of the 3rd International Consumer Products Fairyang digelar di at Karachi Expo Centre,... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Beijing Olympics EDITORIAL: As the world stands on the brink of another spell of Cold War and the Covid-19 pandemic refuses to give ... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am
Countering terrorists EDITORIAL: TTP terrorists remain active in the erstwhile tribal areas. In the latest incident on Sunday after... Published 27 Feb, 2022 06:39am