Loss to Nadal whets Alcaraz appetite for game’s best INDIAN WELLS: Spanish 18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz was far from downhearted after a battling three-set loss to... Published 21 Mar, 2022 08:11am
Xavi says Barcelona’s ‘doors are open’ to Messi MADRID: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said on Saturday “the doors are open” to Lionel Messi. Xavi was speaking... Published 21 Mar, 2022 08:09am
Babar Azam excited to play at his home ground against Australia LAHORE: Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam expressed excitement to play at his home ground for the first time when... Published 21 Mar, 2022 08:08am
ICC says Bangalore pitch below par after India Test win NEW DELHI: Cricket authorities said the pitch for India’s barnstorming second Test win over Sri Lanka was “below... Published 21 Mar, 2022 08:08am
Pak sailors dominate CAS Int’l Open Sailing C’ship ISLAMABAD: Pakistani sailors dominated the medal table as curtains were drawn on the 3rd Chief of the Air Staff... Published 21 Mar, 2022 08:08am
Rabada exploits tricky pitch to set up South African win JOHANNESBURG: Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada exploited a tricky pitch to set up a convincing seven-wicket win for South... Published 21 Mar, 2022 08:08am
Paris Saint-Germain thrashed at Monaco as Mbappe frustrated MONACO: Paris Saint-Germain were beaten 3-0 at Monaco on Sunday after a Wissam Ben Yedder double strike, as Neymar... Published 21 Mar, 2022 08:08am
Energy Fesco’s interactive machine at Lyallpur Galleria inaugurated FAISALABAD: On the special directives of the FESCO Board of Directors (BODs), Faisalabad Electric Supply Company... Published 21 Mar, 2022 08:08am
Taxes BoR retrieves state land worth billions of rupees LAHORE: Board of Revenue (BoR) has retrieved 503 acres 7 Kanal and 10 Marla of state land valuing 5 billion ... Published 21 Mar, 2022 08:08am
Punjab CM allocates Rs8bn for Ramazan Package LAHORE: Punjab government has allocated an amount of Rs.8 billion for the Ramazan Package to provide relief to the... Published 21 Mar, 2022 08:08am
Energy KE underscores need for creating ‘working group’ to help conserve energy ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) has proposed formulation of a Working Group with critical stakeholders to develop a... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:54am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, March 21, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 GOL GAPAIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 GOL GAPAIN 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:49am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (March 14 to 18,... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:48am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (March 20, 2022) and the forecast for Monday (March 21, 2022).... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:48am
Ireland fines Facebook for EU privacy law breaches DUBLIN: Ireland on Tuesday imposed a fine on Facebook parent company Meta for breaching EU data privacy laws, in the... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:48am
Money & Banking Bitcoin to the rescue: cryptocurrencies’ role in Ukraine LONDON: Cryptocurrencies have taken on an unprecedented role in the war in Ukraine, helping the government raise... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:48am
Companies Nissan sues Ghosn aide Kelly TOKYO: Japanese automaker Nissan has sued Greg Kelly, a former executive and aide to disgraced tycoon Carlos Ghosn,... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:46am
Companies British Airways partner Comair resumes S Africa flights JOHANNESBURG: British Airways’ franchise partner in South Africa, Comair, said it would start flying again on... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:46am
Companies P&O Ferries axes UK jobs to stay afloat, sparking angry protests LONDON: P&O Ferries, which sails daily between Britain and France, on Thursday axed 800 UK crew with immediate... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:46am
Companies Telegram booms as Russia’s digital landscape shrinks NEW YORK: The Telegram messaging app has become a go-to platform since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, despite... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:46am
Microsoft faces anti-competition complaint in Europe PARIS: Three companies have lodged a complaint with the European Commission against Microsoft, accusing the US... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:46am
Stocks Aramco fuels Saudi index as 2021 profit soars DUBAI: Saudi Arabian stocks ended higher on Sunday after full-year profit from state oil producer Saudi Aramco more... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:39am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: After sizzling rebound, investors weigh whether stocks have more bounce NEW YORK: Wall Street stormed back this week after absorbing a long-awaited rate hike from the Federal Reserve,... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:39am
Money & Banking Long-term yields edge down, curve flattens on recession risk NEW YORK: Long-term US Treasury yields edged down on Friday as lack of a resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:39am
Stocks Beijing’s vow to stabilise the market has worked for now BEIJING: An unexpected pledge by top Beijing officials this week to shore up the economy sent Asian stocks surging... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:39am
Money & Banking Euro zone yields fall LONDON: Euro zone government bond yields fell on Friday as risk-appetite faded after Ukraine peace talks stalled,... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:39am
Suzuki to invest $1.3bn in India electric vehicle production NEW DELHI: Suzuki Motor will invest $1.3 billion into electric vehicle and battery production in India, the Japanese... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:39am
Illegal extraction of sand along Rice Canal continues LARKANA: The menace of unlawful sand lifting continues to hit the residents hard of OPF Colony and other nearby ... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:33am
Stocks European stocks post their best week since Nov 2020 LONDON: European shares rose on Friday adding to the strong gains earlier this week, as investors focussed on... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:33am
Stocks Most Asian markets extend global rally HONG KONG: Asian equities mostly rose Friday to end the week on a strong note after a blockbuster rebound boosted by... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:33am
Money & Banking UK investors see 113bn pounds of BoE bond sales by 2025 LONDON: Bond market experts expect the Bank of England to sell 113 billion pounds ($148 billion) of government bonds... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:33am
Stocks Stocks mostly rise, oil climbs at end of volatile week NEW YORK: Oil prices rose while most leading global stock markets also climbed to conclude a positive week for... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:33am
Europe UK PM under fire for Ukraine, Brexit comparisons LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson found himself under fire on Sunday, including from his own MPs, after... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:26am
Middle East UAE opens door for Assad’s return to Arab fold BEIRUT: A surprise visit by Syria’s Bashar al-Assad to the oil-rich United Arab Emirates opens the door to his... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:26am
Europe Zelenskiy condemns ‘terror’ in besieged Mariupol LVIV: Russian and Ukrainian forces fought for control of Mariupol on Sunday, local authorities said, while President... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:26am
US delivers air defence system to Slovakia BRATISLAVA: The US-made Patriot air defence system is on its way to Slovakia, Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad said... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:26am
Stocks FTSE 100 notches best week in over year LONDON: British stocks ended near session highs on Friday, and the blue-chip index clocked its best weekly... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:26am
Energy Renewable energy sector needs attention: analyst KARACHI: For the socioeconomic development of Pakistan there is no disagreement that we have to accept obvious... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:19am
Flowers, plants exhibition opens: Hill Park neglected in past: Administrator Karachi KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh governments Spokesman and CM Advisor on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Sunday... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:19am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Govt departments making efforts aimed at boosting output KARACHI: The rate of cotton remained stable. The rate of cotton witnessed a significant increase in the ... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:19am
CCC&I president removed, new office-bearers elected ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Executive Committee of Chaman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCC&I) held to... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:19am
JUI leader’s son dies in AJK road accident MUZAFFARABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Muzaffarabad Division Amir Prof Maulana Altaf Hussain Siddiqui’s car crashed... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:19am
Schools: PSRA launches registration drive PESHAWAR: Private Schools Regulatory Authority (PSRA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has launched a registration drive to... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:19am
Energy LNG projects in the Gulf of Mexico boosted as Russian gas alternative HOUSTON: Two years ago, the American liquified natural gas (LNG) company Tellurian was in free fall: Its stock price... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:19am
Energy Germany seals energy deal with Qatar in pivot from Russia BERLIN: Germany has agreed a long-term energy partnership with Qatar as it looks to reduce its dependence on Russian... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:19am
Energy Drone attack causes ‘temporary reduction’ in Saudi oil output RIYADH: Top crude exporter Saudi Arabia announced a “temporary reduction” in oil output at a facility run by... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:19am
US envoy to UN decries ‘disturbing’ claims of Ukrainians deported to Russia WASHINGTON: Accounts that thousands of residents of Ukraine’s besieged port city of Mariupol have been forcibly... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:19am
Europe UK PM urges China to condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday urged China to join Western nations in condemning the Russian... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:19am
Commodities Peshawar: prices of essential food items show upward trend PESHAWAR: As the holy month of Ramazan is approaching fast, the upward trend in prices of essential food ... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:19am
Homage paid to former AJK president MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry and Prime Minister Sardar Abdul... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:59am
‘Economy needs to revolve around job creation’ KARACHI: In order to steer Pakistan from ongoing deep economic crisis, it is needed that job creation should he ... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:59am
PPP’s Khuhro levels accusations against NA Speaker LARKANA: The National Assembly Speaker has violated the Constitution by not calling the session within 14 days of ... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:59am
Seven of a family die in road accident on Indus Highway HYDERABAD: At least seven people, including a woman and four children died in a head-on collision between a ... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:59am
Speakers for prioritizing evidence-based data in trade to depoliticize economy ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a webinar has said that politicizing economy is fatal for the country at a time when it is... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:52am
OIC moot to enhance Muslim fraternity, cooperation on key issues: analysts LAHORE: Welcoming the holding of OIC Foreign Ministers’ moot in Islamabad, analysts expressed optimism that this... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:52am
Urea plants: uninterrupted gas supply ‘in the pipeline’ ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed Petroleum Division to put a ... Updated 21 Mar, 2022 12:34pm
Bahria Business School organises moot on ECODE-III ISLAMABAD: Bahria Business School Islamabad organised 3rd International Conference on Emerging Challenges for... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:52am
Taxes SED to get tax-free status under Gwadar Master Plan ISLAMABAD: Under Gwadar Smart Port City Master Plan, the proposed Special Economic District (SED) is likely to get... Updated 21 Mar, 2022 08:27pm
Chairman BoI leaves for Uzbekistan to participate in investment conference ISLAMABAD: Minister of State and Chairman Board of Investment Muhammad Azfar Ahsan on Sunday has left for Uzbekistan... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:52am
PHA organizes vintage car rally LAHORE: Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) on Sunday organized a vintage car rally at Liberty roundabout in... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:52am
OIC-FMs moot being held for Taliban, not Pakistan: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday said OIC CFM session is being... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:52am
The state of Pakistan’s economy Miftah Ismail, the finance minister during the tail end of the PML-N tenure under the prime ministership of Shahid... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:39am
No road to stability? The political drama is reaching its climax. Multiple scenarios are possible; but perhaps none leads to a stable ... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:39am
The new world ‘disorder’ The more things change the more they are the same. Wrong? Should be, but unfortunately it is right. The fright of ... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:39am
Crypto provides fix for some in crisis-hit Afghanistan In the middle of a bazaar in western Afghanistan, Arezo Akrimi takes out her smartphone and, after a few taps of the... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:39am
Sanity gaining ground? EDITORIAL: Two days ago, Prime minister Imran Khan said he was hopeful that ‘most’ of his party’s estranged... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:39am
Letters The PM must continue to persevere George Orwell had famously said, “A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:39am
Rise in textile exports EDITORIAL: Exports have risen to 20.5 billion dollars in the first eight months (July-February) of the current ... Updated 31 Mar, 2022 02:34pm
Mengal hosts dinner for opposition leaders ISLAMABAD: Opposition leader Akhtar Mengal, Sunday, hosted a dinner for the members of joint opposition that was... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:15am
Chaudhry Nisar hints at his return to ‘active politics’ ISLAMABAD: Former interior minister and ex-central leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chaudhry Nisar Ali... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:15am
Pakistan strongly condemns Houthis’ attacks on KSA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned launching of ballistic missile by Houthis towards civilian... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:15am
OIC-FMs conference: Governor urges govt and opposition to lower political temperature LAHORE: Advising the government and opposition to cool down political temperature for a few days, Punjab Governor... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:15am
PHC seals 267 quackery centres LAHORE: The Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) shuttered down 267 quackery centres in 29 districts during the last... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:15am
Pakistan-Australia cricket series: ‘We’re fully prepared to provide foolproof security to visiting team’: CCPO LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Fayyaz Ahmad Dev has said that the Lahore police are all set to provide... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:15am
3rd Chief of Air Staff Int’l Open Sailing Championship concludes KARACHI: Pakistani sailors dominated the medal table as curtains were drawn on the 3rd Chief of the Air Staff... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:15am
Govt taking steps aimed at welfare of people: Gill FAISALABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) for Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill said that Prime... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:15am
Taxes Revenue collection in first half of 2021-22: Share of withholding tax reduces to 65pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The share of the withholding taxes in overall direct taxes collection has been reduced from 72 percent in... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:15am
Hooligans attack female AC in Mansehra MANSEHRA: Three hooligans attacked Assistant Commissioner Marvi Malik Sher near Ghazi Kot, Mansehra last week, it... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:15am
PPP warns of ‘possible petrol crisis’ in country KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and Senate Deputy Chairman Saleem Mandviwalla Sunday expressed fear... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:15am
Rally held to express solidarity with Army, FC, Balochistan LEHRI: A rally was taken out in Lehri area of Balochistan province on Sunday to express solidarity with Pak-Army and... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:15am
Economy, governance: PML-N leader steps up criticism of PTI govt ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Sunday said that those legislators ... Published 21 Mar, 2022 06:15am
Senator Ejaz urges masses to participate in PTI’s rally on 27th MULTAN: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Ejaz Ahmed Chaudhry on Sunday urged the masses to participate in the... Published 21 Mar, 2022 05:48am
Gulf Air plane escapes disaster at Lahore Airport LAHORE: A foreign airliner escaped a major disaster at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport due to the Air... Published 21 Mar, 2022 05:48am
Bilawal accuses NA Speaker of violating constitution ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday said that National Assembly... Published 21 Mar, 2022 05:39am
Hamza terms PM’s health card scheme ‘fraud’ and ‘political drama’ LAHORE: Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday called the government’s Health card... Published 21 Mar, 2022 05:36am
Qureshi meets his Egyptian counterpart ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met the Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt,... Published 21 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Barrick to restart Reko Diq; penalty to be waived Pakistan resolves longstanding dispute with Tethyan Copper Company (TCC) concerning the development of copper and gold mines in Chagai, popularly known as the Reko Diq dispute Updated 21 Mar, 2022 12:11pm
PM says ready to ‘forgive’ dissident MNAs DARGAI: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday asked the estranged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) members of the... Updated 21 Mar, 2022 12:30pm
Bizenjo terms Reko Diq project ‘game changer’ ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo Sunday said the Reko Diq project will connect Balochistan... Updated 21 Mar, 2022 04:44pm
PM tells success stories of his govt DARGAI: Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Sunday, while highlighting his government’s major initiatives and... Updated 21 Mar, 2022 12:11pm
IMF asks govt how it will fund subsidy package ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said on Sunday the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sought more... Updated 21 Mar, 2022 05:00pm
NA session on Friday ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Sunday dismissed opposition’s demand to summon the NA session... Updated 21 Mar, 2022 12:12pm
PTI MNA claims she was offered ‘bribe’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member National Assembly (MNA) Nusrat Wahid on Sunday accused Pakistan... Updated 21 Mar, 2022 09:40am
Cotton procurement: Govt to extend CCL to TCP ISLAMABAD: The government is to extend Cash Credit Limit (CCL) to Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) to initially... Updated 21 Mar, 2022 09:41am
Rates PSX volatile KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed volatile activity throughout the outgoing week ended on March 18, 2022 ... Published 21 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates Futures spread up 123bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 123bps to 8.50 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 21 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Israeli PM to visit India next month JERUSALEM: Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will visit India next month, in a trip marking 30 years since... Published 21 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Australia bans alumina, bauxite exports to Russia SYDNEY: Australia announced more sanctions against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine Sunday, immediately banning... Published 21 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Interpretation of Article 63 (A): PTI likely to file presidential reference today ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is all set to file a presidential reference in Supreme Court of... Published 21 Mar, 2022 05:21am
All set to host 2-day meeting of OIC-CFMs from tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to host a two-day meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the... Published 21 Mar, 2022 05:21am