Memorandum of demands only an intent, explains MQM convener KARACHI: MQM-P leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on Saturday said that the PTI’s government has fulfilled more ... Published 27 Mar, 2022 07:08am
Money & Banking HBL, MCB partner with consulate to launch ‘Roshan Raho’ drive KARACHI: Leading Pakistani Banks HBL & MCB partnered with the Pakistani Consulate (Riyadh, KSA) to launch their... Published 27 Mar, 2022 07:08am
Islamabad: alarming increase in mobile phone snatching ISLAMABAD: The federal capital is witnessing an alarming increase in incidents of mobile theft and snatching as well... Published 27 Mar, 2022 07:08am
Dialogue titled ‘Relations between Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal’ held KARACHI: Allama Iqbal wanted an independent state. He first proposed the idea of an independent Muslim state in 1930... Published 27 Mar, 2022 07:02am
‘Sindh Caravan’ reaches Islamabad to attend ‘Amr bil Maroof’ public meeting KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Sindh Caravan led by Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:58am
Energy Nepra allowed solar projects despite opposition: Chairman LAHORE: Chairman National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) Tauseef H Farooqi has said that Nepra has... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:54am
Industry ‘Blue economy’: KPT chief highlights opportunities KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust organized a seminar on “Blue Economy Potential“ at KPT Staff College, Lalazar, here.... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:54am
Commodities Gold prices rise KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday grew a bit on the local market, traders said. Up by Rs450 per tola and Rs386 per 10... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:54am
Nazim Jokhio case: Jam Karim’s name added to ECL ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet’s committee on Exit Control List (ECL) on Saturday has given the approval to place... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:54am
54th convocation: CPSP confers 874 degrees on various specialists KARACHI: The College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) conferred 874 degrees to medical specialists in its... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:54am
Grains India to restrict sugar exports for first time MUMBAI: India plans to restrict sugar exports for the first time in six years to prevent a surge in domestic prices... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:54am
Commodities Japan rubber gains on weaker yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Friday and posted their second straight weekly increase on a weaker yen... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:54am
Energy US natgas hits fresh 7-week high on cooler record LNG exports NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 2% to a fresh seven-week high on Friday on forecasts cold weather ... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:54am
Grains CBOT soyabeans rise on strong export prospects CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures rose on Friday, recovering from their biggest decline in more than... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:54am
Commodities Benchmark iron ore jumps BEIJING: Chinese iron ore futures jumped 3% on Friday, rising for the second straight session and tracking fourth... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:54am
Grains French wheat crops still in good shape PARIS: Nearly all soft wheat crops in France, the European Union’s biggest grain producer, remained in good... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:54am
Energy Asia Fuel Oil: VLSFO cash premiums post first weekly decline SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) dropped for a fourth consecutive ... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:54am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (March 26, 2022).... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:54am
Cotton & Textile Lacklustre business on cotton market LAHORE: A kind of dullness prevailed in the local cotton market on Saturday while the trading volume remained low.... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:54am
Pakistan reports four Covid-19 deaths ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday reported four Covid-19 deaths and 189 cases in the last 24 hours while the number of... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:23am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items show mixed trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during this week past as compared to... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:23am
Public meetings: security beefed up in federal capital ISLAMABAD: The law enforcement agencies on Saturday beefed up security by deploying 15,000 security personnel ahead... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:23am
Industry HACPL raises CKD models’ prices KARACHI: Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited (HACPL) has increased the prices of its CKD models up to Rs400,000 by... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:23am
Buzdar terms PTI’s public meeting ‘a referendum’ LAHORE: The Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Saturday that the Islamabad’s PTI public meeting on Sunday... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:23am
‘Politics of public rallies’ won’t have impact on no-trust motion: Elahi LAHORE: The ongoing political drama in the country won’t have an early drop scene, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi talking... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:23am
Cricketer Ahmed Shehzad fined for showing dissent LAHORE: Central Punjab’s Ahmed Shehzad has been fined 35-percent of his match fee for a level 1 offence for ... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:23am
Taxes Cigarette packs without tax stamps will be seized: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will confiscate cigarette packs (without tax stamps) manufactured in... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:23am
Taxes First four months of current sugarcane crushing season: FBR collects Rs26.5bn sales tax ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected sales tax of Rs 26.5 billion in first four months (i.e.... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:23am
Second Phase of LG polls 2021: PPP launches campaign to clinch Timergara Chairmanship PESHAWAR: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) has started a vigorous door-to-door election campaigning for clinching... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:23am
Industry Tiggo Pro: Ghandhara commences booking for newly-launched SUVs KARACHI: Ghandhara formally commenced the booking of its newly-launched SUVs Chery Tiggo 4 and 8 Pro here at World... Updated 27 Mar, 2022 12:41pm
Industry Women entrepreneurs: FPCCI for equal opportunities KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called for equal opportunities in... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:23am
Hot weather to continue in Sindh today KARACHI: The scorching weather is expected to continue on Sunday (today) across Sindh, the Met Office said on... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:23am
AmPak-BDF celebrates 75 years of US-Pak friendship KARACHI: American Pakistan Business Development Forum (AmPak BDF) celebrated the 75 years of US-Pakistan friendship... Published 27 Mar, 2022 06:23am
Mela Chiraghan kicks off in Lahore LAHORE: The three-day celebrations of 434th annual Urs of saint and poet Hazrat Shah Hussain also known as Madhu ... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Experts underscore need for conserving water resources LAHORE: Speakers at a discussion reiterated that water resources, if managed properly, by all the key players... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Asia Shanghai won’t lock down despite Covid spike: official SHANGHAI: Shanghai on Saturday recorded a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases, but a member of the city’s pandemic task... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Europe Five hurt in strikes on fuel depot in west Ukraine city LVIV: At least five people were wounded Saturday in strikes that targeted a fuel storage facility near Lviv,... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Russia fuelling nuclear arms race: Zelensky DOHA: Russia’s “bragging” about its nuclear weapons is fuelling a dangerous arms race, Ukraine President... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Middle East Iraq fails again to elect new president BAGHDAD: Iraqi lawmakers failed again on Saturday to elect a new president due to the lack of a quorum in ... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Asia All 132 on crashed China Eastern plane confirmed dead BEIJING: All 132 people aboard the plane that crashed into a mountainside in southern China this week have been... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Middle East Saudi-led coalition sets deadline for Houthi weapons withdrawal RIYADH: The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen on Saturday set the Iran-aligned group Houthis a three-hour deadline to... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Europe English town sends message to Putin, Ukrainian refugees DISS: A peaceful market town in the east of England is uniting for Ukraine, sending aid trucks, prepping beds for... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Turkey defuses mine after Russia warns of strays from Ukraine ports RUMELIFENERI: Turkey’s military deactivated a mine on Saturday that had drifted in from the Black Sea, setting off... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Europe Clown and biochemist at fortress Kyiv’s barricades KYIV: Professional clown Serhii Shershun has swapped the big top for a checkpoint in Kyiv, and says Russia’s... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Russian defence minister reappears after 2-week absence MOSCOW: Russia’s defence minister reappeared on television images broadcast Saturday, after his two-week absence... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Europe German states outlaw display of Russia’s ‘Z’ war symbol BERLIN: Two German states on Saturday said they have outlawed public displays of the “Z” symbol used by the... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
US hopes Taliban will quickly reverse girls schools closure DOHA: The United States expects the Taliban to reverse its decision to keep girls out of Afghan schools “in coming... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Middle East Lebanese Christian politician says judicial decisions against party unlawful BEIRUT: Lebanese Christian politician Samir Geagea said on Saturday that recent judicial decisions against his party... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Middle East Egypt FM to join meeting of Arab, US diplomats in Israel JERUSALEM: Egypt’s foreign minister will join groundbreaking talks in Israel from Sunday alongside counterparts... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Still angry over 2020, Trump returns to Georgia seeking payback GEORGIA: Former President Donald Trump returns on Saturday to Georgia, the state that has served as ground zero for... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
EU sees Iran nuclear deal in ‘days’ as envoy due in Tehran TEHRAN: The European Union’s coordinator for talks to restore the Iran nuclear deal is due in Tehran on Saturday,... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (March 26, 2022) and the forecast for Sunday (March 27, 2022).... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Economy is the victim Economic stability is dependent upon political and social stability. While only economic stability is the major... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
China’s Sinopec pauses Russia projects, Beijing wary of sanctions China’s state-run Sinopec Group has suspended talks for a major petrochemical investment and a gas marketing... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Away from bombs, Ukrainians make new home in German town When Katrin Bilger heard about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, her nine-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son found... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
ECP’s refusal to stand down EDITORIAL: Having lost considerable space to the JUI-F in the first phase of local government elections in Khyber... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Merit, not seniority, needed EDITORIAL: Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of a 200-bed trauma centre at the Pakistan Institute of Medical... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Letters There’s no clear answer yet Federal minister Asad Umar, perhaps the most important member of the Cabinet after the prime minister, has warned ... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
‘One out of every 20 people is at risk for colon cancer’ LAHORE: Sub-standard and adulterated food items, poultry foods, smoking, alcohol and avoiding exercise and obesity... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Buzdar orders early completion of ongoing health projects LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has directed to complete ongoing health projects across the... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Qureshi, Khattak meet PML-Q leaders ahead of voting on no-trust motion LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q), one of the allies of PTI-led government, is keeping their cards close... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Retraction This is apropos a news item titled ‘Regional Grid-II Gilgit-Baltistan: Chinese firm questions tendering process’... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Pakistan strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the drone and missile attacks launched by the Houthi militia to target ... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
IHC moved against JUI-F’s planned protest on Srinagar Highway ISLAMABAD: The district administration of Islamabad on Saturday filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC),... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Criticality of interfaith harmony highlighted ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Tahir Ashrafi on Saturday... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
NAB asked to vacate PMIC building ISLAMABAD: Auditor General of Pakistan (AG) has asked the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to vacate occupation... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
PML-N’s ‘long march’ begins from Lahore’s Model Town LAHORE: The PML-N’s much hyped and delayed “Mehngai Mukao March” kick-started from the party Secretariat at... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
‘Pakistan is going to win in the form of PTI rally today’: SACM LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Information Hasaan Khawar has said that a convoy of more than... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Industry Reko Diq: BMP lauds govt’s efforts to help country escape $11bn penalty LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has welcomed the... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Industry LCCI, Daachi Foundation organise ‘Arts, Crafts Exhibition’ LAHORE: The Arts and Crafts exhibition, jointly organized by the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) ... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Two transgender persons shot dead in Mardan MARDAN: Crimes against transgender community are on the rise in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as two transgender people were... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Taxes Budget 2022-23: Exclusion of furniture makers from category of Tier-I retailers recommended ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah has recommended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Energy Totalenergies says decision to attract investment needed to calm gas price DOHA: Totalenergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Saturday European gas prices would keep rising until a decision is... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Energy China, Nepal study feasibility of cross-border power grid KATHMANDU: China and Nepal will conduct a feasibility study to construct a high-voltage power transmission line... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Energy Saudi Arabia ‘foils oil tanker attack’ after rebels disrupt F1 JEDDAH: Saudi forces destroyed explosives-laden boats and launched air strikes in Yemen on Saturday after Huthi ... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Sunday, March 27, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS 07:00... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (March ... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (March 26, 2022)... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (March 26, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 27 Mar, 2022 05:40am
PM Imran shows more belligerence on eve of his ‘power show’ Terms March 27 a 'decisive day' in the country’s history Updated 27 Mar, 2022 03:36pm
Covid-19 pandemic: Pakistan accumulates over $10bn new debt: ADB The report notes direct health costs of Covid-19 are highest in Pakistan (around $2,019 million) and Kazakhstan (around $900 million) Updated 27 Mar, 2022 12:45pm
ECC seeks details of subsidies to farmers ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has sought details of subsidies given to... Updated 27 Mar, 2022 09:45am
Infrastructure projects: FBR to be asked to incentivise retail, institutional investors ISLAMABAD: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Aamir Khan Saturday said that the SECP ... Updated 27 Mar, 2022 09:47am
Two ‘dissidents’ deny they have left the ruling party ISLAMABAD: In a crucial move, two dissident Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNAs – Ahmed Hussain Deher and Noor ... Updated 27 Mar, 2022 09:49am
Four PTI ‘dissidents’ likely to return to the fold today? ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday expressed the hope that four dissident... Updated 27 Mar, 2022 09:50am
PPP sees a conspiracy aimed at creating a ‘bloodbath’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has claimed that “a conspiracy is being hatched to cause bloodshed” ... Updated 27 Mar, 2022 09:51am
PTI delegation meets with BAP leaders ISLAMABAD: As the National Assembly is all set to take up the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan... Updated 27 Mar, 2022 09:52am
Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan: Trilateral working meeting takes up railway project ISLAMABAD: A trilateral working meeting between Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan was held in Termez on the... Updated 27 Mar, 2022 09:53am
Biden meets top Ukrainian ministers WARSAW: Joe Biden on Saturday in Warsaw met two Ukrainian ministers in the first face-to-face talks between the US... Updated 27 Mar, 2022 09:54am
Khunjerab Pass to be reopened on April 1 BEIJING: The Khunjerab Pass, a major trade route between China and Pakistan, will be reopened for commercial... Published 27 Mar, 2022 04:57am
Private credit offtake reaches Rs911bn: Tarin ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin Saturday said private credit offtake during the period... Updated 27 Mar, 2022 11:07am
China to provide 2,000 tons of rice as emergency aid to Sri Lanka BEIJING: China decides to provide 2,000 tons of rice as emergency food aid to Sri Lanka, Chinese media reported. ... Published 27 Mar, 2022 04:57am
Sarmad elected APNS president KARACHI: The annual meeting of the APNS General Council held Saturday unanimously elected Sarmad Ali as President,... Published 27 Mar, 2022 04:57am
I won’t surrender before ‘selected’ PM: Bilawal PARACHINAR: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Saturday that it was always his... Published 27 Mar, 2022 04:57am
SC sets aside SHC verdict on minimum wage ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court set aside the Sindh High Court (SHC)’s judgment regarding the payment of minimum wage... Published 27 Mar, 2022 04:57am
Clearance operation: Six terrorists killed, sepoy martyred in Sibi RAWALPINDI: Six terrorists were killed, a sepoy martyred, and arms and ammunition recovered in clearance operation ... Published 27 Mar, 2022 04:57am
NOCs for JUI-F rally: IHC directs District Magistrate ICT to ensure compliance ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the District Magistrate Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) to... Published 27 Mar, 2022 04:57am
Director Military Wing Cabinet Division gets extension ISLAMABAD: The Establishment Division has notified appointment and tenure extension of two officers on Saturday.... Published 27 Mar, 2022 04:57am
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